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  • Foxconn and Wisconsin renegotiate factory agreement, future of project uncertain [u]

    I see all the Cons are silent as once more this entire cesspool of scum that is the GOP slowly reaches the tipping point towards the modern equivalent Whigs. When that fracture comes with these US Constitution Party, Libertarian Party, and every other bottom feeding ``branch'' that are closeted Republicans vie for the carnage the rest of us will move forward cleaning up the shat left behind.
    ronnfastasleep
  • 'iPhone XI' and 'iPhone XI Max' case manufacturing dummies pop up on Chinese social media

    avon b7 said:
    At first, and depending on the render, I wasn't sure if I liked the camera placement setup.

    Over time I've reached the conclusion that something seems wrong. It seems lopsided.

    There was talk of making them less visible in the final product. I hope that's the case.
    Take an Engineering Physics course on Optics then come back and comment. You'll realize the reason for this array once you understand the laws of optics. They are attempting to create a DSLR capable lens array inside a phone.
    tmayemig647StrangeDaysanantksundaramradarthekat
  • Apple, Qualcomm reach modem licensing deal to end 'no license, no chips' trial

    gatorguy said:
    wood1208 said:
    Intel 5G chip will be under pressure. We still don't know details of settlement including money aspect.
    This will give Apple multiyear licensing agreement for Qualcomm chips and IP to build own 5G chip in future.
    Apparently a 6-year royalty license to the IP, tho no mention of a license to manufacture. I would guess that Apple is forgoing further development of their own chip for the near future, at least in any shipping device, since they've agreed to purchase QC chips for multiple years as part of this settlement. 
    You would be wrong.
    ericthehalfbeetmay
  • Foxconn's Wisconsin presence 'a bunch of empty buildings,' far behind targets

    jimh2 said:
    Fatman said:
    More fraud, something both Trump and China are masters at. Did anyone ever really believe that Wisconsin would even be capable of supporting 13,000 high tech jobs?
    This has nothing to do with Trump and all to do with the governor of Wisconsin giving away taxpayer money as a bribe. This type of behavior is done all over the US in order to 
    "attract" or keep businesses. Sports Teams are the best at extracting money from local economies for little or nothing in return. When teams or businesses threaten to leave I say let them leave and let some other sucker give them a new building or stadium. Some of the agreements sports teams get in return for letting cities build them new stadiums are truly unbelievable and its all for a few part-time jobs. 
    Trump made it about himself and his business acumen throughout the election and the first 18 months of his administration.
    ronn
  • YouTube TV hikes monthly fee to $55 to cover Apple App Store fees, Discovery programming

    ElCapitan said:
    That's what happens when you start to compete with your content providers. 

    Apple's board should stop AppleTV+ cold turkey, and direct the management to only provide an attractive platform for all content providers to offer the broadest possible selection to Apple customers. 

    :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

    I don't give a rat's ass about YouTube or Google. I'm an Apple customer and stock holder. Full steam ahead.

    You will never find ala carte. It's absurd. What you want is to pair down your obsession with one size fits all pricing for everything and discern what services will provide you with the overall best ecosystem. When you do, put your money there.

    And like others have said--though it should never need to be said to an adult--get off your duff, explore the world and live beyond your sedentary lifestyle. Growing up with first 3 channels, then 13, then suddenly 55, etc., wasn't making me watch more productions to keep me satisfied.

    People tune out to watch shows. They tune in when they use technologies to create.





    StrangeDayshmurchison