... boomers (born mid-40s to ~1960, currently in their 60s and 70s)...
Growing up as a Boomer, we were taught that it ran from 1946 to 1964. The peak year for births in the baby boom was 1961, with second place going to 1960.
I notice that Wikipedia redefines it using births per 1000, which seems a bit problematic when you’re introducing a large number of babies during a relatively short time - so the population is skewing younger fairly rapidly over the hat period.
"Some users who upgraded to an iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max over the weekend have reported poor cell and Wi-Fi reception and noticeably slower speeds when comparing their new phones to their older models."
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
You probably should’ve reported it to the university itself. At our university, at least, the bureaucrats take their rules and forms very seriously. They like nothing better than to enforce even trivial rules... the sort of breach of trust you describe would probably result in a public flogging.
Every company seems to be in love with big phones. Can anyone recommend an Android phone with a 4” (or thereabouts) screen? My wife currently has an iPhone SE, and she’s adamant that she doesn’t want a phone larger than that.
I’m going to keep using my 6S for as long as I practically can... but then I’ll probably move on from Apple too. Smartphones are basically commodities at this point... paying the ludicrous premium for any of these companies’ flagship phones is not something I’m willing to do.
I'm glad they're doing something, because their delivery service is horrible right now.
No kidding. Every AMZN delivery is an adventure in frustration.
Just a few days ago I had a package which was supposedly delivered, but I didn’t receive it. The delivery picture was enlightening:
1) The text was “package left in a secure location”, although the photo showed the package in a bag hanging on a large driveway gate. 2) The pictured house behind the gate wasn’t my house - I don’t have a gate on my driveway.
Amazon did quickly refund the cost to me once I complained... but that’s kind of like saying “my car which breaks down all the time, but at least it has a very good warranty”.
Yeah, this isn’t so much a quantum mechanics problem as an illustration of how journalists, bloggers, and the like can fall into the trap of thinking understanding some extremely simplified model of something means they also understand the complex underlying system.*
In the end it’s a nonsensical self-contradiction by definition; sort of like when you were an 8-year-old kid and became fascinated with the conundrum “Can an omnipotent God make a stone too big for him to lift?”
Does anyone remember when they were EggHead Software and were a brick and mortar company?
IIRC the very first time my credit card number ever got stolen was when somebody broke into EggHead's systems. I believe that was the 2000 data breach which is mentioned in the Wikipedia article on the company.
However you're incorrect in tying the two companies together. From Wikipedia's NewEgg article:
The company has no relation to the Egghead Software chain that was active from 1984 to 2001 .
”Best known for its phones, China's OnePlus also has a small catalog of really good accessories like wireless earphones and surprisingly awesome backpacks, though nothing as complex or expensive as a television set.”
A smartphone is arguably far more complex than a television set.
Data and Geordi would’ve solved this in under 60 minutes, and probably would’ve made it all glow in the visible spectrum so the crew could appreciate it through the view screen.
It doesn't make urls any friendlier (who in the world honestly believes that www. and m. are the thing that can make urls hard?), but it does potentially cause confusion.
I don't think this is really about “www” or “m”. It’s probably the first in a series of longer-term changes Google intends to make which benefits them more directly - perhaps by obscuring the fact that people are viewing pages through some custom Google domain, like AMP.
I suspect Google’s longer-term play is to somehow get people viewing the web but never actually leaving google.com - more or less adopting one of Facebook’s operational principles. But it starts with a relatively innocuous move like this one.
It is kind of funny to watch Apple stalinize a product though... it's like, dude, just admit it didn't work out!
I rewatched the 2017 keynote... it was weird and a bit unsettling. There's this 10-minute segment where Tim Cook is just wandering around the stage, in front of a blank screen, apparently reading Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" to the audience.
The less expensive XR will be selling a lot, I think. Has the FaceID which many people find cool, a good enough screen, and similar processor power as the flagship models.
I didn't watch the keynote - have they finally fixed FaceID so it works in landscape mode?
What would be truly impressive would be if your username matches your daily transportation.
It actually does - sort of. I'm driving the thing a couple miles to/from my house to the train station, where I catch a train to work. I'm a bit scared to drive the Escort much further than that...
I expect within the next 12 months I will finally replace it. The Escort's had a very good run, but any more I feel like I'm tempting fate. I actually ran out of gas the other day - wasn't sure that was the problem at first, and have to admit I wondered "is this it for the old girl?"
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... boomers (born mid-40s to ~1960, currently in their 60s and 70s) ...
Growing up as a Boomer, we were taught that it ran from 1946 to 1964. The peak year for births in the baby boom was 1961, with second place going to 1960.
I notice that Wikipedia redefines it using births per 1000, which seems a bit problematic when you’re introducing a large number of babies during a relatively short time - so the population is skewing younger fairly rapidly over the hat period.
“... drivers who transport people via apps (e.g. Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, Postmates) ...”
I take it Uber Eats is trying to gain a foothold in that important, but underserved, cannibal market?
I’m sticking with my 6S... but that was always the plan.
