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Elon Musk’s X blocks links to Signal, the encrypted messaging service in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 2 points 1 month ago

Yup. I started using it in part because of his tweet

*Permanently Deleted* in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

AFAIK they’re all just software updates that install automatically

Bluesky Says It Will Comply With EU Rules After Being Called Out in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 3 points 3 months ago

Paywalled :(

How to properly test my internet speed from ISP? in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 1 points 3 months ago

I would do one last speed check at an off-peak time (if you haven’t already) and then bug the ISP about it

These new trackers for Android's Find My Device network might have the most clever hardware yet in c/android@lemdro.id

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 3 points 6 months ago

I just want iPhones precision finding feature. Give it UWB or Bluetooth 6’s channel sounding and I’ll buy it

Composite plastic degrades easily with bacteria, offers environmental benefits in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 12 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Honestly cardboard and paper replacements have been working fine for everything except straws. Unless it can do that better I’m not seeing much point

YouTube confirms your pause screen is now fair game for ads in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 6 points 6 months ago

They’ll likely do what other platforms have done and let you X out the ad til you unpause

HaLow Wi-Fi has now been tested at 9.9 miles — new Wi-Fi world record is a near 5X increase over previous best in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 4 points 6 months ago

Having this on a Wyze cam would be really interesting. 4mbps would be enough for 720p video…and at almost 10 miles??

Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 13 points 6 months ago

I unironically think so. It offloads the blame onto individual app developers. Google can turn around and say oh well it’s what the market wants

Here's how Android 15 blocks thieves from bypassing factory reset protection in c/android@lemdro.id

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 23 points 6 months ago (6 children)

Until they sign back in to their own phone..? How is that a pain?

2024 Zero DS Is Perfectly Engineered For Your Commute in c/micromobility@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Prices are coming down rapidly. A few years ago the Livewire One launched for $30k. This bike beats that one in several ways. Then consider how much you’ll save on servicing and fuel each year.

Smartphones Aren’t Evil, Notifications Are in c/android@lemmy.world

[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 3 points 7 months ago

Scheduled summary (iOS feature) has been been a game changer for me