I'm pretty sure that if self-driving cars ever do become prevalent (and I'm skeptical, to say the least), they will all allow human manual override at any time. In other words, control freaks who can't stand traveling at the speed limit will be able to assume manual control at any time and gun it to whatever speed they like (and get tickets if they pass a cop). The self-driving feature will indeed appeal to the rich on their high-end cars at first, but not so much for what it can actually do as for the status symbol of having it. At least at first, most drivers will probably only actually *use it* for times when they're really tired or have other stuff to get done.
Never underestimate the power of a status symbol. I mean, how many well-to-do drivers actually regularly *use* even half the exclusive features on their high-end Mercedes? But they're still happy to pay extra for the top-tier package, just to say they've got the top-tier package. And I say that as someone who still pays for an OnStar and navigation package that I used to brag on to everyone, but that I've only ever used a few times.
Oh, and you'll still be able to honk at the slow-poke in front of you too. Because you know he can still manually take over and doesn't HAVE to be holding up traffic in auto-drive.
That's great if you're one of the rare few who have that option for broadband. I have exactly two options for broadband in my community: a big telco and a big cableco (both of whom will certainly be participating in any MPAA/RIAA scheme). If you count 3G as broadband, you could add a couple of more options to that--but with such small bandwidth caps on those, no one is going to be using them for much pirating anyway.
With low air pressure, little in the way of concentrated water/oxygen, no arable soil, cold weather, weak sunlight, and limited natural ores and minerals--can any Martian colony ever be anything other than a constant resource sink for its earth-bound sponsor?
Not only that, but the comments were consistently of TERRIBLE quality, even on tech and gaming stories (and even worse when they branched out). I couldn't believe it back in the day when people were actually calling Digg a "Slashdot killer." But people are saying the same shit about Reedit today, and that's just as laughable.
iOS is a walled garden. Apple is under no obligation to let anyone develop for it. If you're going to embarrass and criticize Apple, they are under no obligation to let you do it on their iPhones and iPads (or Macs either, for that matter).
Dear Editor--I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Cowboy Neal. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Cowboy Neal?
Then use Eric Cartman marketing (telling everyone they can't have it). The problem with MS right now is that it has no quality control over what its software is put on, and it's perceived as common and cheap. Apple markets itself as the exact opposite.
Are you fucking high? He's just continuing the particular policies of George W. Bush and the general policies of every President since Reagan. The worst part about Obama is that he HASN'T changed anything.
has also granted the Department the authority to seize private facilities when necessary, effectively shutting down or limiting civilian communications
When the U.S. President does it, it's to make your kids safer.
Never underestimate the suicidal tendencies of someone who is part of an apocalyptic death cult like fundamentalist Islam or fundamentalist Christianity.
You can also add Israel, and certainly its more radical Zionist factions, to that list. When an entire culture celebrates the mass suicide at Masada like it's a great thing, and has nukes (courtesy of the good old US of A), and it surrounded by states it stays at war with, and continues to build provocative settlements in regions they know damn well that they stole--well, that's a pretty bad formula for bad shit going down in the future. Anytime you have the potential for someone thinking that God wants them to nuke their enemies into non-existence rather than concede a fight, that's bad news.
In contrast to Assange he is taking the protection of source seriously.
Is that what he's saying about his honeypot? Any source dumb enough to hand documents over to that CIA piece of shit deserves the prison cell it's going to get them.
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I'm pretty sure that if self-driving cars ever do become prevalent (and I'm skeptical, to say the least), they will all allow human manual override at any time. In other words, control freaks who can't stand traveling at the speed limit will be able to assume manual control at any time and gun it to whatever speed they like (and get tickets if they pass a cop). The self-driving feature will indeed appeal to the rich on their high-end cars at first, but not so much for what it can actually do as for the status symbol of having it. At least at first, most drivers will probably only actually *use it* for times when they're really tired or have other stuff to get done.
Never underestimate the power of a status symbol. I mean, how many well-to-do drivers actually regularly *use* even half the exclusive features on their high-end Mercedes? But they're still happy to pay extra for the top-tier package, just to say they've got the top-tier package. And I say that as someone who still pays for an OnStar and navigation package that I used to brag on to everyone, but that I've only ever used a few times.
