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Re:Ask HN: What are some modern technologies that you refuse... by ifh-hn on Thursday November 20, 2025 @02:45AM (#45990033)
Anything "smart". Can't avoid TVs unfortunately.

Electric vehicles. I don't have a problem with the concept but similar to the above, you can be held hostage with a change in software. And the second hand market is a joke.

Nearly all web frameworks, especially for app development.

All social media, cryptocurrency, and most tech pushed by big tech to general consumers.

Re:Ask HN: What are some modern technologies that you refuse... by swissfunicular on Thursday November 20, 2025 @06:56AM (#45991711)
This
Re:Ask HN: What are some modern technologies that you refuse... by muzani on Thursday November 20, 2025 @08:35AM (#45992389)
I generally don't buy secondhand cars, but the low prices and low maintenance required for EVs makes the secondhand ones seem like a good deal.