Pyperkub / is on Nostr

University Sysadmin, Science/Space geek, Fantasy/SF Fan, College Sports (especially Bruins!) fan. (addendum - while I loathe the authoritarian and sometimes fascistic politics growing, I may not follow back, as seeing too much fascist this/fascist that isn't good for my mental health!)

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2024-08-16 06:27:26

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it's not low level anymore, but the cops and the feds still treat it as such. This story is SO infuriating... https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valleys-fanciest-stolen-bikes-trafficked-mastermind-jalisco-mexico/

2024-07-08 04:10:51

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so they can continue...
.... Staying Alive? ;)

2024-07-05 22:28:35

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I did not know that /s

2024-06-26 18:29:20

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One thing I think we desperately need is the Framework Laptop, but for EV's. My dad used to have a kit car business, and that would seem to translate well to EVs. Get an EV Chassis with an isolated CAN bus and use standardized or custom parts to complete. Ditto non-proprietary, privacy-focused software for other functions. It should be possible to actually own your vehicle.

2024-06-25 17:19:37

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Heck, I still remember staying up all night babysitting my 33.6 modem to download the original Diablo demo (59MB)
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/678/400/485/674/137/original/1176826944029756.mp4

2024-06-13 03:56:12

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and the cops, as well as the feds are still messing it up, based on the click through

2024-06-12 19:22:27

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Yay, but the #SpywareOnWheels business model that ALL New Cars are implementing needs to be killed with extreme prejudice!

2024-06-12 19:16:07

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#enshittification in action. So glad I ditched fitbit years ago for my Garmin Fenix

2024-05-29 21:05:45

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This also applies to the much more difficult moves to new depts, as it's much easier to key off of separation than transition.

2024-05-23 18:04:17

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Yet another #Car review which doesn't touch the 2 awful truths - 1) How does the car handle Privacy/how does it perform when opting out of data-sharing (f at all possible)? and 2) How is the Car with ZERO subscription services?
As a tech site, I expect better of Ars - please start including this information in ALL car reviews.
As is, when I see "Class leading Technology" I hear that it's great at spying on the "owner".

2024-05-20 18:47:57

This seems appropriate in these times - Per #CalvinAndHobbes #War
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/112/474/897/135/534/429/original/9f5d772c6e578fbb.jpg

2024-05-20 03:22:47

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I do think spitting up the dirt is an "Are you sure?" prompt :)

2024-05-16 20:59:06

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you really need to start listing the weight of these "bikes" in your reviews.

2024-04-18 22:38:16

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In other words, we need to make sure our #surveillance and #enshittification are standardized across Alphabet/Google!

2024-04-12 20:57:19

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It's actually worse. It's more like also creating all the other rings of power and selling them... but also keeping the One Ring!

2024-04-01 20:21:05

Congratulations [@annaleen](https://wandering.shop/@annaleen) for your #Nebula Nomination for the fantastic The Terraformers!