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  2. Comment on Unreleased OpenAI model escapes containment and hacks into Hugging Face in ~tech

  3. Comment on Boox Go 10.3 (gen II) Lumi: An Android tablet that's also, on top of that, an E-ink screen in ~tech

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    I hear that since the second eve Android tablet, after the first one from Motorola. What was its name…? Xoom? It's usable, but still way behind the iPadOS' ecosystem 🥲

    I think Android tablet apps situation is a bit sad but is slowly improving.

    I hear that since the second eve Android tablet, after the first one from Motorola. What was its name…? Xoom?

    It's usable, but still way behind the iPadOS' ecosystem 🥲

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Boox Go 10.3 (gen II) Lumi: An Android tablet that's also, on top of that, an E-ink screen in ~tech

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    I listed all the apps I'm using in the article, none of them from Google. YMMV. In my case, I use this tablet exclusively for reading, so I can get away with a few really good FOSS apps from...

    I listed all the apps I'm using in the article, none of them from Google. YMMV. In my case, I use this tablet exclusively for reading, so I can get away with a few really good FOSS apps from F-Droid store.

  5. Comment on Boox Go 10.3 (gen II) Lumi: An Android tablet that's also, on top of that, an E-ink screen in ~tech

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    Oh, make no mistake, Boox also littered this tablet with AI stuff. I disabled/uninstalled everything with Universal Android Debloater NG.

    Oh, make no mistake, Boox also littered this tablet with AI stuff. I disabled/uninstalled everything with Universal Android Debloater NG.

    4 votes

  6. Comment on Boox Go 10.3 (gen II) Lumi: An Android tablet that's also, on top of that, an E-ink screen in ~tech

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    I'm in Brazil, so customer service is a no go. I contacted Boox to tell about the pen tip issue. They asked me to look for the extra tips, which I guess was lost in transit — not from Boox to...

    I'm in Brazil, so customer service is a no go. I contacted Boox to tell about the pen tip issue. They asked me to look for the extra tips, which I guess was lost in transit — not from Boox to destination, but the friend that bought it to me from the US. Otherwise, direct import would be way too expensive.

    As I wrote, I'm fine living without the pen because I don't have the habit to take notes by hand, in digital or paper. From what I tested, though, the pen seems fine. It's active, which means it needs to be charged (via USB-C). One more aspect that turns me off.

    Backlight is super nice! You can controle intensity and warmth. I try as much to not use it, but when needed, it's a blessing.

    Battery consumption is very good after shaving every crap that Boox and Google preinstalls. It turns Wi-Fi off automatically after a couple minutes of inactivity, which also helps to conserve energy. Battery drops 1–3% over 24h in standby.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Boox Go 10.3 (gen II) Lumi: An Android tablet that's also, on top of that, an E-ink screen in ~tech

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    My first impressions on this big screen, recently released Boox tablet. Ask me anything regarding it.

    My first impressions on this big screen, recently released Boox tablet. Ask me anything regarding it.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on I built another damn To-do app in ~comp

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    It reminded me a cohort of to-do apps based on week days, such as TeuxDeux (seems abandoned?) and Tweek.

    It reminded me a cohort of to-do apps based on week days, such as TeuxDeux (seems abandoned?) and Tweek.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on The scrolly chair in ~tech

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    I guess this extends to any subject slightly popular. I can remember the insanity of “personal knowledge management” (PKM), which is the same: a bunch of gurus sharing their made up “methods” as...

    I hate to be a cynic, but I’m guessing the main reason for the proliferation of these sorts of articles [about using the phone less] is that they’re algorithmic catnip. They’re symptoms of the illness they seek to cure. We’re addicted to reading about our addiction to phones. If the pieces have a therapeutic value, it probably lies less in helping people gain control over media than in renewing a reassuring fantasy of such control.

    I guess this extends to any subject slightly popular. I can remember the insanity of “personal knowledge management” (PKM), which is the same: a bunch of gurus sharing their made up “methods” as some sort of science to be more productive, ignoring the fact that their job is to produce content about being productive, which boils down to not be that productive in other areas anyway.

    (I woke up a little grumpy this morning 😬)

    4 votes

  12. Comment on Four awful new privacy-eroding features from Meta in a month in ~tech

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    I agree. Focusing on children protection in social media assumes that it's harmless for adults. I oppose a blanket ban, but we need some limits. Here in Brazil (and in Europe, I guess) government...

    I agree. Focusing on children protection in social media assumes that it's harmless for adults. I oppose a blanket ban, but we need some limits. Here in Brazil (and in Europe, I guess) government is discussing a ban on infinite scrolling. That's a pretty good action to tackle the worst features of modern social media.

    4 votes

  13. Comment on Four awful new privacy-eroding features from Meta in a month in ~tech

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    I'm not sure people are so naive. For instance, everybody thinks (wrongly) that Instagram and Facebook are constant listening to them to show “relevant” ads. On the other hand, it's really hard to...

    I'm not sure people are so naive. For instance, everybody thinks (wrongly) that Instagram and Facebook are constant listening to them to show “relevant” ads.

    On the other hand, it's really hard to people to act in light of these discoveries. Habit (addiction?) is such a strong force…

    5 votes

  15. Comment on Four awful new privacy-eroding features from Meta in a month in ~tech

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    I try that, too. What I found surprising about these new features is that their convenience isn't that attractive for what they ask in return. No?

    I try that, too. What I found surprising about these new features is that their convenience isn't that attractive for what they ask in return. No?

    7 votes

  17. Comment on Web flash support arrives in LineageOS in ~tech

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    Absolutely. I have ungoogled-chromium installed as a fallback for situations like this.

    Absolutely. I have ungoogled-chromium installed as a fallback for situations like this.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Samsung will delete your health data if you don't let them use it to train AI in ~tech

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    Now they're threatening people to give up their data or else.

    Now they're threatening people to give up their data or else.

    10 votes

  20. Comment on Web flash support arrives in LineageOS in ~tech

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    LineageOS' only work in Chromium-based browsers as well. Something related to a WebUSB thing.

    LineageOS' only work in Chromium-based browsers as well. Something related to a WebUSB thing.

    1 vote