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Ask HN: Is it perfectly legal for Google to modify a user's android settings?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42418060After being presented with an insurmountable 'agreement wall' for the Messages app (demanding I associate an account that was already associated), I forced the app to stop and uninstalled the update, which I suspect is RCS related. This allowed me to continue using Messages without succumbing to the new agreement. But every other day or so, it would occur again and I'd do the same.Realizing that I couldn't be uninstalling this many updates, I checked Play Services and found 'my' settings had been altered to Auto Update - something I always explicitly deactivate with no exceptions. I don't want disruptive updates or stupid apps, at least half or more of which are unused, unwanted and non-removable. Unfortunately, the many such apps had now been auto updated.There's no reason to pedantically remind me of encyclopedic user agreements and voluminous terms. I know. But is there any recourse in fighting this, beyond not using Android?Regardless of technicalities, it's intrusive and plain wroDec 14, 2024 4:39 PM
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Show HN: Performant intracontinental public transport routing in Rusthttps://github.com/ellenhp/fareboxI made a public transport route planning program that's capable of planning journeys across Europe or North America! There's only one other FOSS project I know of (MOTIS/Transitous) that can do transit routing at this scale, and in the testing I've performed mine is about 50x faster. I've spent a few weeks on this project now and it's getting to the point where I can show it off, but the API responses need a lot of work before they're usable for any downstream application.Example query (Berlin to Barcelona): https://farebox.airmail.rs/plan/52.5176122,13.4180261/41.380...There are some bugs still. Notably, it's not capable of planning the return trip for this route, nor the reverse of the trip from Seattle to NYC that I gave in the blog post.Blog post: https://blog.ellenhp.me/performant-intracontinental-transit-...Repo: https://github.com/ellenhp/fareboxSide-note but in the past some have criticized my writing style and it's been a bit hurtful at times but if you have constructive feedbDec 14, 2024 12:00 AM
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TERRY WILKINS NEWShttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d8d5e4620456a867b0e4fad9bea41&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxsports.com%2Fcollege-football%2Fterry-wilkins-player&c=3622071986070203321&mkt=en-usEnters transfer portal Wilkins announced that he's entered the transfer portal. Impact Wilkins rushed for 214 yards while tallying a pair of touchdowns this season. After four years with Middle ...Dec 13, 2024 4:00 PM
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The Walton family is the world’s richest as soaring Walmart shares drive the heirs’ net worth to $432 billionhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cede96dc44b84b0969f46cf77e097&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2Fwalton-family-world-richest-soaring-193511209.html&c=12833732329660744304&mkt=en-usThe above button links to Coinbase. Yahoo Finance is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser and does not offer securities or cryptocurrencies for sale or facilitate trading. Coinbase pays us for ...Dec 13, 2024 2:32 PM
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Let’s Stroll Through Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s Incredibly Sweet Relationship Timelinehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d94d3f4ed440f9e2983f34f59e201&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fentertainment%2Flets-stroll-nate-berkus-jeremiah-202700387.html&c=16847844208738103572&mkt=en-usJeremiah celebrates his 10th wedding anniversary with Nate by sharing a stunning video from their nuptials. Give me a sec to weep at his caption, too: 10 years ago I walked down the aisle and into ...Dec 13, 2024 1:38 PM
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Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other presidenthttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d7cac5d9f488e97a47da3cc43773e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcnews.com%2Fnews%2Fnbcblk%2Fbiden-judicial-nominees-federal-judges-people-color-black-judges-rcna182847&c=3532274168019225878&mkt=en-usPresident Joe Biden has appointed more federal judges of color than any president before him, and overtaking Donald Trump's record for overall federal judge appointments in the process. On Friday the ...Dec 13, 2024 2:01 AM
