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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
TheJorro Link ParentYou can honestly get any mic you want. For communication purposes, you don't need anything fancy. Antlion ModMic is a great, but pricey, option because it's a boom mic you can stick onto whatever...You can honestly get any mic you want. For communication purposes, you don't need anything fancy. Antlion ModMic is a great, but pricey, option because it's a boom mic you can stick onto whatever headphones you want and you won't have to worry about background noise too much. Alternatively, you can get whatever cheap microphone you want (like a Zalman clip-on or a separate condenser mic) and use software tools like EqualizerAPO or Nvidia Broadcast to make sure it's picking up what you want it to.
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
TheJorro Link ParentI have the DT 900 Pro X models and same deal there. It's because the strip of leather glued to the band is too thin or the adhesive is too weak (or some combination of the two) and it starts...They have one downside, the head band cushion has an issue with letting go very soon.
I have the DT 900 Pro X models and same deal there. It's because the strip of leather glued to the band is too thin or the adhesive is too weak (or some combination of the two) and it starts stripping. It's an easy enough fix with just some off-the-shelf superglue luckily, but still annoying for a premium product.
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Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music
TheJorro LinkI'm actually not into them too much but Dream Theater is worth a mention since they're a long-running, very popular prog metal band. They had one song chart back in 1992 but otherwise never appear...I'm actually not into them too much but Dream Theater is worth a mention since they're a long-running, very popular prog metal band. They had one song chart back in 1992 but otherwise never appear on them since they're pretty niche.
So when they put out a compilation album, they called it Greatest Hit (...And 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs).
Like prog rock and metal tends to go, if you're into them, you're into a lot of their music.
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Comment on ‘The Pitt’ wins Drama, ‘The Studio’ wins Comedy, and ‘Adolescence’ wins Limited Series at the 2025 Emmy’s in ~tv
TheJorro LinkVery happy for Tramell Tillman. Seeing him in Severence was a revelation. Where has this guy been this whole time? Amazing performance between the two seasons so far. But first Black man to win...Very happy for Tramell Tillman. Seeing him in Severence was a revelation. Where has this guy been this whole time? Amazing performance between the two seasons so far.
But first Black man to win Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series? That feels a bit late.
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
TheJorro Link ParentI'm glad you found a way to take this news and announce how you're morally superior to everyone else on this site.I'm glad you found a way to take this news and announce how you're morally superior to everyone else on this site.
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
TheJorro Link ParentOne thing from reddit I don't like is when someone states a false narrative about the comment section and then someone else jumps in saying "Yeah, I agree!", as if there is a collective effort to...One thing from reddit I don't like is when someone states a false narrative about the comment section and then someone else jumps in saying "Yeah, I agree!", as if there is a collective effort to manifest the idea that comments went in a way they demonstrably didn't.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~news
TheJorro LinkThe headline has already been changed, it now reads:The headline has already been changed, it now reads:
Charlie Kirk has died after shooting at Utah event, suspect not in custody
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Comment on Looking for some video game suggestions based off some specific parameters in ~games
TheJorro Link ParentI was actually thinking of mentioning that game in my original post! Sifu reminds me of those PS2 era action titles that were built around a specific sort of action gameplay philosophy, much like...I was actually thinking of mentioning that game in my original post! Sifu reminds me of those PS2 era action titles that were built around a specific sort of action gameplay philosophy, much like God Hand was. It's not the same gameplay as God Hand but in terms of overall structure and game design philosophy, it is of that vein.
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Comment on Looking for some video game suggestions based off some specific parameters in ~games
TheJorro LinkHave you tried Sifu? This is a game in the vein of Furi but larger in scope, so it's not just a boss rush game. It's got levels to explore and various enemy configurations and arenas to challenge...Have you tried Sifu? This is a game in the vein of Furi but larger in scope, so it's not just a boss rush game. It's got levels to explore and various enemy configurations and arenas to challenge you along with boss fights. The game is purely martial arts action, and demands perfection of skills to get through the levels. There is an interesting twist where every time you die, you respawn with a slightly older character.
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Comment on Call of Duty: Ghosts – Power, paranoia, and orbital tungsten rods in ~games
TheJorro LinkI had to double take when I saw this one pop up on my YouTube homepage. I've been watching a lot of "Entire x series reviewed" type videos in the background during some rote tasks so I have a lot...I had to double take when I saw this one pop up on my YouTube homepage. I've been watching a lot of "Entire x series reviewed" type videos in the background during some rote tasks so I have a lot of gaming recommendations right now. I saw this thumbnail earlier and thought nothing much of it.
