Every time I hear the words “critical race theory” or “Marxism” used in an argument against a decent cause, I just stop reading/listening. Can’t stand these people.

I'm guessing they don't expect much interest in playing the OG xbox games anymore, so it's not worth the time to figure out how to patch the games to work on the One and beyond. They don't even support online play on the 360 games anymore. It's clear that they want everyone to consolidate together on the MCC.

FWIW, if it were really possible to make microchips that are smaller than a needle’s point and can somehow remain powered in the bloodstream while transmitting reliable signals, think of how many problems that would solve right away.

Michigander here. A big indirect contributor is the historical “white flight” from Detroit proper to the far-flung suburbs, creating huge stretches of wasted land and extra-long/wide roads to traverse that wasted land. You nailed it about the low density.

I would compare the Model 3 to high-trim versions of normal cars like the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. Those vehicles carry price tags in the mid-$30k or higher range, but also include far more tech and luxury features than ANY “real” luxury car would at the same price. I personally consider those vehicles to be…

Japanese success in the US may have started with small cars, but in 2021, small cars are far less relevant to their US sales (though they do exist).

Many parts like the window regulators, headlights, etc are sourced from the same suppliers as everyone else, and those are designed to be powered by 12V batteries. Probably simplifies engineering and manufacturing to just include a 12V.

Fat boomers love having less stress on their knees.

I have yet to see (in real life) the latest versions of the Audi A8, Mercedes S-Class, and BMW 7-series (the refresh with the enormous grille). I do see the older ones, but not as many as in the past.

They did have to specially patch every 360 game that's released on the BC program because it's easier than trying to make the emulator work perfectly with all unmodified games. There's a reason why you can't play or even install 360 games directly from the disc in newer consoles - you must have an internet connection…

My friend lives near a Supercharger which is also located at a shopping mall with a supermarket. He charges there every week for around 30 minutes and during that time, he buys groceries so the time isn’t wasted sitting around. This setup does work fairly well for apartment dwellers without charging stations.

Do airline pilots really deal with passengers though? I thought it was the poor flight attendants who actually have to face the shit that Karens throw at them. Every “interaction” I’ve had with a pilot has always been one of those “this is your captain speaking” announcements. I don’t even see their faces for the most…

Foreign makes in Japan tend to be in LHD (even those of UK origin) as a sign of status. Tollbooths in big cities even have dedicated LHD lanes because this habit is so prevalent. I visited Tokyo, Kobe, and Osaka and at least 70% of the BMWs/Mercedes/Audis/Porsches I saw on the road were LHD. There was even the odd…

For me it happens when one monitor is DP and another is non-DP. If both monitors are DP there is no problem.

I would only say it's ok if both parties are in departments that are separate enough to almost feel like different companies. For example if one party works in accounting and the other party works in product management and their work has zero chance of overlap, go for it. If they're in the same org, even in different…

Well you can always attach a USB hub for devices that don’t need more than 0.5A, many of which can be charged from the wall or from a PC. If they’re going to cut costs somewhere I really don’t mind that it’s on the USB port quantity.

Zero improvements? I'm enjoying Ghost of Tsushima and Ratchet and Clank at 60 fps. And those aren't official PS5 upgrades in that they still work off external storage. 

If Fox is the most watched cable news channel, that suggests that conservative old farts really are the #1 cable subscribers, as I’ve suspected all along. Politics aside, young people of all affiliations seem to be forgoing cable subscriptions unless they want the most convenient way to watch live sports.

Fold a tissue and wet it under a tap, and wedge it between the top of your nose and the mask. It’ll absorb the moisture from your breath and prevent it from fogging up your glasses. 

Freeways are not racist, but many city-crossing portions were planned in ways explicitly intended to divide communities by race. And even when you take that aspect out, the way the city-crossing portions are designed is incredibly inefficient.