Angry malds all over tech subs about GHC conference having a few men in attendance. She is _really_ mad - 6 posts in the last day across /r/GirlsGoneWired and /r/csmajors.

GHC, the "Grace Hopper Celebration" (maybe don't call it a celebration if you want to be taken seriously) is "is the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists." Our heroine finds it ridiculous that evil men are allowed to attend.

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I'm seeing entire groups of just men, at a conference that's sole purpose is to give opportunities to WOMEN and non-binary individuals in a male dominated field. I attended last year and did not say any male identitying student attendees. This is genuinely infuriating.

Continues sperging out in the comments -

Men are minorities there aren't they? U gotta be more accepting

Are you stupid ??? The biggest appeal of grace hopper for the actual women / nb there is to be surrounded by other women. Last year, before men fricked that up for us, it was an extremely empowering and wholesome conference. It was the ONLY place we could celebrate women. It was a safe place for us. Men are the reason we needed it. And now you've come there too.

Lmao u have ten other ppl in here trolling why u comin after me? Is it because uk I'm a man and ur discriminating against me based on gender? Considering I work around women that have as much of an impact on me as I them, I'd consider ur scales before pooping all over men. This isn't a woman vs man thing, it's about working in cohesion

I'm mad at all of you. Seriously frick all of you. None of you guys that think this shit is funny know what it's like being the only woman in a class of 50 men. None of you know what it's like being talked down to because you are the only women on your engineering team. None of you understand why we have this conference and why this is upsetting.

The tables are turned as can identify valid enbys on sight

It says women and non-binary

The men I'm complaining about are not non-binary, they have “he/him” as their pronouns. I don't know a single non-binary person that goes by “he/him”. There are some that go by they/them and he/him but never just “he/him.” And for people who are actually part of the 🏳️‍🌈 community, its not very hard to tell. It's of course possible there are non-binary people that happen to look like cis males, however hundreds of people there being nb and coincidentally looking like cis men is statistically extremely unlikely… it's very clear that is not the case.

You just openly admitted you assume peoples sexually by just looking at them... wow

Lots of pooping on OP in this thread, she wants you to know she is very angry

OP is an absolute bigot for assuming that the people posting about it are not non-binary or identifying as women.

Go back to Alabama OP these days everyone can be a women.

Lol they put “he/him” as their only pronouns on their name tags and it's definitely possible that there are some non-binary attendees but not 1/3 of the attendees.

There are plenty of nb people that have he/him as their pronouns rather than making their life even harder than it already is maybe try to lift them up.

That is true but that is not what is happening here and it is very obvious

Educate yourself, sweaty

Follow up question, do you think that men who attend Grace Hopper are more or less likely to agree with the statement "Women are unfairly given extra employment opportunities in tech," when compared to all men in tech?

Kinda seems like voting with their feet to me.

I think they would think that, yes. Because they don't understand the history and personal experience of women in this industry. They don't understand the reason we have this conference / who create it / who it was created for.

You didn't start the conference, you don't run it. Who are you to say who it's for? Seems like they belong there more than you.

Try doing some research about the conference and educate yourself.

More bonus drama

I don't go to this, I don't even live on the same continent, but I do wonder how you are telling which people are non-binary and which are men? because I am a masc-presenting non-binary person and worry you might class me as a man if you saw me there.

edit: Really not sure why I am being downvoted. this sub "welcomes contributions from everyone".

Because it seems you're trying to muddy things for who knows why, possibly a distinctly masculine desire to make every conversation about yourself. Non-binary people are rare, rarer than either of the binary sexes. You see a conference "for women" which is populated distinctly by non-women, it does not make any sense to think "ah, non-binary representation!"

why invite non-binary people then?

That is not the issue here, is it? When there's a room full of people of whom 50% are masc presenting, 98% of those will be men not enbies. Whether any one of them specifically could be misgendered as either male or nonbinary is... well, personally unpleasant, statistically unimportant. It's just not likely to be successful enough to invite enough of the masc enbies but bad enough at inviting women to visibly get the ratio of male seeming people to be very high.

