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by Mysterio's VR Projector 05/03/2015, 3:00pm PDT |
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skip wrote:
This fridge is a smart model wrote:
Honestly, I see it going the way of trying to prevent self-service (see: printers, coffee makers). Gadgets with built snitch switches to continue planned obsolescence, and maintenance markups.
Does it even have to be planned? One of the promises of the "internet of everything" was that software updates would help keep older models from becoming dated. Even if it's true, nobody's shown an interest in keeping dated hardware. They'd rather chuck it and buy the latest model of whatever gadget. There have been tons of news stories of how stores throw out functional goods because the latest upgrade is out and who wants to be behind the curve?
No, I suppose not. It's sad that the hype of new model+ is all it takes to shovel more units. If I want a phone, then I want a shitphone that makes calls, and text. I can't care about apps and games in my hand at all times to babysit. Sure as shit don't want that in a vehicle, or any home appliance.
skip wrote:
I wonder if the obsession with VR is like the film industry's obsession with 3D with the same result - the public never reaches the enthusiasm that they hoped for.
Even if they meet that enthusiasm it's so easy to burn out a gimmick. How can VR be important, and not just another toy to mug your face with? I'm not even 30, and this oversaturation is getting to me. |
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Is Microsoft still watching Star Trek? Do they think XBONE+KINECT=Holodeck? by fucking newbie 06/18/2013, 11:04am PDT 
Not sure that had a point. by fucking newbie 06/18/2013, 11:06am PDT
Re: Is Microsoft still watching Star Trek? Do they think XBONE+KINECT=Holodeck? by Commander Tansin A. Darcos 06/18/2013, 6:23pm PDT
Goddammit, Paul. The point was the direction of the industry, not the interface. NT by fucking newbie 06/18/2013, 7:49pm PDT
Too many buttons? by Commander Tansin A. Darcos 06/18/2013, 6:47pm PDT
Well, MS believes in the Holodeck idea anyway by skip 05/03/2015, 12:35pm PDT
Ubiquitous holographic clutter by This fridge is a smart model 05/03/2015, 1:37pm PDT
Because it's not like we don't have enough digital hoarding by skip 05/03/2015, 2:17pm PDT
The Friendly Clingy Botnet by Mysterio's VR Projector 05/03/2015, 3:00pm PDT
Re: The Friendly Clingy Botnet by skip 05/03/2015, 3:35pm PDT
I'm sorry, but why is everyone ignoring the giant porn elephant in this room. NT by Fullofkittens 05/03/2015, 6:58pm PDT
Tell me more about the holosmut user experience NT by I naively didn't consider it 05/03/2015, 8:11pm PDT
I know a guy whose smarthouse already does this sanely and without ugly shades by serial malcontent 05/04/2015, 12:48am PDT
The actual problem with VR and AR by Entropy Stew 05/04/2015, 6:34am PDT
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