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Hubble Captures an Edge-On Spiral with Curve Appealhttps://www.nasa.gov/image-article/hubble-captures-an-edge-on-spiral-with-curve-appeal/This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a spiral galaxy, named UGC 10043. We don’t see the galaxy’s spiral arms because we are seeing it from the side. Located roughly 150 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Serpens, UGC 10043 is one of the somewhat rare spiral galaxies that we see edge-on. This edge-on viewpoint makes […]Dec 12, 2024 7:23 PM
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Artemis Accords reach 50 signatories with Panama and Austriahttps://spacenews.com/artemis-accords-reach-50-signatories-with-panama-and-austria/Panama and Austria signed the Artemis Accords Dec. 11 as the document, outlining principles for responsible space exploration, hit a milestone of 50 signatories. The post Artemis Accords reach 50 signatories with Panama and Austria appeared first on SpaceNews.Dec 12, 2024 9:17 AM
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Is Promo Abuse Draining Your Marketing Budget?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42397170Are promotions in your marketing strategy, especially for B2C businesses—becoming a double-edged sword? While discounts and incentives are great for attracting new users, are they also silently draining your budget through promo abuse?s it possible to maintain attractive promotions while effectively managing abuse? Tools that analyze device intelligence and detect anomalies (like tampering or emulator use) can help identify and block suspicious activity in real-time. For example, solutions that use rule orchestration allow businesses to fine-tune fraud prevention without disrupting legitimate users.But the real question is: Do you think promo campaigns are still worth the risk in today’s climate of rising fraud? Or are there smarter, safer alternatives?Dec 12, 2024 7:53 AM
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The 10 Best Hardcore Albums Of 2024http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d2399a4ca40ed864a7da3c0916bc7&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stereogum.com%2F2290298%2Fthe-10-best-hardcore-albums-of-2024%2Flists&c=10787853006553013430&mkt=en-usLast month, Knocked Loose were musical guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Their performance was a spectacle: plumes of fire, a Poppy appearance, rain pelting down on the moshing crowd at the outdoor stage.Dec 12, 2024 7:17 AM
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Navy All-American Bowl to Honor Bellefontaine High School Quarterback Tavien St. Clairhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d494dca054906b7d67d8d4497cbc4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcsports.com%2Fcollege-football%2Fnavy-all-american-bowl%2Fnews%2Fnavy-all-american-bowl-to-honor-bellefontaine-high-school-quarterback-tavien-st-clair&c=4914663775879774570&mkt=en-usThe Navy All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour will visit Bellefontaine High School in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on December 13 th to recognize Tavien St. Clair as a 2025 Navy All-American. Navy ...Dec 12, 2024 2:28 AM
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Party City weighing second bankruptcy in less than two years: reporthttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d51ce3a9343a5b149d2d9f9c76245&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2024%2F12%2F12%2Fbusiness%2Fparty-city-weighing-second-bankruptcy-in-less-than-two-years-report%2F&c=17242842781924241558&mkt=en-usThe party may be winding down. Party City is planning to file for its second bankruptcy in nearly two years as the company’s sales figures continue to struggle, according to a report. The New ...Dec 11, 2024 10:59 PM
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Ames Engineers Recognized as Technology Rising Stars at Women of Color STEM Conferencehttps://www.nasa.gov/image-article/ames-engineers-recognized-as-technology-rising-stars-at-women-of-color-stem-conference/In October 2024, Michelle Dominguez and Dorcas Kaweesa from the Ames Aeromechanics Office were each awarded as a “Technology Rising Star” at the Women of Color STEM Conference in Detroit, Michigan. Rising Star awards are for “young women, with 21 years or less in the workforce, who are helping to shape technology for the future.” […]Dec 11, 2024 9:49 PM
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Ask HN: My Vulnerable Arthttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42389079I really fear I might have messed up my chance to get people to view my post. I originally posted as SHOW HN, but really I want to ask. This was my original post:I'm an anon that's made enough to retire, relatively young.But, I still suffer very badly from anxiety and depression (it runs deep in the family. Most of my childhood was in phyc wards with my mum).I'm an alcoholic and a somewhat drug user, which is how I cope, along with SSRIs.However, I have made an effort to document my highs with free-style Photoshop. It's cathartic and even when I'm sober I appreciate it, a lot. Like it was from a different person.I am very naive about this, but is my art anything special, or is it run-of-the-mill garbage?I'm not an artist, have no links to that world, nor am I schooled in it, so would love any feedback from anyone who is.My site is https://heighart.com/ and it's half-built. I will build it out more with my full collection eventually, I just keep changing my mind on the UI/UX.Dec 11, 2024 4:00 PM
