Tech's broken promises: Streaming is now just as expensive and confusing as cable. Ubers cost as much as taxis. And the cloud is no longer cheap.
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Some tech is getting pricier and looking a lot like the older services it was supposed to beat. From video streaming to ride-hailing and cloud computing.

Tech’s broken promises: Streaming is now just as expensive and confusing as cable. Ubers cost as much as taxis. And the cloud is no longer cheap::Some tech is getting pricier and looking a lot like the older services it was supposed to beat. From video streaming to ride-hailing and cloud computing.

  • @[email protected]English
    -1•1 year ago

    Convenience - it’s a hassle to watch pirated stuff on my TV. But the cost of having to have a bunch of streaming subs means sometimes piracy’s hassle is worth it compared to the alternative.

    • @pomodoro_longbreakEnglish
      5•1 year ago

      Same, but it’s only a matter of time before it’s less of a hassle to pirate vs purchase.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•1 year ago

      Nowadays piracy isn’t a hassle, and it’s certainly not a hassle to get things to play on your tv. Just set up a Plex/jellyfin server and install the appropriate app on your tv or tv box. With the arr suite + overseer + qbittorrent + Plex/jellyfin piracy is heaps more convenient than streaming services

      • VardøgorEnglish
        5•1 year ago

        Just set up a Plex/jellyfin server

        With the arr suite + overseer + qbittorrent + Plex/jellyfin

        im a home media guy too but all this is not more convenient for people compared to just installing the netflix app

      • @[email protected]English
        3•1 year ago

        I consider setting up a Plex server a hassle. Especially since I have to download my own movies (necessitating the cost of a VPN) rather than just being able to use a free streaming site.