Supports are not a one size fits all.

Exactly.

This isn’t the perfect tool for every model, but there are definitely situations where a support fin would be perfect, and they’re hard to get with most (all) slicers?

Yes, but that’s only relevant for SEO. Since they’re established sites with good reputation (inbound links from other sites, basically), they rank highly on search indexers (Google). The existing readership is irrelevant.

Right, but nobody goes to these sites independently, it’s all to plaster so much spam that they get search traffic.

Try searching for any niche topic in the form of a specific question, and you’ll get search results that are a barrage of slop.

The article addresses that. These are not numbers released by the company; they’re from independent analytics companies’ estimates.

The general idea is correct, but the Bambu Labs example is inaccurate. Bambu Labs incorrectly issued a DMCA takedown for the user interfacing with their GPL-licensed code. Bambu Labs are in violation of the terms of the GPL license.

Rossmann has several videos explaining this, and has offered $20K to fund the illegally targeted dev’s legal fees. Bambu Labs is pretty clearly in the wrong.

A better example would be John Deere blocking farmers from fixing their tractors, or Apple blocking users from replacing parts in their phones. According to the DMCA, you don’t own your tractor, and you don’t own your phone.

Yeah, agreed. The OG Deck is a fantastic device, and the OLED is mostly the same but quieter. I have one of each and I see no reason to want or need an upgrade this decade.

Agreed. Controller straps are cheap. And I already have 3 Steam Deck charging blocks: one for the OLED, one for the Deck Dock, and another for the LCD. I don’t need a fourth. Presumably the Frame is compatible with those already, and the extra-long cable from the OLED block is long enough for seated VR to work while plugged in anyway.

Not that I can afford a new VR headset in a year that multi-nozzle 3D printers are becoming widely available at affordable prices, but I digress…

Reported.

Personal attacks aren’t allowed.

an Uber spokesperson said, "We strongly disagree with this decision and disproportionate fine, which we will appeal. The AP examined historic policies that were discontinued years ago. …

So, basically, “we broke the law 4 years ago. That’s like forever ago, so you can’t fine us.”

If that’s their legal defense, LMFAO.

Seems fine, for what it offers. It’s only 1 layer that slows down that dramatically, then it should be back to regular printing speeds.

You wouldn’t want to do lots of huge overhangs, still, but this method will definitely have some really cool applications.

Just FYI, since nobody responded, the steps to check:

1. Search if the phone model can have the bootloader unlocked. If no, then you’re likely unable to do anything. Note that in some cases, this can vary by region. (Ex. the US version could have a locked bootloader, but the international model can be unlocked). The bootloader is basically the software that loads your phone operating system, and it needs to be unlocked to allow the OS to be changed.
2. LineageOS is probably the easiest to check for a reputable replacement OS, for non-Pixel phones (for which you can get GrapheneOS.)
3. XDA Forums used to be the #1 spot for phone “ROMs” (alternative OSes); it’s changed a bit, afaik, but I think they’re likely the next easiest spot to look for a custom OS, if GrapheneOS and LineageOS isn’t an option.

A few Linux phones work, but there are only a handful of models supported. If you don’t have a Fairphone 5 or a phone specifically marketed/sold as a Linux phone, you’re most likely out of luck, unless you’re willing to make major compromises, like non-working cell connectivity, camera, etc.

A more balanced requirement would be replaceable storage or removable storage support.

If you can install your own (bigger) drive, then that’s a fair alternative, imho. Like a 64GB–>1TB Steam Deck.

And USB is reaching 10-40 GBps transfer speeds, so swapping cards doesn’t offer the same speed savings as it used to.

Most (all?) Canadian carriers shut down/are shutting down 2G and 3G, so older phones don’t work at all.

It also means that locations that have spotty 4G connectivity can have big dead zones now, for non-5G-enabled devices, that used to be covered by 3G bands.

Even some 5G phones are affected. Like, I have an international model phone that has most but not all Rogers 4G/5G bands that used to fall back to 3G, but now is just worse.

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Yeah, right? Like, that deal sounds like a no-brainer, to me.

Sure, the game could go viral and explode and make money hand over fist, and he’s missing out on that potential… But it probably won’t. And $650K is a lot of money, and he doesn’t need to keep grinding for years to make it happen.

With a paid off house, it’s easy to stay afloat just coasting until he finds something new that excites him.

Who wouldn’t take that deal?

Really? I was just watching some of their newest videos with my son and we thought they were great. I haven’t noticed a drop in quality.

That quote I strongly agree with, but I think you completely misunderstand what the professor means.

A huge problem in education right now is students using AI inappropriately, in many different ways. As an extension of the “digital literacy skills” education has been focusing on teaching in the last ~1-2 decades, educators are now teaching “AI literacy” skills, because students are using it wrong all the time. And it’s unacceptable both academically and professionally.

AI literacy skills are mostly about teaching students how bad AI is, what it can’t do, and why they should not rely on it. Like, understanding how an LLM works means that students will understand that they’re just fancy word predicting machines, not “intelligent” in any way. Students who understand this are much less likely to trust LLM output.

AI literacy skills are not teaching students how to vibe code faster.

Yeah, fair. I was more thinking in terms of a neurodivergent special interest, but desired to “hobby” to be more inclusive of neurotypicals.

Eh… I think it’s fine if some people want to subscribe to a car. Some people really like cars, and want to have the newest model. They can lease a car, then return it (lightly) used for someone who is price conscious to get a cheaper car with warranty protection.

I buy old, used, cheap cars because I don’t give a flying fuck about what I drive. The cheapest I can get my $/km, while having a reliable vehicle, the better. Sub $10K CAD direct buyer sales are great, for me.

I think it’s a waste of money, but I’ve spent $thousands on my hobbies, so who am I to judge someone else for their hobby spending, assuming they can afford it.

Even without a tire over them, they weigh more than the heaviest tire on the market. So, yeah. Exactly.