You've obviously never listened to AM/FM radio or 8-track/cassette tape. AAC or AptX really aren't bad, unless you're one of those who spends $2500 on a power cord. Or perhaps you're simply exaggerating.
It's the Chromecast which has the 3.5 mm headphone jack, which is also usable for line level audio. Use whichever commonly available cable you need to hook up to powered speakers - a 3.5 mm jack is common there, too.
They're already following automakers - edge-to-edge screens and thinness are the modern equivalent of late 1950's tail fins. It's all about some sort of "style" pissing match, function and practicality be damned.
Maybe they'll do something about private mis-use of private info. Probably not, but it makes a good soundbite.
But where's the upset about government agencies (e.g. police) using Stingrays to intercept cell phone calls? Which, BTW, is already illegal (but ignored) since they transmit on licensed frequencies.
"The pain and aggravation it took at a recent gathering to just connect an iPhone to an older Samsung TV to show some pictures was kind of a nightmare."
I agree. It's no more difficult to set up a screen and slide projector. This is the progress we've made in 50 years?
Just stop f'ing subsidizing stuff. The end result is always uneconomic, unintended consequences. And, "American cheese" just sucks, anyway. If they're going to build a cheese bank, make it aged Cheddar or Colby or Gouda (IMHO).
"Having phone saying its "5g" when phones hardware can't do that is false advertising as phone has hardware it doesn't have."
That would be like selling "unlimited" service to someone, and then limiting it when they exceed a threshold. Or selling a "$40/mo" service, then adding fees which make it $60.
I'm guessing the former friend doesn't have the money which Grindr does. This lawsuit isn't about any kind of "what's right," it's about getting money.
So, half the "pull" traffic is fake. So is half the content, but WaPo doesn't seem concerned with that (no, it's not a Trumpian comment, it's just that WaPo was quoted, and they're definitely not without bias).
The only real problem is that many people can't reason for themselves, so can't (or won't spend the effort to) spot the difference between real and fake (or fact and biased opinion, in more accurate terms). They get what they deserve, but unfortunately, everyone else pays for their ignorance.
Google being distracted by a new shiny thing and abandoning some project isn't news. Quite the opposite - it's entirely predictable. They lack adult supervision.
"After three years, there is no proof that Apple's, Google's, and Microsoft's infiltration of the classroom is producing actual academic improvement and results."
ITYM 40 years, because that's how long that story has been spun . Tech can be a useful adjunct, same as a library. But it does nothing to actually educate. Setting someone down in the Library of Congress doesn't educate them, despite the volume of knowledge present. Medium vs. content.
If you're a "smartphone app developer," and can't save enough to feed yourself when you're in between jobs, you're not very good at it and should look at changing careers. And, if your're a "smartphone app developer," the cost of a smartphone is simply an associated cost - no different than a mechanic needing tools.
But, you've devolved into trying to create a straw man. Won't work. A smartphone is simply not a need unless you stretch logic to create one. By your logic, I "need" a billion dollars to live the life I want.
Yes, a phone is still a "want." You're begging the question. There are plenty of jobs which don't require having a phone. If you want a job which requires a phone, the phone is bundled with that "want." And, you say it as if there aren't basic phones available, whether landline, VoIP, or basic cellular "feature phones." A smartphone is a "want," even for a job where you need a phone.
Just because you're not smart, doesn't mean your phone has to be.
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"Bluetooth audio is TERRIBLE"
You've obviously never listened to AM/FM radio or 8-track/cassette tape. AAC or AptX really aren't bad, unless you're one of those who spends $2500 on a power cord. Or perhaps you're simply exaggerating.
"CC supports synchronous multiple endpoint streaming"
Do tell. Since you're someone who considers Bluetooth audio to be "TERRIBLE," what sort of phase jitter is present with multiple Ethernet endpoints?
"The real problem with this thing is that it doesn't have an always-on microphone that listens to you all the time."
Nothing a sewing needle and super glue can't fix, if you don't know how to solder.
It's the Chromecast which has the 3.5 mm headphone jack, which is also usable for line level audio. Use whichever commonly available cable you need to hook up to powered speakers - a 3.5 mm jack is common there, too.
They're already following automakers - edge-to-edge screens and thinness are the modern equivalent of late 1950's tail fins. It's all about some sort of "style" pissing match, function and practicality be damned.
