HP outrages printer users with firmware update suddenly bricking third-party ink - HP's approach to DRM continues rubbing people the wrong way. arstechnica.com Submitted by speckz t3_11n62gg on March 9, 2023 at 10:30 PM in gadgets No comments 5
Web-based kissing device horrifies Chinese social media users cnn.com Submitted by speckz t3_11mt328 on March 9, 2023 at 2:06 PM in gadgets 122 comments 700
The privacy loophole in your doorbell - Police were investigating his neighbor. A judge gave officers access to all his security-camera footage, including inside his home. politico.com Submitted by speckz t3_11l4cxi on March 7, 2023 at 4:46 PM in gadgets No comments 2
EVs are far cleaner than gas-powered cars — even if batteries require more mining - Fossil fuel cars emit 12 times more carbon dioxide per mile than electric ones qz.com Submitted by speckz t3_11kzv8c on March 7, 2023 at 1:50 PM in technology No comments 2
All the streaming boxes suck now - There are no good streaming boxes, and I blame everybody. theverge.com Submitted by speckz t3_11kdpvc on March 6, 2023 at 8:56 PM in gadgets 108 comments 75
‘Scanners are complicated’: why Gen Z faces workplace ‘tech shame’ theguardian.com Submitted by speckz t3_11g3rvh on March 2, 2023 at 2:13 PM in gadgets No comments 1
Artificial Intelligence Is Dumb - Programs such as ChatGPT have been greeted with an unholy amount of hyperbole, but they just can’t live up to the hype. newrepublic.com Submitted by speckz t3_11fh9vc on March 1, 2023 at 8:37 PM in technology No comments 0
OpenAI Is Now Everything It Promised Not to Be: Corporate, Closed-Source, and For-Profit vice.com Submitted by speckz t3_11els0r on February 28, 2023 at 10:17 PM in technology No comments 5
US Military Signs Contract to Put Facial Recognition on Drones - Operators will use the tech on small drones to help them with intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and identifying targets. vice.com Submitted by speckz t3_11e6kx6 on February 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM in technology 24 comments 136
Electric vehicle drivers get candid about charging: 'Logistical nightmare' - Charging on the go is neither easy nor fast. abcnews.go.com Submitted by speckz t3_11dcjck on February 27, 2023 at 2:01 PM in technology No comments 5
Nokia launches DIY repairable budget Android phone - Nokia G22 has removable back and standard screws allowing battery swap in less than five minutes at home theguardian.com Submitted by speckz t3_11bsju9 on February 25, 2023 at 6:54 PM in gadgets 18 comments 369
In rural America, right-to-repair laws are the leading edge of a pushback against growing corporate power theconversation.com Submitted by speckz t3_11a06t7 on February 23, 2023 at 3:19 PM in gadgets No comments 3
TurboTax parent company Intuit is pouring more money than ever into lobbying amid push for free government-run tax filing opensecrets.org Submitted by speckz t3_114xd18 on February 17, 2023 at 8:55 PM in technology No comments 3
How Apple & Big Tech gutted New York's right to repair bill appleinsider.com Submitted by speckz t3_113tbhk on February 16, 2023 at 3:33 PM in gadgets No comments 4
Hyundai and Kia forced to update software on millions of vehicles because of viral TikTok challenge - Over 8 million vehicles are eligible for the free anti-theft software upgrade after the so-called ‘Kia Challenge’ on social media resulted in thousands of car thefts. theverge.com Submitted by speckz t3_112ee9u on February 14, 2023 at 7:51 PM in gadgets No comments 1
Can 3-D Printing Help Solve the Housing Crisis? - Standard construction can be slow, costly, and inefficient. Machines might do it better. newyorker.com Submitted by speckz t3_111gqn2 on February 13, 2023 at 6:51 PM in gadgets 103 comments 255
How Big Tech rewrote the nation’s first cell phone repair law - Documents reveal tech lobbyists revised a right-to-repair bill before New York's governor signed it. grist.org Submitted by speckz t3_10zucfb on February 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM in gadgets 73 comments 1,653
Larry Magid: Utah bill threatens internet security for everyone - Once again, legislation masquerading under the guise of safety could erode freedom and privacy mercurynews.com Submitted by speckz t3_10ysnvn on February 10, 2023 at 1:58 PM in technology 7 comments 148
Why Steam Deck Is One of the Most Significant PC Gaming Moments in Years techspot.com Submitted by speckz t3_10x827p on February 8, 2023 at 7:20 PM in gadgets 185 comments 1,371
Surprise! China's top Android phones collect way more info - Best to revisit that plan to bring home a cheap OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, or Realme handset from your holiday theregister.com Submitted by speckz t3_10w3qsr on February 7, 2023 at 2:53 PM in technology 57 comments 187
BMW Owner Discovers Car’s Software Update Won’t Install When Parked on Incline - Consider this a cautionary tale: before you buy a BMW i4, make sure that your driveway is flat. thedrive.com Submitted by speckz t3_10sl3s1 on February 3, 2023 at 2:04 PM in gadgets No comments 2
‘iPhones are made in hell’: 3 months inside China’s iPhone city - Workers describe a peak production season marred by labor protests and Covid-19 chaos, right as Apple reconsiders its China supply chain. restofworld.org Submitted by speckz t3_10sk2st on February 3, 2023 at 1:16 PM in gadgets 162 comments 2,873
My Printer Is Extorting Me - Subscriptions such as HP’s Instant Ink challenge what it means to own our devices. theatlantic.com Submitted by speckz t3_10rrioy on February 2, 2023 at 2:46 PM in gadgets No comments 5
Cord Cutting Is Hitting Comcast Harder Than Ever techdirt.com Submitted by speckz t3_10rq6ml on February 2, 2023 at 1:45 PM in technology 84 comments 149
Discord is slowing down some Nvidia graphics cards - A recent update has introduced a bug that slows down memory clocks on some Nvidia GPUs. theverge.com Submitted by speckz t3_10qvv54 on February 1, 2023 at 2:20 PM in gadgets 27 comments 330