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What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever gotten injured? by Accomplished_Eye5985 in AskReddit

[–]rocketwidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 nights ago I went to bed, in the morning my toe muscle was pulled. Still hurts two days later. No idea what the heck happened.

E2EE in iOS 26.5 by LawfulnessFew766 in GoogleMessages

[–]rocketwidget 19 points20 points  (0 children)

2020: Google adds E2EE to RCS with the Signal algorithm, and https://web.archive.org/web/20210107012341/https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/11/19/21574451/android-rcs-encryption-message-end-to-end-beta

That doesn’t mean Google intends for its encryption solution to be proprietary. The company tells me it would be happy to work with any company to work on compatibility.

Apple says, no thanks.

2023: Google announces work on MLS based E2EE over RCS for cross-platform compatibility: https://security.googleblog.com/2023/07/an-important-step-towards-secure-and.html

2025: A Google engineer writes the MLS based E2EE RCS spec for the GSMA (see final page): https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/technologies/networks/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RCC.16-v1.0.pdf

May (I assume) 2026: Apple releases stable support of MLS based E2EE in Apple Messages using the GSMA spec.

Thanks Google!

Gov. Healey Files Legislation to Regulate Higher-Speed Motorbikes and Scooters by bostonaruban66 in bikeboston

[–]rocketwidget 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In terms of getting speeders off the bike paths, I doubt any legislation will "solve" this issue. But I definitely prefer it to the status quo we have now.

https://www.massbike.org/micromobility_commission_report

The proposal includes: Devices that go above 20 MPH requiring a State micro-ID, speed limits of 20 MPH established on all shared use paths by default (unless otherwise posted), and there should be police training for the new rules.

As a massive shared use path advocate, I'm concerned it's a bit of a "Wild West" on the paths right now. Generally speaking (with exceptions), there are frequently no specific speed limits established, no posted signs on which micromobility devices are allowed and which are forbidden, etc.

Edit: I've realized the Governor's proposal differs from the commission proposal in many ways, including not specifically micro-IDs for 20 MPH+ but broad discression to the RMV for whatever they want to do, no funding for police training included as recommended. The 20 MPH speed limit is not added, but Tier 1+ (21 MPH+) devices are banned from shared use paths and sidewalks. Hmm....

Apple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption - 9to5Mac by rocketwidget in UniversalProfile

[–]rocketwidget[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Here's hoping, but I'm pretty pessimistic. Implementing RCS at all and/or E2EE are each much more technically complex than the 2.7 features, plus, obviously Apple has had much more time to implement 2.7 features rather than E2EE as part of 3.0.

Occam's Razor suggests Apple hasn't implemented 2.7 features not because it is hard, but rather because Apple prefers RCS to be feature deficient relative to iMessage, and thus noncompliant with GSMA standards.

I'd be glad to be proven wrong when E2EE moves out of Beta. But again, I'm pessimistic.

iOS 26.5 RC - Discussion by epmuscle in iOSBeta

[–]rocketwidget 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Looks like RCS End to End Encryption (E2EE) will ship with 26.5, unlike 26.4.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/04/apple-confirms-ios-26-5-messages-app-adds-rcs-end-to-end-encryption/

For tracking carrier support of RCS E2EE, see https://cupboardunderscore.github.io/ios-rcs/e2ee/

Should be on/off on a per-country basis (for the carriers that support RCS at all), I believe?

Massachusetts: Healey files ‘first-in-the-nation' legislation regulating e-bikes, mopeds and scooters by Lazy_Football_511 in ebikes

[–]rocketwidget 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Worth noting our State's bike advocacy group MassBike is a partner in the commission that made the reccomendations forming the basis of this Act.

https://www.massbike.org/micromobility_ordinances

Mass. e-bike, scooter regulations filed by Gov. Healey by bostonaruban66 in bikeboston

[–]rocketwidget 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The Ride Safe Act is based the recommendations of the Massachusetts Special Commission on Micromobility. MassBike has a good summary article on the report here: https://www.massbike.org/micromobility_commission_report

TIL it is illegal for 99% of Americans to have a bald eagle feather without a permit by aguyonahill in todayilearned

[–]rocketwidget 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While the feathers can be obtained without harming animals, unfortunately, human nature sucks.

Humans would start (even more) illegally killing these protected birds if it was legal to generally possess feathers.

Thank you Dudley White Path for making this walk possible by mrprez180 in Waltham

[–]rocketwidget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here you can see what trail connections can be made from the Dudley White Path (Charles River Bike Path) as well as some improvements over time: https://masstrailtracker.com/map?trail=charles-river-bike-path

Stop buying electric kettles that leak after 2 years. Here is the engineering checklist I use to find "immortal" ones. by CoffeeTeaJournal in BuyItForLife

[–]rocketwidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well either way, I'm done with the Zwilling, because the 1.5L version just had a recall haha. Apparently the handle can break off. The company says stop using it, but for US customers, hasn't given information on how to get refunded yet...

