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I have a Sony tv with Android, and I disabled or uninstalled anything google I could find. Still works perfectly. (Disclosure, I’m probably in HN’s bottom 5th percentile in tech skills)
Re:Why in the world would you own bonds? on Wednesday March 17, 2021 @01:06AM (#26486792)
I once spoke to a commodities trader who (half-jokingly) explained his job as: predicting the market in the morning, then letting his clients bet and make this happen during the day. Repeat.
Re:OneDrive Leaves a Lot to be Desired on Friday August 24, 2018 @01:39PM (#17836434)
My coworker uses OneDrive on win10, which is a total train wreck in terms of reliability and usability. Interestingly, it runs like a charm for me... on my Mac.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2017) on Monday January 02, 2017 @03:17PM (#13304093)
Accerion, positioning for mobile robots | Netherlands | embedded C++ developers (2) | full-time, onsite

Accerion develops a indoor absolute positioning sensor system without infrastructure for mobile robots and AGV. Looking for tech talent to join our development team. Link here: http://accerion.tech/news/accerion-is-hiring-embedded-softwa...

Our hiring process starts with a phone call / skype with one of the owners, then a face to face meeting onsite.

We can support the visa/ work permit process if required.

Email me at vincent at Accerion dot tech

I understand your response, and think it is good (even scientific) to keep an open mind - fire was once seen as magic too.
Same here. I'd be afraid of "losing it".
Re:Gotoky: Smartphone and Walkie Talkie on Sunday January 17, 2016 @03:26PM (#10920885)
I think this could work, outdoors but also when travelling with a small group avoiding huge roaming charges. Battery life should be ok, I don't think it's designed for chatting away just basic communication.