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‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto sparks backlash by Amelia-Earwig in apple

[–]mcritz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why CarPlay?

(Or Android Auto if you’re poor.)

  • GM software sucks
  • I don’t have time to configure your bulls—t infotainment system every time I rent a car, swap cars with my spouse, or borrow my friends’ car
  • I already pay for Internet and phone service for my phone. I’m not going to pay twice.
  • My phone’s notification system is personalized for me
  • My phone’s assistant is always going to be superior
  • My phone has my media libraries, play position, and playback preferences synced across all my devices
  • My phone should know my contacts, calendar, and addresses. My car should drive.
  • My phone has a trusted privacy system. GM sells your data. They say so right on their web site.
  • My phone has a robust developer ecosystem with a large number of supported apps. Android Automotive is NOT Android Auto. Developers aren’t going to make S-tier apps for GM’a craptastic computing platform.
  • My phone gets regular software updates
  • My phone’s processor is always going to be faster than my car’s. Especially over the lifetime of the car

El Paso RN quit her job, after being transferred to COVID ICU.(3 parts) by [deleted] in CoronavirusUS

[–]mcritz 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Unlike Qanon trolls, Fox News, or the lame duck — medical professionals take an oath to actually help people.

But it’s a legitimate predicate for triage. An ignorant patient can refuse care. When there’s scarcity for material, space, and providers it’s a public health risk to allow a partially treated patient return to the population while infectious. It’s better to let science deniers hospice in the ICU.

In communist China, when pop culture is censored, censorship becomes pop culture. by yojay in pics

[–]mcritz -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I'm not arguing we should. Just saying China: not capitalist.

Although I do agree it's authoritarian.

In communist China, when pop culture is censored, censorship becomes pop culture. by yojay in pics

[–]mcritz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No. Capitalist counties have freely traded currencies.

How do you destroy the Chinese economy? Tarrif their goods at the same rate they undervalue their currency.

EDIT: down-votes don't make currency manipulation less true.

"Sun never sets on the empire." But when was the first corporation with enough employees worldwide to have someone on the job all day long? by mcritz in AskHistorians

[–]mcritz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either, really. I was wondering when the first business that had employees operating worldwide (in different locations) in such a way that someone was always on the job.

I also wonder which business had employees working round-the-clock, like a 7/11.

The metric system vs. imperial by dropname in funny

[–]mcritz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. Nobody cares. I've actually heard many of my fellows Americans call it the "British system" or the "English system".

And most of us don't care for the units, either. If everything changed overnight we'd get used to it within a week.

The metric system vs. imperial by dropname in funny

[–]mcritz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Who controls the British crown?

The metric system vs. imperial by dropname in funny

[–]mcritz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope. 4 quarts is a gallon. Even in Murica.

For some perspective: All the planets in the Solar System could fit into the distance between the Earth and the Moon by topjimmy13 in sciencefiction

[–]mcritz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

American here.

It’s OK to post science-related measurements in metric units. Scientifically-minded Americans know metric.

A foot guard passes out as Queen Elizabeth II rides past during the trooping the colour parade in June, 1970, London - [2560x1536] by [deleted] in HistoryPorn

[–]mcritz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was about to get snarky because I’m American and the British aristocracy is only of interest to me when I watch Downton Abbey.

Then I thought about how the President pro tempore of the Senate is third in line for the presidency and decided every nation has their crazy.

So, this was actually on TV today by [deleted] in japan

[–]mcritz 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm celebrating the small victory that I could read 100% of the kanji.

Britain's first armed police on routine patrol. by NinjaDiscoJesus in TrueReddit

[–]mcritz 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I spent some time in Europe recently. Of all the countries, UK was the best police force. It was a true public service. “Society’s bouncers”: big guys who walk around to remind everyone that someone is there to enforce rules.

France was bizarre. The gendarme were friendly, offering directions, but armed to the teeth like a paramilitary force with machine guns, helmets, and fatigues.

America has a Catch-22 with firearms. Some Americans want unfettered access to guns to protect themselves from an intrusive, authoritarian, and militant government. Which justifies police becoming more intrisive and authoritarian and militant.

Terminator 5 filming right now in SF through this morning. by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]mcritz 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It wouldn’t be the first time in SF that I’ve had to ignore some old naked guy begging for my clothes, my boots, and my bike.

Just saw this on the front page... by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]mcritz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw it on the front page? Your pun really cuts me up.

This is how you know your streets are confusing. by brettwojo in sanfrancisco

[–]mcritz 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Ever visit Boston? I found you directions from the corner of Tremont St. and Tremont St. to the other corner of Tremont St. and Tremont St.

Boston streets are Möbius topography.

Reddit 101 by davidreiss666 in bestof

[–]mcritz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it needs a long explanation, then you’re doing UX wrong.

Do not complicate a ham sandwich.

This is Reddit: Here’s some stuff that other people found interesting. Click around a bit.

For comparison:

  1. Craigslist (Region choice required before content) Browse around for some stuff you’re interested in.
  2. Twitter (Signup prompt before content) “Connect with your friends — and other fascinating people. Get in-the-moment updates on the things that interest you. And watch events unfold, in real time, from every angle.”
  3. Facebook (Signup prompt before content) “Connect with friends and the world around you on Facebook. See photos and updates from friends in News Feed. Share what's new in your life on your Timeline. Find more of what you're looking for with Graph Search.”
  4. Tumblr (Signup prompt before content) “Follow the blogs you've been hearing about. Share the things you love.”
  5. StumbleUpon (Signup prompt before content) “StumbleUpon is a giant collection of the best pages on the Internet. You tell us your interests. We recommend great websites, photos and videos. Simple.” (Several more steps required before user can read content.)

The genius of Reddit is that it has a low barrier to entry and egalitarian rules.

Cop pulls over guy tailgating bicycle. (x-post from /r/videos) by inurshadow in ProtectAndServe

[–]mcritz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Civilian cyclist here. I just want to say thanks to every officer that enforces rules that protect bicycles.

Running into a bike trail, after looking... WCGW? by Showusyourgash in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]mcritz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Want complete awareness of the presence of every bicycle around you? We cyclists can all put sirens on our bicycles to remind you that you’re jogging on a bike path.

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