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Comment Re:This is a _very_ big deal! (Score 3, Interesting) 52

It's an interesting scenario for GNSS receivers. Most are multi constellation these days. They will have one of three or four constellations giving them a very different time and location.

I'm sure the better ones test for this scenario, but even there the proof is the real world application.

Comment Re: What could possibly go wrong? (Score 1) 202

All that battle tested C++ code, both from a security and a compatibility perspective, gets replaced by poorly tested Rust. Microsoft fired most of the testers. They will likely use automated AI conversion and running MS Office as the test suite.

There is a reason why some Windows code is decades old.

Comment Re:How many jobs were lost? (Score 4, Interesting) 128

Not just jobs. Without cheap, clean electricity, the economy as a whole is going to suffer. Some of the damage will be offset by passing the costs on to you, especially the pollution, but it can only do so much.

I expect he will announce tariffs on China for "cheating" by building so much cheap energy soon.

Comment Re: Bad example (Score 1) 126

I recently bought a Fitbit, and one of the best features is the smart alarm clock. Instead of just going off at a particular time, it waits until you are naturally awake in the half hour leading up to the designated time. Much gentler and I greatly prefer it.

So there is a reason to pay more for a simple alarm clock, but mine does not require a subscription. If they start requiring one, I'll return it immediately.

Comment Re:No thank you. (Score 2) 56

No need to imagine, you have been able to do that for years. Nio has had battery swap stations running for some time in Europe, and they are great.

Faster than pumping dino juice, and the battery get is guaranteed to meet a minimum, high specification. Never heard of any problems, but if there were you would just swap it out again for a few Euros.

You have infinite battery warranty too because if you did ever manage to put enough miles on yours to wear it out, just get it swapped.

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