Xatolos

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Android users can't remove nude-scanning app as Google opens the feature to app developers in c/technology@lemmy.world
Christian metal band sues netflix because google won't show them anymore. in c/nottheonion@lemmy.world
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 7 points 6 days ago

Reading further into this, they arent suing over the music concert, "The metal band have asked the court to stop Netflix using the KPop Demon Hunters name for recorded music, live shows and merchandise, and to award unspecified damages." (The linked article is a summary of the real article, and so is missing things.)

By adding recorded music and merchandise as a main basis for this lawsuit, over a year after the movie, recorded music, and merchandise was released, sold, and popularized (and before their newest album in September 2025) does make this seem more like a cash grab now. Had they done this maybe last year, closer towards when they released their album and started the tour of that album, I would be more sympathetic towards them, but it now feels like they rode the popularity of Kpop Demon Hunters and now want a second helping of cash.

And there are other bands that have similar issues. Slipknot (Mu Metal band) and Slipknot (country band), Travis (Scottish rock band) and Travis Scott (rapper), etc... yet they seem to survive just fine.

What are your favorite joke/insult names for corporations? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Microslop, crApple, Scroogle (i know its from that lame MS commercial)

Tasting the Smell ☣️ in c/memes@sopuli.xyz
I'd rather roll naked on a mat covered in legos in c/BrandNewSentence@lemmy.today
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The final question was “tell us about a time you displayed compassion at work”

I did interviews with people live and not as pre-recorded video that would make them feel awkward and miniscule AF.

It makes the old one obsolete! in c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

And those chips were badly throttled. There were videos showing you could get 20% more performance from the Intel MacBook by putting it in a puddle for better cooling.

Accurate in c/Memes@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Because Google cares about us in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com -2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They are following what Apple is doing because its whats legal. Apple made their system closed and Google made theirs open. Both got sued multiple times in court and Apple kept winning because they were closed and Google kept losing because they were open. It doesnt take much to see what to do next. They will just copy the Apple model in Europe because its the the one most approved by world courts and governments.

Seriously like what is he going to do with all that money? in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

If I remember right, Musk made a comment on this that was around "Once you get enough money, you stop seeing it as money and more like a high score."

helpful tip in c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Step 6: Company is a US only company, and Im not in the US so it'd be a lot more money due to increased shipping fees, later shipping times, and import fees.

What is the most useless thing you’ve had confiscated by airport security while traveling? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

A block of Skyrr butter in Iceland. Was told its a liquid. And double checked, yeah, it was considered a liquid

Steam's LGBTQ+ Tag Reportedly Blocked In China As It 'Violates Local Laws And Regulations' [NB: tags are blocked, not the games] in c/pcgaming@lemmy.ca
[–] Xatolos@reddthat.com 15 points 1 month ago

They kept the games up, more than many other companies would have done.

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Guild Wars 1 coming to mobile (www.guildwars2.com)
 

Guild Wars 1 is coming this summer to mobile. You can pre-register on Android right now for when it comes out.

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PizzaCake (reddthat.com)
 
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Trump administration’s blockchain plan for USAID is a real head-scratcher (arstechnica.com)
 

AI Summary:

  1. Renaming and Restructuring: The Trump administration plans to rename the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as the US International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) and place it under the Secretary of State.

  2. Use of Blockchain: A memo suggests leveraging blockchain technology in USAID's procurement process, aiming to enhance security, transparency, and traceability in aid distribution.

  3. Criticisms of Blockchain Use:

    • Experts argue blockchain often doesn't offer significant advantages over existing tools for humanitarian work.
    • Concerns exist about added burdens and costs for small NGOs using new systems.

  4. Examples of Blockchain in Humanitarian Efforts:

    • Past projects, such as UNHCR's pilot for cash assistance in stablecoins, showed some success.
    • Critics note limited large-scale use in the sector and question its necessity.

  5. Budget and Operational Changes: The proposal emphasizes tying funding to outcomes and results, prompting debates about its feasibility and fairness in dynamic environments like disaster zones.

  6. Broader Context: The plan follows prior workforce cuts and criticisms of inefficiency within USAID, drawing mixed reactions from staff and experts.

