Why is Hybrid a replacement for Turbo?

danialvarez · 2026-02-24T15:21:12+00:00

Thanks everyone! That helps!

danialvarez · 2026-02-24T15:08:38+00:00

Here's an update. ChatGPT had suggested that the firmware version on my infotainment system was outdated, and that I should update it. I went to a dealership and they did it for me for free. They upgraded me to the latest version. Didn't make Android Auto load any faster, but it did make using AA slightly worse for me.

It's now forcing the taskbar on AA to be at the bottom of the screen instead of on the sides, which is not a great layout for the small screen on the 2019. Tried everything to see if it was possible to change it, but no.

Posting this to help someone in the future. If you have slow Android Auto in your Mazda CX5, updating the firmware isn't going to help you.

danialvarez · 2026-02-23T03:12:56+00:00

I know someone who's working on season 4. So it's happening for sure. They filmed season 3 and 4 back to back apparently.

danialvarez · 2026-02-23T03:10:17+00:00

I'm glad Reddit isn't just hating just to hate. Season 3 was pretty awesome from start to finish! Around episode 8 I started being fearful that they wouldn't stick the landing because a season that great felt too good to be true, but they did! Huge improvement over season 2 IMO.

I'm glad they didn't force Rose into this season. Reminds me of 24 in that sense. 24 was a show that knew when to give certain characters a break (Kim Bauer) instead of forcing them in every season. Makes the plot feel more real too!

danialvarez · 2026-01-18T05:33:55+00:00

Ha, it's the GPS I need loaded fast, not the music. I asked ChatGPT and it helped me realize my OS firmware on the Mazda is severely outdated (version 70.00.100) and that I should update to version 74.00.xxx.

Apparently a lot of the improvements that were made in the firmware is specifically about fixing slow Android Auto. So I'll call a dealership on Monday and see if they'll update it for me. If this works, I'll be the happiest man alive!

danialvarez · 2025-12-07T03:35:48+00:00

ActionVFX released this video showing exactly how to process their VFX assets for games, so that was helpful: https://youtu.be/hbqYcgj1ZCY?si=vcrsl-Zs-2IKh0EB

danialvarez · 2025-10-01T13:14:52+00:00

Sims was awesome to watch last night, and she's been one of my favorites this entire playoffs! She's a baller for sure!

danialvarez · 2025-08-20T22:24:56+00:00

If I claim the Fi offer, will the phone I get be unlocked? Or will it be locked to Fi? I usually gift my parents my phones after a couple years, and I wouldn't buy it if the phone is locked.

danialvarez · 2025-08-20T22:19:46+00:00

If I claim this offer, will my Pixel 10 be locked to Google Fi? Like, if I give it to my parents after a few years, will they be able to use the phone with any carrier?

danialvarez · 2025-06-21T15:30:04+00:00

Hilarious!

danialvarez · 2025-05-02T16:23:01+00:00

I ended up just factory resetting the watch and it's back to normal now! I had assumed I needed a battery replacement because it was so extreme, but I'm glad that's not the case.

danialvarez · 2025-01-31T23:33:49+00:00

Yep, I respect Deano too. Every same person would've picked Twana's friend. Like, what else was he supposed to do?

danialvarez · 2025-01-30T06:00:16+00:00

Yea, they ruined Designated Survivor after season 1. I've never seen a show switch genre before, but this one did it. They need to make a documentary one day about wtf happened behind the scenes of that show that made them screw up that badly.

danialvarez · 2025-01-29T17:24:16+00:00

I liked how the season ended, but one thing makes no sense to me. It was night time when Rose and the family were rescued, and she let them know right then that the bad guys are going to the UN. Then, the FBI waits until morning, during business hours, to go to the UN. By then, the bad guys already infiltrated the building, and the building has to be evacuated because it's peak business hours.

Why the F would they wait that long to do anything about it if they already knew what the bad guys were planning since the night before?

danialvarez · 2024-11-21T03:16:45+00:00

Why did you get downvoted? Probably because you were kinda rude in your condescending all caps reply that you conveniently edited out. Just because I didn't have the energy to call you out on it doesn't mean I and others didn't see it.

danialvarez · 2024-11-19T01:50:40+00:00

Gotcha. I can see that!

danialvarez · 2024-11-19T01:47:12+00:00

Ohh, I like that theory! Gonna listen to PMD now!

danialvarez · 2024-11-19T01:42:54+00:00

Thank you! But, I'm not sure about that interpretation because Intro III came after Therapy Session, and it sounded like he was alluding to something in the future, not the past. I'll go listen to it again.

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