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Things that are meant to be better but are not better

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CrocsNotDocs · 24/03/2025 00:46

Look, I’m not a Luddite- I usually love technology.

But why oh why have headphones jacks been removed from phones and tablets? I don’t want Bluetooth headphones or earbuds that I have to worry about charging before I go anywhere and that cost a zillion dollars. I want cheap old fashioned headphones that don’t go flat that can be plugged into your device and just work. I don’t want to use the charging port for headphones- I like to charge my device while using it. I want headphone jacks back.

YABU- Everything new is always better
YANBU- some things were not broken and should have been left alone

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HateThese4Leggedbeasts · 24/03/2025 01:42

TV is now broken up into a million different subscriptions. Seems much worse to me.

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CrocsNotDocs · 24/03/2025 01:42

Mudkipper · 24/03/2025 01:26

AI

The principal of my kid’s school uses AI for all of his speeches. You can just tell.

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VickyEadieofThigh · 24/03/2025 01:39

I can't use ear buds because my earholes are too small. This pisses me right off.

Mudkipper · 24/03/2025 01:26

AI

snowball98 · 24/03/2025 01:15

There is such a thing as a connector which allows you to still plug your earphones into your phones in the charging port, you can get then on Amazon.

My husband introduced me to this after I was having the exact same rant to him.

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CrocsNotDocs · 24/03/2025 01:00

RechargeableGnu · 24/03/2025 00:59

I bought my phone specifically because it has a headphone jack. There aren't many out there but you can still find them.

My iPad is due to be upgraded but I am dreading losing my headphone jack.

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RechargeableGnu · 24/03/2025 00:59

I bought my phone specifically because it has a headphone jack. There aren't many out there but you can still find them.

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CrocsNotDocs · 24/03/2025 00:59

Undrugged · 24/03/2025 00:53

Light switches that are ‘smart’. Solving a problem that did not exist.

App-based ordering at restaurants. Just no, loads of faff, does people out of jobs, can’t customise, and THEN it has the cheek to auto-add a 12.5% tip.

Most online booking things where you have to try to sign in/ forget password/ reset password/check email for reset link. So much easier to call up: do you have a table/ slot? Great, thanks, see you then (the end)

Absolutely agree on the smart light switches.

However, I love QR code ordering- you can secure your table and browse the menu in peace! No queuing and not being able to see the one menu which is taped down on the front counter until you are right in front of the cashier!

Also love online restaurant booking- you have it in writing so no miscommunications ever.

A good restaurant or cafe should offer both to keep everyone happy!

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Mmhmmn · 24/03/2025 00:56

Subscriptions. For bloody everything. So unnecessary.

Undrugged · 24/03/2025 00:53

Light switches that are ‘smart’. Solving a problem that did not exist.

App-based ordering at restaurants. Just no, loads of faff, does people out of jobs, can’t customise, and THEN it has the cheek to auto-add a 12.5% tip.

Most online booking things where you have to try to sign in/ forget password/ reset password/check email for reset link. So much easier to call up: do you have a table/ slot? Great, thanks, see you then (the end)