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  • Leak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll out

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  • I think we’ve hit the end times for AI. The biggest player in the space OpenAI couldn’t be profitable by selling its services to business, nor directly to consumers. Subscription moneys nor licensing its models is working too. So the last avenue they have is this, shilling to marketers hoping for scrap.

    On top of Nvidia having to stop selling RAM I think the breaks are about to hit AI and hard once the current supply runs out. I wonder how long that could take?

  • Here's a list of the best retro handheld sales for Black Friday

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  • I recently got a few of these. Miyoo A30, Ambernic RG 28XX and 35XXH as well as an R36s.

    My advise is do your research before buying since all had issues.

    Miyoo A30 has a minuscule battery life (4-6 hours) and had poor thermals (hot to touch). And while it promises PSP and DS compatibility, you’d be lucky to run basic 2d games from these systems.

    R36s I got was a clone system and finding a real one is like finding a needle in a haystack. The buttons were cheap feeling and with the older processor (same as real one) it’s no better than the A30.

    Anbernic systems performed the same and was the best experience… until my 35XXH tried to set itself on fire. Thankfully it didn’t and while talking to support was like talking to a chat bot. I was able to get a replacement. So far no fire.

  • New to Linux which OS to use?

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  • I agree, for a new user everything including installing nvidia drivers is in a GUI. And if you run into issue due to the size of both Mint and its base Ubuntu, searching for the problems usually results in a solution.

  • Pebble Watch Software Is Now 100% Open Source

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  • Usually their out going ones are like half off during sales. Currently the 7 is at half off $630 CAD. Which I think is what I paid for my 6 and is the same price as the Forerunner… onsale.

    That said the 7 is the newest fenix id buy now that Garmin is ditching the MIPs display for AMOLED.

    Really hate that we are moving away from front lit MIPs displays. Only the Enduro has it and it’s not cheap.

  • Pebble Watch Software Is Now 100% Open Source

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  • It was very very onsale, and at the time I was bouldering so I wanted to track it.

    Currently using it as a swim watch and if I get a new pebble, I will still be using it as my exercise computer.

  • Pebble Watch Software Is Now 100% Open Source

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  • I have a Pebble Time and when the app stopped working a Garmin Fenix.

    I use my smart watch predominantly for Text notifications, call screening and music control.

    In the past this was to extend my phone to last more than a day. But now it’s so I don’t need to dig up my phone when I get a notification or call. Great for monitoring things when you are driving or walking.

    The biggest benefits of these devices is the insane battery life. Like a Garmin the battery is in weeks not hours. So charging is infrequent unlike the phone.

    Pebble though is still the best in this field since their watches use epaper for their displays. So it actually works as a watch. And their devices are application focused, so if it doesn’t come with a timer, you can always download one.

    Garmin watches are good, but their move to OLED pushed me away from buying another. And their locked down system makes me concerned with its future as a smart watch. As a sport and activity tracker it’s unrivalled. But I will buy a new pebble before another Garmin.

  • In wake of Windows 10 retirement, over 780,000 Windows users skip Win 11 for Linux, says Zorin OS developers — distro hits unprecedented 1 million downloads in five weeks

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  • Zorin pro was the main reason I never stuck with Zorin OS however while they heavily advertise that the price is for the software. I think the real cost comes with “installation support”.

    For many first time users, having support help with an install is a necessity and they will pay for it. See Geek Squad as an excellent example.

    Plus having a preconfigured Linux experience is good for these users.

  • I made a new backplate for my GameCube for my Flippy Drive

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  • This has been sitting on my project shelf since February of this year. Granted I haven't touched it since Feb, but 9 months is a bit too long for a project like this :P

  • iphone microsd adaptor reader

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  • If you are talking about their USB-C sd card adapter, or any usb micros card adapter. Then the answer is: it treats it like a USB drive.

    Plug it in and you’ll see it in files. Need to export a photo or video, share the photo and save it to files. You’ll be able to put it on the SD card.

  • Best value card for >200€? New or Used

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  • If you get lucky you can find a 3060 12G card.

  • Photoshop alternative now free - Affinity (runs via Lutris)

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  • While I agree with a native port. I think work around like this is also good too since it shows demand. I mean it’s why there is a good level of hype around Linux Gaming thanks to Steam and its Proton compatibility layer.

    So long as Affinity isn’t blocked from running like what adobe does. I think this is fine until a universal binary is possible.

  • iOS 26.1 Coming Next Week: All the New Features

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  • It’s been since the new iOS release

  • Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Cartoons is 4 fingers 3 diggits and a thumb. One hand has this, but the other is 2 digits and a thumb

  • Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • The best part is, this is so lazy the mascot is AI generated. 4 fingers vs 3 fingers. Looool, no one bothered to clean it up.

  • iOS 26.1 Coming Next Week: All the New Features

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  • Please there be a battery life improvement. My phone barely lasts a day any more.

  • An ex-Intel CEO’s mission to build a Christian AI: ‘hasten the coming of Christ’s return’

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  • An ex-Intel CEO’s mission to build a Christian AI: ‘hasten the coming of Christ’s return’

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  • Destruction of the planet, hardly. The earth has and will shrug of worse than humanity. Thinking otherwise is giving humanity too much credit.

    Destruction of humanity is more likely. We are actively making the earth worse for us, and many other species. But there are many more which will survive and thrive after we destroy ourselves.

  • Computer Science Courses that Don't Exist, But Should

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  • Got caught in that trap at my first coding job. Made a sort formula and a sr dev asked my I didn’t just use the array.sort.

    My answer: I didn’t know it was there.

  • Press any button to start ♥️

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  • Scroll lock still works in excel. Really annoying too since if you don’t realize it’s on and you use the arrow key you sheet scrolls fast.

  • Why do some people hate Manjaro?

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  • There are a lot of good reasons from other users in this thread which explains why not to trust the company. My reason is that Manjaro as an OS is broken.

    I’ve ran it on 2 laptops and both had system breaking bugs which corrupted the install after a few months. I tried installing just from their repo I’ve tried being careful when I update but every time the system would one day update and never turn back on.

    Arch especially AUR supported arch is amazing. But Manjaro isn’t the way to use it.