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GiddyGap ,

This must be some clueless yanks who think they can import their idiotic "hustle culture" here.

It's Elon. Screw Elon.

YouTube Premium is getting a huge price hike in over a dozen countries, sparking user backlash. Some countries are experiencing hikes between 30% and 50% ( mas.to )

YouTube Premium users across the globe are facing significant price hikes as Google increases subscription costs in over a dozen countries. This follows earlier price jumps in various regions, including the United States last summer. The latest increases vary by region, with some countries experiencing hikes between 30% to 50%....

GiddyGap ,

That's the good thing about a monopoly. You don't have to worry about customers choosing another service.

Amazon's Monopoly of the tech industry is ruining the US economy

I wanted to get printer photo paper for my printer, a Canon. I went to Walmart, They had nothing. Went to Target, they had one pack of photo paper and it was crazy expensive, so I went to micro center. That one was just as expensive. So finally I went back to Amazon, which I was trying to avoid, and saw the price 25 to 40% lower...

GiddyGap ,

The retail side is also just a huge ad for Amazon as a company. It's what everyday consumers know even if it doesn't provide a huge amount of profit. It creates name recognition.

GiddyGap ,

They are retaining staff by paying more than most other companies, but they also have a reputation for running their workers into the ground by overworking them. Many burn out pretty quickly.

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I work 2x in office, less if I have a somewhat passable reason to not go in. And I can WFH for a few weeks at a time if I need to travel for whatever reason.

For now. Soon it's going to be: "Well, Amazon is calling people back, maybe we should, too."

GiddyGap ,

Companies don't make as much money when it's repairable. Washers and dryers used to last 20-25 years with a few repairs here and there. But companies weren't making any money, so they started making unrepairable junk instead.

Why are so many leaders in tech evil?

I remember when I was growing up, tech industry has so many people that were admirable, and you wanted to aspire to be in life. Bill Gates, founders of Google Larry Page, Sergey brin, Steve Jobs (wasn't perfect but on a surface level, he was still at least a pretty decent guy), basically everyone involved in gaming from Xbox to...

GiddyGap ,

At its very core, capitalism breeds greed.

GiddyGap ,

That's the thing. It's going to be a purely evangelical version of the Hallmark Channel.

GiddyGap ,

There's an easy fix for this. 🔥🦊

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And the more we discuss it here, the more it legitimizes Trump's AI argument. He's laughing all the way to the ballot box.

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I'd argue that a progressive country like Denmark with its universal healthcare and universally available college-level education is substantially more free than a freedom-touting country like the United States that limits access to these basics to those with substantial resources.

GiddyGap ,

I'd love to go to Linux, but I use so many apps that are only available for Windows.

GiddyGap ,

Hold my beer...American pulling out checkbook

GiddyGap ,

I have a couple of other constitutional amendments I'd like to advance before this.

GiddyGap ,

And clean up after mowing.

GiddyGap ,

Continue the good work, EU. You obviously hit a nerve, so you know you're on the right track.

GiddyGap ,

Hmm. Water is wet? Who knew?

GiddyGap ,

Mine does, too. But I'm interested in moving to an EV for the sake of the environment and the planet. Not necessarily a Tesla, though.

GiddyGap ,

It's important to do my part for the environment, even if it comes at a cost. I'm willing to deal with some initial issues since it's a newer technology.

GiddyGap ,

The irony is that they are moving to Germany, one of the most unionized countries in the entire world. Also not exactly "cheap" labor.

GiddyGap ,

IT wages may not be as high in Germany as in Silicon Valley (cost of living is also a lot lower), but they are certainly a far cry from "cheap." Also, German workers have much, much better labor conditions overall than US workers. They aren't easy to cast aside like Google has a habit of doing.

GiddyGap ,

Definitely. Just take one tiny step at a time. No one will notice and it all just seems normal: "It's always been like that." No, it hasn't always been like that. The tiny steps got you to the same place, it just took longer.

