jacksilver

joined 2 years ago
[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I mean, it's already embedded in a lot of different things that you may not realize.

  • Many photo/video modes on phones can/do leverage dedicated NPUs
  • Translation services that run locally

At the end of the day, anything that can be done in parallel can leverage these cores.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

I know in the US there were general subsidies for any electric/low-emission vehicles. Maybe they mean any kind of subsidy going forward will only be available to EU made vehicles.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

You can read using the web client or dedicated apps (android and ios). I feel like the clients work just as good if not better than similar software.

I haven't tested how it handles two versions (audio/ebook) of the same book, but I have ebooks and audio books and it works well for me.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago

The only real downside I've run into is it's very opinionated about folder structures around authors.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Unless there is a paradigm or materials breakthrough I wouldn't expect a major leap anytime soon.

Its kinda like the same with TV quality/video game graphics. We've been squeezing a lot out of the current technology, but further enhancements will be incremental.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 15 points 6 hours ago (4 children)

The one I've enjoyed the most is https://www.audiobookshelf.org/, it may be "focused" on audio books, but works really well for everything. It also supports offline mode (meaning downloading local copies in the app).

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Thanks for reposting the image.

Sadly it's such a boring logo.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Just for context this isn't anything new, this is a long running issue in the US that Trump has just exacerbated.

To add to that, it's likely every country has some elements that enfranchise or disenfranchise certain voters. Not to mention rampant propaganda.

While it might be a quote from Regan, it's a good quote:

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. It has to be fought for and defended by each generation

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I think that's going to be a really big question for the next few decades - what happens in China when economic growth isn't as easy?

Going through industrialization provided a lot of easy growth for the country, but that can't continue at the same rate. What happens as things stagnant, Xi gets older, etc.?

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's state by state whether it's required and/or paid time off. Additionally, just because something is in the law doesn't mean every employer is good about it.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (7 children)

Except when you add in the element of access to voting. Voting in-person on a work day isn't necessarily feasible for the average American. By enforcing in-person voting you disenfranchise the groups that are more heavily democratic (younger, working, lower/middle class).

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, everyone seems to be forgetting the secret to getting out of jail in the US - be rich.

 

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is under scrutiny for ignoring reporters after inviting questions during a recent press briefing.

 

Not sure if a perfect fit, but a comedy western rpg with a bit of a supernatural element. If you haven't already you should check it out!

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