Tom Brossman @tom.je · 11/10/2026Coming soon, pay per view live feeds of armed drones in the Caribbean. Is that a fishing boat or a drug smuggler? Top bidder gets to decide. That 1.5Trn budget for next year has to come from somewhere, people. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 11/10/2026"Crucially, they all bypass the key security measures deployed by Chromium-based browsers." This has been a Chrome problem for at least ten years. Firefox users, just set network.IDN_show_punycode to true in about:config. www.theregister.com/security/202...theregister.comTwo characters open up a world of typosquatting opportunities in Chromium browsersAttackers abusing rare Cyrillic and Latin letters to impersonate popular websites 000
Reposted by Tom BrossmanWolfie Christl @wchr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The web and mobile apps of major conversational AI engines transmit prompts, titles and conversation permalinks to advertising data firms, alongside device IDs, hashed email and other persistent identifiers. Comprehensive analysis, like always from this team: jorgegarciaherrero.com/wp-content/i... 26767
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 02/10/2026A $500 fuel stop was so unusual I only did it once, 21 years ago. 164 gallons at a truck stop in California. Sadly this is new normal for long haul because you can burn 80-100 gallons/day. I really enjoyed driving trucks but man, my 1-mile cycle commute to an office job now is so much nicer. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 30/09/2026These clowns can't even spell the name of the country correctly. Women noping out? bsky.app/profile/pale... 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 30/09/2026Can the post be set to publicly visible, please? I'm redirected to a login page when I try your link (and do not have an account there). 001
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 28/09/20265. Don't forget Onavo. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onavoen.wikipedia.orgOnavo - Wikipedia 181
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 25/09/2026"This site is only available in the United States." Good luck with that, then. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 22/09/2026Something like this, but for automatically issuing tickets to people parked in bike lanes. Like the bus ones that cite everyone blocking bus lanes. Give me a cut of ticket revenue and I'm in. 001
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 21/09/2026Aw, man I miss going to Street Scene and staying at the Grant. You are right about the noise levels though, I remember having to text message friends nearby because conversation was impossible. 010
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 21/09/2026Anyone else seeing "Temporarily out of stock" for loads of items on Amazon when your delivery address is Jersey? If I switch to any random UK postcode, suddenly, back in stock. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 18/09/2026en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rampart...en.wikipedia.orgRampart scandal - Wikipedia 001
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 08/09/2026Zero prosecutions after nine months, and the referenced FOI conspicuously missing from the so-called "disclosure log" on the government's website. And the casualty rate for vulnerable road users in Jersey? Yeah, it's still double the UK's rate. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukZero prosecutions for Jersey's mobile speed camera so farJersey Police first demonstrated the mobile speed camera in November 2025. 100
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 26/08/2026Honestly, the heavier the traffic the more satisfying the ride. Complete gridlock? The best. Drivers all mad and honking. It never gets old. 100
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 12/08/2026I took the good camera out to get some (partial) eclipse photos, but that was a let-down and this is my only keeper. The fisherman is wearing a Dark Side of the Moon shirt. That album's closing track is "Eclipse". OK good enough, there's my (very partial) eclipse photo. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 03/08/2026Is the so-called "Advanced data protection" setting still disabled for all new UK user devices? Client-side encryption will go away by attrition, if these legal challenges drag on. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 18/07/2026Option A: Suspect pedantic "reply-guy" lawyer, give snark reply. Option B: Charitably overlook that truth, and explain the (self-evident) term anyway. Well done, sir. This is Bluesky, not Twitter, and we take the high road here. 100
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 17/07/2026Drivers cutting off cyclists is nothing new, but it takes a special type of asshole driver to sit and wait to cut you off, like this one. 020
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 02/06/2026Contrast this with the late Deputy Rondel. He always came round to check on things and ask for our votes, even when he was clearly suffering and nearing the end. I always respected him for that and I voted for him every single time. 010
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 02/06/2026We had one show up last week just as my wife was parking, and he awkwardly and persistently tried to "mansplain" how to back into the space. She was moving slowly on purpose, and she's an excellent driver. Had to tell him to go away. He did not get our vote, flyer went straight into the garbage. 110
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 02/06/2026Anyone else vote early? Were you able to use up all your choices? Of nine Senator votes to cast, I only used four. And three of five for Deputies. I can see why most people don't bother, but there are a few worth supporting Sunday if you haven't voted yet. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWhy is voter turnout so low at Jersey elections?For the last 30 years Jersey's voter turnout has averaged 44% - one of the lowest in the world. 100
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 30/05/2026Something Jersey residents can relate to: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/w...nytimes.comNo, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 28/05/2026Anyone here in Jersey have a heat pump for both heating AND cooling? Who installed it, please, and are you happy with the results? JEC/JEBS seem to do most local installs, but they confirm theirs do heating only. Not interested, it must also do air conditioning if I'm spending that much. 001
