technoslut

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by technoslut 13y ago
Tell me when the NSA, or the US in general pre-NSA, has ever endangered or compromised their encryptions? There surely is enough stories of how the CIA screwed up and stories like the FBI helping Whitey Bulger to continue murdering while he
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by technoslut 13y ago
I'd doubt that's possible. The NSA has the best mathematicians and cryptologists in the world. They probably also have the most.
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by technoslut 13y ago
Google Maps is the best as much for its maps acquisitions as it is the work they put into it. If they do acquire it, it will because they see a use for Waze talent and tech.
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by technoslut 13y ago
>but I think overlooks the fact that much of this record keeping happened prior to the internet. Almost all public activity generates a paper trail, and before the internet, your phone company, bank, grocery store, even your VHS rentals
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by technoslut 13y ago
Certainly, current tablets are still too slow in keeping up with a stylus but I'm sure Apple would love to have their own stylus in the market considering they already have 3rd party accessories. The iPad's smart cover is very popular as is
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by technoslut 13y ago
>I trust Google more to fight for privacy of my data against the government, than any of those organizations. After 9/11 AT&T practically rolled over for the US government. When a crime happens, the police can subpoena your email, b
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by technoslut 13y ago
It's a short term issue. When I mean short term it could last at least 20 years. I earnestly believe that society is trying to find boundaries but technology is updating far faster than a democracy can change the rules. I live in the cloud
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by technoslut 13y ago
Sony had more than one problem. The biggest problem is their brand name has suffered for years with lackluster and not very well-thought out products. They're starting to turn it around but it may be too late - much like Nokia and HTC.
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by technoslut 13y ago
I'd prefer the box. It's cheaper to replace than a TV which would allow me to upgrade the hardware more frequently for new features. The new Xbox has shown that a box can take over typical functional like the channel guide and changing stat
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by technoslut 13y ago
I don't think the price is unreasonable. This is the going rate that other sites like SmugMug offer. While most offer unlimited storage, they lack the community aspect of Flickr. I look at it as supporting a site you love to use while optin
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by technoslut 13y ago
>Meanwhile, what's the last yahoo acquisition that didn't turn into disappointment soon after the acquisition? One could argue that that the last acquisition that worked out was the acquisition of Stamped. Something tells me they were b
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by technoslut 13y ago
It does what everybody needs at this point but people have drifted towards services like Instagram because it is so well thought out and easy to use. In a lot of ways most people are looking for what Flickr offers but refuse to use it. They
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by technoslut 13y ago
Flickr updated their site a few months ago along with the release with their new iPhone app. It still doesn't feel like a modern site and it doesn't work as well as it should. Supposedly there is a new Flickr being shown off tomorrow and ho
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by technoslut 13y ago
It'll have integration with Yahoo's own services but it also presents a few more headaches with pirate links and takedown notices.
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by technoslut 13y ago
Many Apple fans would say that Google is the favored child right now. Journalists look for a good story (or the ability to make one) regardless of what device they use.
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by technoslut 13y ago
Just because MS has their fingers in a lot of pots doesn't meant everything they do has value. Office and Windows is still their bread and butter while Office continually takes up a larger piece of the pie. MS is at a crossroads. If they pu
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by technoslut 13y ago
None of that means he is giving away as much as took in tax loopholes. I haven't read any official news story that Buffett is doing this. It's also quite possible he's doing so without publicly acknowledging it. However, I doubt it because
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by technoslut 13y ago
If reports are true then they did look into this. There are just too many complications in buying these services. The popularity of these apps are regional, some have deals with carriers and they'll still have to integrate it with their own
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by technoslut 13y ago
>I absolutely agree with Warren Buffet on this: he uses the legal loopholes while arguing against them. I think it's the most ethical position. At first, it may seem as hypocrisy, but in fact, it's absolutely understandable and logical.
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by technoslut 13y ago
I'm not sure why you would put all off you eggs in one basket. That is what I took away from your story. Many times, these big companies are not the best in their offerings for a given service but rely on their brand to push adoption.
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by technoslut 13y ago
I doubt Apple would do anything without Google's permission regarding this. Google probably has the same deal with Apple with the built-in YouTube app where there weren't any ads either.
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by technoslut 13y ago
Apple has done this before announcements (software updates usually) but not regarding iTunes app sales milestones. I'm of the mind that it is a coincidence. Google's done the same as well after Apple events such as them announcing they woul
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by technoslut 13y ago
It's been quite the opposite. College tuition fees has risen rapidly (as most other things have) but the middle and lower class wages haven't been keeping up with this trend. The middle class today is working more for same amount of money t
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by technoslut 13y ago
I think it's too easy to blame people who vote against raising taxes. The rate at which college tuition has gone up since I went ('95-'99) is insane. This is not including that you could graduate from college from my era and find a decent j
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by technoslut 13y ago
I'm sure that lack of exercise is also playing a role in this though it was not mentioned. Many kids are quite comfortable sitting at home on the computer, playing online games and instant messaging instead of leaving the house.
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by technoslut 13y ago
Well it was a secondary underlying theme to the lousy movie "The Dilemma". I'm sure it can be done but the question is whether someone wants it. Many in that class would probably adjust quicker to the silence of EV's than a lie. Do keep in
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by technoslut 13y ago
>Why can't the existing industry do this? It's like any other business that's been extremely successful for so long. It's very difficult to change course unless you are built that way. We may be talking about electric cars but one of th
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by technoslut 13y ago
After test driving a Tesla, I agree with much of what you said and one is the engine noise. I prefer sports cars and especially the sound of a V8/12. To me it's better than listening to music. I do understand that those purchasing a luxury
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by technoslut 13y ago
The goal is acquiring information and, in this regard, Google is one company that has extended themselves into many areas but seem to keep their focus pretty well. They may be an outlier though. As for this article, I'm reminded of a simila
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by technoslut 13y ago
I've seen far more Ferraris out on the road than Teslas and they cost, at least, twice as much. This is not including vehicles that are similarly priced to even the Tesla Roadster which only increases that ratio. I'd include Long Island (wh

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