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Proton Pass open source password manager is now available on F-Droid
  • Looks like everything is essentially in the same spot UI wise, but with a native application that hopefully gets moving a lot faster.

    I've noticed that currently on Bitwarden, for auto fill it takes 6-7 seconds just to get authenticated with fingerprint and fill in the username and password field. That should hopefully be down to like 2 or 3 seconds.

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    Billionaire Down
  • That's a lot of CO2 not going into the atmosphere anymore from burning hundreds of thousands of liters of jet fuel, nice!

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    Man in Air Force uniform set himself on fire in front of Israeli embassy
  • It's not "irregular", and it's been done before as protest. A Buddhist monk did it in the past to protest the slaughter of cattle.

    https://www.nydailynews.com/2013/05/24/buddhist-monk-sets-himself-on-fire-to-protest-slaughter-of-cattle-in-sri-lanka/

  • Did someone tell Steam it's not April 1st yet?
  • They do like money, but Valve also loves providing a service to people.

    Nobody uses Epic Games, Origin, Ubisoft Connect, or Battle.net because they want to, they use it because they have to.

    Steam Awards is a bit janky sure, but to say that their inability to run pointless awards properly ruins the convenience and value that Steam brings to its users would be a gross overstatement.

  • January 2024 security patch has been released
    9to5google.com Pixel 8 and 8 Pro get camera and UI fixes with January 2024 update

    With January 1 falling on a Monday, Google took two additional days to deliver the first update of 2024 for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro...

    Pixel 8 and 8 Pro get camera and UI fixes with January 2024 update

    Use the following device key to interpret the January 2023 changelog for the Pixel 8 and other supported devices:

    • [1] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8

    • [2] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel Fold

    • [3] Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

    • [4] Pixel Tablet

    Camera

    • Fix for users facing Camera crashes in certain conditions *[3]

    User Interface

    • Fix for users facing flashing black screen when playing video in certain conditions *[1]
    • Fix for users unable to exit Setup Wizard in certain conditions *[4]
    • Fix for Wallpaper on home screen showing black in certain conditions *[2]
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    Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine works even better than thought
  • Does anyone know yet if long COVID is an auto-immune disease? I only assume it is but otherwise don't know.

  • Suspects can refuse to provide phone passcodes to police, court rules
  • That's what the 'Lockdown' feature on Pixel phones does.

    https://9to5google.com/2022/03/08/how-to-enable-lockdown-mode-on-pixel/

    Impossible to force a fingerprint or face scan because it asks the phone to only accept passcodes.

  • Dear server admins, please defederate threads.net. Dear users, ask your server admin to defederate threads.net.
  • I do see it as a potential problem with moderation on Lemmy's end. You have all of the users from Threads interacting with Lemmy and Kbin users. It's possible there's an influx of accounts on here that are trolling, and it becomes unmanageable to moderate everything on Lemmy's side.

    But Threads will have no problems with content moderation.

  • Senate bill aims to stop Uncle Sam using facial recognition at airports / Legislation would eliminate TSA permission to use the tech, require database purge in 90 days
  • I travelled recently, and was filled with disgust when I was told to scan my boarding pass and look into the camera to get in line. I would have asked to go through an alternative line but didn't want to miss my flight.

    What the fuck is wrong with people

  • What was the last dumb phone you had before your first smartphone?
  • The Samsung SCH-U740

    It was a good one! It literally flipped 2 ways.

  • Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year
  • I read somewhere that they will still be green. It's confirmed by Apple as well.

  • 9to5mac.com Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac

    In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. The...

    Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac
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    Nothing Phone builds a blue bubble iMessage bridge while Google and Apple fight over RCS
  • The reason they're moving forward with this is because if Apple tries to sue, it could make a case for Google that Apple is trying to take control of messaging in the United States. If they don't sue, should Google come after them down the line Apple can say "we're aware of 3rd party iMessage and decided to not take action to increase interoperability" yadda yadda.

    That's my guess anyway.

  • Bud Light brewer is still struggling to sell the beer in North America over trans promotion backlash
  • You could even say, they cancelled Bud Light.

