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georgetakei , 6 days ago to Random Fair question.
Fair question.
YurkshireLad , 6 days ago @georgetakei if you’re on an ad plan, do you have to watch several ads before you can open the bag?
@georgetakei if you’re on an ad plan, do you have to watch several ads before you can open the bag?
arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random Biggest Windows 11 update in 2 years nearly finalized, enters Release Preview 24H2 update includes big changes, will be released "later this calendar year." https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/biggest-windows-11-update-in-2-years-nearly-finalized-enters-release-preview/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Biggest Windows 11 update in 2 years nearly finalized, enters Release Preview
24H2 update includes big changes, will be released "later this calendar year."
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/biggest-windows-11-update-in-2-years-nearly-finalized-enters-release-preview/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 1 month ago @arstechnica ah yes, the infamous Recall feature will be included. No thanks.
@arstechnica ah yes, the infamous Recall feature will be included. No thanks.
arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random Report: Microsoft to face antitrust case over Teams Unbundling Teams from Office has apparently failed to impress EU regulators. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/report-microsoft-to-face-antitrust-case-over-teams/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Report: Microsoft to face antitrust case over Teams
Unbundling Teams from Office has apparently failed to impress EU regulators.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/report-microsoft-to-face-antitrust-case-over-teams/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 1 month ago @arstechnica Microsoft should first be punished because Teams is so, so bad.
@arstechnica Microsoft should first be punished because Teams is so, so bad.
arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random Report: ChatGPT search engine could be announced as early as next week OpenAI's announcement would be the day before Google's annual I/O show. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/report-chatgpt-search-engine-could-be-announced-as-early-as-next-week/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Report: ChatGPT search engine could be announced as early as next week
OpenAI's announcement would be the day before Google's annual I/O show.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/report-chatgpt-search-engine-could-be-announced-as-early-as-next-week/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 1 month ago @arstechnica are they using OpenAI to write their OpenAI announcement, and if so, will it make any sense?
@arstechnica are they using OpenAI to write their OpenAI announcement, and if so, will it make any sense?
arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random Anti-vaccine doc who railed about magnetism, 5G gets medical license back She also claimed cities liquified dead bodies and poured them into the water supply. https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/anti-vaccine-doc-who-railed-about-magnetism-5g-gets-medical-license-back/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Anti-vaccine doc who railed about magnetism, 5G gets medical license back
She also claimed cities liquified dead bodies and poured them into the water supply.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/anti-vaccine-doc-who-railed-about-magnetism-5g-gets-medical-license-back/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 1 month ago @arstechnica I despair, I really do. What has the world come to?
@arstechnica I despair, I really do. What has the world come to?
arstechnica , 3 months ago to Random Google Search will start automatically showing a chatbot to some users The search chatbot used to be opt-in, but now Google will try it on normal users. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/google-search-will-start-automatically-showing-a-chatbot-to-some-users/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Google Search will start automatically showing a chatbot to some users
The search chatbot used to be opt-in, but now Google will try it on normal users.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/google-search-will-start-automatically-showing-a-chatbot-to-some-users/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 3 months ago @arstechnica you’re still using Google search???
@arstechnica you’re still using Google search???
arstechnica , 4 months ago to Random HP wants you to pay up to $36/month to rent a printer that it monitors "Never own a printer again." https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hp-wants-you-to-pay-up-to-36-month-to-rent-a-printer-that-it-monitors/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
HP wants you to pay up to $36/month to rent a printer that it monitors
"Never own a printer again."
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hp-wants-you-to-pay-up-to-36-month-to-rent-a-printer-that-it-monitors/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 4 months ago @arstechnica fixed it for you - "Never buy an HP printer again."
@arstechnica fixed it for you - "Never buy an HP printer again."
arstechnica , 4 months ago to Random Windows security updates could come with fewer reboots beginning later this year "Hotpatching" originated in Windows Server, cuts way down on update reboots. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/windows-security-updates-could-come-with-fewer-reboots-beginning-later-this-year/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Windows security updates could come with fewer reboots beginning later this year
"Hotpatching" originated in Windows Server, cuts way down on update reboots.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/windows-security-updates-could-come-with-fewer-reboots-beginning-later-this-year/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 4 months ago @arstechnica this is the 21st century, this should already be the default.
@arstechnica this is the 21st century, this should already be the default.
arstechnica , 4 months ago to Random BMW’s CE 02 scooter will tug your heartstrings, drain your wallet It's slow and expensive, but I still want one. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/02/bmws-ce-02-scooter-will-tug-your-heartstrings-drain-your-wallet/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
BMW’s CE 02 scooter will tug your heartstrings, drain your wallet
It's slow and expensive, but I still want one.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/02/bmws-ce-02-scooter-will-tug-your-heartstrings-drain-your-wallet/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 4 months ago @arstechnica it looks like a good idea for a commuter.
