Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps
1d 10h ago in linux@programming.dev from www.tomshardware.comTheir reasoning for this is even flimsier:
“Because the browser is the back door. Most social media, feeds, video sites, news spirals, and endless searches are still available through the web. Blocking only the apps would leave the main temptation intact.”
Imagine using social media apps on 3,25” 640x480 screen. Now imagine using simple text heavy web pages, like Wikipedia on that screen. One is possible, even useful the other pure bullshit.
Shipping with WhatsApp but blocking browser installs even by APK, what the hell?
From the FAQ:
“Callback allows any Android APK to be sideloaded, except for social media and browsers which are proven to have negative mental health effects.”
“WhatsApp comes preinstalled.”
Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps
1d 10h ago in hardware from www.tomshardware.comTotal nope for browsers from FAQ:
“Advanced users may also be able to sideload compatible APK installer files, except for social media apps and browsers.”
Very strange strategy, and extremely flimsy reasoning for it:
“Because the browser is the back door. Most social media, feeds, video sites, news spirals, and endless searches are still available through the web. Blocking only the apps would leave the main temptation intact.”
Screen is 3,25” with 640x480 resolution. Good luck with social media pages. Web pages like Wikipedia would work at least adequately still.
Anthropic says the world should have option to ‘pause’ on AI
11d 19h ago in technology from www.theguardian.comHow about:
- Quit
- Move to trash
- Empty trash
Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed teen daughter’s rapist
12d 22h ago in news@lemmings.world from nypost.comCop calling cops would likely get high priority, so there is no excuse to execute someone like this. Just follow and let the cops know where the perp is.
While I think rapists should die, this kind of vigilante justice is alarming. We all know which kind of people are ready to grab their guns.
Google Is Quietly Buying Code From Play Store Developers to Train AI
13d 19h ago in technology from www.404media.coAn infinite slop loop that nobody can untangle.
Christian man sues employer for forcing him to see a Pride flag on his way into work
14d 5h ago in nottheonion from www.lgbtqnation.comAll of those holes and appendages have necessary function and can be fun to play with.
Different terms for excrement is much better in my opinion.
Shitbags sound useful for certain scenarios.
Why not just rotten turd?
‘Nature’s soap opera’: how a wildlife artist’s nestboxes became a YouTube hit
15d 20h ago in superbowl from www.theguardian.comSince the Guardian didn’t bother to link Fullers YouTube channel, here you go: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertEFuller
Using alias of path in commands?
1mon 1d ago in linux@lemmy.mlA hairy little loaf.
2mon 14d ago in aww from media.piefed.socialShe turned 11 today
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