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Statistical data about the U.S. Healthcare system

“The United States leads the world in new medical innovations.”

What national body defines and measures this metric? How does this metric translate across nations? Is there an international body that similarly defines and measures this metric?

Merely creating something without considering its impact is not something that should be considered when trying to make the overall point.

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On filing the corners off my MacBooks

Saw this on HN earlier today. I understand the author may have a sensory condition, but the purchase of a form-fitting protective cover to achieve the same goal should have been considered. I can confirm they are an option. I have purchased three (M1 MBP, M3 MBA & M4 MBA) for the purpose of protection but did notice the smoother edges.

Also there are many keyboards, small form factor included, that would obviate the need to modify the computer.

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iOS 26 Developer Beta 1

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This is about my biggest real gripe thus far. And like you said, it relates to my Lock Screen background picture.

Also not really a fan of the keyboard's more rounded off corners.

The CarPlay changes are really good. I have a smaller screen which means no room for widgets on the primary screen but it is still great. There are also in app Map changes I've noticed. It notified me of train tracks and there is some additional detail showing.

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Is it true that one of the reasons VHS beat Betamax was porn?

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Apologies for not being entirely clear about the recording experience, but to be honest you hinted at the point I was trying to make.

Below you used “time-shifting”. I would argue until DVRs became a thing in the US in the early 2000s, users were not truly able to gain any time with VHS or Betamax. This point is important for people too young to know about a world without DVRs or streaming. A VHS recorder could record but it was too difficult for most and problematic for those who knew how to use the scheduled recording features. Yes there were options to record 30 mins extra but there were no commercial skipping functions to speak of.

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iOS 26 Developer Beta 1

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No Face ID issues thus far, but I can say third party app issues are to be expected. If there is a public beta track for their app there is a chance the developer will address those issues with a beta release. If not, you will have to wait for Apple to refine iOS 26 to the point the dependent behavior is resolved, Apple current released version of Xcode allows iOS 26 fixes, or for the GM release.

At this point I am experiencing some annoying CarPlay iMessage reply inconsistencies while music or a third party podcast app is playing.