Plenty more drama in those threads, and I wouldn't put it past to continue madposting about it until the "celebration" is over.

https://twitter.com/8teapi/status/1706520893621784780

Vicious Self-Degradation

you Google

Quora spots query and id's as frequent

Quora uses ChatGPT to generate answer

ChatGPT hallucinates

Google picks up Quora answer as highest probability correct answer

ChatGPT hallucination is now canonical Google answer

Of course they did. Powerjannies have no backbone except to powertrip on the only thing they have in their pathetic little lives, Reddit.

Also lmao Reddit won a phyrric victory at best

Lemmytards

Orange Site

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37003134

https://old.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/15ic0td/the_reddit_protest_is_finally_over_reddit_won/?sort=controversial

Wonder why they won't do something consumer friendly like outlawing restricting access to car diagnostic software only available at car dealerships

Incredible!

A large language model managed to (a) generate artificial proteins fitting into five lysozyme families, (b) to make artificial proteins that were highly dissimilar to natural ones (c) but which still maintained natural protein conservation patterns, (d) and they were… pic.twitter.com/S4FxhYg9iS

— Crémieux (@cremieuxrecueil) August 12, 2023

Abstract

Deep-learning language models have shown promise in various biotechnological applications, including protein design and engineering. Here we describe ProGen, a language model that can generate protein sequences with a predictable function across large protein families, akin to generating grammatically and semantically correct natural language sentences on diverse topics. The model was trained on 280 million protein sequences from >19,000 families and is augmented with control tags specifying protein properties. ProGen can be further fine-tuned to curated sequences and tags to improve controllable generation performance of proteins from families with sufficient homologous samples. Artificial proteins fine-tuned to five distinct lysozyme families showed similar catalytic efficiencies as natural lysozymes, with sequence identity to natural proteins as low as 31.4%. ProGen is readily adapted to diverse protein families, as we demonstrate with chorismate mutase and malate dehydrogenase.

That's pretty crazy and I'm not nervous at all

Also on /g/: https://archived.moe/g/thread/94589956/trans-game-developer-gets-let-go-from

Screenshot of messages from my manager that I received via Slack while she outed me during a group meeting with my teammates.

She must really well if her co-workers couldn't tell she was trans.

The Head of Human Resources asking me "I don't understand, a fear of being outed to the public? Aren't you already out?", and I have to explain to them that being transgender is not the same as everybody knows that you are trans.

/tv/ thread.

https://archived.moe/tv/thread/185758740

Reddit thread.

https://old.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/13witp1/rarbg_is_down_and_out?sort=controversial

I downloaded 5 films just today as well.

Just wait until they turn off your e-vehicle remotely for refusing your 14h booster

BREAKING: A Cybertruck was involved in a head-on collision today on CA-17.

I hope both parties are okay. pic.twitter.com/87iX7d2uEC

— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) December 29, 2023

Honestly compared to the other car looks like it held up pretty darn well. That could be because of the angle they hit and all that but im impressed, good job musk

Dashcam of the crash scene

Original Reddit post

Obligatory

The changes have been about more than just broader support for different inputs, outputs and languages, however. Some of the most fundamental concepts in programming language design are deeply colonized. The ideas and the words ‘true' and ‘false', for example, stem from the strict logic of the nineteenth-century mathematician George Boole and discrete mathematics. Ideas such as false don't always translate cleanly to other languages or cultures. Even choosing symbols to represent these concepts risks giving primacy to one culture over another. The selection of symbols with no widely recognized meaning (⊤ and ⊥, from logic) seemed more inclusive, even at the expense of clarity in a particular language.

This reads like a very on-the-nose parody, something like C-plus-Equality.

There are some comments on /r/emacs, they didn't like it: https://old.reddit.com/r/emacs/comments/16j8cxy/how_my_broken_elbow_made_the_ableism_of_computer?sort=controversial

All of my friends at uni would just stare blank-eyed whenever I spoke of anything programming related. My coworkers (and this is at a FAANG) don't give a f.ck and are just here for the easy paycheck. In general, very few care about programming. Sad.

