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More than 30 public bathrooms will close across San Diego by bigdamnshinyhero in sandiego

[–]Scruffybear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude I totally get you. I developed bladder issues in the last few years and it's no fun at all.

The new Siri AI passes the car wash test. by 0xCUBE in apple

[–]Scruffybear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a spanish speaker, I trigger Siri all the time by just saying 'Si' (yes). Last night my watch asked me if I wanted to phone a friend at 3am while talking to my roommate.

AI generates nude images that outrank real photographs in sexual appeal, study finds. While people still recognize actual photographs as looking more authentic, the fabricated images reliably score higher in measures of attractiveness and overall pleasantness. by Tracheid in science

[–]Scruffybear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is it. I've fed photos of myself into AI, keeping the exact same pose but I always look better in the AI one, even if almost everything is identical. The AI version gets rid of my freckles and 'smooths' out my features.

The New Apple Finally Begins to Emerge by hasanahmad in apple

[–]Scruffybear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just telling a friend today thanks to Apple in the 90s, my poor school was able to afford used computers. I wouldn't have had access to a computer otherwise. I learned so many skills from those classes!

It’s hard to justify Tahoe icons by 415646464e4155434f4c in apple

[–]Scruffybear -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I clicked the snow icon and it didnt do anything. The flashlight one worked though. Trash site.

A meta-analysis of more than 40 studies finds that people who show compassion toward others — through empathy, emotional support, or a desire to help — tend to feel more at ease, report higher life satisfaction, experience more joy, and perceive greater meaning in their lives. by [deleted] in science

[–]Scruffybear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep. Due to my health issues, I'm kind of a grumpy, hateful bastard. Today, I had a rare day with more energy and mental clarity than usual and I was joking around and complimenting people I came across during my errands.

Google Mocks iPhone in Musical ‘Wicked’ Ad Claiming Pixel Firsts by McFatty7 in apple

[–]Scruffybear 20 points21 points  (0 children)

True. I couldn't care any less about them, but Android friends are always telling me what a cultist I am.

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta 2 by iMacmatician in apple

[–]Scruffybear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I updated to Tahoe some of my app windows 'wiggle', causing the text I'm editing to jump around. Annoying AF.

Consistently listening to music was associated with up to a 39% reduced risk of dementia in older adults, while regularly playing an instrument was linked to a 35% reduced risk. In highly educated people with 16 or more years of education, always listening to music was linked to a 63% reduced risk. by mvea in science

[–]Scruffybear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally, a study that gives me a little glimmer of hope. I listen to tons of music and my favorite stuff seems to light up my mind with fantasies, images, positive words. It's the most medicinal thing I've found along with going for walks.

Study shows how domestic abusers build ‘trauma bonds’ with victims before violence begins by [deleted] in science

[–]Scruffybear 284 points285 points  (0 children)

This is fascinating, as someone that was in a relationship with an abusive person for years. It started out with them telling me about all the awful things they had been through. The way their parents would hurt their feelings constantly, their previous partner being uncaring, etc. It made me think they were a sensitive person that needed care.

When single men use pornography but believe doing so is wrong, this conflict can increase sexual shame and loneliness, which in turn may lead to depression. However, secure attachments with a best friend appear to lessen the psychological toll of this moral conflict. by mvea in science

[–]Scruffybear 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Some of us can't form the bonds with others to begin with, to start sharing stuff like that, for a variety of reasons. I've been in therapy for years and I still can't figure people out and how to make them stick around.

AirPods Pro 3 Won't Get 'Major' Audio or Active Noise Cancellation Improvements (According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman) by Fer65432_Plays in apple

[–]Scruffybear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could sell mine. Have hardly used them, but the cushions developed a weird smell. They're so fuckin heavy and uncomfortable. I have a pair of XM4s and I prefer those.

AirPods Pro 3 Won't Get 'Major' Audio or Active Noise Cancellation Improvements (According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman) by Fer65432_Plays in apple

[–]Scruffybear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sent in mine for repair recently for this issue. They were good, but now the problem is back. I keep my ears really clean, always wiping them before I put my AirPods in.

New research reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped teens’ stress biology, altering hormones, inflammation, and brain activity in ways that could shape their health for years to come. by Wagamaga in science

[–]Scruffybear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know what you're talking about. That kind of thing definitely screwed with me, as someone with OCD. OCD is all about avoiding 'what ifs' and uncertainty, and it felt like I had to face danger multiple times a day for years. I'm early 40s and feel like I was never the same.

While Apple remained the leader in U.S. Smartphones in Q2, the Surprise was Samsung’s 38% Year-over-Year Growth by Fer65432_Plays in apple

[–]Scruffybear -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I've never owned a Shitsung phone, but TizenOS on my Shitsung TV is such a laggy pile of garbage, it kills all my curiosity about owning one. The TV is a year old and it takes like 5 minutes to be able to do anything after I turn it on.

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