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  • Well, sexdolls or Terminators, which one will it be?

  • Caption this.
  • The Cell 2

  • Scientists Propose New Way to Find Aliens: Detect Their Failing Warp Drives
  • That’s assuming they actually use a Star Trek style warp drive when we ALL know they are actually using Navigators to jump into the Immaterium.

  • Justice Thomas raked in staggering $2.4 million in gifts, watchdog says
  • Because all US politicians do this. Including all the ones on the Supreme Court. The entire system is corrupt. That’s why Roberts wont go before anyone and discuss it or why no one is really pushing too hard to do anything to him about it. They all do the same thing in one form or the other.

  • What's Inside This China Factory? Eerie Humanoid Robots! [Video]
  • Sex robots incoming in 3…2…1…

  • Trump advisers propose mandatory military service
  • Hmmmm….Fortunate Son plays softly in the background.

  • Adults and teens pick dumbphones to curb social media addiction
  • Yeah same here. I’ve ditched all social media now except Lemmy and for that I have only a handful of favorite subs I like to read.

    But I use my phone for photos, music, email and wallet. Occasionally maps if in a pinch.

  • GOP governor candidate says abortion is only for women who won't "keep your skirt down"
  • Do a background search on this asshole. He is one more hypocrite.

    Him and his wife already had an abortion - that’s fine IMO but fuck him for telling everyone else how to manage their reproductive rights.

    He’s a crook too. Shocker right? A fishy Republican? All the news sites here in NC have been doing reports on his business practices over the last several years - prior to him getting in government and apparently paying Federal income taxes wasn’t part of his MO.

    Of course he has played it up like ‘poor me I couldn’t afford it’ and blamed all his losses on NAFTA. The guy is a real piece of work. He makes no mistakes it’s all someone else’s fault.

  • When you were little, how old did you think people used to get, and at what age did you consider a person old?
  • I remember as a child having more than one family member who were in their 90s. So old to me was 70s+

  • Google might keep your Pixel during a repair if you're caught using non-OEM parts
  • More than likely the reason for this is because they are not sending the original device back.

    They are probably pulling a used one that is in good shape from the shelf that is the same style, etc - shipping it to you as the replacement in order to save time and sending yours back to a repair center to be worked on if possible.

    Or just junking it out right.

  • PlayStation VR2 players can access games on PC with adapter starting on August 7 – PlayStation.Blog
  • Am gonna get this just to figure out someway to hook it to my SteamDeck.

  • [Discussion] Do you still use your Steam Deck much?
  • Daily and by that 2-3 hours a day.

    I bought it instead of that Portal for the PS5 so as to stream games from my PlayStation so the family could share the TV but I found I am now just buying games for it (the Deck) solely and not using the PS5 anymore.

  • Tennessee Gives This Hospital Monopoly an A Grade — Even When It Reports Failure
  • I have family that live there now. All I hear from them anytime we talk or visit is how bad Ballad is since they took over the local hospital systems.

  • New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Planned: Here is What We Know About 'The Hunt for Gollum'
  • Goddamn. I read this a few days ago elsewhere and seriously thought it was a parody.

    WB is going to do to this franchise what it has done to the Harry Potter and the DC (well DC had a couple decent ones) and take what was good and run it straight into the ground.

    Had they said they were going to do the Silmarillion or the like I might had been excited but nope just more bullshit.

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  • Interesting, so I tried looking at some of these on the app and am getting a black screen too.

    If I click on the source (copy the link) and go to a browser it opens fine.

    Am using iOS - and running it thru a VPN. I tried clearing the cache, making sure I had the latest update, etc. it still gives me a black screen. Don’t think it is just OP.

  • Artificial Refugium rule
  • I live in an HOA (obligatory Fuck them)

    They put up numerous bat boxes on poles around the common wooded area and a large retention pond right about the time Covid started.

    Main reason is it’s free insect killers. We have tons of pests anyway being so close to a wooded area and a lake + the retention pond we have and the added bats help to clear some of them out.

    As for the noise, no you really don’t hear them here. All the frogs are the loudest things heard of a night.

  • Moon and Ruby Spire
  • Can'-Ka No Rey!

  • Ceremonial warhammer, Germany, 16th century AD
  • When you need a Swiss Army knife, but it hasn’t been invented yet.

  • PS5 controller use with Steamdeck

    Hello all - new Steamdeck owner here. I also own a PS5 and had been wanting to stream to my deck.