Even when I speak with my father, he always has the "whatever gets the job done" boomer attitude and shuts down discussion.

Jesus Christ.

"I talk to ChatGPT sometimes"

https://lobste.rs/s/ih3cwj/where_do_you_discuss_computer_related#c_nsf4sc

Reminds of that boomer webm about videogames & groomercord:

https://lobste.rs/s/ih3cwj/where_do_you_discuss_computer_related#c_hr4maw

Kolektiva is an anti-colonial anarchist collective that offers federated social media to anarchist collectives and individuals in the fediverse. For the social movements and liberation!

In mid-May 2023, the home of one of Kolektiva.social's admins was raided, and all their electronics were seized by the FBI. The raid was part of an investigation into a local protest. Kolektiva was neither a subject nor target of this investigation. Today, that admin was charged in relation to their alleged participation in this protest.

Unfortunately, at the time of the raid, our admin was troubleshooting an issue and working with a backup copy of the Kolektiva.social database. This backup, dated from the first week of May 2023, was in an unencrypted state when the raid occurred and it was seized, along with everything else.

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• User account information like the e-mail address associated with your account, your followers and follows, etc.

• All your posts: public, unlisted, followers-only, and direct ("DMs").

• Possibly IP addresses associated with your account - IP addresses on Kolektiva.social are logged for 3 days and then deleted, so IP addresses from any logins in the 3 days prior to the database backup date would be included.

• A hashed ("encrypted") version of your password.

Orange Site discussion (mostly debating what anarchism actually means)

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/04/how-dating-sites-automate-sexual-racism/

Edit: Browsers?

Edit 2: She also wrote a paper about "Algorithmic Reparations":

Rooted in theories of Intersectionality, reparative algorithms name, unmask, and undo allocative and representational harms as they materialize in sociotechnical form. We propose algorithmic reparation as a foundation for building, evaluating, adjusting, and when necessary, omitting and eradicating machine learning systems.

[...]

We make this case in the body of the text above, suggesting a move away from fairness, replaced by an anti-oppressive, Intersectional approach. We intend for this approach to guide algorithmic design and to act as an evaluative standard by which existing algorithmic systems are judged, adjusted, and where necessary, omitted or dismantled. Our proposal is thus geared towards building better systems and holding existing ones to account.

After the Artesian build drama, bring LTT to its knees, my boi Steve did some journ*lism again.

G*mersNexus = A small but very reliable hardware review channel on youtube - The presenter is Steve also called Tech Jesus because of apperance

LTT = Linus Tech Tips, biggest tech youtuber who got exposed as useless by G*mersNexus

Artesian Builds - Custom PC assembler company which was embroiled in a huge controversy last year Read about it here https://g*mersnexus.net/features/inside-collapse-artesian-builds-20000000-bankrupt

EKWB = EK Water Blocks - Custom PC water cooling parts company, makes pumps, blocks etc https://www.ekwb.com/

!g*mers !effortposters

TLDR

• GN does expose of EKWB with information from whistleblower employees

• GN Contacts as many people as they can, suppliers, ex-empl/contractors and gets info

• Its all real, and vetted like a good journ*list

• Hardware youtubers stop dropping EKWB while also airing their greviances (JayzTwoCents, derbauer)

• EKWB CEO Does the BP Oil spill "We're Sorry" spiel

• GN Digs deeper, more people come forward and spill the beans

• Konig was the CEO until the took over as CEO in 2019

• Foid CEO replace by Konig again, and thus the FOID is absolved of all Reponsibilities

• GN Exposes a LITTANY of shady finances and other violations, law breaking activities and most importantly Racism (check screenshots below )

• ALL accusations are backed up by evidence

This all started 10 days ago when Tech Jesus (g*mersnexus a PC hardware review channel) did an investigative report on EK waterblocks the company. EKWB is a super expensive liquid cooling parts company, they make a lot of custom water blocks

Part 1: EK is Imploding: Not Paying Employees, Partners, & Suppliers | Investigative Report

Summary

EK is facing financial difficulties, resulting in non-payment to employees, contractors, and suppliers. There are allegations of mismanagement and a lack of communication. The company's actions suggest insolvency or potential fraud.