@arstechnica it looks like a good idea for a commuter.
arstechnica , 4 months ago to Random Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote Tech and telecom firms helped New Hampshire AG trace call to "Life Corporation." https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/texas-firm-allegedly-behind-fake-biden-robocall-that-told-people-not-to-vote/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote
Tech and telecom firms helped New Hampshire AG trace call to "Life Corporation."
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/texas-firm-allegedly-behind-fake-biden-robocall-that-told-people-not-to-vote/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 4 months ago @arstechnica arrest Monk and anyone who paid him to do this.
@arstechnica arrest Monk and anyone who paid him to do this.
arstechnica , 5 months ago to Random Elon Musk proposes Tesla move to Texas after Delaware judge voids $56 billion pay After losing $56B pay plan, Musk says shareholders will vote on move to Texas. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/elon-musk-proposes-tesla-move-to-texas-after-delaware-judge-voids-56-billion-pay/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Elon Musk proposes Tesla move to Texas after Delaware judge voids $56 billion pay
After losing $56B pay plan, Musk says shareholders will vote on move to Texas.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/elon-musk-proposes-tesla-move-to-texas-after-delaware-judge-voids-56-billion-pay/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 5 months ago @arstechnica Rich man wants to move his company to protect his income, ignores impact on employees, would be a better headline. #musk #selfish #rich #spoilt #brat
@arstechnica Rich man wants to move his company to protect his income, ignores impact on employees, would be a better headline. #musk #selfish #rich #spoilt #brat
arstechnica , 5 months ago to Random Raspberry Pi is preparing for an IPO in London for likely more than $500M CEO says firm will "keep doing the same stuff," at least "while I'm in charge." https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/raspberry-pi-is-preparing-for-an-ipo-in-london-for-likely-more-than-500m/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Raspberry Pi is preparing for an IPO in London for likely more than $500M
CEO says firm will "keep doing the same stuff," at least "while I'm in charge."
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/raspberry-pi-is-preparing-for-an-ipo-in-london-for-likely-more-than-500m/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 5 months ago @arstechnica sings “it’s the end of the Pi, as we know it”
@arstechnica sings “it’s the end of the Pi, as we know it”
arstechnica , 5 months ago to Random After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/01/after-ditching-its-hybrids-gm-says-it-needs-to-build-more-hybrids/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids
After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/01/after-ditching-its-hybrids-gm-says-it-needs-to-build-more-hybrids/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 5 months ago @arstechnica I almost bought a Volt but the interior was too cramped and the driving position was a bit off. I think the foot rest was nearer the driver than the gas pedal? Perhaps… can’t remember.
@arstechnica I almost bought a Volt but the interior was too cramped and the driving position was a bit off. I think the foot rest was nearer the driver than the gas pedal? Perhaps… can’t remember.
arstechnica , 5 months ago to Random The Pixel 8 Pro can now read body temps, if you swipe it across your face The phone needs a four-second forehead scan to read your temperature. https://arstechnica.com/google/2024/01/pixel-8-pro-finally-gets-forehead-scanning-body-temperature-feature/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
The Pixel 8 Pro can now read body temps, if you swipe it across your face
The phone needs a four-second forehead scan to read your temperature.
https://arstechnica.com/google/2024/01/pixel-8-pro-finally-gets-forehead-scanning-body-temperature-feature/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 5 months ago @arstechnica excuse me while I stand in a public place and wipe my phone across my forehead. As people slowly back away from me.
@arstechnica excuse me while I stand in a public place and wipe my phone across my forehead.
As people slowly back away from me.
arstechnica , 5 months ago to Random The puzzling case of a baby who wouldn’t stop crying—then began to slip away After doctors figured it out, the 8-week-old infant eventually made a full recovery. https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/the-puzzling-case-of-a-baby-who-wouldnt-stop-crying-then-began-to-slip-away/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
The puzzling case of a baby who wouldn’t stop crying—then began to slip away
After doctors figured it out, the 8-week-old infant eventually made a full recovery.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/the-puzzling-case-of-a-baby-who-wouldnt-stop-crying-then-began-to-slip-away/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 5 months ago @arstechnica wow.
@arstechnica wow.
arstechnica , 5 months ago to Random Zuckerberg says Meta is working on open source “general intelligence” for AI Zuckeberg and Altman both tamp down fear and hype with casual statements about AGI. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/01/zuckerberg-says-meta-is-working-on-open-source-general-intelligence-for-ai/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Zuckerberg says Meta is working on open source “general intelligence” for AI
Zuckeberg and Altman both tamp down fear and hype with casual statements about AGI.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/01/zuckerberg-says-meta-is-working-on-open-source-general-intelligence-for-ai/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
YurkshireLad , 5 months ago @arstechnica given up on the virtual world stuff, eh Zuck?
@arstechnica given up on the virtual world stuff, eh Zuck?
