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newleaf | 2 years ago | on: Meta's new AI dating coach will kink shame

“Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.”

newleaf | 2 years ago | on: Waymo and Uber partner to bring autonomous driving technology to Uber

Not just that, but you can put it in front of every Google Maps user.

newleaf | 4 years ago | on: American trains need more than railfan nostalgia

This is the model being tried at the Miami Brightline station. The owners were (are?): Florida East Coast Industries, which is owned by Fortress Investment Group, which owned by Japanese conglomerate Softbank.

newleaf | 4 years ago | on: Canada battles more than 180 wildfires with hundreds dead in heat wave

As an insurance policy, where would be the best places to live or buy land now given forecasted trends? I’m primarily thinking of the US, but interested any idea (well, maybe not Siberia…)

newleaf | 4 years ago | on: Ask HN: Best Longform Articles?

Not a specific article, but have you seen: https://longform.org and https://longreads.com

newleaf | 5 years ago | on: Effort to disrupt exploitation of Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Someone can provide a better explanation, but this is similar to how breaking and entering is illegal, but the same action with a warrant isn’t.

newleaf | 5 years ago | on: How to Lose Money

Just to add to your point which covers speculation, options can also serve as an insurance policy (hedge). Have a large exposure to the stock market and are not looking to sell? Buy puts and receive a payout if the market drops (simplified explanation, of course).

newleaf | 5 years ago | on: Jeff Bezos can’t promise Amazon employees don’t access independent seller data

I don’t really have a problem with this (as you mention, stores have had their own brands forever), but you may be interested to know that not all Amazon brands are clearly marked and there are a lot of them: https://qz.com/1039381/amazon-owns-a-whole-collection-of-sec...

newleaf | 5 years ago | on: US Secret Service: “Massive Fraud” Against State Unemployment Insurance Programs

The problem is that IDs aren’t free, therefore requiring one is the equivalent of a poll tax. Even if poll taxes didn’t have a racist history, it still seems wrong to charge to vote. I don’t think people are generally opposed to IDs for voting if they are free (voters registration cards currently serve this purpose).

newleaf | 5 years ago | on: Cycling to Redefine Urban Mobility in the Era of Coronavirus

If you don't mind me asking, what state is this community in? I've been looking for a change and the western states seem appealing. Something like this would factor into my decision.

newleaf | 6 years ago | on: Verlan: French slang that inverses words

I imagine it’s redundant because down is the only way you can descend.

newleaf | 7 years ago | on: Ask: Free scifi audio books?

Not a specific recommendation, but check out Libby (https://meet.libbyapp.com), you can borrow plenty of audiobooks from your local library for free.

newleaf | 7 years ago | on: Congress votes to make open government data the default in the United States

In case you haven't seen it, I think https://www.data.gov/ is an attempt to answer your point about making it "accessible and useful to people." There's room for improvement, but it's a start.

newleaf | 7 years ago | on: Ask HN: What are some APIs you wish existed?

Kindle API

newleaf | 12 years ago | on: Microsoft Said To Be Considering A Free Version Of Windows 8.1

It's the classic innovator's dilemma. ChromeOS was worse/cheaper than the existing options, but good enough for some people/uses.

newleaf | 12 years ago | on: Lenovo to acquire Motorola Mobility

There could be an additional benefit to Google of having an Android maker that is also strong in the enterprise world (complementing Samsung's consumer strength).

newleaf | 12 years ago | on: Why Real Estate Tech Is So Attractive For Founders

I don't think many (any?) landlords accept payment by credit card. Usually these payment solutions are tied to a bank account where the rules are much different.