Bullshit. Not only can pronounced phrases be trademarked, so can pure sounds (e.g. NBC, THX, many more).
"get a corporation to ditch Novell for NT [NetBEUI] regardless of what the I.T. team thought."
If an IT team thought those were the only choices in the '90s, they should be glad to have a job at Micky D's today.
Whoosh. It's subsidized. They make the cheapest cheese they can to get the subsidy, without regard to taste or quality. Eat it.
So, "Chromecast" - Google vs Apple? That's a real counterpoint?
Miracast is at least an "industry standard", albeit not open, instead of being completely proprietary.
Maybe they'll do something about private mis-use of private info. Probably not, but it makes a good soundbite.
But where's the upset about government agencies (e.g. police) using Stingrays to intercept cell phone calls? Which, BTW, is already illegal (but ignored) since they transmit on licensed frequencies.
"The pain and aggravation it took at a recent gathering to just connect an iPhone to an older Samsung TV to show some pictures was kind of a nightmare."
I agree. It's no more difficult to set up a screen and slide projector. This is the progress we've made in 50 years?
Just stop f'ing subsidizing stuff. The end result is always uneconomic, unintended consequences. And, "American cheese" just sucks, anyway. If they're going to build a cheese bank, make it aged Cheddar or Colby or Gouda (IMHO).
"claimed that those shows might be free for people who own Apple devices."
A new meaning of "free", because it will be neither "gratis" nor "libre."
"Having phone saying its "5g" when phones hardware can't do that is false advertising as phone has hardware it doesn't have."
That would be like selling "unlimited" service to someone, and then limiting it when they exceed a threshold. Or selling a "$40/mo" service, then adding fees which make it $60.
I'm guessing the former friend doesn't have the money which Grindr does. This lawsuit isn't about any kind of "what's right," it's about getting money.
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Editor fail.
Yep. If they're not government mandated, and they're not optional, they're not separate "fees," they're part of the basic price.
Perhaps Comcast customers should simply pay their bill, minus "accounting, postage, processing and handling fees" equal to Comcast's "fees."
"Maybe we'll even see TV ads from lawyers that say, 'Have you been fined for calling yourself an engineer?...'"
ITYM from hucksters calling themselves lawyers.
"The majority of FB traffic is consumed through their mobile apps (95% of it), and you can be sure that is not bot type activity."
Depends on what you consider a "bot." I consider most bookface users to be unsentiant bots.
"If it's labeled AI."
I can call you Betty
And Betty, when you call me, you can call me Al...
So, half the "pull" traffic is fake. So is half the content, but WaPo doesn't seem concerned with that (no, it's not a Trumpian comment, it's just that WaPo was quoted, and they're definitely not without bias).
The only real problem is that many people can't reason for themselves, so can't (or won't spend the effort to) spot the difference between real and fake (or fact and biased opinion, in more accurate terms). They get what they deserve, but unfortunately, everyone else pays for their ignorance.
I'm just curious about how AI can fill an airplane seat. Otherwise, what's the point of AI booking a seat?
Google being distracted by a new shiny thing and abandoning some project isn't news. Quite the opposite - it's entirely predictable. They lack adult supervision.
"After three years, there is no proof that Apple's, Google's, and Microsoft's infiltration of the classroom is producing actual academic improvement and results."
ITYM 40 years, because that's how long that story has been spun . Tech can be a useful adjunct, same as a library. But it does nothing to actually educate. Setting someone down in the Library of Congress doesn't educate them, despite the volume of knowledge present. Medium vs. content.
If you're a "smartphone app developer," and can't save enough to feed yourself when you're in between jobs, you're not very good at it and should look at changing careers. And, if your're a "smartphone app developer," the cost of a smartphone is simply an associated cost - no different than a mechanic needing tools.
But, you've devolved into trying to create a straw man. Won't work. A smartphone is simply not a need unless you stretch logic to create one. By your logic, I "need" a billion dollars to live the life I want.
Yes, a phone is still a "want." You're begging the question. There are plenty of jobs which don't require having a phone. If you want a job which requires a phone, the phone is bundled with that "want." And, you say it as if there aren't basic phones available, whether landline, VoIP, or basic cellular "feature phones." A smartphone is a "want," even for a job where you need a phone.
Just because you're not smart, doesn't mean your phone has to be.