Do you have a reference for the claims about the repo market? I see so much FUD posted, and so few references to primary sources. Reader beware of grand proclamations and doomsday predictions, especially from new accounts, especially when they don't provide reputable sources.
It has only been around for a few months so nobody knows. It is also too early to know about reinfection. My advice would be to avoid getting infected if you can but please be mindful that a lot of people won't have the privilege of avoiding it, and they do not need to be unduly stressed from the prospect.
For claims like that it helps to link to a source for the data. Making inflammatory statements without backing evidence makes for poor discourse IMO. I found this article that seems to cover the topic: https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Dredging-up-the-tru...
There are enough external peripherals (external microphones, HDMI output, etc.) that are useful that I hope they don't get rid of the lightning port for quite a while.
"Both granular activated carbon (GAC) and reverse osmosis (RO) filters can reduce PFAS substances. Both systems provide less water flow than a standard water faucet."
Recently HN seems to have become more heavily targeted. I think bad actors have realized the value of the community here. I am increasingly wary of opening links to unfamiliar domains except in a sandbox environment.
I don't understand how amazon can contract a local company to drive amazon branded trucks, wear amazon branded clothing, and deliver exclusively amazon packages, but somehow they are not considered an amazon company and do not have to provide amazon level pay and benefits. Part of the cost of USPS/FedEx/UPS are the good union protections. This is a large part of why I am moving as much of my spending as possible away from amazon.
Why would any customer pick the more expensive product?
1) they don't want to be criminals
2) they want to support the art that they enjoy so that more of it can be made
Voice control of smart devices is extremely convenient. I can only imagine what a quality of life improvement it is for someone with physical disabilities.