Unfortunately I already read the headline, is there anywhere I can offload this now unnecessary excitement?
Python in Excel would be great, but nerfing it with some ridiculous cloud dependency is crazy. They could still paywall the feature if they really wanted while still running the Python interpretation locally.
I suppose we should be grateful they hadn’t also stuck ChatGPT on to it too so it could (badly) write the Python for you. Tech by buzzword will be the death of us I’m sure.
They both have security features to lock out unauthorised users. But there has been a cat and mouse game of hackers finding exploits to bypass the device locks, and platform developers patching them to secure the devices again. There have also been various schemes using rogue employees of phone companies to get illegitimate access to official tools that can unlock devices.
So sometimes the phones can be unlocked. But failing that, there is also a thriving black market for phone parts salvaged for stolen phones.
Nope, "Thread" and "Matter" are smart device protocols. "Threads" is a microblogging platform by "Meta", the owner of Facebook and Instagram. Tech companies suck at naming things.
Neither are to confused with the delightfully grim 1984 movie "Threads" about a nuclear apocalypse, or maybe they should be considering the possibly doomed trajectory both may be headed for.
With Google search results increasingly swamped with SEO-laden drivel, I've found the gap between Google and alternatives like Qwant and DDG has shrunk a lot recently. The little guys have improved a bit, but Google has also got worse.
Twitter is now X as the little blue bird disappears
I thought the the new logo was the X11 logo at first, they are bit similar.
Also a bit ironic seeing as Musk wants Twitter X to be an "everything app", while X11's cruft and bloated featureset have led to it being replaced by Wayland.
I have on my desk 2 OEM GBAs full stock, one was originally mine and in great condition, the other was off of ebay and is covered in micro scratches etc, is it worth restoring this shell at all or just replace it with an aftermarket one, theyre not exactly expensive
Interactive photo booths that printed photos and stickers called purikura became very popular in late 90s Japan. There was also a lot of hype about digital cameras at the time, and new capabilities digital photography could offer, although the tech wasn’t quite ready yet.
Plus Nintendo has long been a company to take risks on unusual applications of technology in general.
It's not entirely untrue. Electric vehicles tend to be heavier than petrol or diesel vehicles, and heavier vehicles cause more wear to road surfaces than lighter ones.
That isn't to say electric vehicles are bad idea because of that though.
Successfully monetising a platform means doing it in harmony with the the user base though, at least to some degree. A platform can't make money from users if it scares them all away. Social media platforms are especially vulnerable too because they rely on users to create their content. Nobody comes to Twitter to marvel at the system infrastructure, they come to read tweets.
The way certain tech companies are behaving currently is too knee-jerk and heavy handed. They are panicking and damaging their platforms in the process.
[Tutorial] Simple attack animation (files.catbox.moe)
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Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel (www.theverge.com)
Nearly two-fifths of robberies in London last year were for mobile phones (www.theguardian.com)
Why Thread is Matter’s biggest problem right now (www.theverge.com)
The fight for who will own your Thread mesh network is creating an even more fractured smart home.
Even Zoom is making staff return to the office now (mashable.com)
The company that made its name on remote working is now stopping many of its workers from being fully remote.
Zoom orders workers back to the office (www.bbc.co.uk)
A company that achieved success due to people having to WFH are now forcing staff back in to the office
Your Computer Should Say What You Tell It To Say - Google is adding code to Chrome that will send tamper-proof information about your operating system and other software, and share it with websites (www.eff.org)
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10 Hidden Easter Eggs in macOS (www.macrumors.com)
In computing lore, an Easter egg typically refers to a secret message, image, or feature intentionally left in software, often (but not always)...
Rail electrification plans fall far short of UK net zero targets, data shows (www.theguardian.com)
Figures obtained by Lib Dems reveal need for eightfold increase to reach greenhouse gas emissions goal by 2050
July 2023 set to be world’s hottest month on record (www.theguardian.com)
Head of global meteorological body warns ‘climate action is not a luxury but a must’ as temperatures soar
British Gas reports record £969m profit after price cap increase (www.theguardian.com)
First-half results will anger consumer groups that have campaigned over treatment of vulnerable customers
How developers will test their apps before Vision Pro launches (arstechnica.com)
Apple opened up access to three ways to test apps on real hardware.
Plan to replace gas boilers with heat pumps should be reviewed, says Gove (www.theguardian.com)
Levelling up secretary calls for scrutiny of green policy but says ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars is ‘immovable’
Twitter is now X as the little blue bird disappears (www.theverge.com)
Samsung Debuts New $1,599 ViewFinity S9 5K Display to Compete with Apple's Studio Display (www.macrumors.com)
Samsung today announced the upcoming U.S. launch of its ViewFinity S9 display, which is designed to compete with the Studio Display from Apple. The...
Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices in England confirmed (www.theguardian.com)
Announcement by Rail Delivery Group to ‘modernise’ industry will ramp up battle with unions
Is it worth it to restore an OEM GBA shell?
I have on my desk 2 OEM GBAs full stock, one was originally mine and in great condition, the other was off of ebay and is covered in micro scratches etc, is it worth restoring this shell at all or just replace it with an aftermarket one, theyre not exactly expensive
at what point do you draw the line for "retro"?
And what category does the PS2, Wii, Xbox, Nintendo DS/3DS fit into? They aren’t retro, but they’re not really “modern” either...
Flower photo taken on the GameBoy Camera (pawb.social)
Recently obtained a GameBoy Camera cartridge; I’ve been having fun finding things to take pictures of!
Electric cars 'cause TWICE as much road damage as petrol equivalents': Why Britain's pothole crisis could be worsened by the rise of EVs (www.thisismoney.co.uk)
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Are upvotes counting towards your reputation now?
Logged in a few minutes ago and noticed that reputation in my account was much higher then before. Guessing it might be counted now.
Just 3D printed this no supports, DM for slicer setttings. More in comments (lemmy.world)
Just adopted this little gremlin and her 2 siblings...