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  1. Comment on Pebble/Core Devices (hardware and software open source update) in ~tech

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    Not sure they ever had a "real future" to begin with. They were a kickstand on a bicycle actively deteriorating. That being said, I think everyone's actions from the fallout have been net positive...

    Not sure they ever had a "real future" to begin with. They were a kickstand on a bicycle actively deteriorating. That being said, I think everyone's actions from the fallout have been net positive for consumers, creating a more open and resilient ecosystem. I think Eric is right to focus on what's in his control while launching these new watches. Mess that up and it doesn't really matter if a deal was made

    12 votes

  2. Comment on The US Patent and Trademark Office is about to make bad patents untouchable in ~society

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    Super easy to leave a comment

    Super easy to leave a comment

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Core Devices keeps stealing our (Rebble) work in ~tech

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    Bottom line seems to be that Rebble is being obstructionist and a bad partner to work with Their data came from scrapes and if they actually care about archival it should be made public so...

    Bottom line seems to be that Rebble is being obstructionist and a bad partner to work with

    And what we want in return is simple: if we give Core access to our data, we want to make sure they’re not just going to build a walled garden app store around our hard work.

    Their data came from scrapes and if they actually care about archival it should be made public so multiple backups can exist. What they are accusing is the same as what they're doing

    11 votes

  4. Comment on Zen browser / chrome alternatives in ~tech

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    It's my daily driver but unfortunately I don't recommend it at this time. It is effectively a solo developer project, and is managed poorly. On multiple occasions they have removed functionality...

    It's my daily driver but unfortunately I don't recommend it at this time. It is effectively a solo developer project, and is managed poorly.

    On multiple occasions they have removed functionality to great compliants from the community. Their response has been a shrug and saying they're open to pull requests if someone wants to put in the effort to implement it properly. I do recognize I'm a power user and opinionated, but when +20 other users chime I think it's disrespectful to ignore or write off as a vocal minority.

    But also, if this critique doesn't resonate or bother you, definitely give it a shot! As I said, I'm still daily driving.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on Need pixel art software recommendations (it can be free or paid) in ~games

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    If you just want to dip your toes in the water I'd still reccomend Piskel. It's not maintained anymore but is free, has a lot of features, and runs fine

    If you just want to dip your toes in the water I'd still reccomend Piskel. It's not maintained anymore but is free, has a lot of features, and runs fine

    2 votes

  6. Comment on Looking for movies that combine religion mythology and supernatural elements in ~movies

  7. Comment on Small production team/amateur documentaries? in ~movies

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    Dear Zachary (2008) Topic: true crime, biographical Note: prepare to cry 51 Birch Street (2005) Topic: family issues, mystery Dear Kelly (2024) Topic: politics, family issues (or anything from...

    Dear Zachary (2008)
    Topic: true crime, biographical
    Note: prepare to cry

    51 Birch Street (2005)
    Topic: family issues, mystery

    Dear Kelly (2024)
    Topic: politics, family issues
    (or anything from Channel 5 really; particularly I'd recommend Vegas Tunnels which is 95 minutes)

    Technically I think Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) could fall into this category as well
    Topic: art, commerce

    2 votes

  8. Comment on YouTube has a new video player in ~tech

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    Here's a screenshot of what it looks like for me, with SponsorBlock. The time text seems difficult to read, and the play button looks awkward in my opinion. It's got two rounded edges and one...

    Here's a screenshot of what it looks like for me, with SponsorBlock. The time text seems difficult to read, and the play button looks awkward in my opinion. It's got two rounded edges and one sharp edge.

    Edit: I made a userstyle to recreate the old look called Old School YouTube Player

    11 votes

  10. Comment on GrapheneOS is finally ready to break free from Pixels, and it may never look back in ~tech

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    OEMs work on this time horizon as I understand it. They're planning models for this year, next year, and the year after that

    OEMs work on this time horizon as I understand it. They're planning models for this year, next year, and the year after that

  12. Comment on What happens when the internet goes out at your work? in ~tech

  13. Comment on A better way to watch YouTube in ~tech

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    For reference, YouTube rolled out auto-delete watch history every 36 months. Unless you manually went in and changed that, it's not operating on data from 2006

    My account is from like 2006, and I've used it actively since then. So the recommendation algorithm really seems to get me.

    For reference, YouTube rolled out auto-delete watch history every 36 months. Unless you manually went in and changed that, it's not operating on data from 2006

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Looking forward to Apple Container/Containerization tool in macOS 26, an alternative to Docker in ~comp

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    Could you clarify what you're asking? It was mostly a joke

    Could you clarify what you're asking? It was mostly a joke

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Looking forward to Apple Container/Containerization tool in macOS 26, an alternative to Docker in ~comp

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    Build once, run only on your specific local machine?

    Build once, run only on your specific local machine?

    2 votes

  16. Comment on My take on Apple's Liquid Glass in ~tech

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    In my experience it depends on what browser you're using. When I tried using Brave a long time ago it would flashbang all the time even when other browsers didn't

    In my experience it depends on what browser you're using. When I tried using Brave a long time ago it would flashbang all the time even when other browsers didn't

  17. Comment on Tesla influencers tried Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before sixty miles in ~transport

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    Correct, it would stop automatically after leaving it's geofence. This is a fundamental limitation with their current software approach, and likely will continue to be for 5-10 years

    Correct, it would stop automatically after leaving it's geofence. This is a fundamental limitation with their current software approach, and likely will continue to be for 5-10 years

  18. Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music

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    Hellogoodbye of "Here (In Your Arms)" fame. Honestly that song is from their first album, which is by far their weakest showing in my opinion. Indie electronic, pop rock. Eric Hutchinson of "Rock...

    Hellogoodbye of "Here (In Your Arms)" fame. Honestly that song is from their first album, which is by far their weakest showing in my opinion. Indie electronic, pop rock.

    Eric Hutchinson of "Rock & Roll" fame. Contrarily, his first album is my favorite. But plenty of other singles are great, so I'd recommend checking out his most popular tracks. Singer-songwriter, soft rock, soul.

    Watsky of "Pale Kid Raps Fast" fame, a 2011 viral video. The original has since been delisted due to the large shadow it cast over his career. Highly recommend checking out the albums All You Can Do and x Infinity. His music videos are often impressive in some way, and his book is a good read. Alternative hip hop, rap, rock.

    11 votes

  19. Comment on Sweden's health minister has urged the EU to push ahead with social media restrictions for kids while insisting it be treated as a pressing matter in ~tech

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    Personally I don't need scientific evidence to come to this conclusion. Most children see their friends every day at school anyway. The need to "keep in touch" is far less prevalent compared to...

    Personally I don't need scientific evidence to come to this conclusion. Most children see their friends every day at school anyway. The need to "keep in touch" is far less prevalent compared to adults.

    9 votes

  20. Comment on Should I take a job to work on something I don’t believe in? in ~life

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    For purposes like this I often create a little spreadsheet where I list all my important factors, decide on a scale for each (usually 1-3 for bad, neutral, good or 1-5 for more nuance), then...

    For purposes like this I often create a little spreadsheet where I list all my important factors, decide on a scale for each (usually 1-3 for bad, neutral, good or 1-5 for more nuance), then weights for each. This is helpful for comparing 1:1 in a pseudo-quantive way to avoid blind spots. One important thing is after you've filled in everything and it spits out the "winner" you should evaluate how it makes you feel. I once did this with apartment hunting and the emotional reaction helped me identify the one I was actually most interested in, even though the data didn't bear that out.

    1 vote