Buffalox

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[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 1 points 10 minutes ago* (last edited 10 minutes ago)

Thanks, I changed it from country to government, to make it clearer, but country really is more accurate, as it's every level of the country.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 13 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

He was so fucking concerned about optics

To be fair the media went apeshit because he wore a tan suit and used mustard on a sandwich!
With Trump it's like: "Oh and Trump sexually assaults women willy-nilly because he thinks he is entitled to it. But that's OK because that's just who he is."

If Obama had pushed for Trump to be arrested and accused on treason, USA might have ended up in civil war.
That task was not for Obama to do, it was for the judicial and security services. And yes they failed, possibly because security services are generally overwhelmingly right wing.

That said, I would have loved to see Trump in an Orange jump suit, he 100% deserves to be imprisoned for the rest of his life.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (2 children)

In Europe the threat is to both the people and to the countries as a whole, as USA threatens to close off services for political leverage!

The US government is using the IT infrastructure Europe has build an dependency on against European countries.
The dependency was built on the trust that USA was a country build on respect for the law and democracy, this is evidently no longer true. Meaning the situation has changed dramatically.

In USA USA is in danger from itself more than anything outside USA, in Europe large parts of our infrastructure is in danger from USA, because USA is failing democracy and the rule of law.

This threat has already been enacted in reality, showing the US government is not beyond using such shenanigans:
https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Microsofts-ICC-email-block-reignites-European-data-sovereignty-concerns

Obviously the US government isn't threatened by the US government.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 0 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 12 minutes ago) (4 children)

No in USA it's the people, in Europe it's the people AND the governments.
Huge difference, that is caused by USA failing at democracy.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 9 points 20 hours ago

I thought it was annoying at first, but now that I've gotten used to it, it's perfectly OK IMO.
They've also improved the system a little bit compared to the original.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 4 points 20 hours ago

I believe it’s intended to make the material easier to process for recycling.

Not exactly, the reason is that the caps often get thrown everywhere for some reason? So it's to protect the environment from that, and this was the solution EU decided on. I bet UK uses it for compatibility with EU, so "evil" EU is still deciding changes in the UK even though UK is no longer a member.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

Actually the 16 GB also remains within the price band, and is way better performance and value according to the reviews I've seen.

The chart is also misleading, because 6600 XT was also within the price band, and was the first reasonably priced GPU in a long time when it came out, and way cheaper than what the 5600 XT sold for at the time. The trick was that AMD managed to make the die smaller for the 6600 XT, when there was a shortage of die production capacity.

The idea that it absolutely has to be below $300 is stupid considering the GFX 1060 was $250 when that came out in 2016. And there has been a lot of inflation especially after COVID.
The "correct" review would have been to stay on the XT models throughout, and for the 9060 using the 16 GB version, as in Europe it's actually a bit cheaper than 6600 XT when that came out.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 8 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 children)

They called for the end of “irrational price cuts,” which they defined as some competitors intentionally underpricing their vehicles below cost

So now even China complains about competition from China undercutting prices! 😋

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 8 points 21 hours ago

The Darwin award awaits.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

lol didn't even notice that. 😋

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 6 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

Testing with the RX 9060 8 GB instead of the 16 GB version is a USA problem, due to Trumps tariffs.
I think they should have tested with both versions, I've heard many places that the 16 GB is way better.

I also think they should have tested with RX 6600 XT which was really good value when it came out. Mostly because it was actually available at MSRP, at a time of very inflated prices. So the price of 6600XT was often cheaper than the price of a used 5600 XT!

Just before the 6600 XT came out, my old RX 580 broke and I returned it, at the time it was sold at 3 times the amount I had paid for it! So I was wondering what would happen? Turned out that of course I didn't get a replacement or repair, because that would be worth more than I had paid, so I got my money back!! Which kind of sucked because graphics cards were insanely overpriced.
So instead of buying a new one, I took the old Radeon RX 560 I'd used in a media system and used in my main computer, and then I played retro games for about 4 months until the RX 6600 XT came out, which was the first reasonably priced card in a long time.

I'm not sure techspot quite remember the situation back then, if they did I'm sure they'd have used the XT instead of the even cheaper 6600 vanilla that has lower performance and came out later.

Anyways the article is interesting, but it does paint a somewhat unfair picture about AMD IMO.
Also there has been inflation after COVID, so I don't think it's fair to stay at strictly $300. The RX 9060 XT 16 GB is actually similarly priced to the 5600 XT, maybe even a bit cheaper when accounting for inflation, and 100% for sure in Europe, and also in USA when accounting for tariffs.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

He was referring to me, and I don't revel in what's happening in USA.
I absolutely do have schadenfreude when it goes badly for Trump and Elon Musk though. They are so destructive.
I hope USA will turn back to normal, and my hope for USA is that they will strengthen democracy and get a better democracy, better sooner than later.
But I am far from sure USA will not devolve into a authoritarian dictatorship, because too few are doing anything for it to be effective, and Trump is turning everything around over there.
And I do use sarcasm to point things out sometimes.

 

English translation by Firefox:
FDM warns of errors in several models from Tesla, and FDM has now been successful by the Danish Road Safety Authority. FDM has previously described that there are several cases of significant veil in the rear suspension and in the steering column of the popular Model 3. Photo: Mike Blake / Ritzau Scanpix Today at 8pm. 11.07 Updated Today at 9pm. 11.08 By Ritzau

The Danish Road Safety Authority has stated that the motorists' interest organization, FDM, rightly did not approve two Tesla Model 3 by sight after the car owners had independently complained about the demand for omsyn.