Highlights

• 01:15 💸 EK has a liquidity problem and is unable to pay employees, contractors, and suppliers.

• 03:35 📜 There are allegations of financial mismanagement and a lack of communication from EK.

• 08:45 🔍 EK's inventory management and purchasing practices contribute to its financial problems.

• 12:10 🌍 EK's US and Slovenian branches have a hostile relationship, hindering the company's progress.

• 17:30 🚫 EK has taken legal actions to silence critics and prevent the exposure of its financial issues.

• 21:50 🏢 EK is considering selling one of its buildings to alleviate its debts.

• 26:00 ⚖️ EK's actions may be considered fraudulent or indicative of insolvency.

Key Insights

• 💸 The non-payment of employees and suppliers indicates severe financial problems within EK. This situation is unacceptable and may have legal consequences.

• 📜 EK's lack of communication and attempts to silence critics suggest a disregard for the well-being of its employees and partners. This behavior is unethical and damaging to its reputation.

• 🔍 EK's inventory management and purchasing practices have led to excessive inventory and a lack of liquidity. This mismanagement has further exacerbated the company's financial difficulties.

• 🌍 The hostile relationship between EK's US and Slovenian branches highlights a deeper issue within the company's culture. This internal conflict hinders the company's ability to address its financial problems effectively.

• 🚫 EK's legal actions to silence critics and prevent the exposure of its financial issues demonstrate a lack of transparency and accountability. This further damages its reputation and raises concerns about the company's integrity.

• 🏢 EK's consideration of selling one of its buildings indicates a desperate attempt to generate cash and address its debts. This action may provide temporary relief, but it does not solve the underlying financial problems.

• ⚖️ EK's actions may be indicative of fraudulent practices or insolvency. The company's future depends on its ability to rectify its financial issues, prioritize its employees and partners, and demonstrate genuine efforts to improve its operations.

Reactions to Part 1

Jayz2Cents #DropEkwb (He had a 6 Figure contract with EKWB Which they have not paid out yet )

• 💰 EKWB is facing a financial crisis and has been unable to pay its employees, contractors, vendors, and partners. This has resulted in a lack of trust and frustration among those who have worked with the brand.

• 📉 The author has experienced slow communication, lack of coordination, and quality issues with EKWB products. This has further contributed to their disappointment and dissatisfaction with the brand.

• 🤝 The author emphasizes the importance of fulfilling agreements and treating partners with respect. EKWB's failure to do so has damaged their reputation and strained relationships with content creators and influencers.

• 🔄 EKWB needs to reassess its product strategy and address the issues that have led to the company's financial crisis. This may involve making changes to their product catalog, improving quality control, and focusing on transparency and communication.

• 💼 The author suggests that EKWB may need to consider selling the company in order to regain trust and stability. This would require a change in leadership and a fresh start for the brand.

• 🕑 The author highlights the urgency of paying employees and prioritizing their financial well-being. This should be the first step in resolving the current crisis and rebuilding trust within the company.

• 🚀 The author believes that EKWB can recover from this situation if they take appropriate actions and demonstrate a commitment to their employees, partners, and customers. However, it will require significant effort and a change in approach.

derbauer #DropEkwb (Key takeaway : EKWB has 11% failure/return rate )

• 1️⃣ EK's direct die cooler had manufacturing tolerance issues, leading to compatibility problems for customers.

• 2️⃣ The narrator values their employees and has high moral standards, which influenced their decision to end cooperation with EK.

• 3️⃣ The narrator differentiated between company and staff issues, only commenting on the latter.

• 4️⃣ No money was owed to the narrator from EK, as their cooperation did not involve financial compensation.

• 5️⃣ Allowing EK to sell remaining products with the narrator's logo avoids additional costs and potential delays.

• 6️⃣ The narrator's decision to end cooperation is based on the evidence presented by G*mers Nexus, which is just the tip of the iceberg.

