I’m in a country where stuff in the car is not regulated as much as the US.

One of my ride share drivers had basically a 13” android tablet instead of the stock radio in the car 😂

It was all hooked up to the car to act as a legit part of the car.

I won’t buy a car without CarPlay.

My current car has it and I love it. So I imagine Android users feel the same way.

If there is truly no option, then my phone is getting the window/airvent mount option.

I’ll never subscribe to their bs.

Hug of death, anyone got a screenshot?

I remember that rumor for windows 11, I was really hopeful.

I don’t think they really make money in windows itself.

Why don’t they just come to linux and sell their server stuff there to keep people in that ecosystem?

Google Gemini Summary of the video for those who can’t watch the video at the moment.

This video by Grant Rudow, titled “Dealerships Can’t Sell Cars Anymore,” explores the current breakdown of the American car market, focusing on how predatory lending, hidden costs, and high interest rates are creating a debt crisis for average consumers. The Current State of the Car Market • Rising Delinquencies & Repossessions: Car loan defaults are rising across all credit tiers, not just for high-risk borrowers [01:29]. Repossessions are projected to hit 10.5 million by the end of the year, with banks taking cars back after just one missed payment [02:28]. • Extreme Monthly Payments: The average new car payment has reached $749, with many people paying over $1,000 a month for standard family vehicles like Kias or Toyotas [02:56]. • Negative Equity: One in four new car owners owes more than the car is worth immediately after driving off the lot, averaging $10,000 in negative equity [03:10]. The “New Playbook” of Dealerships The video explains that dealerships are moving away from selling the car itself and instead selling “monthly payments” and recurring revenue: • Feature Subscriptions: Manufacturers are locking basic features behind paywalls. Things like heated seats, remote start, and even horsepower boosts are being turned into monthly subscription services [06:18]. • Data Monetization: Modern cars collect vast amounts of data on driving habits, which is sold to insurance companies and advertisers [06:45]. • Emotional Engineering: Salespeople pivot the conversation toward “affordability” per month (e.g., “It’s only $63 more per month”) to upsell customers from a $32,000 car to a $47,000 loan [08:52]. The Five Layers of the “Car Loan Trap” [09:32]

1. Ultra-Long Terms: Loans are being stretched to 84 or 96 months (7–8 years) to make payments look smaller [09:49].
2. Early Trade-ins: Most people trade in cars after 5 years, meaning they roll thousands in unpaid debt into their next loan [10:14].
3. High Interest: Rates of 8–12% mean buyers often spend more on interest than on food [10:41].
4. Backend Add-ons: Dealers make most of their profit on “extras” like fabric protection and extended warranties [10:55].
5. The Debt Cycle: Rolling negative equity into new loans keeps consumers in a perpetual cycle of debt [11:15]. How to Protect Yourself • Focus on Total Price: Always negotiate the “out-the-door” price rather than the monthly payment to strip the dealer of their hidden tricks [13:03]. • Avoid Subscriptions: Reject software upgrades and add-ons that don’t provide long-term value [13:21]. • Buy Mathematically, Not Emotionally: Redefine a “nice car” as one that provides financial breathing room rather than status [12:45]. • Wait for the Market to Soften: Buyers with cash or strong credit will gain significant leverage as dealerships struggle to move inventory [14:04].

Alladeen alladeen

Never heard of it, I’ll check it out. It sounds cool.

So I guess it’s a Mozilla problem and not Apple

I played a race of Mario kart world at a kiosk and I did not really enjoy it.

I think 8 deluxe is still the best Mario kart.

No, and it’s annoying because Safari’s extensions I’ll let you install ad blockers, but they won’t work on Firefox even though it’s still Safari

Wait! Is that why people think his hand is always bruised?

What does this actually change? Also, why not just legalize it?

My wife and I are. We had an a pretty nice dinner and snacks last year and they’re before for Christmas.

This year, we are debating whether we will even get a cake.

Don’t get me wrong, we are not so poor we can’t afford a cake, but maybe it’s better to save the money or spend it on other things.

OMG. These plans are getting on my nerves.

When a parent gives a kid their device and sets the child’s birthday, then enable these. If the birthday is over 18, the let them do what they want.

Let parents parent the kid and get the government out of my life.

As I build my business. All systems will work natively on Linux. So people can use that if they wish.

If there is something that specific to windows, then I do not use it.

Why not?

I basically spend 40hrs a week hosting presentations where I’m constantly drawing and clicking and highlighting text. So maybe.

On top of that I spend another 5-10 hrs a week doing non-meeting stuff.

I think there are a lot of things that are behind subscriptions that you do not realize. One example is computer mice.

They use switches that are only rated for a certain number of clicks before they stop working.

I was going through mice about once every 18 months. I decided to learn to soldier and just replace the switches once they broke.

I found that the switched in the $100 Logitech mouse I bought were only rated for 5 or 10 million clicks. The switch they use can be purchased in a 70 million version. Why didn’t they use that from the start?

I ended up repairing 3 mice and have a lot of extra switches sitting in a bit at home.

How is a cyber squatter worse than companies who squat on other things like money or diamonds.

The man bought the domain and if lambo wants it, they can buy it from him.

How long until other companies start trying to get any domain name that is part of their name now?

I haven’t played them myself, but I think they look cool.

If someone wants to be a purist, let them get an original system and a crt. Otherwise, they can just shut up about.