cali

Not even close But respect for not making them knockoffs. 

I welcome these companies coming together to offer Apple Watch bands. Would like to see efforts from more brands.

yes they have some weird offerings. What’s with the shark? Must be a Coach thing I don’t understand. 

Why are we doing this?

honestly this iPhone Vs.iKnockoff crap needs to end. It makes idiots think the knockoffs are real iPhones or comparable to one. 

StrangeDays said:

cali said:

I was one of the people who criticized HomePod for not being innovative enough.

Something I wanted to see was light projection for DJing, parties etc. I wanted to see Live photo effects (Think HomePod projecting a masquerade/masks on people’s faces) With FaceID this is possible.

or maybe that’s too futuristic at this point. 

Well, that's one word for it... Personally I think light shows and, uh, mask-projection, is too niche of a use case for the mass market.

It’s one of those things that if you don’t like it you don’t use it. I don’t see what’s wrong with having apps that ADD to your personal experience as an option.

i can see people getting creative with it though. Besides parties imagine the stars being projected onto your roof as HomePod narrarates the constellations to you. If the API is thrown out there developers will figure it out. 

I know surround lighting for interactive gaming is amazing but no one has fully figured it out yet.

williamh said:

jmgregory1 said:

Just not seeing the need for facial recognition on a device that will likely sit on a shelf and not be meant for regular and close-proximity interaction with users.  That's what the iPhone and iPad are for and the HomePod will connect to these devices already, so what's the need or use-case for FaceID on a home speaker?

The use case is ApplePay. It’s so funny how Family Guy made those Google Or Amazon devices (whichever) order stuff.  

Edit: Or was it South Park?

South Park I believe. 

randominternetperson said:

I wonder why the Brits refer to scooters as mopeds?  American readers think of mopeds as underpowered 49cc motorcycles that can also be pedaled (and haven't had any real presence on our roads since the 80's).  The vehicles used in these raids are the size and weight of "real" motorcycles.  I expect a traditional moped would have a hard time breaking through a glass wall.

You refer to motorcycles as scooters?!

To me scooters are those toys kids get at Christmas. The criminals leaving in scooters is even funnier.