xep

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[–] xep@kbin.social 55 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

My favourite journalistic practice is when outlets lump up everyone playing video games into a single group called "gamers."

[–] xep@kbin.social 4 points 6 months ago

Could it be the next Stranding type game?!

[–] xep@kbin.social 22 points 6 months ago (5 children)

I'm nearly there, except I can't get away from Google Maps. There's not really any alternative here that provides public transport information.

[–] xep@kbin.social 69 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

But Code is Law! It's decentralized and trustless, I'm really disappointed with the victims for going to big government, with cryptocurrency there's no need for government, lawyers, or banks. The blockchain clearly already decided that the ETH belongs to the two brothers.

[–] xep@kbin.social 14 points 6 months ago

Don't be silly, for these types of people you can never make enough money.

[–] xep@kbin.social 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Now my friends know I bought an Alienware device. I'm never going to live this down.

[–] xep@kbin.social 28 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I know you're being flippant, but it's worth noting that there is a considerable difference between a company getting hacked like this and an app with unfettered access to the cluster to sensors that we've got in our pockets.

[–] xep@kbin.social 12 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Perhaps "state managed" would be a better descriptor for Chinese private companies, since some now have personnel belonging to the CCP serving in management or board positions.

[–] xep@kbin.social 20 points 6 months ago (6 children)

Isn't every Chinese company partly state-owned?

[–] xep@kbin.social 7 points 7 months ago

Looks like it worked a treat. Do WeChat next!

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