Kitten Flare
The year is 2028. Your mouse cursor has been replaced by a sparkly butthole. Every click triggers generative AI. Prompts are the only form of text input. Computers are free with a 2-year token subscription.
Feb 13 at 7:31pmWeb
Show threadKylie Neko   Feb 13
@KittenFlare it's hard to make things up https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/6/24214857/logitech-subscription-mouse-decoder-podcast-hanneke-faber
Now Logitech says the ‘forever mouse’ was just an idea

Logitech says the “forever mouse” mentioned by its CEO on the Decoder podcast was an idea focused on sustainability, not a product chasing recurring revenue.

The Verge
Show threadKylie Neko   Feb 13
@KittenFlare oh and https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/ai-marketing-hype-is-coming-for-your-favorite-gadgets/

but one comment did have a workaround, dunno if it still works
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/ai-marketing-hype-is-coming-for-your-favorite-gadgets/?comments=1&post=42780727
Tech brands are forcing AI into your gadgets—whether you asked for it or not

The "AI mouse" is just the start.

Ars Technica
Show threadKitten FlareFeb 14
@kylieneko yes it's only a matter of time, maybe "2028" was too optimistic...