xep

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[–] xep@kbin.social 55 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 1 year ago

Could it be the next Stranding type game?!

[–] xep@kbin.social 22 points 1 year 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 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

[–] xep@kbin.social 15 points 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 1 year ago (6 children)

Isn't every Chinese company partly state-owned?

[–] xep@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

Looks like it worked a treat. Do WeChat next!

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