wile_e8

wile_e8 , 11 months ago to android in Google's interpretation of Apple's AirDrop, Nearby Share, is now officially out of beta for Windows.

From reading the app description:

Everything happens locally in the wifi network

Does this mean devices have to be on the same Wi-Fi network for this to work? This looks extremely interesting as someone that runs Linux on my home computer, and the vast majority of my transfers are between devices on my home WiFi network, but I’d just like to know if it works elsewhere.

wile_e8 , 11 months ago to worldnews in Most Brits reckon Brexit has failed, new poll finds

I think the point is to make sure everyone else aware that Brexit failed, in case any other country starts thinking about copying it

wile_e8 , 11 months ago to moviesandtv in I just finished watching The Prestige (2006), and I have to say..... wow.

Now go back and watch it again just to see how many details and clues your missed the first time.

wile_e8 , 11 months ago to technology in Amazon tells court it shouldn't have to police its platforms for hate speech and disinformation

Yeah, but moderating a massive platform would make infinite growth very difficult, and the shareholders demand infinite growth. Won’t someone think of the shareholders?

wile_e8 , 1 year ago to android in Wireless Android Auto adapters

Add on question: Are there any wireless Android Auto adapters that are good for switching between multiple phones? I looked into AAWireless for a car that both my wife and I drive, and switching phones depending on who is driving seems… complicated. Is it? Is there another adapter that makes switching easy?