It also runs extremely well on iOS 12 - I was pleasantly surprised.
"Some users who upgraded to an iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max over the weekend have reported poor cell and Wi-Fi reception and noticeably slower speeds when comparing their new phones to their older models."
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
”Waiting for the invasion of the pedants, clutching their feet in their hands.”
I suspect they’re all part of the committee already.
How did the police find and arrest these guys without unfettered, complete access to the unencrypted content of their cell phones?
You probably should’ve reported it to the university itself. At our university, at least, the bureaucrats take their rules and forms very seriously. They like nothing better than to enforce even trivial rules... the sort of breach of trust you describe would probably result in a public flogging.
Every company seems to be in love with big phones. Can anyone recommend an Android phone with a 4” (or thereabouts) screen? My wife currently has an iPhone SE, and she’s adamant that she doesn’t want a phone larger than that.
I’m going to keep using my 6S for as long as I practically can... but then I’ll probably move on from Apple too. Smartphones are basically commodities at this point... paying the ludicrous premium for any of these companies’ flagship phones is not something I’m willing to do.
The real question... does ecstasy make octopuses feel extra loving toward researchers? Just think of the possibilities.
Well, to be fair, Dr. Dolen had just gone through a very bad breakup and was feeling lonely - but not ready to be with another guy.
I'm glad they're doing something, because their delivery service is horrible right now.
No kidding. Every AMZN delivery is an adventure in frustration.
Just a few days ago I had a package which was supposedly delivered, but I didn’t receive it. The delivery picture was enlightening:
1) The text was “package left in a secure location”, although the photo showed the package in a bag hanging on a large driveway gate.
2) The pictured house behind the gate wasn’t my house - I don’t have a gate on my driveway.
Amazon did quickly refund the cost to me once I complained... but that’s kind of like saying “my car which breaks down all the time, but at least it has a very good warranty”.
Yeah, this isn’t so much a quantum mechanics problem as an illustration of how journalists, bloggers, and the like can fall into the trap of thinking understanding some extremely simplified model of something means they also understand the complex underlying system.*
In the end it’s a nonsensical self-contradiction by definition; sort of like when you were an 8-year-old kid and became fascinated with the conundrum “Can an omnipotent God make a stone too big for him to lift?”
* Like putting too much air into a balloon!
Does anyone remember when they were EggHead Software and were a brick and mortar company?
IIRC the very first time my credit card number ever got stolen was when somebody broke into EggHead's systems. I believe that was the 2000 data breach which is mentioned in the Wikipedia article on the company.
However you're incorrect in tying the two companies together. From Wikipedia's NewEgg article:
The company has no relation to the Egghead Software chain that was active from 1984 to 2001 .
I just logged into Twitter to uncheck this new setting because OF COURSE I WOULD... and they actually have it already unchecked by default!
You get a rare “Kudos!” From me today, Twitter.
His first choice was to move to the Sun - but the rent's there are just too high.
No Good! I've known too many Spaniards.
Let's go for Double-Dutch Daylight Savings - permanently!!
(RIP Tommy)
”Best known for its phones, China's OnePlus also has a small catalog of really good accessories like wireless earphones and surprisingly awesome backpacks, though nothing as complex or expensive as a television set.”
A smartphone is arguably far more complex than a television set.
Data and Geordi would’ve solved this in under 60 minutes, and probably would’ve made it all glow in the visible spectrum so the crew could appreciate it through the view screen.
It doesn't make urls any friendlier (who in the world honestly believes that www. and m. are the thing that can make urls hard?), but it does potentially cause confusion.
I don't think this is really about “www” or “m”. It’s probably the first in a series of longer-term changes Google intends to make which benefits them more directly - perhaps by obscuring the fact that people are viewing pages through some custom Google domain, like AMP.
I suspect Google’s longer-term play is to somehow get people viewing the web but never actually leaving google.com - more or less adopting one of Facebook’s operational principles. But it starts with a relatively innocuous move like this one.
But what does Cardi B say?
It is kind of funny to watch Apple stalinize a product though... it's like, dude, just admit it didn't work out!
I rewatched the 2017 keynote... it was weird and a bit unsettling. There's this 10-minute segment where Tim Cook is just wandering around the stage, in front of a blank screen, apparently reading Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" to the audience.
"Google kills four year old" .. a better headline, or clickbait? ;)
Both!!
The less expensive XR will be selling a lot, I think.
Has the FaceID which many people find cool, a good enough screen, and similar processor power as the flagship models.
I didn't watch the keynote - have they finally fixed FaceID so it works in landscape mode?
What would be truly impressive would be if your username matches your daily transportation.
It actually does - sort of. I'm driving the thing a couple miles to/from my house to the train station, where I catch a train to work. I'm a bit scared to drive the Escort much further than that...
I expect within the next 12 months I will finally replace it. The Escort's had a very good run, but any more I feel like I'm tempting fate. I actually ran out of gas the other day - wasn't sure that was the problem at first, and have to admit I wondered "is this it for the old girl?"
Well played, sir.