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Re:Tesla Packs 50B Transistors onto D1 Dojo Chip on Saturday August 28, 2021 @11:28AM (#28338804)
Is that a lot?
“We have tried several different ways to create 50-megabyte files for more efficient filing, all without success thus far.”

I would believe they aren't incompetent if I read this 20 years ago

> if a high load were to be applied, the last 20% would be inaccessible

you are saying that they don't know how to calculate battery percentage left?

Re:Apple's 15% Deflection Tactic on Wednesday November 18, 2020 @06:47PM (#25144276)
I thought I was the only one thinking similarly on HN
Re:DEA Pursues Vast Expansion of Patient Surveillance on Wednesday November 18, 2020 @09:30AM (#25137124)
> The US does massively over-prescribe opioids.

Jail the doctors. They are getting bribes from drug companies.

I thought that they already a big pipe going from Facebook to the NSA...
> But as software products grow more complex and the actual value more vague

most popular software tend to decrease in quality with time... engineers are just looking for something to do and add stuff that can sometime be of negative value

Re:Raspberry Pi as a local server for self hosting applications on Monday September 14, 2020 @10:21PM (#24477296)
My dynamic IP address with Comcast is pretty much static but I guess it is not a guarantee... I can get it to change by spoofing my router MAC address though.
Re:Ask HN: Sendgrid is breaking my product. What to do? on Monday September 14, 2020 @10:15PM (#24477256)
I don't see how switching to a reputable email service could negatively impact you, but I might be wrong
Re:I lost €4k in a Facebook scam on Monday September 14, 2020 @09:56PM (#24477160)
I think that it is pretty screwed up that browsers allow this "feature"...
Re:Raspberry Pi as a local server for self hosting applications on Monday September 14, 2020 @09:48PM (#24477114)
I use a VPN + static IP or DDNS to get access to my home cloud/server (both the VPN and DDNS can be setup on my router). Also, there are free DDNS providers.
Re:I lost €4k in a Facebook scam on Monday September 14, 2020 @05:19PM (#24475270)
If you want to see where Google search results really point to, you can right click it and then hover over it to get the real destination... it's been like this for 15+ years (google changes the destination on-click).
Re:Riding the RISC-V wave on Monday September 14, 2020 @05:48AM (#24468393)
nvidia and open aren't compatible
Re:Oblique Strategies on Monday September 14, 2020 @05:42AM (#24468362)
Looks like there are a few decks available on eBay
Re:Oracle Wins Bid for TikTok in U.S. on Sunday September 13, 2020 @10:28PM (#24466159)
Android and iOS are more widespread, therefore an easier/better target for your government.
Only if you pay by credit card but I dont know if they allow that
The ones that ask for cash are probably trying to avoid some taxes... I didn't pay cash for my rent in the USA.
but my last bins lasted more then 10 years and got re-used weekly
Can they trick you into thinking it is required?
> These are not internet-attached devices, they shouldn’t be spying on us.

Should all internet-connected devices spy on us?

> often brought in by accident

also often brought on purpose

They should block all or none, otherewise it gets kind of like a tool for them to manipulate the public opinion.
Re:I built an app to fix my depression on Friday September 11, 2020 @07:16AM (#24441438)
down again... https://archive.is/JAd24 ... but the app is now down too.
Re:Pringles tube tries to wake from 'recycling nightmare' on Friday September 11, 2020 @07:01AM (#24441338)
Bury it until it makes sense to mine it
Re:GM can manage an EV's batteries wirelessly and remotely on Thursday September 10, 2020 @10:41PM (#24438659)
The problem with wirelessly controlled cars is that there is no instructions on how to disable it.
Re:Why the Apple II Didn’t Support Lowercase Letters on Thursday September 10, 2020 @09:35PM (#24438318)
because 1 button... like the iphone or imouse? /s
No that is not what it means
Re:I'm a Coffin Confessor on Thursday September 10, 2020 @03:33PM (#24435713)
he could be standing next to the TV that is streaming from his phone... how is that different?
Re:Relativty – An open-source VR headset on Thursday September 10, 2020 @09:59AM (#24432405)
Can you ever buy a car at advertised price? Excluding taxes... Im trying to buy a motorcycle and the dealers tag on 20% in fees

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