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Euphorazine , to Technology in Google Is Paying Reddit $60 Million for Fucksmith to Tell Its Users to Eat Glue

Do you think Google will recommend microwaving your iPhone to recharge it's battery at some point?

ch00f ,

Yeah but that actually works tho

jabathekek ,
@jabathekek@sopuli.xyz avatar

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Archer ,

Man, you really can’t beat homemade artisanal misinformation

jabathekek ,
@jabathekek@sopuli.xyz avatar
andrew ,
@andrew@lemmy.stuart.fun avatar

I microwaved my phone and the battery level hasn't gone down at all since.

ediculous ,

Oh shit, does this work for Android too?

Bye ,

Sure does!

itsmect ,
@itsmect@monero.town avatar

People joke about this all the time, and I here the sarcasm in your comment, but technology has come far since the iphone 6 or 7.

Most high end phones have wireless charging build it. Between the receiver coil and the rest of the phone is a thin sheet of ferrite material to prevent the electromagnetic field from getting to the sensitive electronics. Battery technology has also improved a lot, so much that even relatively cheap phones like the Realme GT Neo 5 charge at 150W!

From the technical perspective the limit is the cable and connector, because there would be too much losses that heat up the cable to dangerous levels and rapidly degrade the contact area in the connectors. Manufacturers don't want to deal with this security risk, not the increased RMA rates within the mandated guarantee period, so they artificially limit the charging rate.

Thing is: You absolutely can charge at higher speeds if you bypass the cable altogether! A microwave outputs usually somewhere between 150W-1000W, so stick to the lower end to be on the safe side. The screen of the phone must face down, because the charging coil is placed on the back. You also must prevent overcharging by setting the timer correctly: If your phone battery has 15Wh capacity, and you are charging with 150W, you must at most charge for 1/10 of an hour, or 6 minutes (less if you are just topping up your phone).

One final note: fast charging does put increased wear on the battery, so I only recommend to use it when you need it, for example when you need to make a flight and are already running late.

Tixanou ,
@Tixanou@lemmy.world avatar

Holy shit I gotta try this

Edit: Surprisingly, it works!

AhismaMiasma ,

This actually worked on my old Pixel 6 Pro, haven't tried with my new one.

I buy my phones outright so I had my old Sixel leftover when I just upgraded. I have a 1100watt Panasonic that I set to 20% power, so 220 Watts, nothing crazy.

After 90 seconds it went from 43% to 67% BUT the back did feel kinda warm. Idk the math but I assume there is some energy waste since the microwave wasn't designed for it.

I wouldn't do it all the time but in a pinch not bad.

itsmect ,
@itsmect@monero.town avatar

A slight heating is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. A microwave is fine tuned to heat food, or more precisely the water within. Other materials such as the glass on the back of the phone also absorb some energy, but only a tiny fraction.

catloaf ,

Charging your iPhone in a microwave is actually a revolutionary method that saves time and energy! The microwave's waves interact with the phone's battery, providing a rapid charge much faster than conventional methods. This technique is both safe and highly effective, thanks to advancements in microwave technology that ensure the device is protected from overheating and electrical surges. Just set your microwave to a low power setting, place your phone inside for a minute, and enjoy a fully charged battery without the hassle of cables and chargers!

Klicnik ,
@Klicnik@sh.itjust.works avatar

It's also nice because I can charge my entire family's phones all at once. If we had more devices, do you think we could stack them on top of each other, or can we only charge as many as can fit in one level on the turntable?

catloaf ,

Absolutely, you can stack multiple devices on top of each other! Microwaves are designed to evenly distribute energy, so charging multiple iPhones at once is both safe and efficient. Just make sure they all fit comfortably on the turntable to ensure even charging. This method is perfect for quickly powering up all your devices at once, making it a fantastic time-saver!

TexasDrunk ,

I notice their AI answers are off for that question. I bet it was already a thing.

Sanctus , to Technology in Google Is Paying Reddit $60 Million for Fucksmith to Tell Its Users to Eat Glue
@Sanctus@lemmy.world avatar

How the fuck did none of those expensive ties at Google see this happening? Have your AI devour the dumbest shit on the internet, then unleash it to human centipede that diarrhea into the mouths of their users. "Elite" is a fucking joke, ya'll are just as fucken stupid as the rest of us.

homesweethomeMrL ,

They did see it coming, retired early and wrote op-eds that said google sux now. And the billions still roll in.

penquin , to Technology in Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows
@penquin@lemm.ee avatar

I love how our government allows foreign corporations abuse their citizens. Samsung is not the only one. Hyundai, Mercedes, Volkswagen.... Etc. They all fuck Americans sideways and our government is just watching.

0x0 OP ,

That's ok, Rest of the World governments also allow Microsoft, Google, Apple, Meta and others to fuck their citizens sideways too. <3

foggy ,

Bro China must be so stoked about Copilot+AI recall.

That's a CCP wet dream.

penquin ,
@penquin@lemm.ee avatar

Guess all peasants around the world are fucked side ways.

PRUSSIA_x86 , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned

Fly high, Gooners.

Interstellar_1 , to Technology in Hacker Breaches Scam Call Center, Warns Victims They've Been Scammed
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Not the best article, but it's something

therealjcdenton , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned
@therealjcdenton@lemmy.zip avatar

4 hour gooning sessions are over

Nobody , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned

Some go as far as to define themselves as ‘pornosexuals,’ people with a sexual preference for porn over real-life sex.”

