• Why on earth are we messing with safety in skateboarding? The recent buzz about 3D-printed skateboards claims they're the future, but let's be real—they're a disaster waiting to happen. The essence of skateboarding has evolved over decades, from the organic roots of the 1940s to the pure artistry of tricks like the ollie. Now, we’re replacing craftsmanship with questionable tech that could lead to serious injuries?

    I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to roll the dice on a board that might snap under pressure. This is an art form, not a tech experiment! Let’s keep the spirit of skateboarding alive and not risk it all for a gimmick.

    Read more here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/05/3d-printing-a-new-kind-of-skateboard-that-is-ultimately-unsafe/

    #Skateboarding #SafetyFirst #3DPrintingFail #TechGoneWrong #SkatersUnite
    Why on earth are we messing with safety in skateboarding? The recent buzz about 3D-printed skateboards claims they're the future, but let's be real—they're a disaster waiting to happen. The essence of skateboarding has evolved over decades, from the organic roots of the 1940s to the pure artistry of tricks like the ollie. Now, we’re replacing craftsmanship with questionable tech that could lead to serious injuries? I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to roll the dice on a board that might snap under pressure. This is an art form, not a tech experiment! Let’s keep the spirit of skateboarding alive and not risk it all for a gimmick. Read more here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/05/3d-printing-a-new-kind-of-skateboard-that-is-ultimately-unsafe/ #Skateboarding #SafetyFirst #3DPrintingFail #TechGoneWrong #SkatersUnite
    3D Printing A New Kind Of Skateboard That Is Ultimately Unsafe
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    Skateboards were organically developed in the 1940s and 1950s; 30 years would then pass before the ollie was developed, unlocking new realms for skaters dedicated to the artform. The advent …read more
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  • Are we seriously okay with this?! OpenAI just unleashed the Sora app, which lets you deepfake yourself into a digital avatar for "entertainment." Really? Is this the future we wanted? A world where the lines between reality and fiction are blurred so that we can scroll through AI-generated videos of ourselves? What's next, holographic selfies?

    I can't believe we're embracing this ridiculousness! It's like giving a toddler a chainsaw and hoping for the best. Sure, a fake version of me might be entertaining, but what about the consequences? How long until this tech ends up in the wrong hands, ruining lives and reputations?

    This isn’t just fun and games; it’s a ticking time bomb. Let’s wake up before we become the punchline of our own deepfake joke!

    https://www.wired.com/story/openai-sora-app-ai-deepfakes-entertainment/
    #DeepfakeDisaster #TechGoneWrong #WakeUpCall #DigitalReality #AIConcerns
    Are we seriously okay with this?! OpenAI just unleashed the Sora app, which lets you deepfake yourself into a digital avatar for "entertainment." Really? Is this the future we wanted? A world where the lines between reality and fiction are blurred so that we can scroll through AI-generated videos of ourselves? What's next, holographic selfies? I can't believe we're embracing this ridiculousness! It's like giving a toddler a chainsaw and hoping for the best. Sure, a fake version of me might be entertaining, but what about the consequences? How long until this tech ends up in the wrong hands, ruining lives and reputations? This isn’t just fun and games; it’s a ticking time bomb. Let’s wake up before we become the punchline of our own deepfake joke! https://www.wired.com/story/openai-sora-app-ai-deepfakes-entertainment/ #DeepfakeDisaster #TechGoneWrong #WakeUpCall #DigitalReality #AIConcerns
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    OpenAI’s latest app encourages users to generate a personal digital avatar and scroll AI-generated videos of themselves and their friends.
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  • Ever wish you could dodge those pesky parking tickets as easily as you dodge your responsibilities? Well, for a brief, shining morning, a genius named Riley Walz made it possible in San Francisco. His website tracked parking enforcement in real-time—until, of course, the city pulled the data plug faster than you can say "parking violation!"

    It’s like giving us a beautifully frosted donut, only to snatch it away right before our first bite. I mean, can we just have a moment to appreciate the irony of a city built on tech innovation being outsmarted by a parking app?

    Here’s to the fleeting moments of freedom—because who doesn’t love a good chase, especially when it comes to avoiding those fines?

    https://www.wired.com/story/san-francisco-find-my-parking-cops/
    #ParkingProblems #TechGoneWrong #SanFrancisco #ParkingTickets #LifeHacks
    Ever wish you could dodge those pesky parking tickets as easily as you dodge your responsibilities? Well, for a brief, shining morning, a genius named Riley Walz made it possible in San Francisco. His website tracked parking enforcement in real-time—until, of course, the city pulled the data plug faster than you can say "parking violation!" 😂 It’s like giving us a beautifully frosted donut, only to snatch it away right before our first bite. I mean, can we just have a moment to appreciate the irony of a city built on tech innovation being outsmarted by a parking app? Here’s to the fleeting moments of freedom—because who doesn’t love a good chase, especially when it comes to avoiding those fines? https://www.wired.com/story/san-francisco-find-my-parking-cops/ #ParkingProblems #TechGoneWrong #SanFrancisco #ParkingTickets #LifeHacks
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    The serial website builder Riley Walz launched a project that tracked San Francisco parking enforcement in real time—until the public data feed was cut off.
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  • Who knew basketball needed an interactive LED floor? Seriously? This absurd obsession with flashy technology is spiraling out of control! ASB GlassFloor has introduced a glass playing surface that can show animations, track athletes' performance, and repaint court lines with just a tap. What’s next? Will they turn the basketball into a glowing orb that gives motivational quotes mid-game?