• 7️⃣ The narrator remains open to future discussions with EK depending on their actions and industry developments.

Official Statement by EK Founder and CEO Edvard König (Key take away Is this guy a gay twink?? and also the standard "we're sorry"

Key Insights

• 💰 Apologizing for delayed payments and lack of communication shows accountability and acknowledges the impact on external contractors and partners.

• 📝 Implementation of key actions, such as improved communication and transparency, demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing issues within the company.

• 📧 Introducing a dedicated email address for claims indicates a commitment to resolving outstanding overtime work issues and ensuring fairness for employees.

• ⌛️ Appreciating the community's patience and commitment helps to maintain trust and foster a positive relationship with customers and partners.

• 🌍 Emphasizing the mission to elevate computers for a better world highlights the company's long-term vision and dedication to their core values.

• 🤝 Commitment to making things right and fostering a responsible company culture reassures stakeholders that steps are being taken to rectify the situation and prevent similar issues in the future.

Part 2 : Exposing Corruption: EK's Prison Threats, Lawsuits, Dangerous Workplace, & Leaked Documents

Talks about the all the scummy shit they have done.. so far.... which includes RAYCISM

Its one HOUR LONG you better WATCH IT ALL IF YOU VALUE JOURN*LISM!

Summary

EK Water Blocks is embroiled in controversy surrounding its finances, treatment of partners and staff, and leaked documents. The company is accused of sending intimidating letters, facing lawsuits, and engaging in dangerous workplace practices. Concerns have been raised about the personal liability of EK's CEOs, officers, managers, and directors. Unsafe working conditions, OSHA violations, and racist internal communications have also been reported.

Key Highlights

• [1] 💣 The intimidating demand letter sent by EK's CEO raises concerns about the company's tactics to silence and intimidate former employees, highlighting a potential abuse of power.

• [2] 💥 The lawsuits filed by former EK staff shed light on the company's breach of contract and non-payment issues, indicating a pattern of mistreatment and disregard for employees' rights.

• [3] 🌍 The extensive investigation involving experts from various fields and the substantial cost of producing the video underscores the seriousness of the allegations against EK and the need for transparency and accountability.

• [4] 🏢 The potential personal liability of EK's CEOs and officers, as well as the complex web of international entities, raises questions about the company's corporate structure and the extent of control and responsibility of its top executives.

• [5] 🌐 EK's tax forfeiture status in Texas and the potential personal liability of CEOs and officers in such situations highlight the importance of complying with legal obligations and maintaining good standing to protect the interests of both the company and its stakeholders.

• [6] 📜 The involvement of EK's CEO and officers in questionable practices, as well as the potential co-mingling of assets, suggest a lack of ethical business conduct and the need for comprehensive legal scrutiny to ensure accountability and fair treatment of employees and partners.

• [7] 🤝 The offer of assistance to former EK employees by Star Forge Systems CEO Nick Dankner demonstrates the importance of supporting and helping individuals impacted by the company's actions, fostering a sense of solidarity within the industry.

No reactions from any notable figures as they all already dropped EKWB

Now lets get on Reddit

Part 2 Thread: The chuds at PC gaming are obviously shocked https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1cfekfn/g?sort=controversial*mers_nexus_exposing_corruption_eks_prison/

Sane threads on /r/hardware

Part 1 : https://old.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1c8psy1/ek_is_imploding_not_paying_employees_partners/?sort=controversial

Part 2 : https://old.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1cfef4s/exposing_corruption_eks_prison_threats_lawsuits/?sort=controversial

Part 1 thread: Watercooling Jannie https://old.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/1c8q0im/g?sort=controversial*mers_nexus_ek_is_imploding_not_paying_employees/

I left this open because there's simply no way of not looking suspicious otherwise.

However, as usual, the comments and general lack of knowledge astound me. Heck, I'm surprised at the shear quantity of scathing comments regarding the pricing. Competition exists, just buy a cheaper brand? Watercool is always cheaper and the quality is solid, why just hate on a brand for no reason if you have no intention of buying their product anyway? Either way, regardless of the outcome of all this, very disappointing news, and very disappointing seeing what this sub can be like.

