Google PR sure is taking its sweet time getting back to me about the finding that Chrome has a hidden extension that allows all *.google.com domains to monitor your CPU usage and other private system info. I'm sure they're working just as fast as they can.
https://simonwillison.net/2024/Jul/9/hangout_servicesthunkjs/
> “Dad, why is my sister’s name Rose?”
“Because that’s your mother’s favorite flower.”
> “Thanks, Dad!”
“No problem, Fortran.”
@infinimatt @regehr @synlogic @chrisamaphone I tried to look at a bunch of emoji Mashup sites, most don't even have the shrug, but one of them gave me this
The hacker collective SiegedSec says it infiltrated the conservative think tank to oppose its campaign against trans rights. https://theintercept.com/2024/07/09/gay-furry-hackers-claim-credit-for-hacking-heritage-foundation-over-project-2025/
@aral Female hair is either long or political. Sexual orientation is either heterosexual or political. Gender identity is either cis or political. Clothing is either gender stereotyped and boring or political. City infrastructure is either car-focused or political. Energy is either fossil fuels or political. Education is either white christian propaganda or political.
Everything follows the same pattern, tech included.
@TonicBH Donut County was neat. I liked the humor and I love Mira's design
Welp @foone it finally happened.
How Japan has avoided the gaming industry’s persistent layoffs https://www.theverge.com/24191650/nintendo-sega-from-software-japan-video-game-layoffs
It's "labor arbitrage". I found the article where I first read the term
https://www.baldurbjarnason.com/2024/react-electron-llms-labour-arbitrage/
@dosnostalgic Sonny RPG, the one with the zombie protagonist and skill wheel