@gdkar @delores @hardbass2k8

I'm going to make the 50 Hz / 60 Hz difference my go-to explanation for every cultural difference.

"Why they gotta go and add such a large water tank instead of just making if flush properly?"
"Well, you know, ultimately it comes down to their 60 Hz electrical system."

@clacke @delores @hardbass2k8 @gdkar poor japan deals with this within its own borders.

@awg @delores @hardbass2k8 @gdkar At least they don't have varying plugs like China. Most consumer electric stuff is D/C anyway and doesn't care much about the line frequency.

@clacke @delores @hardbass2k8 @gdkar true! but I despise cheap wall warts, though.

@awg @delores @hardbass2k8 @gdkar I'm really happy that USB is taking over everywhere. And USB-C will probably achieve what #GreenPlug didn't.

@delores @awg @hardbass2k8 @gdkar

That said, the proliferation of USB plugs in public spaces requires you to be careful. Always use a dumb intermediary as a condom -- charge your USB battery, not your phone.

#safehex

Once we get smart USB batteries, we're screwed.

@awg @tekk @xj9 On the topic of too-smart batteries, we've already had problems with the Apple batteries and their firmware.

https://threatpost.com/apple-laptop-batteries-can-be-bricked-firmware-hacked-072211/75464/