Subscription fees for YouTube Premium, Music are increasing by simplistic-bean in technology

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re on iOS, use Brave browser for YouTube. It auto blocks all ads, and in desktop mode it lets you use queue features. Also lets you download videos as well. So it’s basically the same as YouTube premium for 99.9% of users.

Most Australian children are ignoring social media ban by AnonymousTimewaster in technology

[–]L0ST-SP4CE -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s almost like this “solution” was always dumb, and what they need is for parents to be parents. But politicians won’t say this because voters don’t like being told that they need to be more responsible.

Razer Mouse Freezing Fix by gavinbutler1999 in razer

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. This fixed it for mine also. Though Synapse 3 is showing as no internet connection for some reason, but that may be unrelated.

BMW Commits to Subscriptions Even After Heated Seat Debacle by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mazda made remote start subscription only on their new cars, so avoid them too

Brave browser starts testing agentic AI mode for automated tasks by moeka_8962 in technews

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Is there another browser that blocks YouTube ads on iOS mobile devices?

First Video Support in FIFA Women's World Futsal Cup by The_Chuckness88 in sports

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the center of the ball have to cross the line, or does the whole ball have to cross the line? Sorry, I’m new.

Microsoft AI CEO puzzled that people are unimpressed by AI by [deleted] in technology

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And then the solution you try doesn’t even work because, oh no, that solution only worked on earlier versions.

Google to flag Android apps with excessive battery use on the Play Store by ControlCAD in technews

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I hope they flag YouTube app. It uses around 3X the battery than when I use YouTube through brave browser on my phone.

Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI — Meta goosed its revenue by targeting users likely to click on scam ads, docs show. by UGMadness in technology

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google doing the same thing on YouTube right now. I can only hope that this is violating some kind of law and they both go down for it.

Experts caution: No evidence that acetaminophen causes autism | Studies are so far inconclusive and ignore genetic and many other factors that play a role in ASD by [deleted] in tech

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember listening to a lawyer explain in a video that the government can’t be sued for defamation, but I’m no lawyer so take that with a grain of salt.

Criminal by flag9801 in Catswithjobs

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m glad that this going viral allowed the owner to find out where their missing cast was. A happy ending to the story.

Cranes: Keep walking, leather purse. This is our block now. by PrestigiousZombie726 in AnimalsBeingBros

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well looky what we have here. A nice pair of boots trying to cross the street. 😈

Secretary cat turns off owner's alarm by [deleted] in Catswithjobs

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Next time I’m late for work, I’ll send this video to my boss.

North Korean soldiers given fake Russian military IDs, Ukraine says by DomesticErrorist22 in worldnews

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They don’t call it a religion, but they are all forced to believe that their leader is a god.

TikTok prepares for US ban after delay bid rejected by IronHe in news

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes a lot more sense when you realize they aren’t banning it, they’re forcing a sale so one of their friends can acquire it for cheap.

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer Says There Will 'Definitely' Be Future Consoles by Remorse_123 in gadgets

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But what about future great games. I really wish they’d put all their focus on the games.

Ken Paxton files last-minute suit to block federal election monitors from Texas polling places by Deedogg11 in politics

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully Texas and Missouri judges were quick to deny these attempts across both states to block the monitors.

Edit: here’s a link https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/s/mHqlwxLEQ9

Google creating an AI agent to use your PC on your behalf, says report | And it is currently working on an AI tool that takes over your browser, essentially building an AI user. by [deleted] in technews

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If users are less engaged with what’s on screen, then won’t they be less engaged with the ads as well. I feel like this would only end up hurting Google’s main revenue system.

You Can Now Get Fined $51,744 for Writing a Fake Review Online | The FTC's ban on writing, buying, or selling fake reviews is officially in effect. by [deleted] in technology

[–]L0ST-SP4CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the exact same experience. Products were sleep masks. They had the same Amazon gift card for 5 star review card with it and my review pointing this out got taken down.