    Oh wait no, they don't do that! /s

  • The picture isn't even of my yard
  • Yeah but it doesn't work on macOS, only Surface Pro and Raspberry Pi, and a few others I think.

  • The picture isn't even of my yard
  • The M2 chip is ARM, it just adds some hurdles. I think there's some work being done for dual-booting Linux on the M2 chip, but as for Windows you have to use Parallels in macOS.

    Older Macs with Intel processors will of course run any OS no problem.

  • The picture isn't even of my yard
  • I just worry about driver support as I do for Lenovo. They're probably fine, but again, I haven't used a Dell in a while.

  • The picture isn't even of my yard
  • Dell XPS might be good but I'm not sure, somehow I doubt it.

    Macs of course will work properly, at the expense of having to use macOS.

    My trio used to be Apple, Dell and Lenovo. But now it's Framework and Apple.

  • The picture isn't even of my yard
  • Lenovo is shit. They really aren't worth a damn anymore.

    I've had fingerprint driver issues with my expensive Lenovo Yoga, and AHCI driver issues with an expensive Lenovo ThinkPad. Support is non existent, and if you do manage to find any help through their channels, they don't help and don't care.

    My next laptop will be with Framework or some other company that doesn't try to screw me.

  • Xbox's new policy — say goodbye to unofficial accessories from November thanks to error '0x82d60002'
  • You're not wrong. And unless the controllers have some sort of TPM module in them then yeah they'll be easily bypassed.

  • Xbox's new policy — say goodbye to unofficial accessories from November thanks to error '0x82d60002'
  • Given that Xbox is a closed console, couldn't they just have rootkit anticheat by default?

    Maybe I'm stuck in the past but it still seems as if consoles still don't employ anticheats.

  • Made by Google, October 4th Event - Pixel 8 and more!
    store.google.com Google Store Events

    Join us live at 10am ET on 10/4 for a Made by Google event announcing our latest family of products.

    Google Store Events

    Hey guys!

    It's almost time again for the latest and greatest iterations of Pixel devices, where Google will show off their newest hardware and software upgrades to the masses.

    The event will debut on October 4th at 10 AM EST (https://dateful.com/convert/est-edt-eastern-time?t=10am&d=2023-10-04), showcasing what's to be the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and likely the Pixel Watch 2.

    Rumors indicate signs pointing to a new Tensor chip in the Pixel devices, temperature sensors, Magic Audio removal features for video clips, and even a Qualcomm-based chip in the Pixel Watch 2.

    Feel free to watch the event and sign up to be notified when it's live, at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxlaUCJZ27E

    See you all soon!

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    Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.
    arstechnica.com Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one

    With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.

    Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5176306

    > Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.::With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.

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    Google misses the deadline to manufacture TSMC-based SoC for the Pixel 9, may not see till Pixel 10
    www.androidauthority.com Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 processor won't be the ambitious chip we hoped for

    The Tensor G4 will be a more minor upgrade than initially expected, but Google's chipset plans still offer plenty to look forward to.

    Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 processor won't be the ambitious chip we hoped for

    Looks like Google falls further behind as they fail to properly design and update newer iterations of Pixel phones. Rather than have a superior TSMC chip within the next 13 months, which would have a higher quality manufacturing process and significantly reduce power consumption, it looks like it'll be closer to 25 months if we're lucky.

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    What are your thoughts on desktop environments available through USB-C on mobile devices?

    Samsung phones have DeX widely available across their flagship devices, allowing users to plug their phones into a screen, connect a mouse and keyboard, and work as if it was a laptop or desktop PC.

    Do you find features like this fitting into your workflow? How would you feel about a Google equivalent?

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    9to5google.com Gmail appears to be working on emoji reactions for emails

    According to the service's mobile apps, it seems Google is working on emoji reactions for Gmail messages on Android and iOS.

    Gmail appears to be working on emoji reactions for emails
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    Pixel 8 Pro with generative AI, and Pixel Watch 2 are teased by Google
    9to5google.com Google teases Pixel 8 Pro with gen AI, identical-looking Pixel Watch 2

    As the countdown to October 4 continues, Google has shared a "The W8 is Almost Over" tease that shows off the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2...