Then I noticed what channel it was. Folding Ideas hasn't posted a video in months and he moved on from gaming content years ago. His only gaming content has been his PAX talks. Since then he's been busy covering a bunch of bigger, and fascinating subjects, including singlehandedly killing NFTs with his Line Goes Up video. Him stepping back into games is interesting enough but I'm excited to check this video out because on top of his usual extremely comprehensive study and analysis, this was the single worst Call of Duty game in the series for the longest time (until the new MW3 took that dishonour). I'm excited to have someone of his calibre take this particular game apart.
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Comment on A Palo Alto scientist's $10M plan to kill California redistricting in ~society
TheJorro LinkSo a conservative Christian MAGA trust fund type who has been dormant has woken up now and crawled out of the woodwork from within California to try to combat Gavin Newsom's retaliatory...So a conservative Christian MAGA trust fund type who has been dormant has woken up now and crawled out of the woodwork from within California to try to combat Gavin Newsom's retaliatory resdistricting.
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Comment on Spotify is adding direct messaging to their music streaming app in ~tech
TheJorro Link ParentSteam's chat feature was integral to what the service was aiming to be back in 2003, though. Steam's chat has not been in competition with these other services, it was around before any of them...Steam's chat feature was integral to what the service was aiming to be back in 2003, though. Steam's chat has not been in competition with these other services, it was around before any of them existed. It came about long before social media existed as a concept, back when the only other alternatives to chats were forums and IRC. It competed with Xfire, not MSN and Skype and IRC. The chat feature predates even the Steam profiles and other social aspects of Steam.
Spotify adding DM features years down the line as a music streaming service is very different in terms of purpose and utility.
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Comment on iOS26 "Liquid Glass" - is it really such a big deal? in ~tech
TheJorro (edited )Link ParentHonestly, no, I don't think it's a bigger deal than the rest, as described in the video. That AI feature is way more interesting as someone who frequently needs to find old photos based on vague...Honestly, no, I don't think it's a bigger deal than the rest, as described in the video. That AI feature is way more interesting as someone who frequently needs to find old photos based on vague memories of what was in them. And a more useful camera app rates higher for me.
But I'm an Android user, and use all kinds of other non-Apple applications. Including Windows. Major UI redesigns are pretty commonplace for me. Between Windows and Android, I can and have done my own UI overhauls.
Outside the relative scale a UI redesign is pretty minor. We're on the outside looking in, not only exposed to what's inside the Apple ecosystem. It just doesn't seem like a big deal from this perspective. The question is why it's a big deal for those within the ecosystem because it's hard to see for those outside of it. Like, my best guess is that it's an impressive shader that is very performant on Apple hardware, and it looks pretty neato. I guess it's just the simple fact that it's so rare that it happening at all makes it the biggest possible deal?
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Comment on iOS26 "Liquid Glass" - is it really such a big deal? in ~tech
TheJorro Link ParentWorth noting he said he's ranking the list "in order of how big of a deal it is". So liquid glass being #1 cements it as being apparently the biggest of deals here.Worth noting he said he's ranking the list "in order of how big of a deal it is". So liquid glass being #1 cements it as being apparently the biggest of deals here.
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Comment on Where do you buy/order computer peripherals in Canada? in ~tech
TheJorro Linkhttps://www.primecables.ca/ is the way to go for cables, wall outlets, power cords, and more.https://www.primecables.ca/ is the way to go for cables, wall outlets, power cords, and more.
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Comment on That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI. in ~tech
TheJorro LinkBeyond just this being another story of AI generation being used for racist purposes, the wild part is that this is apparently an intentional marketing stunt coordinated by the CEO of an AI...Beyond just this being another story of AI generation being used for racist purposes, the wild part is that this is apparently an intentional marketing stunt coordinated by the CEO of an AI marketing company. And this piece of anti-Indian racism is done by what is apparently an Indian CEO.
The telling part is that the AI generated videos specifically mentioned being asked about speaking Punjabi, which is a rather specific language to be asked about in the context of a Tim Hortons job interview.
