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Re:Google quits selling tablets on Saturday June 02, 2018 @10:52AM (#17214819)
Do people stilll talk on phones?

Serious question. I think I do about 99% of my communication via text or other messaging

Re:America is losing the battle against robocalls on Wednesday May 23, 2018 @09:43PM (#17140297)
I always thought this was VOIP calls, no phone company required.
Re:The Entire Economy Is MoviePass Now on Wednesday May 16, 2018 @06:24PM (#17086965)
I wouldn’t even call it arbitrage. There is usually some gain in the difference in price with an arbitrage
Re:Subscription Hell on Sunday May 06, 2018 @07:32PM (#17009266)
This solution seems to be addressing a problem completely different from what the author is discussing. How would using a cryptocurrency solution reduce monthly fees for subscriptions? How would it help reduce the aversion to paying for previously free content? How would it help with bundling?
Re:How Seattle Got More People to Ride the Bus on Saturday October 21, 2017 @10:52PM (#15524899)
Columbia City is a perfect example of this
Re:Magic Leap confirms $502M Series D round on Tuesday October 17, 2017 @04:16PM (#15494519)
Can someone, anyone try to explain why Magic Leap keeps getting money thrown at them? Series D and not even a whisper of a product. What is going on in the tech industry?
Re:Hyperloop One Becomes ‘Virgin Hyperloop One’ on Thursday October 12, 2017 @05:35PM (#15461506)
Agreed. Many people underestimate the aversion of a large swath of the population to driving. Driving basically monopolizes your time and focus and exposes you to accidents. I don’t know if I know anyone who would rather drive if they could get to their destination in the same relative time, unless they’d need a car on the other end.
Re:Slack Closes $250M Funding Round at $5B Valuation on Sunday September 17, 2017 @11:03PM (#15273096)
So why would you need slack then in the first place?
I wouldn't label Flippa a competitor. Flippa is filled with nothing but scammers. Who want to downvote me go right ahead. I stand by what I said.
Re:The Wonderful World of Webpack on Monday September 04, 2017 @09:06PM (#15171839)
I could've sworn you guys were joking but you're all serious. This is utter madness!
And how many layers of red tape do you think the dev would have to go through to get a new domain?
Not to mention the myriad of safety and control mechanisms in place on the aircraft (redundant systems etc) and away from it (air traffic control, IVR etc)
Re:Ask HN: Do you have any ideas that seem impossible? on Saturday July 15, 2017 @04:28PM (#14778756)
Underground tubes that deliver packages directly to your residence instantly.