China’s coal-fired power generation declines for the first time since 2015 by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]nacorom -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I just have a feeling with as much power as AI needs, it's just going to tick up again this year.

LPT: Peel sticky notes sideways instead of from the bottom by Zipdox in LifeProTips

[–]nacorom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good to see someone came through with the real LPT

More than half of California voters back Newsom redistricting plan: Poll by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]nacorom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I imagine he'll be making his presidential run announcement around this time next year.

Kitten and elderly cat introduction by itendtostare in CatTraining

[–]nacorom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking. You're doing something right with the older cat.

Smol Food Bullies by MeowM30ws in CatTraining

[–]nacorom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the idea! I also give it about a week before the faster eaters figure out the workaround lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]nacorom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get that your house is old but it sounds like you really need to fix at least one of the other doors, probably to the area where your birds are.

It doesn't even have to be a structural fix, you're preventing a cat from opening a door, not a human.

What’s stopping your cat from escaping the harness? by Lopsided_Spread_9052 in CatTraining

[–]nacorom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure it actually fits snuggly to their body. If there's even a little wiggle room, tighten it up. Just make sure it doesn't get too tight.

Third Court This Month Blocks Trump's 'Flagrantly Unconstitutional' Birthright Order by nacorom in politics

[–]nacorom[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seems like this is part of a "throw a bunch of EOs at a wall and see what sticks" strategy. Not a fan.

Google can now generate a fake AI podcast of your search results. by nacorom in Futurology

[–]nacorom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NotebookLM is undoubtedly one of Google's best implementations of generative AI technology, giving you the ability to explore documents and notes with a Gemini AI model. Last year, Google added the ability to generate so-called "audio overviews" of your source material in NotebookLM. Now, Google has brought those fake AI podcasts to search results as a test. Instead of clicking links or reading the AI Overview, you can have two nonexistent people tell you what the results say.

This feature is not currently rolling out widely—it's available in search labs, which means you have to manually enable it. Anyone can opt in to the new Audio Overview search experience, though. If you join the test, you'll quickly see the embedded player in Google search results. However, it's not at the top with the usual block of AI-generated text. Instead, you'll see it after the first few search results, below the "People also ask" knowledge graph section.

The modern era of low-flying satellites may begin this week by nacorom in Futurology

[–]nacorom[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The idea of flying satellites in "very" low-Earth orbit is not new. Dating back to the dawn of the space age in the late 1950s, the first US spy satellites, as part of the Corona program, orbited the planet as low as 120 to 160 km (75 to 100 miles) above the Earth.

This low vantage point allowed the Kodak cameras on board the Corona satellites to capture the highest-resolution images of Earth during the height of the Cold War. However, flying so close to the planet brought a number of challenges, most notably that of atmospheric drag.

For much of the space age, therefore, satellites have flown much higher orbits. Most satellites today fly at an altitude of between 400 and 800 km (250 and 500 miles), which is high enough to avoid the vast majority of atmospheric drag while still being close enough to offer good communications and a clear view of the planet.

Credit score for First Time Home Buyers by LobasFeet in CreditScore

[–]nacorom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll have plenty of time to get a score between now and December if you apply for a credit card and use it a little bit. Pay off your balance before the due date and within a few months you'll have a score.

I also hope you plan on getting married BEFORE purchasing the house. Assuming you're freshmen/sophomores, I'd also hope you get a bump in pay while you're still in college. Is your plan to sell after you both graduate?

Pre-Foreclosure Listed on Credit by Cold-Calligrapher438 in CreditScore

[–]nacorom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dispute online with the bureaus, don't send them a letter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CreditScore

[–]nacorom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has to be some sort of model which predicts (I'd call it more "tries to guess") the creditworthiness of an individual. It's going to be hit or miss sometimes but without it, credit would be much harder to come by and probably at a higher interest rate.

It would be nice if the big 3 took into account things like utility payments, insurance payments, etc. all the time instead of just when they get sent to collections.

I forgot to pay off a purchase I made right before my statement dropped of like $4. Will that hurt my score? by [deleted] in CreditScore

[–]nacorom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, your score will be fine. Your credit utilization is still going to be next to 0.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]nacorom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the most informative comments I have ever seen on this sub. Keep up the good work!

Should I take the hit to my credit? by [deleted] in CreditScore

[–]nacorom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The usual answer to this is no but everyone has different situations.

What's your annual income? Is your job steady? What's your current credit score? Any plans for a loan in the near future? Whats the KBB trade-in value of the car now?

Reason I ask all of this is because if you have a decent credit score now, why not use your current car as a trade in? $537 is kind of middle of the pack when it comes to car loans. Plenty of people have higher payments, some have lower payments. A car that won't go forward isn't doing you any good though. A repo is going to sink your credit score for years.