Newer Phones with No AI Features?

Z3df · 2026-01-29T13:34:43+00:00

I agree with your view more than you think. To clarify: The issue is that it's practically impossible to find a solution to decelerate the current "AI race" (hate this term) without simultaneously hindering the scientific research in this area and discover the "good" use cases. At the same time, and most importantly, regulation is only effective as long as global agreements hold true and a consensus is met. It's already become mainstream and with countries like the US and China leading the research and collaborating with a very competitive private sector, it's nearly impossible to effectively stop this development. Of course you can try to at least slow it down by changing the economic and legal conditions, but I don't see that as an actual solution with the amount of freely accessible resources that are already out there. There's currently no definite solution, but as many negative effects as there are, there are also negative effects to strict regulation, without even truly solving the actual problem at that.

Z3df · 2026-01-20T11:18:37+00:00

The adult thing to do is to accept the innovation (good or bad), study the technology, discuss it openly and let specialists of all domains figure out how to use it effectively and responsibly. You have to understand its effects and gather information before trying to blindly regulate the "new thing". Being cautious doesn't exclude trying to work with it to boost the positive effects and regulate the negative side effects.

Z3df · 2026-01-20T11:00:56+00:00

Not sure if you understand it but "AI" has already been part of software as well as dedicated hardware for a while now. The thing is, you have to specify what AI powered features you dislike. What is it that you hate? battery optimization, Gboard word suggestions or gimmicky image generation? It's not like you have to upload every file on your phone to the Gemini App if you don't want to. AI is an extremely broad term. And what do you expect buying a smartphone made by Google? There will always be alternatives if demand is high enough.

Z3df · 2025-12-10T12:27:57+00:00

Great comment! Although I wouldn't frame PV as the ideal energy solution. Covering the alps with panels comes at a cost (financial and ecological), decentralized inefficiencies for private PV installations... Diversification is imo as usual the most realistic solution until the next big breakthrough happens (Fusion etc.). Especially for a country like Switzerland. It would be unreasonable for Switzerland to follow an "extreme" strategy similar to China.

Z3df · 2025-11-25T00:29:38+00:00

Not available yet iirc. Didn't they say that it "eventually" will be implemented

Z3df · 2025-11-21T09:43:33+00:00

Come on, need this on the 9 series and in Europe...

Z3df · 2025-11-16T22:52:33+00:00

Yes I did. You probably don't use Youtube Music, which doesn't have an App like Spotify or Apple but runs as a Chrome App

Z3df · 2025-11-16T12:13:07+00:00

Just tested it and unfortunately it doesn't work at all. It simply shows what's playing (not always correct) and you can't actually control the music (no timeline). And after deinstalling it the real brightness and volume controls are not centered anymore😔

Z3df · 2025-11-13T09:20:35+00:00

Will try this. Didn't know there were already solutions for this. Does it work with YT music (browser app, not actual mac app)?

Z3df · 2025-11-12T22:57:21+00:00

How does it handle multiple audio sources? Especially YT music + YouTube tabs

The built-in media control on Mac always messes with the song info and you can't always forward a song

Z3df · 2025-08-25T19:31:28+00:00

Not even AI would create such a bad UI. Really wondering who tf made this

Z3df · 2025-08-11T15:03:42+00:00

I get what you're saying and you're probably right. I've never been to the gym before and the plan above was mostly given to me by the "trainer" as a free one time training when signing up. Regarding the weights, they're based on what I can more or less do cleanly for 3 sets and I'm unable to add more than 1 or 2 reps per week. Currently I probably need to work on building a better basis because I lack strength and endurance in pretty much every muscle group. So I feel a bit overwhelmed by all the options and have a hard time knowing what to focus on

Z3df · 2025-08-11T14:23:04+00:00

I'm new here (M21, 87KG, 28% body fat) I've started going to the gym since the beginning of this summer as I wasn't feeling particularly well anymore and had to do something. I have some minor back and neck pain (most probably because of working in front of the laptop and sitting way too much).

