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  1. Re:cheating partners on The Wayback Machine is Deleting Evidence of Malware Sold To Stalkers (vice.com) · · Score: 1

    Proof theoretically puts you in a better position during the divorce, although if it was discovered that you obtained it with malware it could be very bad for you too.

  2. Same experience, it's surprising how often stuff from Amazon is junk. 3rd party sellers seem to be the worst - maybe they just keep sending stuff out rather than processing it on the first or fourth return.

    A lot of stuff isn't as described either. This seems to happen when some 3rd party starts selling a popular item but shipping something different. They rely on good reviews if the genuine one.

  3. Re:Is that actually factored in? on Tesla Model 3 Falls Short of Consumer Reports Recommendation (cnbc.com) · · Score: 1

    I would have thought that if you emergency brake it just applies as much braking force as possible, using whatever means are available.

  4. Re:Fair enough, let others pick it up... on 3D Headphone Startup 'Ossic' Closes Abruptly, Leaving Crowdfunders Hanging (npr.org) · · Score: 1

    What redress is there though? They get sued, lose and all the money has been spent on bonuses and legal fees... And of course all the other creditors are lined up for their share too.

  5. Re:Natural monopolies in technology on European Lawmakers Asked Mark Zuckerberg Why They Shouldn't Break Up Facebook (theverge.com) · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Interoperability might be the solution. If different platforms can talk to each other there is less lock-in.

    Even just being able to migrate all your stuff from service to service would help.

    Of course we also need that to respect privacy.

  6. I'm such cases the judges usually start fast tracking decisions based on previous cases, and then to save paying court and legal fees the company just pays out without contest in future.

    It sucks but there is no other option.

  7. Re:Braking distance suggests QA problem at Tesla on Tesla Model 3 Falls Short of Consumer Reports Recommendation (cnbc.com) · · Score: 2

    You wake up one day, start driving to work and surprise your brakes are less effective today!

    Japanese Teslas don't get updates these days because the regulator isn't happy about this potential.

  8. Yes. I took then to small claims court and won.

  9. Re:It is long past time on US Treasury Secretary Calls For Google Monopoly Probe (theregister.co.uk) · · Score: 1

    Got any citations for that FUD? For example, that Google keeps your biometrics?

    None of that is an issue for competition anyway. What matters is things like promoting Google products over others in search. The EU has already dealt with this, and it seems like the US just wants the same now.

  10. Many Japanese brands tried a different option.

    4) Abandon the low end of the market and only produce high end products with good margins. Sony TVs are an example.

    Like Apple they make aspirational goods.

    Problem now is that people like LG are making TVs that are just as good. Maybe better. They cost slightly less and their margins are bigger due to lower costs manufacturing in Korea.

  11. Re:Only $23.50? on Most GDPR Emails Unnecessary and Some Illegal, Say Experts (theguardian.com) · · Score: 1

    Do you operate in the EU? If not, how would you be fined? And if so are you just closing your EU business entirely?

  12. Re:What are they supposed to do? on Most GDPR Emails Unnecessary and Some Illegal, Say Experts (theguardian.com) · · Score: 1

    It's this actually a problem? All I've seen is a reduction in spam and better privacy.

    I really can't see any down side to this.

  13. Re:Hybrid brakes on Tesla Model 3 Falls Short of Consumer Reports Recommendation (cnbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Maybe they tested with a full battery. When the battery is fully charged regen is disabled or reduced. Same on the Leaf. I think it also reduces when the battery is very cold or hot.

  14. Re:Braking distance suggests QA problem at Tesla on Tesla Model 3 Falls Short of Consumer Reports Recommendation (cnbc.com) · · Score: 1

    It's a little bit scary that an OTA firmware update can alter braking ability. Normally such firmware gets extensive testing...

  15. Re:Speed Reduction on Google and Microsoft Disclose New CPU Flaw, and the Fix Can Slow Machines Down (theverge.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The problem for Intel is that they sold these processors with certain features and performance, and now have found design defects in them.

    That's a classic consumer protection scenario. Car engine fails catastrophically after 50k km due to badly designed part? Under EU law you should not be out of pocket.

  16. Re:Perverse way to drive future CPU upgrades on Google and Microsoft Disclose New CPU Flaw, and the Fix Can Slow Machines Down (theverge.com) · · Score: 3, Informative

    It's hard to take anything that Intel says seriously. Last time they said the hit would be a few percent, and people were seeing 60%.

    Best to avoid them altogether. And sue in small claims court of you are already a victim.

  17. Re:That's why you get a metal case on The Toughest (And Weakest) Phones Currently On the Market (tomsguide.com) · · Score: 1

    I'd like to see tests with various cases and bumpers. Very few people use their phones without some kind of case.

    Similarly, screens should be tested with protectors applied.

    Kind of benchmarks vs. real world performance.

  18. Re:Will the real $35k Model 3 please stand up? on Tesla Unveils Dual Motor and Performance Specs For Model 3 · · Score: 1

    Thanks. It's not dissimilar in Ireland... Problem is I need an EV sooner rather than later, so waiting for the M3 might mean having to go back to a fossil.

    For some reason MX and CPO prices in Ireland are stupid.

  19. Re:Summary is wrong... on New Toronto Declaration Calls On Algorithms To Respect Human Rights · · Score: 1

    Because they are the ethics of an internationally accepted and widely supported, gold standard declaration.

    It's an appeal to authority and works on bosses. It's also useful when suing for rights violations and at unfair dismissal hearings.

  20. Re:Will the real $35k Model 3 please stand up? on Tesla Unveils Dual Motor and Performance Specs For Model 3 · · Score: 1

    So does the $35k promise not include the tax credit?

  21. Re:One of these days on Tesla Unveils Dual Motor and Performance Specs For Model 3 · · Score: 1

    To be fair super rich Jeff Bezos landed a rocket vertically a few weeks before Tesla did. In fact the idea goes back to the 1950s at least, and was considered for Apollo.

  22. Re:Summary is wrong... on New Toronto Declaration Calls On Algorithms To Respect Human Rights · · Score: 2, Insightful

    It's important to have declarations like this. "It's against my ethics" isn't quite as useful as "it's against the Toronto Declaration" when refusing your boss.

  23. Re:Abandonware on Popular 'Gboard' Keyboard App Has Had a Broken Spell Checker For Months · · Score: 1

    The way Google handles bug reports and feature requests is the worst aspect of their apps. You never get feedback, let alone actual engineers. It feels like screaming into the void.

    Sometimes they listen but it takes years. They removed the "just drive" feature from Maps, and then after a massive outcry and no feedback a few years later it came back.

  24. Re:Sounds great, things are on track on Tesla Unveils Dual Motor and Performance Specs For Model 3 · · Score: 1

    The long wait and lack of any incentives in Ireland is making me look at CPO model X's. The S is too small and low for me.

    I'm worried about the be CPO no-refurb policy though. Don't want to have to reject the car like some people have. The cost of repairs is an issue too... I'm waiting to see what the M3 is like for body work.

  25. Re:Their LEGAL ongoing efforts? on Chinese 'Accelerators' In Silicon Valley Aim To Bring Startups Home (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    Can you blame them though? They were not happy about the US buying up half their country they have done in other places, and didn't want to become another US subsidiary.

    This is the problem with protectionism. It ends up screwing everyone more than cooperating.