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tehstu

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fasterthanlime, to random
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my TV updated and now it has an "AI concierge" feature, where do I apply for euthanasia?

tehstu,
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@fasterthanlime oof, which make of TV? I'm torn between improvements in OLED longevity management that updates might bring, and then bullshit like this.

Mine is entirely offline, for now.

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  • tehstu,
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    @GossiTheDog Ah yes, finding out you're fired because your badge doesn't work. This is America.

    ai6yr, to random
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    tehstu,
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    @ai6yr sell your big TV? You can't give them away here.

    tehstu, to random
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    When you mouse hover on a specific result in #Bing , the card zooms slightly and during the transition the text is really blurry. It's fine when the animation stops.

    This is on my work laptop, so I've no idea if drivers are up to date.

    ai6yr, to random
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    Enhanced risk in Iowa today for severe weather! #SevereWeather #IAwx

    tehstu,
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    @ai6yr Yeah, spicy. Apparently we need rain earlier in the day here to dump some energy, lest the main event have more.

    Edit - marvelous, our local weather radio transmitter is out of action today.

    ernie, to random
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    I’m experimenting with Listmonk, a self-hosted email tool, and I am considering switching to it for managing my list and sending messages.

    As a nerd, I’d like to take you on that journey. I am very early on this journey, but if you would like to get weird experimental test emails from me, sign up here:

    https://lists.tedium.co/subscription/form

    I promise, I will be funny.

    tehstu,
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    @ernie Sure! Signed up. That was a weird captcha. I had to identify the things which grow fur (I think they were cows).

    tehstu,
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    @ernie Just in case you need to know the workflow, after clicking the confirmation email I think it also wanted me to hit "Confirm Subscription" on the page that opened, whereas I think typically just clicking the link confers confirmation.

    tehstu,
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    @ernie just got the first email, where would you like feedback? An email reply or here?

    I got the email at night, and so in dark mode in Gmail. It's easy on the eye and interesting, except for the bits with a light grey background. I struggled to read that, suspect it would fail a contrast check too. Otherwise, looks good!

    tehstu,
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    @ernie yup, with a photo of yourself (different to your profile photo here).

    tehstu,
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    @ernie I also noticed an automatic unsubscribe button, which I think is on the app and not the email itself. It's by the 3 doors menu, where you'd Forward, etc

    That's a nice touch (better than making folks hunt for it).

    tehstu, to random
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    I had no idea Lofi Girl was a music label. In my head, it was someone curating this endless playlist.

    mattblaze, to random
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    I enjoy almost everything about photography except sensor cleaning, which I do not enjoy even one little bit.

    And before you tell me to use film, I enjoy keeping dust out of film holders even less.

    tehstu,
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    @mattblaze oh that's handy, not heard of that technique before. Is this something that naturally builds up in cameras over time, or particular to situations where you're regularly changing the lens?

    BethGMS, to random
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    THANK YOU, @pluralistic:

    "When we blame "laziness" for ... #monopolies, we send the message that our friends have to choose between life's joys and comforts, and a fair economic system that doesn't corrupt our politics, screw over workers, and destroy small, local businesses. This isn't true. It's a lie that monopolists tell to justify their abuse."

    Stop shaming individuals for systemic problems. I'm talking to YOU, fellow liberals.

    https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/12/give-me-convenience/

    tehstu,
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    @BethGMS @pluralistic "The very instant corporations become too big to fail, jail or care is the instant that "voting with your wallet" becomes a waste of time."

    Wow, yeah, I've never thought about it that way before, even as a long time proponent of wallet voting.

    tehstu, to random
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    Just caught the April 1 episode of The Daily Show. Jon Stewart interviewed Lina Khan, FTC chair.