    Google teases Pixel 8 Pro with gen AI, identical-looking Pixel Watch 2

    The Pixel 8 Pro includes generative AI features which allow it to do things like "SGE" and "Help me write" for apps such as Gmail.

    The Pixel Watch 2 looks identical, with slightly different external features such as a modified crown, and potentially a slimmer build.

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    Redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget rolling out
    9to5google.com Redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget rolling out to all Android phones

    Android is rolling out their quarterly drop of new features today, with a redesign of the Assistant At a Glance widget being the highlight.

    Redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget rolling out to all Android phones
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    9to5google.com Google updates the Android brand with new logo and 3D robot

    Google today is making official a new 3D logo for Android. The broad goal of this updated branding is to "help connect Android to Google"...

    Google updates the Android brand with new logo and 3D robot

    Following our previous report, Google is officially unveiling a new 3D logo for Android. The broad goal of this updated branding is to “help connect Android to Google,” and it follows the previous modernization in 2019.

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    Pixel 8 Pro will keep physical SIM card and add Night Sight for video
    9to5google.com Sources: Pixel 8 Pro will keep physical SIM card and add Night Sight for video

    The Pixel 8 series will keep the physical SIM card tray in place, while the Pro will add Night Sight video. Despite recent rampant...

    Sources: Pixel 8 Pro will keep physical SIM card and add Night Sight for video

    Despite recent rampant speculation that the Pixel 8 series could remove the SIM tray and go eSIM-only, sources tell 9to5Google that reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. The Pixel 8 series will keep the physical SIM card tray in place, while the Pro will add Night Sight video.

    With the Pixel 6, Night Sight photos got “sharper and more detailed” thanks to a larger rear sensor that captures more light, a new laser autofocus system, and the Tensor ISP running new motion detection algorithms that work more quickly.

    On the Pixel 7, the minimum exposure times for Night Sight were half as long, thus resulting in less motion blur, due to updated HDR+ with Bracketing and new ML techniques.

    This year, the Pixel 8 Pro will offer Night Sight video for better recording in low-light situations. It’s a straightforward capability that could easily be the highlight of the new camera.

    With the first-generation Tensor, Google “drastically accelerated” Live HDR+ thanks to the Tensor image signal processor (ISP), with the SoC also allowing for real-time tone mapping of people. Last year, the Pixel 7 saw the addition of Cinematic Blur to bring Portrait Mode to video. That trend of bringing photo-first features to video, which is more computationally intensive, continues and makes the larger phone this year even more compelling.

    Meanwhile, the idea popped up in recent weeks that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro would drop the SIM card tray, like iPhone 14 models sold in the US, to go all-in on eSIM as Android works on simple transfers when setting up a new device. The adoption of eSIM has certainly increased over the past few years, as led by the iPhone, and Android support can vary but has been getting better. However, there are still edge cases, like when traveling to a country where local carriers don’t offer eSIM support.

    Fortunately, according to sources familiar with the matter, that is simply not happening, and the SIM tray will remain (on the left edge) as usual.

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    What phone do you have, and what'll it take for you to upgrade to Pixel 8?

    I have a Pixel 7 Pro, but for me it's a few things.

    • Improved modem
    • Increased battery life
    • Better thermals
    • SoC upgrade to 3nm process
    • Improved camera
    • Good deal or free stuff (e.g. free Pixel Watch 2, high Pixel 7 Pro trade in value)

    What phone do you have and why might you want to upgrade to the Pixel 8?

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    What case do you have on your Pixel?

    I've had a Bellroy for my Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro, but I've found that they reduced the quality significantly on the newer ones. My care is scuffed and torn, but I've always handled my phone just as gently as before.

    I may go for the Hazel silicone one from the Google store this time, it's really pretty.

    What cases do people recommend? Personally I don't care for the OtterBox type cases, but I'm open to hearing what everyone uses!

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    Pixel Fold owners, what do you think?

    I recently saw this update from MKBHD about what he and others think about the phone.

    https://youtu.be/wOuWmM18jMY

    Majority of them felt that, strangely, the best part of the phone was the external screen used about 90% of the time, and the internal screen used 10% of the time, though they still loved the internal screen when apps supported it.

    I'm wondering how other Pixel Fold owners feel, now that they've had the phone for some time?

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