    I learned about Chiaki4deck and did the install this weekend and was up and running playing games within a few minutes. However, I am still having a few issues getting the Touchpad on my PS5 controller to work right.

    The controller works fine with that one exception.

    I have a few games that really utilize the pad - is there something that can be done on the Deck side help with compatibility?

    Edit: just resolved the issue thanks to @PlasticExistence@lemmy.world: the firmware on the controller I was trying to use had not been updated. Once I did the issue resolved itself.

    Thanks all for the suggestions and help

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    Diablo 4: Anyone playing?

    So I’m a huge Diablo fan. Played 1-3 religiously (no pun intended). I had intended on getting the fourth when it came out but a couple people told me they were a little unhappy with the initial release.

    I remember the same thing happened with D3 when it was released but after a few patches it really turned into a great game IMO.

    I was just wondering how the current play was on the PS5? What’s everyone’s take on it currently?

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    Looking for multiplayer family games

    Like the title says. Looking for suggestions for multiplayer (LOCAL) family games.

    I think Monopoly is available on Plus and am gonna download that to try it but am wanting suggestions for other games you guys have played with your family and kids in the living room setting.

    Specifically looking for 3-4 player local multiplayer type games.

    Thanks!

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    Mortal Kombat 1: version 1.002.002 patch error?

    I recently got the new MK1 title (digital) and just finished the main story. A couple days ago (I think) this patch came out and I have been trying apply it - or my system has tried downloading it and it cannot. Rather it keeps giving me an error that it cannot install and says ‘Something went wrong’ with the error code of CE-100095-5.

    I looked up the error online and found the results of that code was:

    > There was an issue when starting the application. > Highlight the application, press the options button, and select Delete. Reinstall the application. > Keep the console powered on while the installation is running.

    So does this mean I need to delete the whole MK1 game and reinstall??? It seems like it took me forever to download it the first time. Just wanting to get some input if that is the case.

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    Question about Playstation Plus deals

    Hello all. I got some cash from family while visiting for the holidays and was thinking about getting one of the PS Plus plans but wanted to ask some advice here.

    They say they are all currently on sale but I know everything seems to always be perpetually on sale at the PS store so I wanted to check and see if right now was the best time to buy or wait?

    Also, is it really worth the difference between the Extra and the Premium?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Aliens: Fireteam Elite (singleplayer question)

    Hey guys - my wife bought me this knowing I was a fan of the Alien films. However, I don’t have PlayStation plus. Is there any single player function in this at all or it is solely multiplayer online?

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    Project Wingman Frontline 59

    I promised CosmicSploogeDrizzle I would add a little more info about this game tonight. Apologies in advance, I don't do reviews so if this sucks, well it's my first.

    I got this thinking it was going to be a full on VR game - it sorta said that in the title, well it isn't (buyer beware there).

    The game looks to have three modes, Campaign Mode, Frontline-59 Campaign mode, and Conquest Mode (see the title pic).

    Each of the three don't appear to require you play the other; however, the game does seem to have a credit system (for us new to the series). I didn't play the previous version but I believe I read that you would earn credits and prestige which in turn would be used toward earning you new planes/upgrades.

    In the first Campaign Mode you start with a couple plane options along with a few load outs. You are given specific missions, etc.

    Downside of this - is the mode is not in VR. It is completely in flat screen from the load out thru the campaign. You fly, change views, etc all on a flat screen. Switching views is done by using the controller. Here is a short clip, apologies in advance if it is jerky.

    Campaign mode short video clip here

    The Frontline 59 Campaign is quite a bit different. It fully uses the PSVR2 capabilities. You pick your plane, go through the load out and then hit the missions. From my understanding though there are only 6 of these 'set' missions. Am not sure what the free fly option is yet since it was locked but would assume it just lets you explore the area in VR once you progress past a certain point. While it was sorta cool to use VR to look around while in the plane, it was a little disappointing as to how the graphics looked. The ground (trees, scenery, etc) just seemed to pop into existence at a set distance and was very ragged and pixelated. So were clouds and smoke trails. You guys can decide for yourself, here is a short clip:

    Frontline 59 Video clip here

    The third mode is Conquest mode which I haven't messed with aside from checking out the missions so I am not going to comment a whole lot on this one. It is played the same as the first mode.

    You are given a map of the territories and missions to try but I get the impression this is the challenge mode of the three.

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    PSVR2 earbuds not staying in

    I got my PSVR2 and love it so far but the earbuds that come with it will not stay in my ears. No matter what adjustments I make to them they fall out within a few minutes of play.