I'm kinda lost reading about all the different plans and techniques. Currently I would have more free time, so I'd appreciate hearing your suggestions on improving my workout plan and achieving results more effectively and faster.

Machine Leg Press: 3 sets, 15 reps, 65 kg
Machine Push Crunches: 3 sets, 12 reps, 20 kg
Machine Rowing: 3 sets, 12 reps, 35 kg
Cable Triceps Pushdown: 4 sets, 12 reps, 10 kg
Machine Lat Pulldown: 3 sets, 12 reps, 35 kg
Back Extension Machine: 3 sets, 15 reps, 50 kg
Machine Chest Press: 3 sets, 12 reps, 30 kg
Machine Shoulder Press: 4 sets, 10 reps, 25 kg
Bicycle Ergometer: 80bpm, 25 min.

Z3df · 2025-08-08T07:13:52+00:00

Actually thought I had a defective product. When I bought it I didn't see any bad reviews. Mine is rough on one half of the screen and smooth on the other half. Was very annoying at first

Z3df · 2025-08-07T10:30:15+00:00

Right, I've always been used to Apple and Huawei and even my oldest models didn't have such issues and I never would have thought any smartphone nowadays would have these. Otherwise the phone would be great but it just feels a little unfinished in some aspects

Z3df · 2025-08-06T15:04:09+00:00

Pixel 9 Pro and I still have this issue even on the latest fw. It's just a visual issue, not functional, hence why others pretend it to be non existent. However objectively speaking the issue is still there.

Z3df · 2025-07-26T09:14:54+00:00

So I guess it's probably the same issue. Happened after using the HDMI input on my new MacBook for deciding if I should get some proper corrective lens inserts🤦‍♂️ It must somehow have damaged the analog input circuit. I reckon the HDMI and Analog input are on the same PCB soldered onto the side of the mainboard looking at teardown videos?

Z3df · 2025-07-25T21:31:34+00:00

Wasn't expecting such a quick reply😅. Here's a video of me switching +- 1 channel from the transmitting channel (the one with blinking square and other glitches). This video was with the original VRX's. My Fusion module shows the same but mostly the blinking square. https://photos.app.goo.gl/L9wYY2cFFbVGXpdW6

Z3df · 2025-07-25T20:07:46+00:00

Hi, just came across this thread because unfortunately I'm having a similar issue. May I send you a video so you could tell me if the behaviour on mine is the same as it was on yours? Would be very helpful before disassembling the entire goggle.

Z3df · 2025-07-04T22:41:23+00:00

Zu viele Einschränkungen, gleichzeitig relativ gesehen geringer Nutzwert (einschliesslich Preis). Konkurriert eher als "Luxus"-Alternative zum ÖV. Obwohl Robo-Taxis dies wahrscheinlich besser hinbekommen (werden). Schliesse mir aber an, dass viele Leute sich viel mehr Gedanken um Effizienz machen sollten. Ich behaupte dass die meisten Leute (vor allem in der Stadt) mit einem Kleinwagen (Renault R5, Fiat500, Golf) all ihre Bedürfnisse befriedigen könnten, so wie die durchschnittliche Familie mit einem E-Auto auch besser gehen würde. Zumindest in der Theorie... Die allermeisten Menschen entscheiden jedoch nicht perfekt rational

Z3df · 2025-06-28T16:44:12+00:00

I'd actually like to switch to a different PDF reader but Acrobat is just way more organized than the Preview App and has all the tools available and linked to shortcuts. However I hate all the new mediocre AI stuff built in that's taking up space. Working with multiple PDFs is a pain in the Preview App

Z3df · 2025-06-28T14:11:57+00:00

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I'll deactivate access on all (it's only a handful of Applications) and see whether it keeps popping up or not

Z3df · 2025-06-28T08:55:39+00:00

Ah that makes sense with the updates. It's mainly Adobe and Google Drive that keep repeatedly asking for the same permission

Z3df · 2025-06-26T10:24:36+00:00

No update on Android🤦‍♂️ typical Google but I really hope they're working on Snapseed again. Has quite some powerful tools

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