GiddyGap ,

So, let's all vote for Trump and other Republicans to punish him? I'm sure that will make everything better...

Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone ( www.theverge.com )

Microsoft is starting to enable ads inside the Start menu on Windows 11 for all users. After testing these briefly with Windows Insiders earlier this month, Microsoft has started to distribute update KB5036980 to Windows 11 users this week, which includes “recommendations” for apps from the Microsoft Store in the Start menu....

GiddyGap ,

I like Linux, but I just use too many apps and programs that are only available for Windows. It's a no-go for me and, I suspect, many others.

GiddyGap ,

Other than on price, Tesla is just not on par with premium German brands.

GiddyGap ,

Pretty sure my phone has 8GB of RAM. Apple should probably rethink this.

GiddyGap ,

It's really lame that companies like AT&T even need your SSN. Why do they need that to set up a phone line or an internet connection? There's gotta be a better way.

GiddyGap ,

You can identify by other means. Or at least give the opportunity to use other means. If you can't keep my personal information safe, you shouldn't be allowed to collect it.

GiddyGap ,

Unfortunately, parents aren't always able to do their parenting very well and need their own guidance.

GiddyGap ,

Although the EU has some similarities to the US at the federal level, every country is its own sovereign nation with distinct rules and regulations, pricing, culture, language, cell phone providers, etc. It's very different than traveling between states in the US.

GiddyGap ,

So, when am I gonna see some of all that UBI?

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Also very environmentally unfriendly. Shame on you, Philips!

GiddyGap ,

It's an AI.

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Boeing has made life a lot easier for Airbus over the past few years.

GiddyGap ,

Yeah, the trend turned against large planes like the A380 and 747. At least until they can make them more environmentally friendly.

GiddyGap ,

Sure. There's lots of competition in the EV market, but one more player wouldn't hurt.

Amazon and SpaceX are quietly trying to demolish national labor law — American workers could lose workplace protections that they’ve had for almost a century ( techcrunch.com )

Amazon and SpaceX are quietly trying to demolish national labor law — American workers could lose workplace protections that they’ve had for almost a century::Amazon alleged in a legal filing published Friday morning that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is unconstitutional. SpaceX and Trader Joe's --

GiddyGap ,

American workers could lose workplace protections that they’ve had for almost a century

It really can't get much worse, though. Any American worker who thinks they have workplace protections needs to wake up and take a look around the rest of the Western world. The US is pretty much worst-in-class when in comes to workplace protections.

GiddyGap ,

Maybe a bit. But it's still already worst-in-class.

GiddyGap ,

To expand? Gain influence down the road? Diversify?

GiddyGap ,

I remember something similar being said about reddit back in the day.

GiddyGap ,

One thing that's very clear to me is that when a tech company says something is "here to stay," it doesn't actually mean it's here to stay.

GiddyGap ,

there absolutely is no loyalty from an organisation.

This is why I jump ship without any further thought or feeling of remorse. They would throw you out on your butt without a second's hesitation whenever they feel like it.

GiddyGap ,

Big shout-out and thanks to the EU for being the only major political entity trying to actually make an effort.

GiddyGap ,

Came here to doom-scroll. I was not disappointed.

GiddyGap ,

And that's very stupid.

It may feel stupid to you, but Scandinavia is a very different world than, for example, the US. They've never had a reason to not trust their governments. They are among the happiest countries in the world and their economies are outstanding and have been for a long time, and the standard of living is second to none. They feel like their governments work for them.

Same can be said of Germany, but they've obviously gone through different historic events and their approach to government is different.

GiddyGap ,

In Germany, it's an anti-terrorist precaution. Criminals love anonymous prepaid SIMs.

You do need ID in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain now. I think it's the same in most EU countries. Same thing. Anti-terrorism.

GiddyGap ,

Yes, I may be thinking of a contract in the Netherlands. They may still be among a few countries allowing prepaid SIMs without registration. But I'm not sure.

GiddyGap ,

I've lived in several Scandinavian countries for many years. You're wrong.

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