hydrashok
@hydrashok@sh.itjust.works
- Comment on Moody's downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt 2 hours ago:
Hooray, I have better credit than the United States. I should ask if my provider will up my limit to $1 Trillion. I’m good for it.
- Comment on Driving a manual: is it difficult? 9 hours ago:
This. It takes a bit to figure out the rhythm, but it’s not hard once you know how it feels. If you do, definitely be prepared to be frustrated at least once and stall the car at least more than once (I know I did)!
Once you figure it out, though, it can be much more fun and engaging (and sometimes more annoying) than an automatic.
- Comment on Let's put an end to the discussion; what is the best way? 1 day ago:
Chaotic neutral for the win.
- Comment on Tesla Reportedly Has $800 Million Worth of Cybertrucks That Nobody Wants 3 days ago:
What!? You gave that damn monster another tree fiddy?
- Comment on Nintendo Anti-Piracy Policy Device Lock Update Warns of Console Bricks for Unauthorized Use 5 days ago:
Apart from the admittedly over the top hyperbole about the NES, what portion of my sarcasm would you say qualifies as a strawman?
- Comment on Nintendo Anti-Piracy Policy Device Lock Update Warns of Console Bricks for Unauthorized Use 5 days ago:
“Dear fans,
“We’ve seen the feedback online that everyone is unhappy that our new generation of hardware and software is too expensive. Nintendo listens to customer feedback, and we appreciate your enthusiasm for Nintendo products!
“In response to the community, we’ve updated our license agreement so that if you even think about not paying us, we’ll kick you off ALL our stuff and cancel every other Nintendo thing you have! We’ll even send a brute squad to your house and smash your legacy NES we can’t brick remotely in front of your kids! Nobody messes with Nintendo!
“Now, get out there, and buy, buy, buy!
“Sincerely, your friendly, caring friends at Nintendo.”
- Comment on Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI | The Verge 2 weeks ago:
Don’t worry, you can upgrade to Duolingo Max for even more money and have the AI explain it. (Seriously.)
- Comment on China's latest flying car prototype showcases a breakthrough in urban air mobility, offering a glimpse into how low-altitude flight could soon integrate with everyday transport. 3 weeks ago:
Other than the takeoff and landing, cars have to deal with those obstacles as well.
A computer running a citywide automated traffic system for cars would have all the same complexity, without the ability to separate traffic in three dimensions.
- Comment on China's latest flying car prototype showcases a breakthrough in urban air mobility, offering a glimpse into how low-altitude flight could soon integrate with everyday transport. 3 weeks ago:
There are a whole lot less obstacles and unknowns in the air, as well as more planes (ha!) of separation available than a car.
When flying, you don’t really need to worry much about random pedestrians, for example.
If the entire system were completely automated, from the car all the way to ATC, and it’s essentially a taxi that you just tell what location to go to and it handles the rest… well that’s basically air traffic today minus the automated ATC part. (That isn’t to diminish pilots at all; just that I think it’d be a lot easier, in general, to replace a pilot than a taxi driver with automation. )
- Comment on Upcoming Upgrade to 0.19.9 1 month ago:
Thanks, Duderino!
(I’m not into the whole brevity thing.)
- Comment on What is best Lemmy App to use on iPhone? 2 months ago:
Just updated and it’s even better! Excellent first impression.
- Comment on We're anonymous here because we're all afraid of each other. And that's a lot of fear. 2 months ago:
I’m not afraid of you; I value my privacy. There’s a difference.
Why aren’t you practicing what you preach and post under your real name? Are you a scaredy cat?
- Comment on US | Trump Sells $10 Billion in Weapons to Israel 2 months ago:
But her emails! Fucking pathetic.
Why are we so willing to cut loose Ukraine yet arm Israel to the teeth? Anyone?
The grift is alive and well.
- Comment on Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs 2 months ago:
Love to see people voting with their Loonies. Go Canada, go!
- Comment on US | Trump’s order to make English official language does nothing but embolden xenophobia 2 months ago:
It’s so nice he did that. Everywhere I turn there is all this stuff that’s not in English that hindered my ability to participate fully in society.
/s
Elect a clown, get a circus.
- Comment on What is your favorite retro racing game? 2 months ago:
I was going to say SNES Mario Kart, but really I think it’s GC Mario Kart: Double Dash.
- Comment on Is it time to ring the alarm on internet door cameras? 2 months ago:
I think you only need the controller or phone app for setup or config changes. Though it is easier, in my opinion, to just run a controller. You can (at least last time I checked) still self host one if you like. If you’re just doing network config and monitoring, you don’t need much in terms of performance.
- Comment on Is it time to ring the alarm on internet door cameras? 2 months ago:
Yep. This is the way. G4 Pro is pretty good, too.
- Comment on Elon musk is probably lashing out because he is actually the world's greatest gamer but can't defend himself because it would mean admitting he does nothing but game all day 3 months ago:
Yes, the Nazi has nothing better to do than play video games. I fucking wish that was all that asshole was enthralled by.
- Comment on Sonos Plans to Launch Apple TV-Like Streaming Box 3 months ago:
Not even close. It’s better than launch, but not by much. Still some infuriating workflows.
- Comment on [Axis do not start at 0] - Monthly active users on Lemmy above 46k for the first time since as least October 2024 3 months ago:
I’m doing my part!
- Comment on Will pilots-less airplanes happens first, or driver-less cars? Why? 4 months ago:
Airplanes, though I suspect they will never be truly without someone to assist in case of emergency.
Cars have to contend with a number of random obstacles and unique challenges. Planes have defined runways and taxiways and, via autopilot and GPS, their flight paths are relatively easily defined and controlled.
The sky over one city is pretty much like any other. Main Street not so much.
- Comment on Happy New Year! Thought I'd share my new year's resolution to the people here 4 months ago:
Honestly a decent 1080p presentation is still more than adequate for the vast majority of content consumed at most homes. Otherwise completely agree.