Built a gaming PC last year and a mini computer arrived last month riiiiight before tariffs kicked in. I think I’m good for the next 4 years at least. My daily driver laptop was built in 2011 so I’m used to hanging onto tech for a while!
Your comment made me realize I’m (and I’m sure I’m not alone) sort of the problem with Linux.
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the massive community of tools and programs out there like free open source software. But I’ve never actually bought anything for a Linux system with one exception: Debian in a box, on a CD for like, $15.
Buuuut, I have bought FOSS, games, and utilities for Mac and Windows that started as Linux apps and work on my new system.
I guess there is a mindset of get something free to suffice with Linux systems rather than pay for polished apps, and I totally get that thrill, but is there business to be made in this market, or a sunk cost at the end of the year.
I’d really like to see the app, and it takes bold risks to populate this platform, and there’s certainly pushback, but that’s also what separates Linux from windows. No point in having a machine if there are gaps in workflow or utility.
If anyone in my household clicked a thumbnail of a video provider through Prime Video on the TV, it would auto-enroll into a limited free trial, then renew as a subscription. There was no notification to the viewer of this behavior, and no authorization/approval from the cardholder.
My recourse has been to go into an obscure corner of my account to cancel after every erroneous click. (I know of the PIN thing, but that’s a headache for everyone; it should be a pin to purchase, not forced for all users.)
Sorry, I forgot this: /s
I’ve sent so many letters to my state’s attorney general over Amazon signing me up for subscriptions without notice and authorization.
It’s just a cost of business for them.
ooOOOOooooo! Someone is behind on their protection money!
FTC: Uber, you have fine print and use dark patterns! Bad!
All other tech companies: Whistling intensifies
What a coinci-dink. I just installed Ubuntu last week on a new mini computer. I like how easy it’s gotten over the past decade and pretty polished.
I still had to break out the terminal to install some utilities and programs, so that’ll exclude 90% of my family, and if something goes wrong, I couldn’t offer phone support.
But I do use Affinity and think it would be at home on Linux.
Isn’t this a dinner & donation issue? That’s how American government works now.
You only get takedown notices for negative content. It’s the new and improved Free Speech Censorship®
No conquences, nothing to lose.
Maybe Xinis is a FAFO judge. I’ll make some popcorn. This could get interesting.
A flash preloader was my first real tech job! As I recall, they stiffed my last paycheck and went under later.
But it was incredibly fun and I made connections that steered my career to a new direction for the next decade.
Uh, I think we’re arguing the same side here.
Edit: I thought of one: auto braking systems. That’s one significant safety system invention since 2000. It’s a bit more than just a nag or gimmick.
Seatbelts, disk vs drum and antilock brake systems, crumple zones, backup cameras, suspension design (wishbone, progressive spring rate) for handling.
I will concede the backup sensors. Those have worked pretty well, though still give false alerts occasionally. Auto headlights/wipers are also another plus, but more of a gimmick.
Other than that, there are better electric/hybrid/engine efficiency which is all good. New models and styles which can be interesting, and cars got fat, which isn’t too good. But the actual technology for safety features used to keep people safe today, is basically the same as almost 25 years ago. Old cars from today’s perspective are not like the old cars from the 1990’s perspective.
Totally agree there have been some advancements, more tech added, and tests and expectations have changed a bit.
I was pointing out there hasn’t been a massive safety revolution in the past 25 years beyond gadgets and gizmos. ABS, airbags, backup cameras, radar assisted cruise control… they existed back then; it’s great adoption is higher now.
I’d argue the imported ones do meet all applicable standards, since they’re exempt.
Well, yeah. That is the loophole being used.
As for 25 year old vehicle, my daily driver is 21, has satellite navigation, California LEV (low emissions vehicle), 5-star safety rating.
There hasn’t really been some revolutionary advancement in safety in the past 25 years other than slapping some more computers, cameras and design tweaks. Actually, the beeping sensors in the bumpers are pretty nice. I like those.
We had good tech back then that stands up well to modern-day cars. It may not have the nagging of modern safety systems, but I don’t get false warnings either.
Oh gosh, this article again. Why does the date say 2025? This was discussed ad nauseam last year.
Cliffsnotes: Why was it blocked? The foreign car built to tight regulations in one market doesn’t meet safety standards in another country. This happens all over the world and is nothing new. Yes, people are exploiting a loophole to import them. The DMV got wise.
I don’t necessarily oppose the use of AI as a tool for humans to utilize, but I do have issues with it dictating policies or control over human beings. By the people, for the people, absolutely does not include AI. (Sorry Data, not yet)
Also, any prompts and prompt instructions should be public with results. It is just way too easy to fuck up.
I found one of these fakes on the shelves at CVS!
I’m pretty proud I got something banned after a letter.
I kinda teared up on that article. What hope they had.
For all wondering, this was written in 2007, speculating on the future. It flat out starts by saying they know they’ll be wrong by making these guesses.
They thought we’d have a lunar colony by 2022. Instead we gave ourselves two shots to the feet and looking at the shiny down the barrel.
If not user data and network security concerns, what? Why the ban/sale song and dance?
Whoa, now that raised an eyebrow. Doesn’t look like the truck bed is ridiculously high. This checks a lot of boxes, and my crap vertebrae agree.
Definitely following this company.