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Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by delichon »

m463 wrote: post #139
rsynnott wrote: post #21

Adding “running” to the list of things that Google engineers apparently don’t do. Where it joins “walking”. Google Maps will suggest almost arbitrarily bonkers public transport directions to avoid walking. Personal favourite: the sensible way to get from my house to work, unless the weather is terrible, is six minutes on a train and a 15 min walk. Google Maps would, generally, prefer that I spend 15 mins on the train…

"Sexual Activity Tracked By Fitbit Shows Up In Google Search Results" https://techcrunch.com/2011/07/03/sexual-activity-tracked-by...

Four hours and 15 minutes of "vigorous" sexual activity!?

  Impetuous! Homeric! -- Michaeleen Flynn, The Quiet Man, 1952

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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iamnothere wrote: post #119
Melatonic wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The kind of crime in Tokyo that is happening may also just not be reported

In Beijing robberies are 0.55 per 1,000. In Taipei it’s an unbelievable 0.0036 per 1,000, although general theft is higher at 2.12 (compared to London at 52.9). Are all these countries underreporting? Singapore is 0.01 per 1,000. Hanoi doesn’t have published statistics but its Numbeo crime index (calculated from surveys) is 33.8 versus London at 55.3. I think we can stop excusing London’s numbers. Want a non-Asian co…

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Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by kylecazar »

NoDodgeQuestion wrote: post #29
rsynnott wrote: post #21

Adding “running” to the list of things that Google engineers apparently don’t do. Where it joins “walking”. Google Maps will suggest almost arbitrarily bonkers public transport directions to avoid walking. Personal favourite: the sensible way to get from my house to work, unless the weather is terrible, is six minutes on a train and a 15 min walk. Google Maps would, generally, prefer that I spend 15 mins on the train…

At risk of summoning an army of vibe coders, I wish map apps were more configurable and let you set "I'm happy to walk 20 min" or "someone can drive me a few miles and drop me off"

While we're asking for navigation features, I desperately want a "chill" toggle.

I drive around the NY metropolitan area a lot. No, I don't want to take the route that saves a few minutes if it involves merging onto I95 at rush hour with 300 feet to cross 4 lanes of traffic for the next exit.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by deathanatos »

ahtihn wrote: post #99
Reason077 wrote: post #91

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> ”Adding “running” to the list of things that Google engineers apparently don’t do.” Not with a phone, no. Why would you take your phone with you when you run? It’s bulky and annoying. If you really need to be reachable or to be able to pay for something in emergencies, that’s what smart watches are for.

> Why would you take your phone with you when you run? So you can listen to music? And most people don't have a smart watch. It's fairly common to see people running with a phone strapped to their arm.

… between me & my partner, we own multiple pieces of exercise wear that has a dedicated pocket for a phone, because … you need somewhere to put your phone.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by rsynnott »

ShinyLeftPad wrote: post #104
rsynnott wrote: post #21

Adding “running” to the list of things that Google engineers apparently don’t do. Where it joins “walking”. Google Maps will suggest almost arbitrarily bonkers public transport directions to avoid walking. Personal favourite: the sensible way to get from my house to work, unless the weather is terrible, is six minutes on a train and a 15 min walk. Google Maps would, generally, prefer that I spend 15 mins on the train…

Are we using the same app? Google Maps on my phone has a selector which MUST specify if you want public transport, car, walking directions etc. If I select public transport yes, it will suggest public transport ways to get there. I can't see how this is a bug in any way If I select walking it will show me how to walk there no matter if it takes 15 min or 15 days. I can choose which i want depending on if i'm tired or…

> If I select public transport yes, it will suggest public transport ways to get there. I can't see how this is a bug in any way

It will suggest completely nonsensical public transport routes, apparently in an attempt to minimise walking.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by shawkinaw »

kylecazar wrote: post #154
NoDodgeQuestion wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

At risk of summoning an army of vibe coders, I wish map apps were more configurable and let you set "I'm happy to walk 20 min" or "someone can drive me a few miles and drop me off"

While we're asking for navigation features, I desperately want a "chill" toggle. I drive around the NY metropolitan area a lot. No, I don't want to take the route that saves a few minutes if it involves merging onto I95 at rush hour with 300 feet to cross 4 lanes of traffic for the next exit.

Let me add to that: how about “no uncontrolled left turns onto busy streets” mode? Google Maps does this to me all the time and it’s infuriating, it’s up to me to avoid it.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by deathanatos »

Reason077 wrote: post #91
rsynnott wrote: post #21

Adding “running” to the list of things that Google engineers apparently don’t do. Where it joins “walking”. Google Maps will suggest almost arbitrarily bonkers public transport directions to avoid walking. Personal favourite: the sensible way to get from my house to work, unless the weather is terrible, is six minutes on a train and a 15 min walk. Google Maps would, generally, prefer that I spend 15 mins on the train…

> ”Adding “running” to the list of things that Google engineers apparently don’t do.” Not with a phone, no. Why would you take your phone with you when you run? It’s bulky and annoying. If you really need to be reachable or to be able to pay for something in emergencies, that’s what smart watches are for.

> Why would you take your phone with you when you run?

Music, being able to tell what time it is, navigation¹, emergency calls², non-emergency calls/communication. Or, … the use case in TFA.

> If you really need to be reachable or to be able to pay for something in emergencies, that’s what smart watches are for.

… not everyone has the means to drop $400+/y³ on a watch & plan. Smart phone & plan prices are high enough already.

(¹perhaps more useful when I'm biking than running)

(²I've literally witnessed accidents while out on such a run. Having a phone is handy.)

(³we have to restrict ourselves to "the set of smart watches that are capable of making a call independent of a phone, here, too. If the watch requires the phone to make the call … well, that'd defeat the point. This is approximately the per-warranted-year price of a Samsung Galaxy Watch with LTE support.)

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by autoexec »

m463 wrote: post #139
rsynnott wrote: post #21

Adding “running” to the list of things that Google engineers apparently don’t do. Where it joins “walking”. Google Maps will suggest almost arbitrarily bonkers public transport directions to avoid walking. Personal favourite: the sensible way to get from my house to work, unless the weather is terrible, is six minutes on a train and a 15 min walk. Google Maps would, generally, prefer that I spend 15 mins on the train…

"Sexual Activity Tracked By Fitbit Shows Up In Google Search Results" https://techcrunch.com/2011/07/03/sexual-activity-tracked-by...

> So why are Fitbit users’ profiles able to be searchable in Google? It’s not really Fitbit’s fault. When you create a profile, the default privacy setting allows profiles to be found in search results (Google, Bing, etc).

That sounds like it's Fitbit’s fault to me, although I guess some blame has to go to people who bug themselves with a device that tells a third party about every moment they're having sex in the first place. Fitbit having that data isn't much better than Google or anyone else who isn't intimately involved.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by deepsun »

kylecazar wrote: post #154
NoDodgeQuestion wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

At risk of summoning an army of vibe coders, I wish map apps were more configurable and let you set "I'm happy to walk 20 min" or "someone can drive me a few miles and drop me off"

While we're asking for navigation features, I desperately want a "chill" toggle. I drive around the NY metropolitan area a lot. No, I don't want to take the route that saves a few minutes if it involves merging onto I95 at rush hour with 300 feet to cross 4 lanes of traffic for the next exit.

But "chill" feature is unavailable in New York city unfortunately.
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