It’s insane to me that this is a hill Sony is willing to die on. So much goodwill to throw away just to collect a bit more data on users.
Just remember, if they’re willing to enforce this nonsense, you can be sure that there will be more nonsense to come. “Sorry everyone, Sony decided we need lootboxes! But our team is on the side of the players!”
I hate modern AAA games, I’m gonna go try out that new Stardew Valley update.
To play devil’s advocate, it’s not the slightest bit hard to see why. I’d almost be curious to see it happen.
The concerns of data collection and privacy are 110% valid, but it’s not like domestic cars are any better. It’s a Facebook/TikTok situation, do you want American companies doing super shady shit with your data, or do you want Chinese companies doing super shady shit with your data?
Do you want GM doing shady shit with your data or do you want BYD doing shady shit with your data? Either way, one data leak is all it takes for everyone to have access to your data.
The difference between the two scenarios is that you don’t need to use social media. Many Americans need a car due to our garbage public transport and non-walkable cities.
If actual competition is what it takes to make the American auto industry give a shit, then fuck it, let’s see what happens. If they can’t compete on price, then compete on privacy. Sell a dumb EV with physical dials and switches. I’d buy the more expensive car that doesn’t track everything I do.
Is this an irresponsible take that ignores long term consequences? Probably, but that’s the strategy for most companies nowadays and we need more EVs on the road ASAP (among a million other things to slow climate change).
The last device I own that doesn’t run an open source operating system is an iPad. I basically use it as a laptop most of the time with a keyboard case, but I do like being able to take just the screen to use as a drawing/note-taking tablet. I treat it more like a “convertible” device rather than a tablet alone....
Minecraft Dungeons and Legends 50% off (store.steampowered.com)
I can’t remember the last time I found these on sale, so I wanted to share in case anyone else was waiting on a discount.
[Humble Bundle] Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle (T1 $6; T2 $14) (www.humblebundle.com)
Tier 1 - $6...
It is so convenient and free. (discuss.tchncs.de)
Sony removed Helldivers 2 from sale in countries where PSN is not available. For example whole CIS region. (programming.dev)
Here are a few discord comments about the situation from the Helldivers 2 discord:...
Clenching fists (files.catbox.moe)
May you find peace for real (lemmy.world)
Americans Are Open To Cheap Chinese Cars. That’s 'Scary' For The Rest Of The Auto Industry (insideevs.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/15089465...
Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles (arstechnica.com)
BOOTY (mander.xyz)
Best "convertible" or 2-in-1 device to run Linux on?
The last device I own that doesn’t run an open source operating system is an iPad. I basically use it as a laptop most of the time with a keyboard case, but I do like being able to take just the screen to use as a drawing/note-taking tablet. I treat it more like a “convertible” device rather than a tablet alone....
When I die, turn me into soup (lemmy.world)
Steam Refund Policy Update (Playtime acquired during the Advanced Access period will now count towards the Steam refund period.) (steamcommunity.com)
Fedora Linux 40 Officially Released with Kernel 6.8, Gnome 46 & KDE 6 (9to5linux.com)
Sadly, DNF5 and the new Anaconda installer didn’t make it to the party, in case you were wondering.