Enshittification

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I’m far for my computer but really hope this works…

Use of get_iplayer outside the UK is not supported, with the exception of downloading lower-quality (96k and 48k) radio programmes that are available to international users. Do not ask for help downloading TV programmes or higher-quality (320k and 128k) radio programmes from outside the UK. Do not discuss methods to circumvent BBC geoblocking in get_iplayer forums. It doesn’t matter what VPN/VPS/proxy you use - you may find yourself blocked by the BBC, and get_iplayer can do nothing about it.

So likely not… But still

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Here’s the image:

Wow, what awful AI slop. Absolutely pathetic.

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But expected in MS’s culture. They have been told to prepare their reviews of their work with copilot, their managers have been told to evaluate their employee reviews with copilot and write their reports with copilot.

That’s a whole lot of nobody saying anything which is supposed to be how they find out what is going on in their company.

But we do: the people hiring the head of graphics only have access to early ‘90s quality Word clip art created by AI.

Microsoft is fucked.

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I pay for Premium, 'cos I use it for all my music listening these days; but even then, I still use SponsorBlock when watching on Firefox.
While you don’t get “traditional” ads with Premium, you still get the embedded sponsor bollocks a lot of YouTubers stick in their videos, and SponsorBlock removes these.

It’s really annoying when I then watch YouTube one one of my Google screens which don’t have SponsorBlock, such as the Hub Max I have in the kitchen, as that doesn’t block sponsor content.

What’s even more irritating is that most, if not all of the sponsors are often completely irrelevant and unavailable in my territory anyway.

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To avoid bogus charges, I always take pictures of rentals (inside and out) during pickup and return. This scanning sounds like some next-level bs. I hope this practice doesn’t spread to consume the entire industry!

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Sadly, it probably will…

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I wonder if you can request a full scan before you take the vehicle off the lot? I’m guessing “No”, because that would make it much easier to support a “pre-existing damage” defense.

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https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-monetization-makes-player-experience-more-fun/

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They probably think that sexual and psychological harassment makes working at Ubisoft more fun.

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Archive link:
https://archive.ph/7BmHJ

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Fucking Hell that actually works!!!

PVR is even somewhat user friendly.

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I will have to look into that. Unfortunately it only works on desktop computers.

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Well it might work on phone:

https://forums.squarepenguin.co.uk/thread-337

I’m on an Android phone. Even with a working VPN, the BBC Sounds app wouldn’t open. I think the app is linked to the official Google app store of your country.

Solution. Here’s what worked for me.

  1. Delete installed app.

  2. Connect to internet via UK VPN.

  3. Download BBC Sounds app from a 3rd-party app store like Aptoide.

  4. Go through regular BBC log in process, and bingo. BBC Sounds is back!

https://www.reddit.com/r/6music/s/b4zFMK3Igf

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This getting really complicated.

I’ll check out France Inter and see what they have to offer.

“BBC” now officially stands for Brexit Broadcasting Corporation.

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