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People are getting fed up with all the useless tech in their cars — For the first time in 28 years of JD Power’s car owner survey, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in satisfaction, wit... in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] ky56@aussie.zone 20 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My buying habits mostly consist of living in the late 2000s and what little open source tech there is a available such as framework and pine64. I'm allergic to manufactured ewaste. If i can't maintain it, i don't want it.

I love the idea of a computerized car and fully integrated infotainment system. In the same way I would love a fully automated house. The automation and debugging benefits would be incredible. But only if I'm in control at an open source hardware / software level. Otherwise it's just manufactured ewaste to me.

Nine Announce New Miniseries Based Around Titanic Submersible Disaster in c/australia@aussie.zone

[–] ky56@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

They wouldn't be truly capitalist news media if they didn't.

Dont know if this was ever posted before, but here is Louis Rossman reviewing the original FrameWork laptop from a couple of years ago. He does and full teardown and gives his thoughts. in c/framework@lemmy.ml

[–] ky56@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Odysee Link

France outlaws grassroots climate activists, declares them ‘eco-terrorists’ in c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

[–] ky56@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

France also recently declared anyone using "encrypted apps" or AdBlock as terrorists. Louis Rossmann has a good video on the subject. Geez, no wonder the French protest the way they do.

Speaking of which when is the next one?