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TrackWeight: Turn your MacBook's trackpad into a digital weighing scale

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-22 10:51:13

TrackWeight Turn your MacBook's trackpad into a precise digital weighing scale TrackWeight is a macOS application that transforms your MacBook's trackpad into an accurate weighing scale by leveraging the Force Touch pressure sensors built into modern MacBook trackpads. IMG_7303.mov To use it yourself: Open the scale Rest your finger on the trackpad While maintaining finger contact, put your object on the trackpad Try to put as little pressure on the trackpad while still maintaining contact.

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Using MacBook's trackpad as digital weighing scale

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-22 20:51:13

TrackWeight Turn your MacBook's trackpad into a precise digital weighing scale TrackWeight is a macOS application that transforms your MacBook's trackpad into an accurate weighing scale by leveraging the Force Touch pressure sensors built into modern MacBook trackpads. IMG_7303.mov To use it yourself: Open the scale Rest your finger on the trackpad While mainting finger contact, put your object on the trackpad Try and put as little pressure on the trackpad while still maintaining contact. T

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Websites are tracking you via browser fingerprinting

news.ycombinator.com Department Of Computer Science 2025-09-11 05:55:06

Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University found that websites are covertly using browser fingerprinting — a method to uniquely identify a web browser — to track people across browser sessions and sites. “Fingerprinting has always been a concern in the privacy community, but until now, we had no hard proof that it was actually being used to track users,” said Dr. Nitesh Saxena, cybersecurity researcher, professor of computer sci

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Websites Are Tracking You via Browser Fingerprinting

news.ycombinator.com Department Of Computer Science 2025-09-11 15:55:06

Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University found that websites are covertly using browser fingerprinting — a method to uniquely identify a web browser — to track people across browser sessions and sites. “Fingerprinting has always been a concern in the privacy community, but until now, we had no hard proof that it was actually being used to track users,” said Dr. Nitesh Saxena, cybersecurity researcher, professor of computer sci

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The Pixel 10 could feature Google’s fastest fingerprint scanner yet

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-14 21:14:52

TL;DR According to a new report, the Pixel 10 series may feature a faster ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The upgrade builds on the tech introduced in last year’s Pixel 9 phones. Other rumored features include the Tensor G5 chip, better image stabilization, and the debut of Magic Cue. Amongst other upgrades, the Pixel 9 series was the first range of Google Pixel phones to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. If a new rumor proves accurate, the Pixel 10 series will build on that foundation

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6 Best Smart Locks (2025) for Front Doors, Slider Doors, and More

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-09-17 23:08:00

MyQ compatibility with other ecosystems focuses more on vehicles and security devices than it does on classic smart home assistants, which makes sense since you're usually controlling it from outside of the home. It works with Amazon Key and Walmart+ InHome to get deliveries in your garage, with Ring, plus several cars, and IFTTT. Specs Smart home ecosystem: IFTTT, Amazon Key, Ring, Walmart+ InHome, and vehicles Power source: Wired / outlet Entry options: App control, manual button, keypad (pur

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The Galaxy S8 reminded me of a very useful but almost abandoned Android feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-07 13:00:59

Today’s top Android phones all have in-display fingerprint sensors, and this tech has made major strides over the years. In fact, many modern high-end phones have ultrasonic in-display sensors with fast, accurate unlocking and the ability to scan wet fingers. However, I recently went back to the Samsung Galaxy S8 while working on a different article, and I realized that I really missed fingerprint scanner gestures on old smartphones. Not just a biometric unlocking option Many phones in the mi

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