LeapSecond

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on didn't think so · c/programmer_humor · 12 pts · 1d

Or, following your metaphor, we think cars are useful but don't want everything to turn into American suburbs. Which seems to be what companies are currently pushing AI to.

The services themselves will probably be made to ask for verification and your devices will answer through the age verification app. Since custom mobile OSs (or desktop Linux) won't provide hardware attestation, the app won't work on them and the websites will treat you as underage. The types of services that require age verification aren't specific, they can change based on EU decisions so eventually people not using "approved" OSs may be locked out of most of the internet.

I think if a book is captivating enough, the environment doesn't matter too much. I do most of my reading in public transport, usually standing and reading on my phone. You can hold your phone in a way without slouching or your hand getting tired.

For books that are really demanding I may prefer reading at home, sitting on a chair or the bed. But I can't read while lying down, it's either super uncomfortable or I fall asleep. Physical books are nice when they're small but I'll still prefer the phone.

No notes or anything like that, maybe some underlining that I'll forget to get back to afterwards.

DDG for everything but especially searches in other countries (using the country toggle).

Google for images and super localized results.

Yandex for reverse image search (yes really).

That would be my bird criticism too. I recognized 4/6 people on the notes but have no idea what these birds are or where they live. I would expect crows, magpies, swallows, seagulls or even those green parakeets that are technically invasive but are all over Europe.

on Future banknotes · c/europe · 5 pts · 15d

If only they paired them up with something more interesting than EU buildings

on Future banknotes · c/europe · 8 pts · 15d

I wish they included a custom feedback box for each design or at least some more options. The checkboxes don't really convey what I was thinking. What does it even mean to "personally identify" with a bank note design?

Second hand clothes: thrift shops are a much better experience than regular clothes shops. Instead of getting the same 5 pairs of pants/shirts in slightly different colors and multiple sizes, you get a huge variety of styles and just have to find something that you like and fits well enough. I started buying jeans from thrift shops when high-rise pants got popular and EVERY other shop sold only high-rise jeans. Plus, if the clothes have been worn before you know they won't desintegrate the first time you put them in the washer.