FDM said in a statement.

In both cases, the sight results were due to "too much veil in bushings in rear-wheel suspension".

However, Tesla found no faults and thought the electric cars should have been approved, which led to complaints and the Traffic Agency's review. Many Teslas have "veil in the bushing"

The agency concludes that the cars had a significant veil and that the vision had been carried out correctly in both cases.

Earlier in the year, the FDM warned that there are many Teslas that have veils in bushings in the rear-wheel suspension and in the steering column. See also FDM comes with call for Tesla owners

Veils in rear suspensions mean that there is a looseness or abnormal movement in the parts that connect the car's rear wheel to the car itself.

This applies to both the Model 3 and Model Y. According to FDM, around 37,000 Model 3 and more than 40,000 Model Y have been registered in Denmark. The error is seen on newer cars

Usually you first see the problem on older cars, which have driven many kilometers, but FDM has seen several models with the error early in the life expectancy of the cars.

It creates doubts about the safety of cars, writes FDM, who has contacted Tesla to get the company to solve the problems. See also Tesla gets fined for flawed marketing

"We expect Tesla to help drivers, as it is not fair that the consumer has an additional cost of repair and possibly overhaul, because the car has a fault it shouldn't have," said Lone Otto, area manager in FDM's technical advice.

At the beginning of the year, FDM said that almost one in four Model 3 from the year 2020, which last year was for inspection, failed - among other things because of veils.

For other electric cars, the dump percentage was nine.

 

English translation by Firefox:
FDM warns of errors in several models from Tesla, and FDM has now been successful by the Danish Road Safety Authority. FDM has previously described that there are several cases of significant veil in the rear suspension and in the steering column of the popular Model 3. Photo: Mike Blake / Ritzau Scanpix Today at 8pm. 11.07 Updated Today at 9pm. 11.08 By Ritzau

The Danish Road Safety Authority has stated that the motorists' interest organization, FDM, rightly did not approve two Tesla Model 3 by sight after the car owners had independently complained about the demand for omsyn.

FDM said in a statement.

In both cases, the sight results were due to "too much veil in bushings in rear-wheel suspension".

However, Tesla found no faults and thought the electric cars should have been approved, which led to complaints and the Traffic Agency's review. Many Teslas have "veil in the bushing"

The agency concludes that the cars had a significant veil and that the vision had been carried out correctly in both cases.

Earlier in the year, the FDM warned that there are many Teslas that have veils in bushings in the rear-wheel suspension and in the steering column. See also FDM comes with call for Tesla owners

Veils in rear suspensions mean that there is a looseness or abnormal movement in the parts that connect the car's rear wheel to the car itself.

This applies to both the Model 3 and Model Y. According to FDM, around 37,000 Model 3 and more than 40,000 Model Y have been registered in Denmark. The error is seen on newer cars

Usually you first see the problem on older cars, which have driven many kilometers, but FDM has seen several models with the error early in the life expectancy of the cars.

It creates doubts about the safety of cars, writes FDM, who has contacted Tesla to get the company to solve the problems. See also Tesla gets fined for flawed marketing

"We expect Tesla to help drivers, as it is not fair that the consumer has an additional cost of repair and possibly overhaul, because the car has a fault it shouldn't have," said Lone Otto, area manager in FDM's technical advice.

At the beginning of the year, FDM said that almost one in four Model 3 from the year 2020, which last year was for inspection, failed - among other things because of veils.

For other electric cars, the dump percentage was nine.

 

The main motorist interest group in Denmark strongly suggest people who own a Tesla model 3 or model Y have their cars safety checked before warranty expires.

Loosely translated:
Among the problems are play in the steering wheel, and bad suspension.

These problems are normally only seen on way older cars with heavy mileage. These problems are worrying because these parts impact the safety of the car.

Tesla however is claiming if the play is within the limits of the service manual, they will not have an impact on safety. "We design our vehicles so they exceed safety regulations." literal translation!
/translation summary

Lately newer cars from Tesla have failed 25-30% legally mandatory inspections, and Tesla is spewing bullshit about it!
It's not up to Tesla to decide safety standards. and failing to such high degrees right after warranty, is definitely not exceeding safety standards!

 

Todays numbers June 5th 2025. The official numbers on Russian losses released by the Ukrainian military general staff.
Source: t.me/GeneralStaffZSU/25142

 

I'm stressing the European parts, because my post from yesterday about Russian losses in Ukraine war was removed as "off topic".
Despite this sub is about:
News and information from Europe 🇪🇺

 

Den Europæiske Menneskerettighedsdomstol har dømt Danmark, efter en mand afgik ved døden i en benlås i Kolding Arrest i 2011.

 

Merz pointed out that the restrictions have been lifted not only on German weapons.

"There are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons delivered to Ukraine, neither by the UK, France, nor us. There are no restrictions by the US either,"

 

Putin is getting more and more desperate. As he is running out of options, he is just increasing the meat waves!

 

Regarding people questioning durability:

https://thetechylife.com/how-long-do-byd-batteries-last/

BYD batteries are designed to last for 3000 to 5000 charge cycles

If a car has 400 km range on a charge and can handle 3000 cycles, that's 1.2 million kilometers.
While we don't know for sure, there has been nothing to indicate BYD should have compromised on that.

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