I do find it somewhat ironic how much they have embraced USB-C on laptops and tablets, yet were essentially forced to add to their phones.

I responded to someone else, but I have a gaming laptop that needs the DC Barrel plug for playing games, but also lets you charge it with USB-C (useful for traveling). That would meet the standard set forth, as it is compatible with USB-C charging.

Good point with that last bit, I have a gaming laptop that comes with a big DC Barrel plug and power brick, which is essentially needed for playing games. However, it also lets you charge with USB-C which is what I use when travelling/doing productive work. I see no reason why this approach can’t be applied more regularly, as it increases flexibility and maintains compatibility with the standard.

I know this is the FED’s goal in the US including interest hikes (as well as lowering consumer spending, which remains quite high), are similar policies/goals being implemented in the UK as well? Not as familiar with their economy, or government control on their economy.

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That’s one of the issues with these business models, it’s hard to give a consumer something and then take it away later to turn a profit (enshittification).

Whether real or not, it is a joke about malicious compliance creating this funny placement. It could very well be real malicious compliance. That’s a very fitting place for this meme

Pretty sure it’s a joke about the placement, not a serious assessment

This has been happening to me on a Pixel 6 and it’s annoying as hell. Their assistant has devolved

Firefox can’t load plugins on iPhones anyway. If you’re on Android, and it’s a personal device, ReVanced is a better experience.

That sounds like another issue that I am unqualified to diagnose, you might want to speak to a qualified doctor about that.

While this is true, it was not in consideration during my purchase. I was not as informed at the time. I’ll wait for a time when there is a good competitor for untethered VR, that is also an appreciable difference to upgrade.

In my experience, keeping a steady pattern both weekdays and weekends helps to that end. That’s easier said than done, though.

I love your username

I’m not going to attempt to change your view, because I agree with it. I just like to explore the other side of the coin sometimes.

I think an open alternative would become more likely as VR becomes more adopted. While I don’t like Meta, they are doing a good job at increasing adoptions, and that’s something that I’m certainly happy about.

It does exist, it’s just not the easiest thing to achieve, especially with what is expected of most people for work.

I have a feeling that, if they are separating data properly, it’s not to be ethical and good. I would imagine they do this for compliance.

That may be the case, but I have to admit, assuming malice is a lot more fun!

I’m with you. I want Meta to keep heavily developing in the VR and AR space, but not so I can buy products from them. I just want the increase in new products and innovation from other companies that would come with that development.