    Am looking for some advice as to what you guys are doing or if you have found some sort of ear hook to help hold them in place better.

    I know for my AirPods, when I am running or exercising I have these things I put on them that do an awesome job. I can do a backflip and they won’t come off:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09HQ2P7M2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

    Only issue is that the earbuds with the PSVR2 are wired, which creates an issue with getting them on. I had searched through Amazon and I cannot seem to find anything that will work that is similar due to the cord/wire getting in the way.

    Anyone got any suggestions or has anyone had this same issue and found a workaround?

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    PSVR2 earbuds not staying in

    I got my PSVR2 and love it so far but the earbuds that come with it will not stay in my ears. No matter what adjustments I make to them they fall out within a few minutes of play.

    Am looking for some advice as to what you guys are doing or if you have found some sort of ear hook to help hold them in place better.

    I know for my AirPods, when I am running or exercising I have these things I put on them that do an awesome job. I can do a backflip and they won’t come off:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09HQ2P7M2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

    Only issue is that the earbuds with the PSVR2 are wired, which creates an issue with getting them on. I had searched through Amazon and I cannot seem to find anything that will work that is similar due to the cord/wire getting in the way.

    Anyone got any suggestions or has anyone had this same issue and found a workaround?

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    Grow Light Question

    Greetings all. I hope this is the appropriate place to post this if not please let me know.

    Me and the Mrs. Have a few plants that we are wanting to move indoors this fall that we’re needing more than the usual window light.

    We had tried sprouting a few avocados to see what would happen and now have three small trees in pots out near our garden that are growing pretty well. Our porch is not enclosed so the next thought was our garage (it can get too cold outside where we are at).

    We were looking at some lighting recommendations. Amazon seems to have almost too much and I was not sure what would be best for the trees when it came to color, etc. I didn’t know if they had to have A LOT of light (I have seen some people say 5 hrs some say 12) and if it mattered as to the type or style of the grow lights.

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    PSVR2 lens cleaning question (?)

    Just got a new PSVR2 yesterday and am loving it! However as luck would have it, first time putting it on I smeared my greasy forehead across the lenses (nice!!)

    So I looked up about cleaning and first thing I see is not to use the usual glass cleaners. The PlayStation site says to just use your typical lens cloth only but that is only going to smear the grease. As a person who wears glasses I have plenty of experience with that daily.

    So what experience does everyone else out there have with this and what do you guys use? I know with my LCD TVs I have found a mixture of vinegar and water and a microfiber cloth works to remove greasy finger prints but didn’t know if that was safe for the lenses.

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    Lens cleaning question

    Just got a new PSVR2 yesterday and am loving it! However as luck would have it, first time putting it on I smeared my greasy forehead across the lenses (nice!!)

    So I looked up about cleaning and first thing I see is not to use the usual glass cleaners. The PlayStation site says to just use your typical lens cloth only but that is only going to smear the grease. As a person who wears glasses I have plenty of experience with that daily.

    So what experience does everyone else out there have with this and what do you guys use? I know with my LCD TVs I have found a mixture of vinegar and water and a microfiber cloth works to remove greasy finger prints but didn’t know if that was safe for the lenses.

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    Install/add on issues with DMC5

    Posted this earlier in PlayStation but am trying here as well:

    Hey guys - I know this is a slightly older game but wanted to see if anyone had ran into this in the past (or present).

    I recently got a PS5 and my wife got me a few games for my birthday. DMC5 was one of them. I went to install it and it would not go past 99% no matter how long it was left (eg hours). Even after deleting several times, rebooting, etc.

    After some googling I ran across an article posted elsewhere on the web that discussed a similar problem with other games that solved the issue with disconnecting from the internet then doing the install, then reconnecting. I tried that and the install worked. It seemed to then check about an update, did it and I went about playing. I played for several levels as Nero and checked online - saw there were multiple add ons (red and blue orbs I believe for a buck or so) and went ahead and grabbed them. It added them to my account when I logged back in. So far so good.

    I tried later to add more red orbs - it would let me buy them on the PlayStation store but when I log in it is not adding them to the account (I can see them in the transaction history on my PS5) but no matter what I do they do not add. Other weird thing - I cannot seem to access the store via the game for some reason. I have uninstalled and reinstalled it - again - and still nothing. I had to do the internet disconnect as well this time to get it installed.

    Anyone else had this problem with the game or any add ons? This is the disc version just to clarify. The first add ons worked fine for whatever reason.

