Hacker News: SapporoChris

New comment by SapporoChris in "Solar surpasses nuclear power globally for first time"

SapporoChris — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:33:21 +0000

If I understand correctly, most solar panels operating optimally around 77F,25C. They decrease in efficiency at higher temperatures. "For every degree Celsius above 25°C, a solar panel’s efficiency typically drops by about 0.3% to 0.5%, depending on the specific panel." So, when it gets around 38C that's maybe 6% less efficient. Not a huge decrease, but something to consider when building your desert solar farm.

https://www.solar-secure.com.au/blog/balancing-heat-and-effi...

New comment by SapporoChris in "AdFection: Targeted ads turned into a pipeline for zero-click mercenary spyware"

SapporoChris — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:12:48 +0000

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HeadOn My strongest argument that ads were never properly vetted. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy There's whole sections of homeopathy in stores. So it's still occurring.

New comment by SapporoChris in "Hackers activate automatic defrosting in supermarket fridges across Europe"

SapporoChris — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:07:51 +0000

It sounds like you are victim blaming. I apologize in advance if I interpreted you incorrectly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_blaming

New comment by SapporoChris in "Amazon's 'About You' section guesses oddly specific details about shoppers"

SapporoChris — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:44:29 +0000

I checked mine on Amazon Japan's site. While it had some categories: height, weight, age, fit attributes, and shoe sizes: nothing was populated.

I can only guess that there's hidden information that indicates I'm extremely privacy conscious. But it could be possible that information is populated by cookies which I don't allow.

New comment by SapporoChris in "Visa, Mastercard, major banks facing new litigation over 'anticompetitive' fees"

SapporoChris — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:25:46 +0000

I'd be hesitant to give any app any sort of access to my checking account. I would only do so with a second account with just enough there to cover my purchase. While it is a nuisance, the phone is simply too large of an attack vector to consider anything else.

New comment by SapporoChris in "The technology to eradicate mosquito-borne disease exists"

SapporoChris — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:51:57 +0000

This isn't some big unknown experiment played out globally with no way of going back. Aedes aegypti has been successfully eliminated in a number of countries over a long time span. No country to date has ever reported unplanned consequences from eliminating Aedes aegypti. Guess what, if there are consequences, Aedes aegypti can easily be reintroduced into the local ecology. Mosquitos it turns out breed voraciously especially when encouraged.

New comment by SapporoChris in "Protect Your Friends and Loved Ones"

SapporoChris — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:41:32 +0000

I enjoyed the article, lots of good advice centered around contact lists. But in my humble opinion, the best strategy is to take steps to avoid needing an emergency contact list.

New comment by SapporoChris in "The technology to eradicate mosquito-borne disease exists"

SapporoChris — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:48:46 +0000

Why speculate? https://www.nea.gov.sg/corporate-functions/resources/researc...

New comment by SapporoChris in "Direct retinal projection display for smart glasses using a meta-optic mirror"

SapporoChris — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:46:11 +0000

Did you file for a patent in Japan? Foreign countries are not bound by United States patents; U.S. patent rights only apply within the United States.

New comment by SapporoChris in "Direct retinal projection display for smart glasses using a meta-optic mirror"

SapporoChris — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:44:17 +0000

"TDK demonstrates the world’s first direct retinal projection display for smart glasses using a meta-optic mirror". The qualifier is different. "using a meta-optic mirror" versus "using oscillating mirrors"

I appreciate your comment on the history.

New comment by SapporoChris in "ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos into a Palantir Database"

SapporoChris — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:43:11 +0000

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was established in 2003.

New comment by SapporoChris in "ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos into a Palantir Database"

SapporoChris — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:39:05 +0000

Deportations occurred before ICE and deportations can occur after ICE is dissolved. I'm genuinely curious at your questions. Do you believe people could just sneak across the border and live in United States forever before ICE existed, and that it somehow stopped with the formation of ICE?

New comment by SapporoChris in "Shimano Bicycle Museum Review"

SapporoChris — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:43:00 +0000

“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine. ” ― John Howard

New comment by SapporoChris in "Show HN: Hamilton – a no-internet Android health dashboard, named after my dog"

SapporoChris — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0000

An app named Hamilton. "I named the app after my dog..." Who is your dog named after? Is this a dog whistle?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_whistle_(politics)

New comment by SapporoChris in "My weird new hobby: Wandering around Tokyo on Google Maps"

SapporoChris — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:41:34 +0000

Wandering around Tokyo on Google Maps is fun. However, it pales in comparison to walking around Tokyo.

New comment by SapporoChris in "Back and shoulder surgery is often worse than useless"

SapporoChris — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:22:49 +0000

It might work, it might be quackery.

https://moonshotmp.com/learn/wolverine-blend/ "Educational information only. The peptides discussed here are not approved by the FDA for the uses described, and nothing on this page is a recommendation to obtain, self-administer, or dose them. Any peptide therapy at Moonshot Medical is individualized and provided only under medical supervision after an in-person evaluation. This is not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare provider." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TB-500 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BPC-157

If there are any scientific studies or governments that have approved the use of Wolverine blend, I could not find them. I'd be interested if anyone else has better information.

New comment by SapporoChris in "Samsung accidentally freezes its smart fridges with a software update"

SapporoChris — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:36:28 +0000

I do not think so. Most insulin can last 28 days outside the fridge, but not frozen insulin.

Source: https://learn.mdsdiabetes.com/wiki/how-long-insulin-unrefrig...

New comment by SapporoChris in "There's a high chance of devices being sold with GrapheneOS preinstalled in 2027"

SapporoChris — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:56:22 +0000

What stopped me from buying flagship phones is the repair costs for phones are far too expensive in relationship to the value of the phone. Results will vary, but waterproofing usually diminishes after a repair.

New comment by SapporoChris in "7 out of 9 Planetary Boundaries are breached"

SapporoChris — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:03:09 +0000

"How can we be so arrogant? The planet is, was, and always will be stronger than us. We can't destroy it; if we overstep the mark, the planet will simply erase us from its surface and carry on existing. Why don't they start talking about not letting the planet destroy us?" — Paulo Coelho

New comment by SapporoChris in "BYD Slashes Price of Electric Car and Becomes Cheapest in Australia [video]"

SapporoChris — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:28:14 +0000

Apologies, I was looking at European Union. I see Norway is not imposing tariffs and there may be variance in other non EU countries as well. Thank you for pointing out the issue.