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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 8h

Genuinely can’t believe they’re allowed to get away with calling this horrendously expensive device, which can’t play XBox games, an XBox.

Sean Hollister @seanhollister.bsky.social · 12h

My Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X review.

The top phrases running through my mind while testing it:

"Someone's getting fired for greenlighting this launch"

"This is not an Xbox"

"If this is the future of Xbox, Xbox is screwed."

Went with the middle.

www.theverge.com/games/799698...

This is not an Xbox

Microsoft’s first “Xbox” handhelds are shipping not fully baked.

www.theverge.com

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Aura @aurahack.ca · 10h

whole thing is a really good read; i screamed out loud when i read this part

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 13h

Very few people want this trash, but if Apple are building new ones at all it’s easier if they don’t need to have special supplies of the old processor.

Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 14h

Really is, looking forward to see who they turn on next.

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 16h

I wouldn’t mind them fiddling so much if they didn’t then go “because of the wonderful things we’ve done, we’re making some changes to your pricing” (ie adding a 50% Slop Tax)

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 16h

Londoners are going to dump Sooo many traffic cones on them.

Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 16h

Great article. I was very anti-celebs after the dull US one, but it’s added a whole layer here. Like Nick’s immediate, correct call that Celia Imrie Must Be Protected At All Costs.

Normally the mob turns on anyone clever at a drop of a hat as “suspicious”, but that’s just Fry’s persona, too.

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 20h

After all, people that blamed Blair for Iraq definitely let go of that grudge promptly (Ed pls chk)

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 1d

Labour MPs reckon that if the ceasefire holds it will be harder for opponents to mobilize against them over the Israel-Palestine issue in the next election. There are concerns though about whether the fragile agreement will hold. More in London Playbook PM.

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 20h

Is this like how I put off seeing Ford v Ferrari in the cinema purely because I refuse to regard this beauty as the bad guy.

A 1966 Ferrari P3, all swooping curves and beauty. Just be careful of the snap of lift-off oversteer.

Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

That would explain it, then.

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Natasha Simonova @philistella.bsky.social · 1d

ONLY migrants though, no one else is to study English because it's a rip off and a waste of time, am I getting this right.

András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 1d

Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

As I understand it, the problem has been considered carefully, and the conclusion was “maybe it’ll all work out fine if we just called them arseholes louder?”

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

Battery lasts a bit longer. That’s it, unless you’re running some sort of software that actually pushes the processor for some Godforsaken reason.

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 1d

“Keep vast numbers of DVDs, CDs and vinyl in case of cyberattack, middle-aged dads told”

Steve Beresford @lostinmilbury.bsky.social · 1d

Then: the office of the future will be paperless

Now: keep paper records

Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told

Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

I was trying to see if they had any 2015 Will Smith films on the old DVD format. Plenty copies of Concussion in stock, but they were out of Focus.

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

But then, the upper end is becoming a fascinating reaction to this. Electric’s almost broken the numbers game, because the millionaires’ revealed preference is for cars wot make a loud beefy noise over faster ones that just make a high pitched coil whine.

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

It’s such a Techbro trap. Car culture has always maintained that car wot go fast = better. Engineering of a more powerful electric motor isn’t that much more complex or expensive than a less powerful one.

So why not put the one that can do 0-100kmph in 3 seconds in there?

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

So well. I feared slightly it would all be austere healthiness, but these were FILTHY

Mushroom Gyros done to perfection, in a way that frankly feels like you should have had quite a few beers first

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, Greek discussion reminds me - thanks so much for the “nistissima” advice; we’ve just had a wonderful long weekend in Athens and ate like vegan kings.

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 1d

Is this because Hollywood Accounting means it includes all the work for Trevorrow’s one, etc? Or is it mainly because making a film of that scale to that preposterous deadline was impossible without wildly inefficient spending?

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Feelingantsy 🇬🇧🇩🇪. Maker of Puns @feelingantsy.bsky.social · 2d

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 2d

Pure EV, not out yet but it’s van sized and has both 5 and 7 seater options.

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 2d

I know the home charging problem, but this looks big enough for you now:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyu_...

Kia PV5: This CHEAP Modular Van Is A Game Changer!

YouTube video by Everything Electric CARS

www.youtube.com

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Iain @iainl7.bsky.social · 2d

They seem to be mistaking “people can’t afford new cars” for “people don’t like the cars they’ve made” so are trying different ones. It won’t work.

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Ste Curran (https://mindset.game 🟨🔺🔵) @stecurran.bsky.social · 3d

I have done a lot today and I have a lot to do next week. I am sure you do as well, but even so you could, and maybe should, play my game:

mindset.game

You don't have to download anything. Or you could just trust me and install the app, which is free: mindset.game/app

Mindset Go – Daily Puzzle Game

Sort, Slide, Solve! Expand your mind with daily puzzles and challenges.

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