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    Install issues with DMC5 and an add on question?

    Hey guys - I know this is a slightly older game but wanted to see if anyone had ran into this in the past (or present).

    I recently got a PS5 and my wife got me a few games for my birthday. DMC5 was one of them. I went to install it and it would not go past 99% no matter how long it was left (eg hours). Even after deleting several times, rebooting, etc.

    After some googling I ran across an article posted elsewhere on the web that discussed a similar problem with other games that solved the issue with disconnecting from the internet then doing the install, then reconnecting. I tried that and the install worked. It seemed to then check about an update, did it and I went about playing. I played for several levels as Nero and checked online - saw there were multiple add ons (red and blue orbs I believe for a buck or so) and went ahead and grabbed them. It added them to my account when I logged back in. So far so good.

    I tried later to add more red orbs - it would let me buy them on the PlayStation store but when I log in it is not adding them to the account (I can see them in the transaction history on my PS5) but no matter what I do they do not add. Other weird thing - I cannot seem to access the store via the game for some reason. I have uninstalled and reinstalled it - again - and still nothing. I had to do the internet disconnect as well this time to get it installed.

    Anyone else had this problem with the game or any add ons? This is the disc version just to clarify. The first add ons worked fine for whatever reason.

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    PS VR 2 Looking to buy [Questions]

    Hello all - so I have been looking at the VR headset and have a couple questions.

    First one is my main concern. I wear glasses, mainly for distance vision. However, here recently I have found I had to get my prescription tweaked to include bifocals for reading (aging sucks). That being said - can you wear glasses with the VR unit and does it matter if you are nearsighted/farsighted or how does that work?

    Second question - I know there are games made primarily for VR but will any game work with it? Obviously I cannot imagine playing something like Diablo but am thinking maybe Doom or Genshin Impact?

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    PS VR2 and glasses? [Questions]

    Hello all - so I have been looking at the VR headset and have a couple questions.

    First one is my main concern. I wear glasses, mainly for distance vision. However, here recently I have found I had to get my prescription tweaked to include bifocals for reading (aging sucks). That being said - can you wear glasses with the VR unit and does it matter if you are nearsighted/farsighted or how does that work?

    Second question - I know there are games made primarily for VR but will any game work with it? Obviously I cannot imagine playing something like Diablo but am thinking maybe Doom or Genshin Impact?

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    3d scanners - anyone got one?

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience with them, got one, etc.

    I had been eyeing the Revopoint brand but keep hesitating on buying. I don’t know anyone that has one and really would like to get more feedback. The Amazon reviews seem decent enough.

    I am looking for something that can scan objects about hand size or larger and that I can walk around the object scanning. I don’t want to be limited to sticking the object on a scanning mat or turntable. I’m not going to be scanning minis (eg Warhammer). I do use the iOS and OSX platforms.

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    Lemmy Support @lemmy.ml Erasmus @lemmy.world
    Mod tools question

    Good day all. Am a fairly new user and was wondering if there is one of the mobile apps that has mod tools added to it yet? Thanks in advance.

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    Help/suggstions for printing wood

    So am looking for some suggestions to try. I am printing on an Ender 3 with a MS direct drive setup.

    I am using Amolen wood filament and switched the nozzle to a .8

    I did test prints for everything I could think: retraction, speed, temperature, etc and picked the ones that looked the smoothest of each.

    I did the PID tuning as well on the nozzle.

    However, I have never printed with a nozzle this size. I tried with this filament and .4 and got non stop clogging. Some reading online lead me to think that maybe it needed to be larger since it seemed to flow so easily.

    Well I got it flowing great but the tops or where the layers change look a litttle rough as you can see. I don’t know if this is something I missed in my settings or if this is due to the size of the nozzle and wanted to get some input.

    The sidewalks are perfectly smooth - if that makes any difference.

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    New here and have a question about communities

    Forgive me if this is truly a stupid question but I cannot find the answer and I have been afraid to ask.

    Am attaching a screen shot to assist my babbling below.

    When surfing thru the various communities (and please feel free to correct me if I use a wrong term here) I will see many that have the same name but only difference is that at the end of that name, there is an ‘@xyz.ca’ or similar.

    I assumed these were just the same communities only started on different servers?

    However I have seen several - like the one where my arrow points to that doesn’t have an ‘@‘ location at the end of it. Can someone explain to me the difference here? Thanks

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    Erasmus Erasmus @lemmy.world
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