The technology thread

[Ragey Erasmus]

Don't really care which order its in as long as the thing is suspended.

Its gone from Twat-er to X-cretement.

I never understood his decision to remove the ability to block people... It's a necessity in any sort of online forum.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I never understood his decision to remove the ability to block people... It's a necessity in any sort of online forum.

People were making automatic block lists (i.e. you click a button and it blocks hundreds of accounts instantly) for right wing trolls and advertiser's and they started complaining their engagement was down

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

People were making automatic block lists (i.e. you click a button and it blocks hundreds of accounts instantly) for right wing trolls and advertiser's and they started complaining their engagement was down

Even so, part of "free speech" is also choosing who you don't want to engage with.

I say I don't understand it in a slightly sarcastic way, I know exactly why Musk did it. Largely it's because of how many people were blocking him.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Phone companies to be asked to help tackle rise in snatch thefts

Some 78,000 people had their phone or bag snatched last year, more than double the previous year.

www.bbc.co.uk

Apparently a lot of the ones stolen in London end up shipped to Shenzhen in China where they are broken up sold for parts or reprogrammed anyway.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Apple told to pay Ireland €13bn in tax by EU

The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on

The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Titan submersible hearing live: 'It was clear it was dangerous,' OceanGate mission specialist says

Fred Hagen, who was a paying passenger on ***an, lists a number of incidents involving the experimental sub during previous dives.

www.bbc.co.uk

Adrenaline rush to almost die in a tin can? which then subsequently implodes. More money than any sense.

 

[Gavin]

Looking to get myself a new android smart phone and throwing it out there for suggestions from the hive mind.

I've always been a OnePlus owner and my current smart phone is a OnePlus 6T which has lasted since 2018, but now I feel like I need an upgrade.

As expected I've looked at the OnePlus 12 but as there's so many brands and reviews out there, any recommendations?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Heard nothing but good things about the new OnePlus phones tbf, couple of people I work with have them and love them

I've got a Pixel 8, and had 3, 5 and 7 before - really really like them, prefer the Google ecosystem to the Samsung

 

[Bada-Bing!]

The other Android phone to consider is Nothing if you're looking for value for money. £500 for the 128gb model.

Best phones 2024: the top handsets money can buy

Discover the best phone for you in T3's guide to the best mobiles available 2024

www.t3.com

 

[Which Tyler]

This conversation obviously isn't for me
£500 for 128GB? value for money?
I spent quarter of that for double the memory, and have a mobile that actually fits in my pocket (possibly a bit TOO small for the google keyboard to work properly)

 

[Yulia]

I've got a Pixel 8, and had 3, 5 and 7 before - really really like them, prefer the Google ecosystem to the Samsung

Oh,my partner prefers Pixel as well. I don't really like them though, I have/had Xiaomi phones for almost seven years, really love them, but my partner says they're terrible
Personally, I'd recommend Xiaomi

 

[Bada-Bing!]

This conversation obviously isn't for me
£500 for 128GB? value for money?
I spent quarter of that for double the memory, and have a mobile that actually fits in my pocket (possibly a bit TOO small for the google keyboard to work properly)

Yep, different market. When iPhone pro max and Samsung Ultra 24s are going for in excess of £1k. £499 is a relative bargain for these smart phones. Plus factor in the trade in value. These are just mini computers now. Plus more attractive to thieves.

 

[Amiga500]

I've got a Pixel 8, and had 3, 5 and 7 before - really really like them, prefer the Google ecosystem to the Samsung

I had a Pixel 3, 4, then a 5. Then had to get a 6 for wifi calling.

Loved the 3/4/5. Not happy with the 6 - a bit unresponsive/laggy at times and the fingerprint unlock on the front is far inferior to the old one on the back.

You happy with 8? Any issues with the two things I've mentioned?

Like you say - I do prefer the Google ecosystem - had Samsungs before and they were just too bloat heavy.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

You happy with 8? Any issues with the two things I've mentioned?

No issues with unresponsive/finger print not working at all - though I'm definitely on your page with not liking them changing the fingerprint reader from the back to the front, though I'm used to it by now

 

[Kiwiwomble]

got an iphone 16 on the weekend (first time getting on pretty much on release)....worked impeccably....but the camera protrusion is very noticeable

 

[The Seeker]

Researchers develop robot dog to combat highly invasive species wreaking havoc across the globe: 'A serious threat'

"Most people remain unaware of the dangers of ... nests in public areas."

www.yahoo.com

 

[Reiser99]

Black Mirror coming true.

 

[General Melchett]

Had a Pixel 4a and now have a 7 which I've had for a while - very happy with it. Very occasionally the fingerprint doesn't recognise but that's usually due to screen smudge or moisture on my finger. I read that it's best to add a load of fingerprint scans and an updated one every so often. Really like the phones and the google ecosystem. Can't see me going back to apple now especially after they slowed my old phones down and made some generic accessories incompatible after system updates.

Had a Samsung prior to the pixels and the handsets just seemed more flimsy.