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Leaked Apple meeting shows how dire the Siri situation really is (www.theverge.com)
 
  • Apple's progress with Siri and artificial intelligence has been slow, and features promised in June remain delayed.
  • At a Siri team meeting, senior director Robby Walker acknowledged the frustration within the team, describing the delays as "ugly."
  • Features like Siri understanding personal context and taking action based on a user’s screen are still not ready and may not make it into iOS 19.
  • Challenges include quality issues that caused these features to malfunction up to a third of the time and conflicts with Apple's marketing division over showcasing incomplete features.
  • Apple has withdrawn related advertisements and added disclaimers on its website, citing extended development times.
  • Senior executives, including Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea, are reportedly taking personal accountability for the delays.
  • Walker emphasized that the team’s work is impressive and that the delayed features will be released once they meet Apple’s standards.
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Elon Musk blames X outages on “massive cyberattack” (arstechnica.com)
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“Literally just a copy”—hit iOS game accused of unauthorized HTML5 code theft (arstechnica.com)
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Full Xbox 360 recompilation for PC debuts with Sonic Unleashed Recompiled (www.tomshardware.com)
 

AI Summary:

After many years, fans have successfully created a native PC port of Sonic Unleashed, called Unleashed Recompiled. This allows the game to run on modern PCs. The project utilized tools like XenonRecomp and XenosRecomp, which convert PowerPC code and Xenos shaders into x86 PC-compatible C++ and HLSL code, respectively. This means that, in theory, any Xbox 360 game can be recompiled for PC. The PC port supports modding, allowing players to enhance the game with new features and customizations, such as Music Attenuation and raising the FPS cap above 60 FPS. Users who want to play with Unleashed Recompiled or create their own Xbox 360 recompilations must legally obtain their copies of the Xbox 360 titles and DLC.

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"Joe Biden's fault" (reddthat.com)
 
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Mozilla is already revising its new Firefox terms to clarify how it handles user data (www.theverge.com)
 

AI Summary:

Overview:

  • Mozilla is updating its new Terms of Use for Firefox due to criticism over unclear language about user data.
  • Original terms seemed to give Mozilla broad ownership of user data, causing concern.
  • Updated terms emphasize limited scope of data interaction, stating Mozilla only needs rights necessary to operate Firefox.
  • Mozilla acknowledges confusion and aims to clarify their intent to make Firefox work without owning user content.
  • Company explains they don't make blanket claims of "never selling data" due to evolving legal definitions and obligations.
  • Mozilla collects and shares some data with partners to keep Firefox commercially viable, but ensures data is anonymized or shared in aggregate.
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Tesla’s 2024 financial results are out—and they’re terrible (arstechnica.com)
 

AI Summary:

Tesla's 2024 financial results were disappointing, with several key points highlighted:

  • Automotive Revenues: Fell by 8% in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, totaling $19.8 billion.
  • Energy and Storage Revenues: More than doubled, growing by 113% to $3 billion in Q4 2024.
  • Services: Grew by 31% in Q4 2024, contributing $2.8 billion.
  • Total Revenue: Increased by 2% in Q4 2024, but income fell by 23%, with an operating margin of 6.2%.
  • Net Profits: Dropped by 71% to $2.3 billion in Q4 2024.
  • Annual Performance: Automotive revenues decreased by 6% to $77 billion in 2024. Energy generation and storage increased by 67% to $10 billion. Services grew by 27%, bringing in $10.5 billion.
  • Gross Profits: Fell by 1%, with net profits dropping by 53% to $7.1 billion for the year.
  • Free Cash Flow: Decreased by 18% to $3.6 billion.
  • Regulatory Credits: $2.8 billion of profit came from selling regulatory credits, not from core business activities.
  • Future Predictions: Tesla expects energy storage revenues to grow by at least 50% year-over-year and aims to grow automotive sales by more than 60% in 2025.

Despite the poor financial results, Tesla's share price increased by 103% over the same period.

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Flying Was Already the Worst. Then America Stopped Using Headphones. (www.msn.com)
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Elon Musk's xAI raises $6B to build more powerful AI supercomputers (www.tomshardware.com)
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