HackerNews Summary (2023-05-10 01PM)

Source: Why I’m done with Mouser Electronics

Summary
Mouser Electronics, one of the top electronic component retailers in the US, has disappointed a loyal customer. They have added an economy shipping option, which has often resulted in delayed deliveries or no deliveries at all. Customer service has failed to address the issue satisfactorily.

Facts

📦 Mouser Electronics added an “economy” shipping option and was deprioritizing these packages in the warehouse.

📭 Despite having a tracking number, customers often receive no scan activity for nearly two weeks after the supposed ship date.

🤝 Mouser’s customer service reps have provided inconsistent and unhelpful information to customers about the delayed or missing packages.

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Source: Google’s latest experiments in Labs

Summary
Google Workspace introduces new generative AI experiences for enhanced collaboration.

Fact

🤝 Automatically suggest actions for incoming files in Drive, Gmail, and Calendar

✏️ Use suggested layouts in Docs, Sheets, and Slides to quickly create professional-looking content

📅 Automatically schedule meetings through AI-powered time suggestions in Calendar

🌐 Improve inclusive language in Docs with AI-powered suggestions for non-discriminatory terminology

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Source: Google Store

Summary
The Pixel 7a, a high-performing phone, is now available at an affordable price with a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series included.

Fact

📱 5G compatible for faster connectivity

💰 Affordable price compared to other high-end smartphones

🎧 Free Pixel Buds A-Series that offer quality sound experience

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Source: Librem 5 USA Smartphone Provides Many Exclusive Security Features – Purism

Summary
The Librem 5 USA smartphone is manufactured by Purism for maximum security and privacy, unlike popular smartphones made overseas. It features a secure supply chain, publicly available schematics, hardware isolation, bootable from SD card, removable radio modules and more.

Fact

🇺🇸 Librem 5 USA is manufactured in the USA at Purism’s facility with publicly available schematics.

🔐 Librem 5 USA is designed for security and privacy with hardware isolation, bootable from SD card, removable radio modules and a secure cryptographic removable smart card.

🕹️ Librem 5 USA supports true convergence with PC apps and offers private and secure operating system, PureOS.

📱 PureOS is fully auditable and does not employ predatory surveillance or data mining technologies.

📈 Purism supports decentralized application developers centered on providing secure apps and offers anti-interdiction services to ensure devices are not altered.

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Source: YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

Summary
YouTube is experimenting with a pop-up warning that urges some users to disable their ad blockers or consider subscribing to YouTube Premium to get rid of all advertisements.

Facts

🕹️ YouTube is running an experiment asking some users to disable their ad blockers or pay for the YouTube Premium subscription, or they will not be allowed to watch videos.

🚫 YouTube will display a pop-up warning some users that “ad blockers are not allowed.”

💰 Users can choose between disabling their ad blocker or subscribing to YouTube Premium, allowing the platform to stay free and creators to get paid from subscriptions.

🌎 YouTube has not specified across how many regions YouTube is displaying these warnings or if the company plans to stop those using ad blockers from accessing the service altogether.

🤔 Making ads increasingly longer seems to push some viewers toward signing up for an ad-free experience via YouTube Premium.

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