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Re:Why are new devices dependent on the Internet but made wi... by falcolas on Monday December 14, 2020 @02:41PM (#25422186)
Lower latency too. It's crazy how much of a difference low latency really makes.
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Re:Why are new devices dependent on the Internet but made wi... by NickM on Monday December 14, 2020 @02:51PM (#25422317)
Yes, this 100%. I miss being able to talk to people like they're in the same room, with no detectable latency, the way that local landline calls used to work.

I think most people don't realize why phone calls suck these days; it just feels awkward and cumbersome, but it doesn't have to be that way.

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