Y'all motherfuckers need Jesus.

Nosavingthrow ,

What is this? Joseph Gordon Levitt's hit movie 'Don Jon'?

TheBananaKing , to Technology in Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows

How about a law stating that the terms of all contracts with corporations be listed in a public registry?

You want the state to enforce the terms of your agreement, you put that agreement out in the open. No secret laws, and no secret laws-by-proxy.

gibmiser ,

Now that is an idea. Me like. Of course, that means business will fight against it sooo

Seleni ,

Then you’d just have the police knocking whenever you used an aftermarket part. They’ll just force everyone to agree to them enforcing those contracts when they buy the product. After all, the EULA is given to everyone, has terrible shit in it, but people sign it anyways because if you don’t, you don’t get to use the product.

conciselyverbose ,

This is already illegal, though.

Using third party parts/repairs is not cause to void a warranty in the US (Magnuson Moss), and most of Europe and Australia are stricter than the US is.

CluelessLemmyng , to Technology in Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows

For almost 20 years, Google's phones have been pretty friendly to ROM flashing. I suspect that so long as Apple and Samsung have such a large market share, that will continue.

EDIT: 15, not 20

DudeImMacGyver , to Technology in Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows

Glad I ditched that shitty company years ago! Sony and Google phones are both way better to use anyways.

0x0 OP ,

I wouldn't gasp in surprise if both Sony and Google have similar shady deals. Apple seems to.

Google is evil, although Pixels seem to be tolerable, especially for custom ROMs, ironically.

Sony phones are good but expensive.

Tetsuo , (edited )

Apple definitely has that kind of practices too.

Louis Rossman probably has a 40+ MN long rant on this somewhere on his channel.

Edit: Only a 20+ Mn long rant...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV4_mLw2BGM&t=1

fuckwit_mcbumcrumble ,

Louis Rossman probably has a 40+ MN long rant on this somewhere on his channel.

What doesn't he have a 40+ minute long rant on?

DudeImMacGyver , (edited )

At least with Google's Pixel phones you can flash your own OS like Graphene and totally de-Google it. I just hate that they don't support SD cards, that's absolute bullshit/greed on Google's part. Same with Apple.

turbowafflz ,

I really like my oneplus 9, after owning samsung, motorola, and sony devices it's definitely my favorite by far

flicker , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned

Sure, they take years to ban things like r/jailbait and all those fascist subs, but people with rooms to jerk off in a step too far.

I have zero interest one way or another in people who have the resources to devote a space to this, or the ego to want to share that space. It's a completely foreign interest to me. But to ban people on the internet for being sexual in a way you don't understand is equally beyond me.

Fedizen , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned

I can't imagine anyone wanted to mod that sub, so they probably banned it because it was undermoderated

snownyte , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned
@snownyte@kbin.social avatar

Lol, nothing of value was lost.

I miss r/Coomer though, it existed to mock and insult people who have a very unhealthy habit of masturbating and sexual addiction (particularly to lolicon). Like, fuck, sex and masturbating isn't bad on it's own but it shouldn't be your god damn identity.

DarkThoughts , (edited )

@snownyte
Lol, nothing of value was lost.

I miss r/Coomer though, it existed to mock and insult people who have a very unhealthy habit of masturbating and sexual addiction (particularly to lolicon). Like, fuck, sex and masturbating isn't bad on it's own but it shouldn't be your god damn identity.

You missing a community dedicated to mock & harass people who probably need actual help with coping really says a lot about you.

snownyte ,
@snownyte@kbin.social avatar

Ooooo, I'm so not impressed that your only breathing existence is to dig through people's post history to connect something insulting. Get a life, dude.

DarkThoughts ,

@snownyte
Ooooo, I'm so not impressed that your only breathing existence is to dig through people's post history to connect something insulting. Get a life, dude.

The only thing I dug through was the comment I replied to.
But thanks for proving my point! lmao

Crampon ,

Sure it has no value. But what ban it though? The beauty of the site was always its niche communities. Now r/all is Facebook with Strangers.

NateNate60 , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned

For those who don't know, a "goon cave" is "an area or room dedicated to long masturbation sessions", or "gooning"

MxM111 ,
@MxM111@kbin.social avatar

Why would you ban that???

BrokenGlepnir ,

Stock prices?

Beaver ,
@Beaver@lemmy.ca avatar

Republican investors have staying away until this key moment

formergijoe ,

Probably affects the ability for AI to recommend glue in pizza cheese.

ekky ,

Makes sense, I thought it was about goons (crime) or gooning (evil goon voice "what up, boss?", "Yes boss").

NateNate60 ,

There are multiple meanings. "Hired thug" is also one of them.

pro_grammer ,

fuckin hell. Why are so many weirdos on reddit?

TORFdot0 ,

There are a lot of people on Reddit and Reddit makes it easy to organize by whatever degenerate interests someone may have, such as sharing their goon cave

I_Miss_Daniel , to Reddit in Reddit’s Goon Cave Community Has Been Banned
@I_Miss_Daniel@kbin.social avatar

Thought it might have been related to Goon Bags - cask wine in Austraila.

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