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 18/05/2026Related question, do you have a private number only used for account recovery, to defend against SIM swapping fraud? 100
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 18/05/2026For context: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukJersey's mental health recovery hub launches new websiteThe service says its website will make it more accessible for islanders to get help. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 18/05/2026Once, just once, I would like to see a Jersey reporter do a privacy scan of a website launch before writing their article. Need mental health support and want to share that with creepy advertising companies? The Government of Jersey has a new website for you. Privacy not included, as per usual. 100
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 29/04/2026I just swapped a physical SIM for an eSIM with JT, and it was dead simple. Subscribers can fill out this form, scan a QR code emailed to you in response, type a confirmation code, done. Didn't even have to remove the old one or restart. Recommended. www.jtglobal.com/jthelp/chang...jtglobal.comRequest an eSIM 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 17/04/2026Attention Jersey residents: For the first time in 5+ years, Bruno finally made his "rum logs" again, which is his all-time best cream cake (if you disagree, you are wrong, but apparently they don't sell well?). La Bagette Chaude, next to Town Hall. You're welcome. 021
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 12/04/2026@philhendrie.bsky.social Any guidance for expats who want to watch your film? Not available in the UK market. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 14/03/2026I was worried about the wait to clear airport security at PBI this morning, but breezed right through. Is it because a certain someone also uses this airport? Anyhow, if you are flying be sure to thank TSA for working during the shutdown. 010
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 05/02/2026Needs more Al Gore and his legendary authenticity. Him and Kamala, doing a podcast. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 05/02/2026It would be nice to know what exactly is meant by "...and other internal metadata." Companies build detailed profiles of their users, accumulating metadata from different sources. This would concern me more than any unauthorized sharing of my contact info. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 04/02/2026And hello from "original" Jersey (the Bailiwick) which really is nice. And I say this as an expat who used to live in New Jersey so I know what you mean. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 01/02/2026Oh, it's more than badges and hats. There are also the previous criminal convictions from all over. bsky.app/profile/paca... 010
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 19/01/2026NIST regularly test all these facial recognition algorithms, and publish accuracy rates broken down by race and gender. pages.nist.gov/frvt/html/fr... As per usual with tech, women and people of color fare worse.pages.nist.govFace Recognition Technology Evaluation: Demographic Effects in Face RecognitionFRTE Demographics 092
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 07/01/2026At work we have a form we can use to request browser extensions, as everything is locked down. I filled one out 6 months ago, asking for an ad-blocker to be installed company-wide. Thousands of users. I didn't expect it to progress, but today it was approved! Fantastic news, try it at your job.media.tenor.comwoody and buzz lightyear from toy story standing next to each other with ads everywhere written below themALT: woody and buzz lightyear from toy story standing next to each other with ads everywhere written below them 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 03/01/2026The intrusive ads are bad enough, but the real issue is all the stealthy data harvesting and exploitation of users. For iOS / Apple only, try 1Blocker's paid version. It is inexpensive and worth it. For everything else, or if you use iOS + Windows, try NextDNS (also very inexpensive & worth it). 120
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 03/12/2025Jersey IT staff, is there a trick to convince local couriers to accept HP or Dell warranty parts returns? The prepaid labels are worthless and we eventually just bin the parcel. Is it the same at your job? 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 23/11/2025Also, thanks to the BBC for highlighting road safety in Jersey again. Let's start by reducing the casualty rate for cyclists & motorcyclists here, which is DOUBLE the UK's rate. That is inexcusable. 000
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 23/11/2025My "sceptical bordering on grumpy" face: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCyclists back Jersey's first mobile speed cameraJersey Police unveiled the island's first mobile speed camera on Monday. 110
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 15/11/2025Sad news about Blue Islands shutting down. I know their on-time record wasn't good but the crews were great and they took good care of us on a recent Verona trip. And look how much nicer the view is passing over Nice and the Alps, at half the altitude of a passenger jet! 010
Reposted by Tom BrossmanRyan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 05/11/2025A ballistic vest meant to stop a bullet “is definitely going to keep you safe from a sandwich thrown at you," Sean Dunn's defense attorney argued. 202070175
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 04/11/2025@dieworkwear.bsky.social I'm looking for a nice mid-length wool (or heavyweight linen) coat and noticed a trend towards removable "bibs" in many new coats. This trend is a crime against humanity worse than dress sneakers, right? Any recommendations ~$500 please? Can be new or used. 010
Tom Brossman @tom.je · 03/11/2025Has someone in Jersey recently had your Cannondale CAAD8 bicycle stolen? This one sitting unlocked for nearly two weeks at my workplace. No rust, nice bike in perfect condition. There is a Mark Pickford's shop sticker, but sadly they don't know whose it is. 010