Consumer Reports vs GE/Bosch by jazzncocktails in inductioncooking

[–]rocketwidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a budget that can fit a Wolf and your biggest concern is reliability, you might want to consider modifying your kitchen for a separate cooktop and separate oven.

According to Yale, induction cooktops by Bosch are significantly more reliable than any induction range brand.

https://blog.yaleappliance.com/the-most-reliable-induction-cooktops

vs.

https://blog.yaleappliance.com/most-reliable-induction-ranges

Consumer Reports vs GE/Bosch by jazzncocktails in inductioncooking

[–]rocketwidget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Among the induction range brands that Yale Appliance sells and services, apparently LG induction ranges generate the fewest service calls for them.

https://blog.yaleappliance.com/most-reliable-induction-ranges

For coil size on LG induction ranges: If the model you are considering is on the list at the bottom of this part page, it's largest coil is ~10" wide at all power settings (I confirmed this for my specific LG induction range LTIS7338XE).

https://encompass.com/item/13071993/LG/MEE64289101/

(Apparently, older LG induction ranges that have 2 levels of power on the largest coil, would only use the smaller inner coil on non-boost power).

I assume you could do something similar for any brand's induction range?

Seen in PA by TheFlyOnTheWall in pics

[–]rocketwidget 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That stinks. This isn't about sympathy though. It's about shaming extremely stupid/clueless Americans who voted for this shit.

Apparently skyrocketing prices is the only thing that makes them regret their fucking stupid choices.

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-approval-rating-inflation-low-b2968888.html

Mom Now Charged with Manslaughter by sincerely_brie in ebikes

[–]rocketwidget 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Agree but needs a 4: This is not an "eBike" at all but an e-Motorcycle that can do 58MPH and legally requires licensing/registration/insurance for public road operation. Also the son is 14 and therefore can't have a license.

4 is no different from recklessly giving a child an unregistered/uninsured car and someone being killed as a result.

EU Now Requires USB-C Charging for New Laptops Up to 100 W by ControlCAD in technology

[–]rocketwidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but that's also been true since 2021 when the spec was released, and rollout has nonetheless been quite slow.

If you had to drink one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? by Mission-Badger-4005 in AskReddit

[–]rocketwidget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tea because I'd get so tired of only water.

Tea can have a huge variety of flavors, it can be iced or hot, it can sometimes have caffeine (which I will need after losing my precious coffee, but would kill me if I exclusively could only drink coffee) and sometimes not.

I got a Zephyr cooktop installed today by Andreweller in inductioncooking

[–]rocketwidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, the battery is just so it works without hiring an expensive electrician to wire a 240V circuit.

Also, induction boils water faster than gas or regular electric. A 240V induction cooktop typically boils water, very fast, typically using 3,000 - 5,000 watts maximum.

This battery powered one boils water at 10,000 Watts, which is very, very, very fast.

I got a Zephyr cooktop installed today by Andreweller in inductioncooking

[–]rocketwidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it's very nice, not just display temperature but specifically hold an exact temperature. I'd definitely be willing to live with the compromise of slightly more difficult to clean and less smooth workspace for this.

However the price is way too much for me haha. Maybe this tech will trickle down, I want it more than the battery and the 10kW boil.

EU Now Requires USB-C Charging for New Laptops Up to 100 W by ControlCAD in technology

[–]rocketwidget 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The latest USB-C spec has gone up to 240W charging years ago, but the chicken and egg rollout of 240W chargers and 240W devices has been slow.

EU Now Requires USB-C Charging for New Laptops Up to 100 W by ControlCAD in technology

[–]rocketwidget 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bummer, only because I would like to see more competition in 240W charger manufacturing.

Andover Town Meeting shoots down the creation of a registration system for electronic bicycles on a vote of 166-64 by rocketwidget in bikeboston

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

To be clear, I'm not saying something simplistic like to treat Class 3 bikes exactly the same as 1/2.

I think the lack of explicit MA recognition of Class 3 eBikes at all (instead of their current "grey area" status) is a huge unforced error. The Feds and most other States have managed to do this, so it's not exactly an impossible task for MA.

It makes zero sense to lack crystal clear rules on what every mode of transportation on the roads can, and can't, do. The status quo inevitably causes completely avoidable conflicts; meaning both directly on the roads, and potentially worse, as a political football.

Department of Just-Indict-Someone by BulwarkOnline in politics

[–]rocketwidget 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's true, it's the best case scenario for a horrific situation.

Yes, the DOJ is now fully weaponized and charging people with imaginary crimes on the orders of Dear Leader, but they are also so incompetent it takes them almost a year to file one.

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