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Comment on Which privacy-friendly home appliances exist? e.g. robot vacuum cleaners. in ~tech
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Comment on A list of independent internet forums in ~tech
moonwalker LinkAnyone on Lobste.rs? Good or bad experiences?Anyone on Lobste.rs? Good or bad experiences?
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PBS station sues to regain access to seventy years of archival TV history
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Comment on Spotify is to label AI artists and exclude them from algorithm recommendations as part of a crackdown on fake performers in ~music
moonwalker LinkThis seems to make the (large) assumption that an identification system works as expected today and continues working in the future. It will be a perpetual arms race. Also, there are frequent...This seems to make the (large) assumption that an identification system works as expected today and continues working in the future. It will be a perpetual arms race.
Also, there are frequent accusations that Spotify itself produces music (both AI and human) and promotes those artists via their official playlists to keep more of the payout pot for themselves. Reportedly there are ones for things like "deep focus electronic" that have entirely been taken over by AI under the direct purview of Spotify... so what's going to happen with those?
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Comment on What JavaScript framework should I use? in ~comp
moonwalker Link ParentI've yet to work at a company that uses it. I've had exactly two coworkers that loved it. Both didn't last long because they tried shoehorning it in and no one else liked working with it. It's...Typescript is pretty the de-facto default in JavaScript world these days.
I've yet to work at a company that uses it. I've had exactly two coworkers that loved it. Both didn't last long because they tried shoehorning it in and no one else liked working with it. It's awful for readability.
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Comment on Framework customer info has been breached in ~tech
moonwalker LinkI got a similar email from Tally so it seems this wasn't targeted at Framework specificallyI got a similar email from Tally so it seems this wasn't targeted at Framework specifically
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Comment on Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September in ~tech
moonwalker LinkWhat happens to all the little speaker things? Isn't that what those operate on? Didn't seem to be mentioned in the articleWhat happens to all the little speaker things? Isn't that what those operate on? Didn't seem to be mentioned in the article
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Comment on The Don Hertzfeldt Collection is now on Dropout in ~tv
moonwalker LinkIt's unfortunate that Dropout's Android TV app is so bad. Did they ever announce what they were doing about the Vimeo acquisition? Seemed like they were highly dependent on them as a vendor which...It's unfortunate that Dropout's Android TV app is so bad. Did they ever announce what they were doing about the Vimeo acquisition? Seemed like they were highly dependent on them as a vendor which is worrisome
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Comment on US general warns he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel amid Iran war in ~society
moonwalker LinkSounds like the U.S. is stretching itself too thin and leaving the mainland more vulnerable to attackSounds like the U.S. is stretching itself too thin and leaving the mainland more vulnerable to attack
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Comment on As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google’s AI Overviews in ~tech
moonwalker Link ParentFor smaller communities, Discord is pretty comparable. Podcasts and video games too.Overall though doesn't look like Reddit has any competition
For smaller communities, Discord is pretty comparable. Podcasts and video games too.
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Comment on The AI design aesthetic that is taking over the internet in ~comp
moonwalker LinkIt's wild that this doesn't have any images or screenshotsIt's wild that this doesn't have any images or screenshots
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Comment on TV streaming sticks rent out the user's Internet connection and engage in ad fraud in ~tech
moonwalker LinkOh no? I care way more about these boxes infiltrating vulnerable home networks and making it difficult for average people to travel around safely. There's a good Darknet Diaries episode about...as part of a sprawling operation that seeks to defraud online merchants and advertising networks.
Oh no? I care way more about these boxes infiltrating vulnerable home networks and making it difficult for average people to travel around safely. There's a good Darknet Diaries episode about this... Ep 172: SuperBox
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Comment on OpenAI and Anthropic endorse call for US government to "pace" AI progress in ~comp
moonwalker Link ParentWhy would that be a coincidence? The time horizon of anything peaking is inherently randomWhy would that be a coincidence? The time horizon of anything peaking is inherently random
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Comment on Emily Wilson’s critique of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in ~movies
moonwalker Link ParentI disagree, I don't think it did much exploring. She seemed pretty one dimensional and sat in one spot almost the whole time. Certainly didn't pass the Bechdel test.Penelope as wanting nothing but her husband in a bland and fawning way, but it's clear that the movie explored both her desire to rule and her initially ambiguous feelings on his return.
I disagree, I don't think it did much exploring. She seemed pretty one dimensional and sat in one spot almost the whole time. Certainly didn't pass the Bechdel test.
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Comment on Performers claim unsafe conditions at Casa Bonita in ~food
moonwalker LinkIt's worth pointing out that the vote for the performers to unionize was unanimous. This happens on a weekly basis. Hundreds of instances of sexual assault from drunk patrons.It's worth pointing out that the vote for the performers to unionize was unanimous.
as well as security for costumed performers who say they have been grabbed sexually by patrons.
This happens on a weekly basis. Hundreds of instances of sexual assault from drunk patrons.
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Comment on Thoughts on graphene OS? in ~tech
moonwalker Link ParentMaybe? I wouldn't be able to tell you unfortunately. As I understand it if you're in a group chat it will auto convert it to RCS if all members are activated. So because I was using regular...Maybe? I wouldn't be able to tell you unfortunately. As I understand it if you're in a group chat it will auto convert it to RCS if all members are activated. So because I was using regular Android before, that happened and it isn't reversible to my knowledge. If you hit 30 days without RCS activated you get booted from all your groups. Perhaps yes you could restart the group as SMS, but you'll lose all the history. No one wants to be that person.
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Comment on Thoughts on graphene OS? in ~tech
moonwalker LinkI really want to recommend it, but RCS support has been a nightmare to deal with over the past year. While they aren't the source of complexity or breakage, the Graphene team's response has been...I really want to recommend it, but RCS support has been a nightmare to deal with over the past year. While they aren't the source of complexity or breakage, the Graphene team's response has been lackluster. They don't seem to recognize or respect its newfound prominence. Writing it off because it's not full E2EE is still a slap in the face to anyone with a group chat they want to stay in.
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Comment on Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops in ~humanities
moonwalker Link ParentI grew up Catholic and that was the focus where I lived. Continuous education about what all the words meant and why they're said. If you only showed up for the spiritual ritual, you were looked...No one is there to hear exactly the words spoken or to learn from the exact meaning.
I grew up Catholic and that was the focus where I lived. Continuous education about what all the words meant and why they're said. If you only showed up for the spiritual ritual, you were looked down upon. In some circles, it was worse than not showing up at all.
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Comment on Steam Machine prices revealed, starting at US$1049.00 in ~games
moonwalker Link ParentTotal cost of ownership will be far greater on a PS5. $80 per year for online multiplayer plus games cost more on average and same for repairsTotal cost of ownership will be far greater on a PS5. $80 per year for online multiplayer plus games cost more on average and same for repairs
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Comment on Fox is buying Roku in $22 billion deal in ~tv
moonwalker Link ParentChromecast remotes have always been simpler than Rokus, no?Chromecast remotes have always been simpler than Rokus, no?
Tapo from TP-Link prioritizes local data and control. From the Tapo RV50 Omni page...
I can't speak to how good their vacuums are though. I have one from Dreamehome, which can actually work locally with its buttons, but then you lose access to all the adjustments and features offered through the app.
Generally speaking, you'll want to look for ones that support Home Assistant, since that's full local control. Looks like Ecovacs is one such brand.