We absolutely need this to be illegal. The discount coupon they offered to customer ws insulting.

It’s one thing to become obsolete because a new technology appears. It’s another thing for the rug to pulled from under you. You can still use old tech just fine, but not if the publisher decides to brick all your devices.

That’s the reason why I never buy a smart device I don’t control.

Very few people carry around 2 numbers. It’s not just about you. Others wont be willing to give you their number most of the times.

OK you networked and met 10 people. How do you keep in touch? Right now that happens with LinkedIn. You don’t give your personal phone number to random strangers at a tech conference.

Those parents deserved to be mocked. Poor child

This is cute except for the windows name drop. Is this book a Microsoft ad?

Warranty in Europe is typically stronger. And you might want to be closer to the shop where you’ll have to return it to, if it’s defective.

2026 is the year of Linux. Trump bans use of Linux because it came from Europe and has no idea what it is

I strong hate these imagines with a piss tint. I can’t stand them. And the text has these tiny AI-flavoured imperfections too.

That’s horrible :( hope the cat was put down for that

The cat’s her husband?

It’s not just the size constraint. The power usage is significant…

Any instance not moderating csam quickly gets defederated and reported…

No. They just want to buy an Apple home thingy 🥹

99% of people want computers to serve them, not to be fun. My SO couldn’t care less how much fun I have setting up home assistant. They just want to turn on the lights.

Wouldn’t be surprised if Bolsonaro had gotten pocketed a kickback from MS to quietly remove that law’s teeth.

Used to have? Not anymore?

I can only check transactions. Any actions require the app.

Some banks require you to have a phone app now. I know mine is app only.