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Comment on Roku says its ads aren’t meant to be ‘interruptive’ after controversial test in ~tech
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Comment on Roku says its ads aren’t meant to be ‘interruptive’ after controversial test in ~tech
JXM Link ParentI agree. But it's still extremely annoying to hear these people lie and not get called on it. It's like some dumb dance they do even though we all know why they did it. And they know we don't...I agree. But it's still extremely annoying to hear these people lie and not get called on it. It's like some dumb dance they do even though we all know why they did it. And they know we don't believe their B.S., it's just that they have to say it to get their paycheck. Not a great mentality to have when running your business.
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Comment on Roku says its ads aren’t meant to be ‘interruptive’ after controversial test in ~tech
JXM LinkI really wish that journalists would push back against companies when they give bullshit responses to this. The Verge (and many other outlets) just incredulously take them at their word. We all...I really wish that journalists would push back against companies when they give bullshit responses to this. The Verge (and many other outlets) just incredulously take them at their word. We all know that they would do this and far more invasive ads that make them more money if they thought for a second they could get away with it.
The author should have said to the spokesperson, “Did you guys try this because you thought you could get away with it and make more money on these ads that are objectively a bad experience for users?”
I know the reason (if they ask too many “difficult” questions, they don’t get invited to the next event or lose access to hardware for review) but it makes for poor journalism. It’s not just a problem with tech journalism, but journalism as a whole.
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Comment on We can’t stop checking our phones while watching TV or movies – and it’s affecting the quality of shows in ~tv
JXM Link ParentTrue. We remember the good stuff from decades ago but not all the utter crap that was airing in between. For every Sopranos, there’s 10-20 Jersey Shores.True. We remember the good stuff from decades ago but not all the utter crap that was airing in between. For every Sopranos, there’s 10-20 Jersey Shores.
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Comment on We can’t stop checking our phones while watching TV or movies – and it’s affecting the quality of shows in ~tv
JXM Link ParentI've taken to doing the same. I can always keep my watch on if I really want text messages. Your comment about people knowing you might not respond right away to messages brings up a related...I've taken to doing the same. I can always keep my watch on if I really want text messages.
Your comment about people knowing you might not respond right away to messages brings up a related issue: We are always expected to be available 24/7 via our phones (be it calling, messaging, whatever).
That means we never really get time for ourselves. I find that leaving my phone in the other room while I watch a movie gives me some time where no one is bugging me for something (or even just using mental energy to respond to a message). It's a great way to decompress.
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Comment on WordPress scales back to one major release in 2025 in ~tech
JXM Link ParentNo offense, but my aim is true. @rodrigo basically said what I wanted to. It's important to remember that they may not legally own it wholesale, but they have de facto control over it. Whatever...No offense, but my aim is true.
@rodrigo basically said what I wanted to. It's important to remember that they may not legally own it wholesale, but they have de facto control over it. Whatever they do, it will impact every user.
Looked at that way, the "platform" is an infintely-headed hydra that people can just hop around trying out different variations of - like WIX or the dozen and a half other white-labeled variations of what's actually just WordPress under the hood.
I think that's the wrong approach to take. It's not a hydra with 50 different heads. It may start out with different but interoperable versions of Wordpress made by different maintainers but eventually they will all splinter off into their own, disparate versions.
Instead of a hydra, look at it as Automattic trying to control the mouth of a river. They own so much of the infrastructure that Wordpress runs on that they can control the flow of water down the river. Just look at what they did with the plug-in debacle for proof.
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Comment on WordPress scales back to one major release in 2025 in ~tech
JXM Link ParentThere’s so many other non-code/release related issues at Automattic (who own Wordpress) that I doubt this is going to push anyone away from the platform if they’re still using it.There’s so many other non-code/release related issues at Automattic (who own Wordpress) that I doubt this is going to push anyone away from the platform if they’re still using it.
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Comment on What are some examples of media that really captured lightning in a bottle? in ~tv
JXM Link ParentMythbusters was the first thing I thought of when I read the title. There are tons of science shows out there, but Mythbusters had a great concept, great hosts and (most importantly) great...Mythbusters was the first thing I thought of when I read the title. There are tons of science shows out there, but Mythbusters had a great concept, great hosts and (most importantly) great chemistry between those hosts. That combination elevates it to another level.
It’s been off the air for nearly a decade so it’s faded in the cultural memory somewhat but it was huge when it was on. I think part of that is because while Adam has gone on to do Tested, the remaining hosts have all been a lot more low profile. But at the time, they were everywhere, even going on tour with a science show and museum exhibit.
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Comment on inZOI has been officially released in Early Access in ~games
JXM Link ParentIt was on his secondary channel - here is the video.It was on his secondary channel - here is the video.
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Comment on inZOI has been officially released in Early Access in ~games
JXM LinkI watched the stream LGR did a few days ago with the beta and it definitely looks like a step back to the Sims 3 era, with some quality of life improvements and updates graphics. I feel like the...I watched the stream LGR did a few days ago with the beta and it definitely looks like a step back to the Sims 3 era, with some quality of life improvements and updates graphics.
I feel like the market for that is a pretty big one.
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Comment on Texas measles outbreak could continue for a full year, official says in ~health
JXM Link ParentStatistically speaking, it’s safer to assume the worst about someone with a Texas license plate. Especially if you’re a minority or LQBTQ+.Statistically speaking, it’s safer to assume the worst about someone with a Texas license plate. Especially if you’re a minority or LQBTQ+.
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Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
JXM Link ParentNo. It’s pretty clear from the note in the blue box that as long as the sever owner has a Plex Pass, anyone who uses the server can stream for free (locally and remotely).No. It’s pretty clear from the note in the blue box that as long as the sever owner has a Plex Pass, anyone who uses the server can stream for free (locally and remotely).