Something not explicitly highlighted in this article is that this very much seems to be another example of Hindu/Sikh conflict, which has been happening more and more frequently in this region of Canada, specifically around Brampton (a suburb of Toronto that is known for having a high population of Indian immigrants). Without leaning into too many assumptions without doing some detective work on individuals mentioned, this really feels like another entry in the Hindu/Sikh conflicts, specifically to introduce this idea of "good" and "bad" Indians to Canada and not the usual "white supremacy" racism we've been seeing a lot of recently.
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That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI.
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Comment on Matt Reeves finally completes ‘The Batman 2’ script in ~movies
TheJorro LinkI'm looking forward to, if nothing else, more of Robert Pattinson's Batman. As far as the live action versions go he has the most flawed qualities I look for in Batman. The gold standard is the...I'm looking forward to, if nothing else, more of Robert Pattinson's Batman. As far as the live action versions go he has the most flawed qualities I look for in Batman.
The gold standard is the DCAU Kevin Conroy one, who has the front of a cold, overly serious tactician but is heavily damaged goods under the hood (*finger guns*). It's an important part of the character because it puts him in contrast with the rest of the DC heroes and more in line with his own rogues gallery. Some of my favourite episodes are where that Batman has to grapple with or acknowledge his own flaws or failings to connect with other people because his childhood trauma has resulted in him being emotionally disconnected and disinterested from any sort of friendship or family. It's also why the endgame result of him finally accepting that he has a friends and family that do care for him is so impactful.
The other ones, as much as I do like them, always had a disconnect between their mental state and their villains and situation. Many of them played a Batman who was just too cool, lending to the popular reading of Batman as a rich guy who beats up poor and neuro-atypical villains for fun. What damage he had in those versions was basically "I'm so angry and lonely, boo hoo".
What I liked about Pattinson's Batman is he had the broken antisocial attitude where he just did not seem to understand other people or their perspectives very well. He didn't exude confidence and quip his way through fights, he was scrappy and determined but also went about things in incorrect and flawed ways. That scene were he biffs a landing really sold me on this version of the character. His emotional conflict with Catwoman was exactly the kind of conflict I've wanted out of a live action Batman the whole time.
Of course, the movie has plenty of flaws and one of my least favourite parts was the Alfred/Bruce relationship. Their emotional conflict and climax was just... hokey and contrived to drive the plot about Thomas Wayne more than it was about or driven by either character.
Up until now, I held that the LEGO Batman had the most accurate version of Batman out of the blockbuster movies (not counting Mask of the Phantasm, as that wasn't much of a blockbuster unfortunately). A similarly antisocial Batman who existed at odds with regular society and had more in common with his villains, and had to learn to get along with and accept friendship and family.
This first movie and its script doesn't inspire me to believe that they will continue this character down to this conclusion but I think the depth and complexity Pattinson brought to the character is doing that theme a lot of justice. And perhaps the next script will address the missteps of the first and tighten things up. As others have pointed out, the first movie felt disjointed at times. A second movie is a good opportunity to find the voice and deliver something greater. It worked for the Dark Knight after all, it can happen again. Especially since the first movie was pretty good overall, and wasn't DOA like the Snyder DCCU movie scripts. I feel good about the second movie being a worthy followup with a version of Batman I can really enjoy.
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Comment on South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs? in ~food
TheJorro Link ParentIt's actually become pretty hard to get even in Korea in recent years. You would need to research to find a place that still serves it, or travel to more rural places. A friend of mine spent a...It's actually become pretty hard to get even in Korea in recent years. You would need to research to find a place that still serves it, or travel to more rural places. A friend of mine spent a year in Korea around 2015 and he ended up only being able to try dog meat in Vietnam.
Modern games are increasingly doing processing for positional audio (aka 3D audio) including object-based sound sources, not just the traditionally "flat screen" virtual surround sound. Of course, it all depends on implementation so many basically make it end up like virtual surround sound. But others will go the full distance and do full 3D positional audio with height modulation and all. There's also a dependency on how good the imaging and soundstage are of the headphones as well, some headphones are better about it than others. This is a big reason why I went for the open-backed headphones models instead of the closed-back ones recommended above, as I find the wider soundstage helps for picking up on distance along with position.
One game that is heads and shoulders above the rest for this sort of thing is Returnal, which offers multiple different kinds of audio options including two kinds of 3D audio, raytraced audio, and Dolby Atmos.
When everything is working just right between source and destination, you actually can tell the difference of something behind or in front of you, and above or below you, with just a set of good stereo headphones. It's quite something when it all comes together.