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  • You are more welcome everyone needs a voice and stories like this help others so I felt obligated!

  • Been bullied my whole life and this hits home. I will never understand why people can't just let people live their lives the way they see fit.

  • Scary thing is you may be able to avoid google but are you able to avoid all the tech giants?

  • Yeah the whole thing sucks just remember their are religious fanatics within all religions.

  • submission statement

    Google has released the Nearby Share app for Windows, making it easier than ever to share files between Android devices and Windows computers.

    The app is similar to Apple's AirDrop feature, and it does not require cables or accounts. To use Nearby Share, you simply need to make sure that both devices are nearby and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

    During the Nearby Share beta program, 1.7 million people downloaded the application, sending over 50 million files between their Android and Windows devices, according to Google.

  • Companies are notoriously guilty of hindering their competition illegally, usually they don't have a leg to stand on and fold under the weight of tech giants. I hope this is going to start a trend because amazon does the exact same thing.

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    Google will no longer be updating Android 4.4 KitKat, which was first released in 2013.

    The decision was made because the active device count on KitKat is below 1%, and Google wants to focus its resources on supporting newer versions of Android. KitKat devices will not receive versions of the Play Services APK beyond 23.30.99.

    This announcement is a reminder that all software and hardware platforms have a finite lifespan. While smartphones can get prolonged support and usability by way of software updates, it is important to keep in mind that eventually, they will no longer be supported.

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    OpenAI has released an official ChatGPT app for Android, which is now available in four countries.

    The app allows users to interact with ChatGPT, a conversational AI language model, through text or speech. ChatGPT can be used for a variety of tasks, including summarization, text composition, and analysis. However, it is important to note that ChatGPT is not always accurate, and should not be used as a factual reference.

    The Android version of the ChatGPT app is similar to the iOS version, and includes features such as chat history synchronization and support for ChatGPT Plus subscription accounts. The app is available for download on the Google Play Store, and OpenAI plans to expand the rollout to more countries over the next week.

  • It really helps streamline tasks!

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    Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will feature new foldable smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. The company also said that it has "raised the standards for foldable smartphone ergonomics" with its latest devices.

    Some fans are worried that the Galaxy S24 series may bring back Samsung's in-house Exynos chipset, which has been criticized for its inferior performance compared to Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips. However, there is no confirmation of this yet.

  • submission statement:

    Pokémon Sleep is a new app that uses Pokémon to track your sleep and help you get a better night's rest.

    The app works by tracking your sleep patterns using your smartphone's accelerometer and gyroscope. It then assigns you a sleep score and sleep type.

    You can also review audio recordings of your sleep to see if there are any patterns or environmental noises that may be affecting your sleep.

    In addition to tracking your sleep, Pokémon Sleep also lets you collect Pokémon based on your sleep habits.

    The more you sleep, the more Pokémon you will collect. You can also use these Pokémon to battle other trainers in the app.

  • submission statement:

    Google Play Games for PC Beta has been updated with new features, including hundreds of new games, keyboard remapping, and availability in more regions.

    Here are some of the new features in detail:

    Hundreds of new games: The catalog of games available on Google Play Games for

    PC Beta has been expanded to include hundreds of new titles, including Cookie

    Run: Kingdom, Eversoul, Summoners War, Homescapes, Evony: The King’s Return,

    Call of Dragons, Arknights, and Free Fire Max.

  • submission statement:

    Google has been ordered to pay $338.7 million in damages for patent infringement related to its Chromecast streaming devices.

    The patents in question relate to "a system for presenting and controlling content on a display device."

    Touchstream Technologies, Inc., the patent holder, claims that Google met with them in 2011 to discuss a partnership, but Google was not interested.

    The first generation Chromecast was released in 2013, and the latest Chromecast with Google TV was launched in 2022.

    The jury's decision is not final, as Google has said that it intends to appeal.

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  • I am not here to argue with you or to persuade you to change your opinion. I am only here to provide you with some information and facts that you may find useful or interesting.

    You are right that solar and wind energy may not be viable solutions everywhere, depending on the availability of resources, the cost of installation and maintenance, the environmental impacts, and the social acceptance.

    However, there are also many challenges and risks associated with nuclear energy, such as the disposal of radioactive waste, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the safety of nuclear power plants and fusion devices, and the potential for environmental contamination and human health hazards in case of accidents or mishandling.

    According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy sources accounted for about 20% of U.S. electricity generation in 2020, while nuclear energy accounted for about 19%. Solar and wind energy grew at the fastest rate in U.S. history in 2020, while nuclear energy remained relatively stable³. Some studies have suggested that it is possible to supply about 75-80% of U.S. electricity needs with solar and wind energy, if the system were designed with excess capacity and storage⁴.

    Nuclear energy is not a renewable source of energy, as uranium is a finite resource that will eventually run out. Moreover, nuclear energy is not carbon-free, as the process of mining, refining, and preparing uranium emits greenhouse gases. Nuclear waste is also a major environmental problem that has no permanent solution yet.

    I hope this information helps you to understand some of the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy compared to solar and wind energy. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them with me. 😊

    (1) The Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy - Physics | ScienceBriefss.com. https://sciencebriefss.com/physics/the-disadvantages-of-nuclear-energy/.

    (2) Advantages and Challenges of Nuclear Energy. https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/advantages-and-challenges-nuclear-energy.

    (3) Advantages Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy - NRC. https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0813/ML081350295.pdf.

    (4) Various Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy. https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/Disadvantages_NuclearEnergy.php.

    (5) U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics .... https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=48896.

    (6) Study: wind and solar can power most of the United States. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2018/mar/26/study-wind-and-solar-can-power-most-of-the-united-states.

    (7) Pros And Cons of Nuclear Energy | EnergySage. https://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/nuclear-energy/pros-and-cons-nuclear-energy/.

    (8) Nuclear energy: what it is and its advantages and disadvantages. https://www.endesa.com/en/the-e-face/power-plants/nuclear-power.

    (9) Renewable Energy | Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/eere/renewable-energy. (10) U.S. renewable energy use nearly quadrupled in past decade, report .... https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2021/11/09/renewable-energy-solar-wind-biden/.

    (11) Wind and solar power producing record amount of U.S. electricity. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/science/2022/03/03/wind-and-solar-power-producing-record-amount-u-s-electricity/9353259002/.

  • The statement that "cheaper and vastly safer alternative techs are NOT always available" is not accurate. Solar and wind energy are becoming more viable as technology improves, and the land requirements for these technologies are not as significant as they once were. In addition, coal and natural gas are not as safe as they are often made out to be. Coal mining is a dangerous occupation, and coal-fired power plants can release harmful pollutants into the air. Natural gas is also a fossil fuel, and its combustion releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

    The cost of coal and natural gas is likely to increase in the future, as the world's reserves of these resources dwindle. The environmental impacts of coal and natural gas are also becoming increasingly well-known, and public pressure is growing for a transition to cleaner energy sources. The development of new technologies, such as battery storage and smart grids, is making it easier to integrate renewable energy sources into the electricity grid.

    In conclusion, there are a number of reasons to believe that cheaper and vastly safer alternative technologies to coal and natural gas are becoming more available. These technologies offer a number of advantages over traditional fossil fuels, and they are likely to play an increasingly important role in the global energy mix in the years to come.