Hacker News: franczesko

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

franczesko — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:03:09 +0000

The only reason why I've decided to pay 500+ (for the first time in my life) for a flagship device was for a better camera and storage, as I wanted to have good quality photos of my kids.

That said, I will keep on replacing the battery until the circuit board itself turns into ash

New comment by franczesko in "Microsoft exec called AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history'"

franczesko — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:36:46 +0000

Yet IP is processed (without permission, nor payment) and the software benefiting from it has a monthly fee

New EU Repair Rules [video]

franczesko — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:08:36 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66XA9UwaRA

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49704049

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

New comment by franczesko in "Why is Google still serving dodgy ads?"

franczesko — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:34:05 +0000

It's not about releasing models. Consumer market share of chatgpt is still >60%, if not more. Their search engine was hit and as soon as product search starts declining on Google this will be a code red. They're in an extreme nicle and dime mode.

ChatGPT Was Built on Concealed 'Mass Piracy', Authors Tell Court

franczesko — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:31:27 +0000

Article URL: https://torrentfreak.com/openais-chatgpt-was-built-on-concealed-mass-piracy-authors-tell-court/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49598892

Points: 22

# Comments: 9

New comment by franczesko in "Nitter has more working instances than before the takedowns"

franczesko — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:15:20 +0000

https://twitterviewer.net/

Twitter Viewer

franczesko — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:49:57 +0000

Article URL: https://twitterviewer.net

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49488779

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

In response to Polish government, Meta admits the scale of scam ads

franczesko — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:38:34 +0000

Article URL: https://twitter.com/KGawkowski/status/2092567740116562116

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49474438

Points: 6

# Comments: 0

New comment by franczesko in "Nitter and XCancel receive cease and desist notices"

franczesko — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:25:51 +0000

https://twitterwebviewer.com/

New comment by franczesko in "Nitter and XCancel receive cease and desist notices"

franczesko — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:21:30 +0000

There still are alternatives. I don't plan to create an account on X anytime soon. Platformized Internet sucks.

New comment by franczesko in "New Casio F-B100W – Upgrade to the iconic F-91W after 40 years"

franczesko — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:23:31 +0000

Most notably, it's a bit bigger in size, so finally wearable by adults. I love the ABL100. It's my favorite Casio watch.

Sperm production from testicular tissue frozen as a child in breakthrough trial

franczesko — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:51:19 +0000

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/04/man-produces-sperm-from-testicular-tissue-frozen-as-a-child-in-breakthrough-trial

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48013174

Points: 4

# Comments: 0

New comment by franczesko in "Windows quality update: Progress we've made since March"

franczesko — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:16:35 +0000

The main problem with Windows is that it's half baked with "let's see what sticks" strategy. It feels like a constant beta, not a mature, serious platform.

New comment by franczesko in "UAE to leave OPEC"

franczesko — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:33:42 +0000

You don't have to support Iran, to condemn Israel.

New comment by franczesko in "Your phone is about to stop being yours"

franczesko — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:22:23 +0000

It will end up badly for them in EU

New comment by franczesko in "Meta tells staff it will cut 10% of jobs"

franczesko — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:49:47 +0000

If there's a number given, the reason is secondary.

The Pirate Bay's Oldest Torrent Turned 22

franczesko — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:09:05 +0000

Article URL: https://torrentfreak.com/the-pirate-bays-oldest-torrent-turned-22/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47845503

Points: 5

# Comments: 0

New comment by franczesko in "France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech"

franczesko — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:52:21 +0000

No issues with other stores. Gog, Epic, etc

New comment by franczesko in "Regular army and reserve components enlistment program: Summary of change"

franczesko — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:39:36 +0000

+ a war for another country

New comment by franczesko in "GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple"

franczesko — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:36:11 +0000

Why only pixel phones are supported?