    Watch it if you can, really interesting.

    tehstu,
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    And if you enjoyed Lina Khan's interview, you should absolutely read @pluralistic 's blog today on monopolies. Absolutely spot on, and given me food for thought

    https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/12/give-me-convenience/

    ai6yr, to random
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    Still thinking about the guy I saw going probably 55mph on a powered unicycle downhill here the other day. Hope he has his life insurance paid up!! 😬

    tehstu,
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    @ai6yr man, there's a guy who zips down our street on one. There's no way he's going 25. Admittedly, full leathers and a bike helmet, but still. Barely slows for the intersection, just leans into it like he's riding a Ducati.

    tehstu,
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    @exador23 @ai6yr for the guy in my street, he's riding this sort of form factor ebike unicycle

    https://www.ewheels.com/product/begode-et-max-deposit/

    arstechnica, to random
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    Movie industry demands US law requiring ISPs to block piracy websites

    Opponents say SOPA-like proposal would block plenty of legitimate websites.

    https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/movie-industry-demands-us-law-requiring-isps-to-block-piracy-websites/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

    tehstu,
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    @arstechnica the solution is for people to steal movie content at a scale typically afforded by purveyors of LLMs.

    skrishna, to random
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    In San Antonio, waiting for the eclipse and the cloud cover is pretty terrible. How is it wherever you are??

    #eclipse

    tehstu,
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    @skrishna Dallas, cloud expected to lift around midday, apparently. Fingers crossed!

    mekkaokereke, to random
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    🔮🧙🏿‍♂️

    Easiest sports prediction all year!

    https://hachyderm.io/@mekkaokereke/112224329800657918

    Basketball is a team sport. It's why Michael Jordan has 6 rings, and not 15. It's why the best scorer in history (Wilt Chamberlain) isn't the best player in history (Michael Jordan or LeBron James).

    But great tournament!

    tehstu,
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    @mekkaokereke the depth of talent on their team was incredible. Iowa's starting line was absolutely exhausted way before the final buzzer.

    Great game! Thought we might do it, alas. Next time, perhaps.

    tehstu,
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    @mekkaokereke Well, playing the long game. With a few of the players graduating out, I hope the exposure draws other players to the program. We could do with that. Let's just say there are other things going on in the state that might make it less attractive.

    Anyway, like everyone else, it'll be exciting seeing these players go on to the WMBA. Cardoso was phenomenal!

    mekkaokereke, to random
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    All the real college basketball fans listening to "Caitlin this, and Paige that, and Hailey this, and Mulkey that," knowing that South Carolina is going to win the whole thing.😉

    tehstu,
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    @mekkaokereke Thems fighting words, sir.

    (I know, you're right. Please bear with Hawkeye fans who are rarely in a position to win something)

    ai6yr, to Travel
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    Don't go looking for a rental car anywhere along that eclipse path. Not available, or $725/day 🤪 ... #eclipse #travel

    $725/day for rental in Dallas for a longer term rental over the eclipse timeframe

    tehstu,
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    @ai6yr This sort of price gouging ought to be illegal. I tried weeks ago and the best I could find was $300 a day, for cars normally ~$50. By pure chance, I finally found someone doing $150 ish a day.

    The flights gouging started months ago, too.

    ai6yr, to random
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    😂 "Microsoft Edge will let you control how much RAM it uses soon" https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/4/24120867/microsoft-edge-ram-control-settings

    tehstu,
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    @ai6yr I keep meaning to give this a whirl. I assume there is/will be an option to nuke the AI stuff

    https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil

    mekkaokereke, to random
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    🤖Your phone is too old. Access to [system] will be disabled in 1 month.

    👨🏿Whatever robot! You work for me! The great robot uprising hasn't happened yet. Watch your tone!

    🤖Yes sir. Understood.

    Time passes...

    🤖Access to [system] will be disabled in 1 day. Should I order you a new phone?

    👨🏿Again with the nagging! Shut up!

    🤖Yes sir. Sorry sir.

    Time passes...

    🤖Access to [system] has been disabled. I'm sorry.

    👨🏿Ripping shirt wailing Why, oh why, has this happened to me?! You! You did this!

    tehstu,
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    @mekkaokereke That's excellent, hope Samsung follow suit.

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