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Sony Increases PS5 Controller Prices in US, Europe, and More
  • I mean, what other type of controller would you buy on PC if you're looking to buy a game controller? Unless you're not including 3rd party controllers as "console controllers". Afaik, the xbox pro controller is still considered the best controller to use on PC, and while it is made by Microsoft, it's not a controller that comes with the console.

    The PC controller market just isn't large enough to support pc-only controllers. Of course the recommendation is to always buy a console controller, pc controllers don't exist! 😂

    Yes, I know some games have their own controller type like flight sticks, game pads, and OSU, but nobody is seriously using those for rocket league and elden ring.

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    [Serious] What should every young person do?
  • Ideally, you set aside 3 to 6 months worth of your typical monthly spending to cover (some) emergencies and job loss, then invest everything else. 401(k) is still tax advantaged in the same way as an IRA, and you can typically do roth contributions to a 401(k) too. So there are benefits to going above your employer match.

    But, you're right that you don't want to trap all of your money into a retirement account either. You'll probably want to make large purchases like a car or house. In that case, you plan out a timeline and invest in less risky things depending on how far out you plan to purchase said thing.

    The overall idea of "invest in index funds as much as possible" can be applied generally, but the amount that you contribute and in which types of accounts heavily depends on the individual.

    I just wanted to point out that 401(k)s without employer matching are basically just IRAs with high yearly caps because it took me a few years to realize that, and I fancied myself financially literate. It can be a good idea to contribute more, so long as you don't need the money elsewhere.

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    [Serious] What should every young person do?
  • As best as you can, max out Roth IRA with an S&P 500 fund like VOO or a targeted date index fund. Also contribute to a 401(k) as much as possible.

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    How do you start a car and move it with manual shift "the right way"?
  • Lol, I'm not from Germany but I seriously doubt they'd fail you in a driving test because you put the car in neutral before you start it. That's just ridiculous.

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    Man Arrested for Creating Fake Bands With AI, Then Making $10 Million by Listening to Their Songs With Bots
  • The headline focuses on the wrong thing. Making a bunch of crappy songs and uploading the to Spotify and other streaming services is perfectly legal, AI or not.

    The illegal part is that he created lots and lots of fake accounts that constantly streamed his songs and masked them to look like authentic listens. So much so that he was making $110k per month. That is straight-up fraud, which is what he was arrested for.

    It has nothing to do with AI, but that makes more people click on the article.

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    Cat makes surprise return home four days after being ‘cremated’
  • Life hack: when your cat dies, instead of paying for a funeral, wait for your neighbor to go on vacation, kidnap their cat, and tell them their cat died instead! They'll pay for the funeral, and a few days later you can release their cat so no harm's done.

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    Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford says his hopes on Epic Store were 'overly optimistic or misplaced'
  • LOL the Steam launcher is basically just a web browser. Literally the same concept as Electron. It'd be Electron if it were built today, but it was built before Electron existed.

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    Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford says his hopes on Epic Store were 'overly optimistic or misplaced'
  • Thank you! Ever since the start of the Epic Store, I've always thought this whole "exclusive" scandal was blown out of proportion. There is a MASSIVE difference between a game being exclusive to a $400+ console vs to a free launcher that you can install in 5 minutes and add your already multi-launcher platform.

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    Is it safe to use MIG Switch for pirating?
  • They don't ban your account, they ban your switch. If your switch is caught, it won't be able to use any Nintendo services ever again. But your account would still work on other devices.

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    Whatever gets us to class consciousness
  • Did a little research and found a Big Mac costs around $4.49, or $7.49 for a meal. Really hard to check prices without downloading their app, btw. Though, I've heard that McDonnalds is a lot like Subway, in that anyone not using the app and coupon codes for every order is getting ripped off big time.

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  • torrentfreak.com Plex Sued for Copyright Infringement by Press Agency * TorrentFreak

    Zuma Press has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the Plex streaming platform at a California federal court.

    Title is somewhat misleading. It's not for anything video-related. It's for using a (probably free) photo of actress Cuca Escribano without permission.

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    torrentfreak.com Plex Sued for Copyright Infringement by Press Agency * TorrentFreak

    Zuma Press has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the Plex streaming platform at a California federal court.

    Title is somewhat misleading. It's not for anything video-related. It's for using a (probably free) photo of actress Cuca Escribano without permission.

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    torrentfreak.com Plex Will Block Media Servers at Abuse Prevalent Hosting Company * TorrentFreak

    Plex has informed users that it will no longer allow servers to be run at a hosting provider where lots of TOS violations occur.

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    arstechnica.com Reddit faces content quality concerns after its Great Mod Purge

    Concerns of Redditor safety, jeopardized research amid new mods and API rules.

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    arstechnica.com Too many users abused unlimited Dropbox plans, so they’re getting limits

    Some people have taken "as much space as you need" too literally.

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    It's been nearly 10 days, hand it over Google!

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    Source: https://mastodon.social/@corsent/110894498122486205

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    arstechnica.com Zuck/Musk cage match canceled; tech billionaires blame each other

    "I don't want to keep hyping something that will never happen," Zuckerberg says.

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    cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/3610354

    > Looking to pick up a self cleaning litterbox but there are a lot of options. The coolest one I've seen by far is the CatGenie Automatic Cat Box, but it's nearly $500 and seems a little overkill. > > I've also seen that the PetSafe Litterbox is a very popular choice, but it uses proprietary litter refills and crystal litter when I'd prefer clay litter. > > I've been getting away with a $15 do-it-yourself litterbox just fine for a while, but I think I (and my cat) would appreciate something that doesn't require daily maintenance. Something as simple as an automatic rake would be interesting. > > My main goals are: > 1. Requires as little maintenance as possible while keeping my cat happy and the smell under control > 2. No proprietary lock-in (I can use my own litter) > 3. Doesn't break the bank > 4. Built well, won't break / easy to fix / good warranty / cheap enough that I can just buy a new one if it breaks > > While I am looking for budget friendly options, I'm also curious on the more expensive options. I can't imagine what justifies spending $700 on a Litter-Robot when emptying a litterbox manually isn't that bad and the CatGenie is $500 and promises zero-maintenance. Have you had good luck with premium options like that?

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