So much freedom today. https://
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20
24/04/cops-can-force-suspect-to-unlock-phone-with-thumbprint-us-court-rules/
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@steipete
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US Court Rules Police Can Force Biometric Phone Unlocking
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WebKit C++ Development Captivates Through Linked Blog Posts
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Having each significant change set linked by an interesting blog post and poof, I find myself getting lost for an hour reading WebKit C++ and loving it.
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Objective-C Skills Remain Valuable in Tech Job Market
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Dang those Objective-C skills still pay off.
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AI Pin Review: $699 Device Criticized as Broken and Unfinished
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“The AI Pin is an interesting idea that is so thoroughly unfinished and so totally broken in so many unacceptable ways that I can’t think of anyone to whom I’d recommend spending the $699 for the device and the $24 monthly subscription.” https://
theverge.com/24126502/human
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Amazon Just Walk Out: Hidden Human Labor Behind Automated Checkout
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“Though it seemed completely automated, Just Walk Out relied on more than 1,000 people in India watching and labeling videos to ensure accurate checkouts.”
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Apple exempt from third-party app rules regulatory scrutiny
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You forgot, these rules are for 3rd-party apps. Apple is above that law.
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Adapter flashing challenges with Nvidia and Windows compatibility
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flashed such an adapter (just had to buy another Windows Laptop to get the flash software working, wouldn‘t work with my Nvidia one… but hey. At last!
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Thunderbolt 4 Hub Limitations: Direct Connection Required for 120Hz
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I got this working! Manual firmware install on an adapter, and it ONLY works when directly plugged in. No hub/switch manages to relay 120Hz, and spent way too much money trying out different hardware. Not even the latest TB 4 hubs can do that. Weird.
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Big Tech Wins Regulatory Victory Against EU After Years Fighting
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The bragging is more about them getting right by the EU after years of fighting.