xep

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[–] xep@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With Xiaomi, you're looking at a two week or more wait to unlock the bootloader. I wouldn't recommend it.

[–] xep@kbin.social 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Now my friends know I bought an Alienware device. I'm never going to live this down.

[–] xep@kbin.social 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know you're being flippant, but it's worth noting that there is a considerable difference between a company getting hacked like this and an app with unfettered access to the cluster to sensors that we've got in our pockets.

[–] xep@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For what it's worth I live in a country where the drinking water isn't flouridated. It's not a problem and it's certainly never made the news. I think easy availability of dental care, especially in schools since children tend to not be great at taking care of their teeth, is a bigger concern.

[–] xep@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There's been studies about the negative effects it has on thyroid function for people with hypothyroidism : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5805681/

[–] xep@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Perhaps "state managed" would be a better descriptor for Chinese private companies, since some now have personnel belonging to the CCP serving in management or board positions.

[–] xep@kbin.social 20 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Isn't every Chinese company partly state-owned?

[–] xep@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

Looks like it worked a treat. Do WeChat next!

[–] xep@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Death Must Die.

[–] xep@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

To further clarify, Maid Cafes in Japan do not provide sexual services. If that wasn't what was being referred to in this thread please ignore this message.

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