I actually pay for Nitro. There is only one feature that I want, and its to be able to stream at a decent quality. I have friends scattered all over the world who also use discord. Almost everyday I'm streaming something on discord, so its worth it to me just for the streaming quality improvement. I'd love a cheaper option without all the rest of nitro, that stuff doesn't make any sense to me.

I used to work our company booths at many different events for many years. Every event I went to, someone at the company told all of us, that "All equipment must be secured at all times". Every computer/laptop we had, would have at least a security cable locking it to our table. None of the computers were allowed to be left at the booth unless someone was physically present.

I'm shocked that anyone would think "out of sight, out of mind" would be a good security choice. What doesn't surprise me at all, is the event saying "not our fault, read the T&Cs".

I'm actually excited for the Slate, the exact opposite of feature bloat. Almost all the fancy features in modern cars, I can do without.

I think this is a USA vs European car market difference. In the EU car dealerships may only have a few demonstrator cars, and then you have to wait for the car you want delivered. In the USA, car dealerships can have 100's of cars on their lot, ready to be driven home right after you test drive it.

While I don't have ALS, nor anyone in my family, I do have (at times) debilitating health issues that make me bed ridden. During those times, I would have given a LOT to be able to continue to work. While being stuck in bed unable to do anything except watch TV, I usually feel completely useless. Having the ability to work would have help my mental state immensely.

I also see, that if they can work, it shows how far the tech has gone. If he can work, he certainly can use a computer and talk to anyone for enjoyment.

I've been using Roku for a while, and have tried several models. My only real complain in that time, is the current 4k model keeps loosing HDCP connection with the TV about once a week. Simple restart resolves the issue, I just wish I knew what exactly kept happening.

For me they are a hardware company, I only use Roku to access my streaming services. I've never looked at any other the free material that they offer. As for paid material, Roku doesn't have my CC on file.

Most of the time I've been using Roku, I've also recommended their hardware many times. Now with Fox taking over, I'm considering switching to Apple TV. In my mind, Fox wants Roku for their data on who is watching what.

Since ~2005 or so, there have been companies that create DNA for anyone letter by letter. You send them a DNA sequence and money, they send you a vial of liquid containing the DNA strands you requested. The Thought Emporium on YT has some good DNA editing videos, where they talk about (today) cheaply buying any DNA strand they want for their genetic modification experiments.

Walmart bought Vizio to increase their advertising reach. I don't think they will want people being able to remove all the tracking and advertising functionality.

These days sometimes google can't even turn my lights on without multiple commands. It hasn't even been able to correctly play the song I requested for a long time now.

They're not using this at a party or even alone, its done with a psychiatrist during session. Yes bad things can happen to some people, but that can happen with any medication and we still prescribe them. Ever notice how anti-depressants have the warning "may cause depression"? All drugs have side effects, but in this case you have the prescribing/responsible dr at your side while using it.