While that's true, short term (vacation) rentals existed well before airbnb, they just weren't so prevalent.

McAfee is not Russan, just like Instagram is not Chinese (I thought it was clear enough).

Yes it's a clear reference to TikTok, which I don't like for many many reasons, but none of those reasons is why it was banned, it's because it's Chinese.

But is not Russian, just like Instagram is not Chinese.

Depends on which country...

The reference to Minority Report is right in the subtitle:

The social media app might get hit with a federal lawsuit before its ban officially begins as the FTC has issued a warning for possible future crimes.

and apparently the FTC statement includes these words:

violating or are about to violate the law.

I mean, I also don't really like TikTok and have a hard time picturing an adult using it as well, but that doesn't mean it should be held accountable for "future crimes". At least, that's what the article is claiming...

That's possible, I'm using Firefox, is that something firefox would do?

The site does use https for me... it instantly redirects from http to https

From the article:

Herinckx said his focus is on consumer goods not covered by sanctions. Reuters found no evidence that his firm was violating sanctions.

His business might be of dubious morality but it might not be illegal, so I'm not sure the government can do much.

I'm very confused as well.

Harris had never had a driver’s license—only a state ID—and in fact had had his driving privileges suspended last year.

How can you suspend someone's driving privileges if they never had them in the first place?

Ok, so, no official support for Windows 10, but can you still install and run Windows 10 and renouce whatever "support" or will it just not work?

I agree with the sentiment, but I think the article meant "service" in a more general way. For example, developing software for sale, to be used offline and/or on device rather than cloud, can also be considered a service.

When I saw "Copilot Recall" I initially thought they recalled Copilot ... one can dream

The guide is suggesting to install microG, an open source reimplementation of Google services that even many "degooglers" use.

While that might be true, it doesn't look like The Verge was sponsored by any specific ebike company to write this article, since they never mention any specific brand.

Edit: actually after scrolling down enough, they did interview people from some ebike company. Still doesn't look (too) sponsored

Maybe I should've specified that it was unlocked via the official "OEM Unlock" switch provided by Samsung. Yes, there are Samsung phones that can be unlocked, though you're right, many cannot be (usually US versions).

I'm writing this from a samsung with unlocked bootloader.

That would require me to buy an iPhone which I won't do for many many reasons... but ok, maybe Apple Maps is a decent competitor nowadays, good to know.

Yes, I also use and highly recommend OsmAnd, great for offline maps, outdoor activities and lots of stuff... but no traffic data.

Google Maps, their traffic data has no rivals, unlike gmail which has plenty of good competition. It's the one thing I couldn't easily replace yet.

Millimeter waves is what they use in airport scanners,not x-rays.