Part 2 Thread: https://old.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/1cfeoyg/exposing_corruption_eks_prison_threats_lawsuits/?sort=controversial

Now the falls in line

This kind of scandal NEVER ends well in communities as small as these. Larger companies can get away with this kind of shit because most people don't know/care. Spaces as small as watercooling? Word gets around fast because almost everyone is keeping an eye/ear out. A different scandal happened in the home theater space where Lexicon got caught taking cheap products from other companies and slapping their own label on them without changing anything (except the price by a factor of 10x), ruined their reputation permanently and now the brand is essentially dead weight in Harman's lineup. Didn't matter that they had made some of the finest home theater equipment in the past, the brand's reputation was effectively ruined. With the half-assed apology and the fact that EK has already been slipping in terms of quality over the years, I can't see them coming back from this. Will they still be around? Perhaps, but I don't think they'll be nearly as big as they once were in the industry after this and there's no way that whatever crawls out of the ashes is going to be able to offer anything even remotely close to their current catalog. They'll have their loyalists I'm sure but there's no way they'll be able to maintain the brand as it stands.

Now do ya'll remember the LTT Expose he did? yeah the LTTcels haven't stopped coping seething and dilating about it

Parth 1 Thread: https://old.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/1c95hpq/ek_is_imploding_not_paying_employees_partners/?sort=controversial

Part 2 Thread: https://old.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/1cfet1l/exposing_corruption_eks_prison_threats_lawsuits/?sort=controversial

Kinda disappointing that Linus downplayed this whole situation a bit on the latest WAN Show saying that he likes the product and the company should just do better.

I mean what's wrong with that? Their management being shitty doesn't change the fact that they do have good products and they should do better

There is so much seethe on the LTT forums but I think the jannies are active there and it up

Now lets come to the CEO who MAYBE responsible

Click here for the timestamped vid

Listen just to this segment if you want to see how she was involved

• Joined 2019, thats when it started going downhill

• visits office once a month

• take lavish trips on private jets using company money to visit hardware expos (all pictures on her Instagram)

• has 20 years of experience

• Has caused legal issues, employee issues

• IS REPLACED BY OLD CEO (That STRAGGY GUY Above)

ESCAPES RESPONSIBILITY AS USUAL

you think you hate journalists enough etc https://t.co/pneREBsh6P

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Google AI pitch meeting: Everyone seems to be mocking our AI. How can we make it more woke and cringe?

https://old.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1aqwv27/apple_fans_are_starting_to_return_their_vision/?sort=controversial

https://old.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/1ar1kq0/apple_fans_are_starting_to_return_their_vision/?sort=controversial

https://old.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/1ar523d/apple_fans_are_starting_to_return_their_vision/?sort=controversial

https://old.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/1aqynpk/apple_fans_are_starting_to_return_their_vision/?sort=controversial

https://old.reddit.com/r/business/comments/1ar1yl7/apple_fans_are_starting_to_return_their_vision/?sort=controversial

https://old.reddit.com/r/applesucks/comments/1ar54rk/apple_fans_are_starting_to_return_their_vision/?sort=controversial

https://old.reddit.com/r/Quest3/comments/1aqym9j/apple_fans_are_starting_to_return_their_vision/?sort=controversial

For some Apple Vision Pro buyers, the honeymoon is already over.

It's no coincidence that there's been an uptick on social media of Vision Pro owners saying they're returning their $3,500 headsets in the past few days. Apple allows you to return any product within 14 days of purchase — and for the first wave of Vision Pro buyers, we're right about at that point.

Comfort is among the most cited reasons for returns. People have said the headset gives them headaches and triggers motion sickness. The weight of the device, and the fact that most of it is front-loaded, has been another complaint. Parker Ortolani, The Verge's product manager, told me that he thought using the device led to a burst blood vessel in his eye. At least one other person noted they had a similar experience with redness. (To be fair, VR headset users have anecdotally reported dry eyes and redness for years.)

