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Earthling. Original analogue mid-century heritage version. Person of interest.
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vampiress , to random
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I used to be really excited for what the next smart phone would offer. Or the next tablet. Or hell, the next smart watch.

Not any more. And of course this happens when all technology (or gadgets) become old-hat.

Thing is there IS new stuff that might be exciting. VR. MR. AR. They haven't hit their stride yet. I SHOULD feel excited to see what happens when they do.

But I don't.

Why/? I honestly think is the software. The monetisation. The -companies- themselves.

The companies selling the new gadgets make me not care.

No matter how fancy the tech, it won't stop it just straight-up boring me. Even when Apple or even Meta show off something new with a VR headset, I never do more than glance at it for a moment, before browsing away to a different article or video.

Basically, what I'm saying is: capitalism killed my interest in gadgets and technology, almost entirely.

I'm more excited by weird $40 open source bits of hardware, despite many using decades old tech.

So that's what I think I'll focus on. The weird shit. The cool shit. The bizarre re-uses of 8-bit Z80 or 6502 processors. Of cheap e-Ink displays on 2010-vintage microcontrollers.

Maybe I'll find some joy again there.

ecoscore ,
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@vampiress This resonates with me. I also get this feeling after elections when there's going to be a new government 😩

randahl , to random
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Wow!!

How many young voters, do you think will vote Republican after being reminded what they stand for with this ad?

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ecoscore ,
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@randahl The #USA
Where sadly life imitates art and many people can’t tell the difference.
#Handmaidstale

CelloMomOnCars , to random
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A major US state just achieved a critical milestone for nearly two weeks: 'It's wild that this isn't getting more news coverage'

"#California has set a benchmark for #RenewableEnergy, with wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal supplying 100% of the state's electricity demand for 25 out of the last 32 days (and counting)."

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/california-renewable-energy-100-percent-grid/

ecoscore ,
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@CelloMomOnCars It's not just the mediterranean climate that we share with 👍

vampiress , to random
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    ecoscore ,
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    @vampiress Haha so true.
    I miss fresh turmeric - both the greengrocers in my part of town have closed. If I had a greenhouse I would def grow it myself ☀️

    wdlindsy , to random
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    Tess Owen reports on a protest convoy calling itself an "Army of God" now headed to the Texas border to aid Republicans seeking to create a bogus "crisis" at the border and spur tensions between Republicans and the Biden administration.

    Because as we all know, this is the kind of thing God routinely does — target vulnerable migrants, stage confrontations with those trying to defuse situations, spread toxic lies….

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/5d9adk/trucker-convoy-eagle-pass-texas-border-dispute-christian-nationalism

    ecoscore ,
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    @wdlindsy Seems January is the month when American #MAGA folks lose their sh!t

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