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CURRENT PLEX PASS HOLDERS:
For users who have an active Plex Pass subscription, remote playback will continue to be available to you without interruption from any Plex Media Server, after these changes go into effect. When running your own Plex Media Server as a subscriber, other users to whom you have granted access can also stream from the server (whether local or remote), without ANY additional charge—not even a mobile activation fee. More on that later in this update. -
Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
JXM LinkI honestly think these changes are totally fine. I paid $79 for a lifetime pass many years ago and I haven’t paid a cent since. Even at $250, I’d still be happy with my purchase. It’s an app I use...I honestly think these changes are totally fine. I paid $79 for a lifetime pass many years ago and I haven’t paid a cent since. Even at $250, I’d still be happy with my purchase. It’s an app I use multiple times per day and I’ve used for literally thousands of hours.
They’re being especially liberal with who needs a license to stream remotely it seems as if as long as the server owner has a license, anyone who connects is good.
There’s plenty not to like about Plex (the whole watch history being public and their move toward FAST services) but this all seems relatively well thought out.
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Comment on Introducing two new PebbleOS watches! in ~tech
JXM Link ParentIt's not just one guy. He's the face of the effort, but he posted some photos from his trip to their manufacturing plant in China showing off some of the design/manufacturing process. It's a small...It's not just one guy. He's the face of the effort, but he posted some photos from his trip to their manufacturing plant in China showing off some of the design/manufacturing process.
It's a small operation to be sure, but it's not just him. All that said, I think 30 days is just too short to even fully test a product, which @Weldawadyathink pointed out has a 30 day battery life. 90 days would be a much better compromise in terms of support.
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Comment on Introducing two new PebbleOS watches! in ~tech
JXM Link ParentRespectfully, if he ships a product where the buttons break after 6 months, it should probably be killed. I realize there is a difference between a Fortune 500 company and this, but there is still...Respectfully, if he ships a product where the buttons break after 6 months, it should probably be killed. I realize there is a difference between a Fortune 500 company and this, but there is still a minimum level of longevity that a product should have. 30 days just isn't enough. It doesn't matter if it's for tinkerers or not.
I say this as someone who will most likely buy one of these because I absolutely loved the original Pebble and I like the way things look with the new one. But as I said, a 30 day warranty does not inspire confidence.
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Comment on Introducing two new PebbleOS watches! in ~tech
JXM LinkFrom the store page: Yikes. That does not inspire confidence, even with the founder’s solid track record.[W]e warrant against manufacturing defects for 30 days after you receive your order.
Yikes. That does not inspire confidence, even with the founder’s solid track record.
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Comment on The iPad’s “sweet” solution in ~tech
JXM Link ParentIt’s true, web apps are so important nowadays. I love how iOS has really increased support in the last few years. I have definitely noticed lack of web app support in VisionOS. It’s a major pain...It’s true, web apps are so important nowadays. I love how iOS has really increased support in the last few years. I have definitely noticed lack of web app support in VisionOS. It’s a major pain point.
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Comment on New policy changes for Southwest Airlines in ~travel
JXM Link ParentYou’re absolutely correct. I conflated the two.You’re absolutely correct. I conflated the two.
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Comment on Theory crafting: XR glasses + Windows VM via Android in ~tech
JXM LinkI'll preface this by saying that I think this is way overkill for your goals. If you just want to be able to use a browser and run some specialized Windows software, why not just get a small,...I'll preface this by saying that I think this is way overkill for your goals. If you just want to be able to use a browser and run some specialized Windows software, why not just get a small, compact laptop? It'll take up less space in your bag than any combination of other devices needed to accomplish your goals.
With that said, you could go about this two ways: the insanely expensive way or the moderately expensive way.
- Buy a Vision Pro and use that to screen mirror your Windows laptop over the network with something like Screens. Complete overkill but it'll be the best looking screen mirroring you've ever seen!
- Buy something like the XReal glasses and mirror your phone screen or use their little companion box they sell that runs Android and run a Remote Desktop client.
Either way, you can use an external keyboard and mouse to control things. You also get all sorts of other things you can do, like watching movies on a big screen wherever you want and access to all sorts of other apps.
The Vision Pro is very, very, very, very prohibitively expensive so I don't actually expect you to get one for this. You can do almost all of the same AR things with both headsets. Obviously the Vision Pro also does VR stuff that the XReal glasses can't.
Now that I've said you shouldn't buy a Vision Pro...as someone who has both a Vision Pro and a PiMax Crystal Light but has also used some of the XReal glasses before, I can tell you that the comparison between the Vision Pro and other XR headsets is night and day. The Vision Pro is in a league of its own when it comes to image quality, window stabilization, environment passthrough and user experience. It's the luxury version of what other headsets can offer.
There is of course the fact that when you are wearing the Vision Pro, you'll be that guy. With the XReal glasses, they just look like a pair of chunky glasses unless you really look at them.
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Comment on New policy changes for Southwest Airlines in ~travel
JXM LinkThat'll explain it. Hedge funds are one of the worst ideas we've had as a society. All they do is gobble up companies and run them into the ground for short term profit.Southwest has been under increasing pressure to raise revenue and improve returns after activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management took a stake in the airline last year and pushed for changes to the carrier’s business model.
That'll explain it. Hedge funds are one of the worst ideas we've had as a society. All they do is gobble up companies and run them into the ground for short term profit.
Yes, but it doesn't matter if they believed them. Reporters should at least ask the hard questions and press them when given non- or evasive answers. My issue was that they didn't do that.
@redwall_hp's comment nailed it.