Perpetual licences are usually given for a certain version of a program though, with updates for a limited amount of time. You don’t get the new version of the software.
You can, however, continue to use that old piece of software in perpetuity.
So buy another TV.
That is definitely what 90% of people use them for.
I think Tom Scott is the only person who’s ever done an honest VPN sponsor read.
Wait, a Chromebook won’t let you use any browser other than than Chrome?
We also have a problem with people massively overestimating the amount of hassle “normal” people are willing to go through to use technology.
The tinfoil hat is cutting off the blood flow to your brain.
There’s a lot of people in this thread who’ve never had to be tech support for elderly relatives.
Grandma doesn’t know what a streaming is.
Nobody will remember that. Too complicated for Grandma.
But then you have to remember which one is which. The ones in your example are already labelled.
Most consumers want their device to work right out of the box, mapping buttons isn’t something most of the population wants to deal with.
I kinda see your point, but a huge number of people have a subscription to at least one streaming service, so those buttons are a useful feature for a lot of people.
YouTube board shorts?
So, they’re going to change the name to YouTube mediums?
It’s because it was being done by terminally online Redditors, not using the site was more painful for them than the site itself.
It sounds like Waymo were already aware of the situation, in fact they called her in the vehicle as it was happening.
Not to say this isn’t a good suggestion, but they seem to have other systems in place that worked.
If you legitimately believe your life is in danger, you have the right to escape or defend yourself, even if that means running someone over. This has happened in multiple countries with similar outcomes.
Also because boy racers and other assorted scrotes would listen in.
Changing the name of one of the most valuable brands isn’t something I’d expect even him to do.
Hasn’t his wealth kinda flatlined lately though? X is doing terribly, Tesla is struggling a bit, I think SpaceX is at least doing well.
I don’t think he’s going to be a trillionaire any time soon.
A perpetual licence for a service isn’t possible, yes, but software is a product, and something you can absolutely buy once. You typically only get support for a limited time though.