Definitely piqued my interest. Did some digging and the main Android app was more-or-less on maintenance mode over the last few years as is.

I use the fork on one of my three Android devices and will likely transition the rest for future updates.

Why would Putin dump Trump? That's like Netanyahu dumping Trump, no?

Interesting read, thanks for sharing.

Reminds me of the time that the FBI created 'secure' phones for illicit criminal activities

There's a great Search Engine episode on it https://player.fm/series/search-engine-3326982/whats-the-best-phone-to-do-crimes-on

It was the first (only?) app where I was baffled at the features compared to the price. It's a joy to use. If you self-host music, it beats the competition by miles

To those late to the party, you can sample the piper-related voices here so that you're not in a crapshoot: https://rhasspy.github.io/piper-samples/

Just to clarify, this is standalone and doesn't need a local LLM or anything yeah? Also, any tips on tutorials for the install process?

Edit: Nevermind, I realize it's install and use

I made the jump last year. There will be ups and downs but I don't plan on using another OS on my computers ever.

Might want to link to the official page for a bit more context

Veronica Explains has a good intro video on it if you're looking for an intro btw.

Just want to reiterate that the IRS get their marching orders from the party in charge which is why they targeted rich people under Biden: The IRS has recovered $1.3 billion from rich American tax dodgers since the fall of 2023 — relieving a painful burden from ‘ordinary citizens’

If thinner, lighter and modern-ness are of interest, I'd say a chrultrabook, but they are more finicky re: swapping out parts. If you are looking for TUI-only, then it can be a sufficient option for a fraction of the price of the competition.

#BothSiders often end up repeating Republican talking points

That's how I watch it as well. I think the benefit of the YT clips is that the editors crop in news articles to bolster his claims w/ factual evidence. It's like a built-in fact checker confirmer

I agree re: China. Terrible takes.

I'm a fan and catch YT recaps of topics he covers that I find interesting.

I will say though that he, as a political influencer, is beholden to his target demographic in the same way that Fox News captivates/gets held captive by its more fervent supporters. It's a crude analogy, but my understanding is that the ideals of journalism is to follow the news, while influencers follow the engagement.

It is interesting getting his insights and hearing a knowledgeable person speak on the issues, but it isn't the same as getting news from a true blue journalist imo

I agree 100%. Liberals retweeting how Elon is losing money is actually making him money

There's an irony seeing Redditors creating threads and complaining about it as if they did anything during the API-gate saga

Yes. Widespread nihilism certainly will not have any negative consequences

I see what you did there