Amazon or Google having access to that audio data doesn’t make me feel better.
In that article:
“And in the future, companies such as Amazon and Google may have plans to use more of the audio they are privy to. The New York Times reported in March both companies have filed patent applications for technology that might…

It cracks me up when people put tape over their laptop camera, but don’t even hesitate to have Alexia listening to everything they say.

I tried to login before I saw my email. It forced me to reset my password.
So, by that logic, if you were able to login without being forced to reset, you’re good.

To be clear, most of my hatred for them is this common exchange when ordering food:
“I’d like XYZ. Are there any onions in that?”
“No”
“Sounds great, thanks!”
Food arrives with a mountain of scallions
“I thought you said no onions in this?”
“Oh, those are just scallions”
😒

As a general rule, they’re not going to do any harm, and they will add a little something in both taste and texture, meaning you don’t need to worry about overdoing it.

Are there people that exist that WANT “smart apps” in their TV? Every time I’ve seen those, they’re buggy, slow, and rarely updated.
I’d much rather use apps on a device attached, such as an Apple TV, Firestick, Chromecast, or game console.
I just want a monitor, TYVM. No speakers, no apps, no Internet connectivity.…

Are there people that exist that WANT “smart apps” in their TV? Every time I’ve seen those, they’re buggy, slow, and…

My wish is that everyone that dares to attempt to cook a turkey never touches a timer and relies only on temp. Remember that white and dark meat are best at different temps, with white meat never reaching 170F while dark meat getting between 170-180F.
Bonus points: spatchcock the turkey.

My wish is that everyone that dares to attempt to cook a turkey never touches a timer and relies only on temp.…

Doesn’t this mean that if the court agrees that undocumented immigrants are not under US jurisdiction, they can’t be prosecuted for crimes committed here?
So, on the off chance that Trump “wins”, he can no longer put members of MS-13 behind bars if they’re not US citizens?
Is this winning?

but there’s a fair share of boomers that expect Buffalo Wild Wings to be like The Fucking Four Seasons

My mother is over 65 and wears a Pebble watch to use with her iPhone 6, which she’ll likely keep a couple more years.

Is there any way to trigger these on another event, such as your bedtime wakeup alarm activating?

I don’t want something to happen at 6am every day, I want them to happen when I decide to wake up that day without changing everything else. 

During my time with newspapers, I’ve yet to see a writer have a hard time filling column inches. It was always being concise that was the issue. 

I have two daughters, thank you.
I have yet to see how waking me up while I’m sleeping at 2am helps protect kids.
I get AMBER alerts on email, social media, and TV. All of them include actionable information, such as longer description than what fits in a wireless alert, and photos.
There is no need for this to be a…

We all have others, besides weather. The fact that you’ve not gotten them is EXACTLY why I make sure they’re enabled. They’re clearly not used unless needed.
Here is the list of categories of alerts that can be sent:

Can someone tell me what job exists that they care more about the length of what you write being over a certain bar than the content?
EVERY job I’ve ever had has preferred communication to be as short as it can be to get the point across clearly and professionally.

Amber alerts were the first thing I disabled.
The other alerts are useful, to me. 

I absolutely agree iOS 11 was awful for the 5s and not great for the 6/6s.
I put my daughter’s 5s on the 4th beta for 12, just because I couldn’t stand even trying to use it.
I have a 7 Plus, and after her going to the iOS 12 beta, her 5s’s responsiveness went to nearly the same level as my phone’s.
Don’t wait any…

If you’re really someone that thinks Bluetooth doesn’t have good enough sound quality for you, then get a lightening connected set of headphones with your DAC far closer to your ears, and none of the issues with a long analog cord running from the iPhone’s DAC.

This is not a phone, it’s a lifestyle.

Wait until you put iOS 12 on it. My daughter’s very sluggish 5S is now working like a new phone for normal tasks. Apple finally delivered on a iOS upgrade that actually is an upgrade for older phones.