“Despite being as magical to use as I'd hoped, it was simply way too uncomfortable to wear even for short periods of time both due to the weight and the strap designs. I wanted to use it, but dreaded putting it on,” says Ortolani, who also posted about returning the device.

“It's just too expensive and unwieldy to even try to get used to the constant headaches and eye strain I was experiencing. I'll be back for the next one.”

This isn't surprising. Every human body is unique, which is a problem when you're scaling wearable production for the mass market. Comfort is inevitably sacrificed — and it affects people disproportionately. With smartwatches, it often boils down to the size and weight of the case compared to your wrist. With smart rings, it's the size of your finger. Many people are unfortunately between sizes or have issues with finger swelling. For smart glasses and headsets, having a low nose bridge can mean the device just slips off your face or fails to adequately block out light.

But the hardware isn't the only issue. Another common complaint is the Vision Pro doesn't offer enough productivity relative to the price. One user noted on Threads that looking at Figma screens made them feel dizzy but that the device also wasn't applicable to their work. Another engineer wrote on the social media platform X that the “coding experience failed to convince [him]” and focusing issues caused headaches.

“If I'm not using this for productivity, and if I don't love it for entertainment, and if there aren't enough games to play on it - I just can't justify keeping it,” one Reddit user wrote.

For Carter Gibson, a senior manager working on community management and moderation at Google, it's the finer details. Things like futzing around with windows and file management are productivity deal-breakers.

“It's difficult to multitask between ‘windows',” Gibson told me in an exchange on Threads. “Several file types simply aren't supported on the Vision Pro. I also can't see how creating a slide in the VP would be less energy than doing so w/ mouse and keyboard — even if does feel like you're in Minority Report.”

It's hard to say how this vocal subset of early adopters will impact the Vision Pro going forward. Many folks who said they'd be returning the device also noted they'd be eager to try a second-gen Vision Pro. Others emphasized that the tech wasn't the issue at hand so much as the lack of a killer app or comfort. It's also hard to say how widespread of a phenomenon this is. While these users are speaking out on social media, we have no idea of the actual return rate — or what Apple's internal expectations for the Vision Pro are.

Hello Homoweeners

It has come to my attention that Google Search is completely fricking useless in 2023. I am trying to fact-check something I wrote for a web forum and I'm getting absolutely fricking nothing. Five years ago I could google about this niche topic and get good article links, but now it's nothing but useless filler content barely superficially related to what I'm searching. I can no longer pull links to obscure technical documents and hobbyist communities with original research. I'm not having any luck with yandex either, I'm afraid this topic is niche enough that my queries are getting mistranslated.

Should I just learn Russian so I can properly use yandex? The west has fallen, billions must consume SEO slop while the rest of the internet goes unindexed

Poorcels cope 🤣

https://old.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/141nglc/this_is_apple_vision_pro_the_mixed_reality_headset/?sort=controversial

https://old.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/141kfmi/wwdc_2023_event_megathread/?sort=controversial

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36201593

TSMC Takes on Arizona needs to be a documentary

"U.S. engineers told Rest of World that some Taiwanese male engineers had calendars with bikini models on their desks and occasionally shared sexual memes in group chats.

A female American colleague, according to an American… pic.twitter.com/Vf2yceE4sO

— Jordan Schneider (@jordanschnyc) April 23, 2024

Full story.

https://restofworld.org/2024/tsmc-arizona-expansion/

Ok you Python-using heathens. What did you think for difficulty this time around?

Post your coding atrocities below.

For those of you who missed the early signups. Feel free to join the leaderboard late (though rankings are based on time).

"Suzie Kelly of Dallas previously told Reveal News how she spent about $400,000 on the game. She took out a home equity loan and used the money she inherited when her mother died to fund her habit."

tangerine sight discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38240212

Threads usage continues to fall. (July 21st)

Hmm, wonder what sort of chatter is going on over on Orange Site from the past week

One post with over 100 updoots, only 40 comments. Other posts are literally dead.

Well, this is a Drama website. Let's see what sort of drama we've gotten from Zuck

It's Zuckover