Oh, and you'll still be able to honk at the slow-poke in front of you too. Because you know he can still manually take over and doesn't HAVE to be holding up traffic in auto-drive.
Already switched to a local ISP
That's great if you're one of the rare few who have that option for broadband. I have exactly two options for broadband in my community: a big telco and a big cableco (both of whom will certainly be participating in any MPAA/RIAA scheme). If you count 3G as broadband, you could add a couple of more options to that--but with such small bandwidth caps on those, no one is going to be using them for much pirating anyway.
With low air pressure, little in the way of concentrated water/oxygen, no arable soil, cold weather, weak sunlight, and limited natural ores and minerals--can any Martian colony ever be anything other than a constant resource sink for its earth-bound sponsor?
Not only that, but the comments were consistently of TERRIBLE quality, even on tech and gaming stories (and even worse when they branched out). I couldn't believe it back in the day when people were actually calling Digg a "Slashdot killer." But people are saying the same shit about Reedit today, and that's just as laughable.
Maybe it's time to study Lamar Smith in detail for any kind of inappropriate behavior.
He's a politician. If he were NOT corrupt it would be inappropriate.
iOS is a walled garden. Apple is under no obligation to let anyone develop for it. If you're going to embarrass and criticize Apple, they are under no obligation to let you do it on their iPhones and iPads (or Macs either, for that matter).
Well, they cut off our hamburgers. But at least they're compensating us with all-you-can-eat horse manure.
Ha, you WISH it were that easy to stop a Snooki!
It's not just Viacom shows. DirectTV also shitcanned G4 a couple of years ago. Their cable line-up is looking a little thin these days.
Dear Editor--I am eight years old.
Some of my little friends say there is no Cowboy Neal.
Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so."
Please tell me the truth, is there a Cowboy Neal?
Because it's not a real RTS unless at least one has.
The site is still associated with Michael McLagen, a somewhat controversial figure
Has there ever been anyone associated with Linux, who WASN'T controversial? Seriously, that OS attracts more nuts than men's day at the Jif factory.
Then use Eric Cartman marketing (telling everyone they can't have it). The problem with MS right now is that it has no quality control over what its software is put on, and it's perceived as common and cheap. Apple markets itself as the exact opposite.
Consoles have been in the home WAY longer than PC's, pal.
Are you fucking high? He's just continuing the particular policies of George W. Bush and the general policies of every President since Reagan. The worst part about Obama is that he HASN'T changed anything.
So, is your suggestion to make the government less like Libya by letting it do whatever it damn well pleases, answering to no law or democracy?
has also granted the Department the authority to seize private facilities when necessary, effectively shutting down or limiting civilian communications
When the U.S. President does it, it's to make your kids safer.
Considering her daughter was a mail-order bride, I wouldn't bet much on the personal integrity of this woman.
Never underestimate the suicidal tendencies of someone who is part of an apocalyptic death cult like fundamentalist Islam or fundamentalist Christianity.
You can also add Israel, and certainly its more radical Zionist factions, to that list. When an entire culture celebrates the mass suicide at Masada like it's a great thing, and has nukes (courtesy of the good old US of A), and it surrounded by states it stays at war with, and continues to build provocative settlements in regions they know damn well that they stole--well, that's a pretty bad formula for bad shit going down in the future. Anytime you have the potential for someone thinking that God wants them to nuke their enemies into non-existence rather than concede a fight, that's bad news.
Ummm, these rooms smell like rainbows and Mila Kunis hugs!
That's noble. So I presume you're going to volunteer to commit suicide for a sustainable planet, then? We'll build you guys a memorial.
In contrast to Assange he is taking the protection of source seriously.
Is that what he's saying about his honeypot? Any source dumb enough to hand documents over to that CIA piece of shit deserves the prison cell it's going to get them.
Maybe the "Made in the USA" on the label just meant the label itself.
Punishing Assange isn't about Assange. It's about sending a message to any future would-be Assanges: "Fuck with us, and this is what happens to you."
ow that fucker sleeps at night
On the pile of cash the CIA paid him as a plant and agent provocateur.