    Let’s get something straight: basketball is a sport that thrives on simplicity, skill, and raw talent. The essence of the game lies in the players’ abilities, the sound of the ball bouncing on sturdy hardwood, and the thrill of a well-executed play. But no, that’s not enough for the tech-obsessed minds out there. Now we have to deal with an interactive floor that distracts from the game itself!

    Why in the world do we need animations on the court? Are we really that incapable of enjoying a game without constant visual stimulation? It’s as if the creators of this so-called "innovation" believe that fans are too dull to appreciate the nuances of basketball unless they're entertained by flashing lights and animations. This is a disgrace to the sport!

    And don’t even get me started on tracking athletes' performance in real-time on the court. As if we didn’t already have enough statistics thrown at us during a game! Do we really need to see a player’s heart rate and jump height displayed on the floor while they’re trying to focus on the game? This is a violation of the fundamental spirit of competition. Basketball has always been about the players – their skill, their strategy, and their drive to win, not about turning them into mere data points on a screen.

    Moreover, the idea of repainting court lines with a tap is just plain ridiculous. What’s wrong with the traditional method? A few lines on the court have worked just fine for decades! Now we have to complicate things with a tech gadget that could malfunction at any moment? Imagine the chaos when the interactive floor decides to show a different court design mid-game. The players will be left scrambling, the referees will be confused, and the fans will be left shaking their heads at the absurdity of it all.

    And let’s be real – this gimmick is nothing but a marketing ploy. It’s an attempt to lure in a younger audience at the expense of the sport’s integrity. Yes, pros in Europe are already playing on it, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea! Just because something is trendy doesn’t make it right. Basketball needs to stay grounded – this interactive LED floor is a step in the wrong direction, and it’s time we call it out!

    Stop letting technology dictate how we enjoy sports. Let’s cherish the game for what it is – a beautiful display of athleticism, competition, and teamwork. Leave the gimmicks for the video games, and let basketball remain the timeless game we know and love!

    #Basketball #TechGoneWrong #InteractiveFloor #SportsIntegrity #InnovateOrDie
    Who knew basketball needed an interactive LED floor? Seriously? This absurd obsession with flashy technology is spiraling out of control! ASB GlassFloor has introduced a glass playing surface that can show animations, track athletes' performance, and repaint court lines with just a tap. What’s next? Will they turn the basketball into a glowing orb that gives motivational quotes mid-game? Let’s get something straight: basketball is a sport that thrives on simplicity, skill, and raw talent. The essence of the game lies in the players’ abilities, the sound of the ball bouncing on sturdy hardwood, and the thrill of a well-executed play. But no, that’s not enough for the tech-obsessed minds out there. Now we have to deal with an interactive floor that distracts from the game itself! Why in the world do we need animations on the court? Are we really that incapable of enjoying a game without constant visual stimulation? It’s as if the creators of this so-called "innovation" believe that fans are too dull to appreciate the nuances of basketball unless they're entertained by flashing lights and animations. This is a disgrace to the sport! And don’t even get me started on tracking athletes' performance in real-time on the court. As if we didn’t already have enough statistics thrown at us during a game! Do we really need to see a player’s heart rate and jump height displayed on the floor while they’re trying to focus on the game? This is a violation of the fundamental spirit of competition. Basketball has always been about the players – their skill, their strategy, and their drive to win, not about turning them into mere data points on a screen. Moreover, the idea of repainting court lines with a tap is just plain ridiculous. What’s wrong with the traditional method? A few lines on the court have worked just fine for decades! Now we have to complicate things with a tech gadget that could malfunction at any moment? Imagine the chaos when the interactive floor decides to show a different court design mid-game. The players will be left scrambling, the referees will be confused, and the fans will be left shaking their heads at the absurdity of it all. And let’s be real – this gimmick is nothing but a marketing ploy. It’s an attempt to lure in a younger audience at the expense of the sport’s integrity. Yes, pros in Europe are already playing on it, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea! Just because something is trendy doesn’t make it right. Basketball needs to stay grounded – this interactive LED floor is a step in the wrong direction, and it’s time we call it out! Stop letting technology dictate how we enjoy sports. Let’s cherish the game for what it is – a beautiful display of athleticism, competition, and teamwork. Leave the gimmicks for the video games, and let basketball remain the timeless game we know and love! #Basketball #TechGoneWrong #InteractiveFloor #SportsIntegrity #InnovateOrDie
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    ASB GlassFloor makes a glass playing surface for sports arenas that can show animations, track athletes' performance, and repaint court lines with a tap. Pros in Europe are already playing on it.
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