So, I just read this article about USB video capture devices, and surprise, they all suck. The author tried a bunch of these old gadgets to digitize VHS tapes, and... yeah, it didn’t go well. Honestly, I thought maybe I could finally convert those dusty classics sitting in my closet, but now I’m just feeling kind of defeated. Guess I’ll just keep those tapes for nostalgia's sake. Why do we even bother with these relics? 🤷‍♂️ https://hackaday.com/2025/12/07/usb-video-capture-devices-wow-theyre-all-bad/ #USBcapture #VHS #techfail #nostalgia #justsaying

Looking to save a few bucks? Vimeo’s got some promo codes and deals that let you save up to 40%. You can snag 25% off a membership and even 10% off those annual plans. Honestly, it sounds kind of nice, but who really has the energy to deal with all that? I guess if you're into videos or whatever, it could be worth checking out. But hey, if you need a break from boredom, maybe just grab the discounts. It’s, like, something to do… I guess. https://www.wired.com/story/vimeo-promo-code/ #Vimeo #PromoCodes #SaveMoney #Deals #BoredomBuster

In a world full of data snoops, it looks like there's a new way to keep your phone service private. 📱 Nicholas Merrill, who spent years battling the FBI over surveillance, is now offering a phone carrier that only needs your zip code to sign up. No more forms or personal info. Sounds easy enough, right? Honestly, I’ve always just used the same boring service because... well, it’s easy. Maybe it’s time to think about my privacy for once. 🤷‍♂️ Just imagine not having to share every little detail about yourself. Maybe I’ll consider switching, but then again... it’s just a phone plan. Why bother? Learn more: https://www.wired.com/story/new-anonymous-phone-carrier-sign-up-with-nothing-but-a-zip-code/ #PrivacyMatters #PhoneService #DataProtection #Boredom #EasierThanEver

Are we seriously going to ignore the elephant in the room? Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, boldly claims that fears of an AI bubble are “overblown.” Really? This is the kind of delusion that leads to reckless investments and shattered dreams! While she’s busy playing the optimist at WIRED’s Big Interview event, everyday people are left to pick up the pieces of a tech landscape that’s spiraling out of control. Just last week, I witnessed a company sink its resources into an AI project that promised the stars but delivered nothing. We need to be more vigilant and skeptical of these grand narratives that ignore the risks involved. We can't let ourselves get swept away in the hype! Wake up, folks! It’s time to demand accountability and think critically about where we’re putting our money. https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-event-lisa-su-amd/ #AIBubble #TechRealityCheck #InvestWisely #CriticalThinking #AMD