Without the Meta layer (which you can just not install), the basic smart RayBans are actually pretty nice. The audio is pretty good and it works with any other assistant you may have configured.

Tbf, this holds true for any accessory, from chairs to computer cases: Anything branded as “gaming” is usually mid quality at a premium price.

is there are policy responsible for this?

Probably just a result of the snow. No way any policies got implemented that fast.

Mobile phones and apps did it. They let boomers poke and swipe their way into platforms while taking a dump in a volume that Apple alone could never have managed.

Honestly: “Journalist discovers Apple product still functions properly after 10 years” sounds like a headline to me.

It’s not even about missing a piece anymore as much as wilfully holding it upside down.

Linux is like the Star Citizen of operating systems: There are people who see the potential and trust things will be fixed. And there’s the people who have been around for a while.

LARPing valuable insight is the least amount of action that people can put in while feeling they contributed something. “Oooh, look at them. Now someone else do something about it!”

Ah, the good ol’ “Why are they not doing anything about this”.

Troompa Loompa doo-ba-dee-doo, I’ve got a briefing just for you. Oompa Loompa doo-ba-dee-dee, Guess who forgot about diplomacy?

What do you get when you govern by tweet? Policy swings that can’t stand on two feet. Blame goes flying in every direction, While facts get lost in the news correction!

Chorus: You’ll get no… grown-up debate, Just vibes and polls and culture war bait. Why not try… something brand new? Like telling the truth—too radical for you?

Troompa Loompa doo-ba-dee-done, Can’t name a win, but they sure spin one. Oompa Loompa doom and despair, Try finding a budget—if you dare!

How do they cope with a crisis or two? By holding a hearing and blaming a few. If something breaks, just shrug and say, “Let’s ban books or TikTok today!”

Chorus: They don’t want… nuance or plans, Just memes and PACs and high-fives from fans. If you’re wise, you’ll listen to me: Don’t run the country like reality TV.

Troompa Loompa doo-ba-dee-dough, Good luck, America—enjoy the show!