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Technology@beehaw.org•Tech CEOs Praise Donald Trump at White House Dinner
5·1 年前These men are more than powerful enough to go against Trump
Was just discussing this with my wife last night — are they?
This time around, there is zero oversight, no checks and balances worth mentioning. Donald Quixote has pretty much carte blanche, complete power. If they went against him, he could fine them (their companies), levy crazy taxes or tariffs, kill government contracts and subsidies, and nobody could stop him. Even if a non-evil judge halts an executive order, it will eventually get to the Subpreme Court, get overturned, basically no more than a delay.
I understand that they could still Do The Right Thing™, throw themselves in their sword in protest, but they’re all publicly traded, must have Boards. Most (?) of these men can just be fired if they go against the shareholders.
Could they really do anything that would be more than a symbolic gesture?
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Technology@beehaw.org•Tech CEOs Praise Donald Trump at White House Dinner
9·1 年前I can’t believe they didn’t show the table with the McDonald’s bags 😳
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Technology@beehaw.org•Reddit is using AI to determine users beliefs, values, stances and more based on their activity (posts and comments) summarizing it to Subreddit Mods.
2·1 年前I’m sorry; it’s a coping mechanism for not being able to adequately read mood/tone from written text. I’m trying to quit, or at least dial it down, but it’s a struggle 😞
With my current progress on that front, we might as well be talking about grammar and punctuation — right …? 😶
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Technology@beehaw.org•Reddit is using AI to determine users beliefs, values, stances and more based on their activity (posts and comments) summarizing it to Subreddit Mods.
71·1 年前What the fuuuuuck 😳
I can see how that could be a useful mod tool, but still (see line 1).
So happy I left that hellhole 😮💨
Edit: Although I guess this means I should have invested the time in deleting all my posts; probably too late now 🙄
And damn, now I really want to know what their AI thinks of me! 😅
Thank you! Weird, I thought I read the whole thing, maybe there was an ad block or something and I missed the rest 🤔
Clever system!
I’m guessing there’s no way to generate power by simply pulling continuously on something — we’d just dangle large boulders off cliffs and be done with it.
So how does this generate power? Add a large spring to the generating end, kite pulls away, spring pulls it back, rinse + repeat? 🤔
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Technology@beehaw.org•Microsoft pushes staff to use internal AI tools more, and may consider this in reviews. 'Using AI is no longer optional.'
1·1 年前I’m starting to root for Microsoft’s failure these days, because they haven’t done anything useful or innovative since the pandemic.
That is the most insanely generous thing I’ve read in years. What the — pardon my French — fucking fuck have they done that was useful or innovative in the last 20 years?! 🤯
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Technology@beehaw.org•Dark web’s longest-standing drug market seized in multinational effort
15·1 年前✅ Trump doner
✅ Super PAC owner (pro-trump)
✅ Racist
✅ Obama Birther conspiracy theorist
✅ Republican senator son
Sounds delightful! 🤢
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Free and Open Source Software@beehaw.org•Mozilla Turns Firefox Away from Open Source, Towards Spyware: Firefox Labs Now Requires Data Collection
97·1 年前Is nothing sacred? 🙄
Are there any open source forks that still allow bookmark and settings sync?
Recently bought a 2015 MacBook with great specs, running Ventura via OCLP and purring like a kitten 👌
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Technology@beehaw.org•10 to 100 Times Faster than a Starlink Antenna, and Cheaper Than Fiber: Taara Unveils a Laser Internet That Could Shatter the Status Quo
16·1 年前Asked cgpt to compare lasers to microwave for data transmission; take with a grain of salt, but seems transfer rate especially isn’t comparable.
🔄 Comparison: Laser vs Microwave Data Transmission
📋 Comparison Table
Feature Laser Transmission (e.g., Taara) Microwave Transmission Medium Free-space optical (light, like a fiber-optic cable without fiber) Radio/microwave frequencies (GHz range) Wavelength ~780–1600 nm (near-infrared) ~1–100 GHz Typical Data Rate 10–100 Gbps (Taara targets ~20 Gbps and higher) 100 Mbps – 1 Gbps (modern line-of-sight microwave) Max Practical Range ~10–20 km, highly sensitive to weather ~30–50 km, more tolerant of weather Line-of-Sight Requirement Yes, with tight beam alignment needed Yes, but more forgiving alignment Weather Sensitivity High — fog, rain, dust degrade performance Moderate — heavy rain can attenuate signal Latency Low Low Power Usage Lower power for same data rate Slightly higher power use Security High — narrow beam, hard to intercept Moderate — wider beam, easier to jam or intercept Deployment Harder — requires precision mounting and stability Easier — flexible mounting, ruggedized equipment Cost Higher upfront (optical gear, alignment systems) Lower per-unit, mature market Use Cases High-throughput backhaul (rural, terrain-constrained areas) Medium-throughput links, often as telco backbone
📌 Key Insights
- Bandwidth: Lasers have a much higher data capacity, similar to fiber optics. Microwave is far more limited in throughput.
- Range: Microwave wins in raw distance, particularly in less-than-ideal weather. Lasers struggle with any visibility obstruction.
- Stability: Lasers require precision alignment and environmental stability (wind, vibration can disrupt link). Microwaves are more forgiving.
- Security: Lasers are harder to intercept due to their tight beams. Microwaves, being broader, are more vulnerable to eavesdropping and interference.
🧠 When to Use What
Use Laser Links (e.g., Taara) when:
- You need fiber-like throughput without laying fiber
- The link is short to medium range (under 20 km)
- You can ensure clear line-of-sight and good weather conditions
- You prioritize security and low interference
Use Microwave Transmission when:
- You need a reliable, moderate-speed link over 30–50 km
- Operating in all weather conditions is a must
- You want easier setup with more flexibility in alignment
- Budget constraints are tighter
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Technology@beehaw.org•Petition: Bring the Affinity Suite to Linux - Please sign it!
1·1 年前Also, guessing their standard is pretty low if Gimp does the job — at least from a professional standard. There’s not much of a comparison.
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Technology@beehaw.org•EU Civil society organisations file DSA complaint against Meta for toxic feeds
4·1 年前Well that’s nice. Hopefully they have some teeth, so we don’t have to go through another one of Zuck’s crocodile-tears-fuelled hearings, followed by absolutely fuck-all change 🙄
Heliboard is fantastic ❤️
I haven’t found anything that comes even close.