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• The author canceled their Amazon Prime subscription on a whim and realized they didn't really need it.
• Leaving Prime meant slower shipping but the author was happy to wait and still found the selection and delivery speed satisfactory.
• Many people love Prime for its fast shipping and convenience, but some readers expressed ambivalence and considered canceling.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/3M27c

You wouldn't download a chicken tender.

• Linus Torvalds criticized a Google contributor on the Linux kernel mailing list for his suggestions about filesystems.
• The debate centered around the use of inodes as unique identifiers for metadata on a filesystem.
• Torvalds's strong language and tone in his response to the contributor were reminiscent of his past flippant attacks, for which he previously apologized.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/LP24s

• The author switched from using OpenLiteSpeed to Nginx for hosting a weather forecasting website.
• The website experiences spikes in traffic during severe weather events, requiring additional preparation.
• OpenLiteSpeed was initially chosen for its integrated caching and speed, but the complexity and GUI configuration were challenges.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/Uf6wF

I'm curious to hear what the Lemmy programming community thinks of this!

• The author argues against signing Git commits, stating that it adds unnecessary complexity to systems.
• The author believes that signing commits perpetuates an engineering culture of blindly adopting complex tools.
• The consequences of signing Git commits are likely to be subtle and not as dramatic as some may believe.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/vjDeK

• Google is reportedly working on two sizes for the Pixel Watch 3 to address complaints about the small screen.
• The author suggests shrinking the bezel to allow for a bigger canvas and improving the battery life.
• They also mention the need for advancements in health sensors, customizable quick settings, and more advanced features for sports and endurance.

• A Roman dodecahedron, a mysterious 12-sided metal object, was discovered in the village of Norton Disney in England.
• The artifact is in excellent condition and is larger than many other dodecahedrons that have been found.
• The purpose of these objects remains unclear, but theories suggest they may have been used for ritualistic or religious purposes.

• Apple cropped photos of the Vision Pro headset to remove the battery pack, making it look less cumbersome.
• Journalists were not allowed to take photos or videos of the Vision Pro's hardware during a press briefing.
• Apple sees the cord from the battery pack as getting in the way of making the headset more mobile.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/GYPuS

• Masimo, the company that sued Apple over patent infringement, has unveiled its own blood oxygen monitoring smartwatch called the Masimo Freedom.
• The Masimo Freedom is a health-focused device that can track blood oxygen levels, hydration index, respiration rate, pulse rate variability, pulse rate, steps, and detect falls.
• The smartwatch is currently in prototype stage and will be available for sale later this year at a price of $999.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/aOUXX

• Apostrophy OS is a new smartphone operating system aiming to be a third choice between Android and iOS.
• The OS is based on Android but heavily modified for user privacy, offering complete control over personal data.
• Apostrophy OS features a unique home screen called the "Domus," a customizable home screen called the "Piazza," and a suite of apps and services focused on privacy.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/qWqlG

• X users are complaining about an influx of low-quality ads promoting crypto scams and AI "undressing" apps.
• The decline in reputable advertisers on X has made the platform more reliant on less reputable ad buyers.
• The exodus of advertisers, partially due to Elon Musk's controversial behavior, has left X with a growing revenue gap.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/sbOxS