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Help Us Rank the Best Background Removal Toolshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42386568Hi everyone,Inspired by ChatBot Arena (https://lmarena.ai/), we've created a background removal comparator and need your honest feedback to create a community-driven benchmark.Current Rankings:PhotoRoom: Elo 1025RemoveBG: Elo 1006BRIA RMBG 2.0: Elo 969This ranking is currently based on approximately 1,500 votes collected between December 1-10, 2024.How It Works: Visit our Background Removal Arena to see the tools in action and cast your votes. Your participation helps refine the Elo rankings and ensures they become more and more reliable.How You Can Help:Vote: Compare the tools and vote for your preferred option. Feedback: Share your experience with the voting process and the tool rankings.Was voting easy? Do the rankings reflect your usage? Any suggestions for improvement?Transparency: Our process is fully public and auditable. The code is available on Hugging Face . Any feedback is welcome!Your input is crucial in making this a valuable resource for everyone. Thank you for your suppoDec 11, 2024 10:39 AM
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Whores. Announce European Tour With Helphttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cc9710db545e984a31cf8ba4f83d7&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metalsucks.net%2F2024%2F12%2F11%2Fwhores-announce-european-tour-with-help%2F&c=14472417929975702477&mkt=en-usWhores. is just an objectively funny band name. I completely believe in sex worker positivity, but “whores” is just a funny word. “Whores. with Help” sounds like a company where former sex workers do ...Dec 11, 2024 1:50 AM
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Grab Holdings: So Many Bullish Catalysts Aheadhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d0bfc75c445e2aa941e6260d1c7c8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fseekingalpha.com%2Farticle%2F4743505-grab-holdings-so-many-bullish-catalysts-ahead&c=11078813008052779145&mkt=en-usGrab's superapp dominates Southeast Asia's mobility and delivery markets, leveraging extensive consumer data to drive growth in digital financial services. Q3 earnings exceeded expectations with $716 ...Dec 11, 2024 1:32 AM
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NASA Moves Drone Package Delivery Industry Closer to Realityhttps://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/drones/nasa-moves-drone-package-delivery-industry-closer-to-reality/Package delivery drones are coming to our doorsteps in the future, and NASA wants to make sure that when medication or pizza deliveries take to the skies, they will be safe. In July, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the first time authorized multiple U.S. companies to fly commercial drones in the same airspace without […]Dec 10, 2024 7:12 PM
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Swarm vs. space radiation – the first 10 yearshttps://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/Swarm_vs._space_radiation_the_first_10_yearsSatellites in orbit can become absentminded. Space radiation randomly flips onboard memory bits, potentially corrupting mission data and functionality. To better understand how this invisible onslaught works in practice, a team systematically analysed how radiation affected the memories of ESA’s three Swarm spacecraft during a decade of mapping Earth’s magnetic field.Dec 10, 2024 1:44 PM
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Chaplin's Speech in the Great Dictatorhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42370810Speech text: "I'm sorry, but I don't want to be an emperor. That's not my business. I don't want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone if possible - Jew, Gentile - black man - white.We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other's happiness - not by each other's misery. We don't want to hate and despise one another. In this world there's room for everyone and the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone.The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way. Greed has poisoned men's souls - has barricaded the world with hate - has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical; our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, liDec 9, 2024 9:39 PM
