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Thomas Ricker

Thomas Ricker

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    The best virtual assistant on a phone.

    MKBHD returns to test Google Assistant vs. Siri vs. Alexa vs. Bixby head-to-head on smartphones, and remind us that Siri still can’t do multiple timers.

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    Thomas Ricker
    Björk talking about her TV is the best Christmas tradition.

    I hope David Lynch one day directs the film of a little girl who overcomes her fear of televisions, despite the lies told by Icelandic poets.

    Thomas Ricker
    Thomas Ricker
    Power trip.

    EcoFlow’s all-in-one Power Kit has proven itself to be a turnkey solution that takes most of the guesswork and complexity out of installing and using a battery-based solar generator inside an RV or off-grid cabin in the woods. It’s not cheap, but owning one could be the first step in starting a whole new life.

    EcoFlow Power Kit review: off-grid living made easy

    A game-changing all-in-one power system for cabins and RVs that can be installed relatively quickly. Just add solar.

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    Thomas Ricker
    Thomas Ricker
    EU says Facebook Marketplace likely in breach of antitrust laws.

    These so-called “Statement of Objections” have a habit of turning into large fines for Big Tech, but we won’t know for sure until the case runs its course:

    The Commission takes issue with Meta tying its online classified ads service, Facebook Marketplace, to its personal social network, Facebook. The Commission is also concerned that Meta is imposing unfair trading conditions on Facebook Marketplace’s competitors for its own benefit.

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    Thomas Ricker
    Tesla shares rise after poll says Elon Musk should step down as head of Twitter.

    Despite all the bots and unscientific approach, Elon Musk tends to obey Twitter polls which is why Tesla stock is up almost 5 percent pre-market after 58 percent of responses say Musk should quit the hellashish job of running Twitter.

    Survey says yes.
    Survey says yes.
    Thomas Ricker
    Thomas Ricker
    Cybertruck, meet the Space Camper.

    I’ll believe the $24,000 Space Camper is real when I see it ship. Nevertheless, I do love the idea of an add-on that transforms Tesla’s Cybertruck into a giant off-grid solar generator, complete with bed, kitchen, and toilet. Someone has to be the next Landrover, so why not Tesla?

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    Thomas Ricker
    Now you can send Cameos tailored for kids.

    I once called my toddler son impersonating “The Fat Controller” character from Thomas the Tank Engine to congratulate him on a successful poop. Imagine how motivating a $25 personalized Cameo Kids video would have been!

    “Nice work, son. You are a very useful engine.”
    “Nice work, son. You are a very useful engine.”
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    Thomas Ricker
    Get ready to grab that idle Twitter handle you’ve been eyeing.

    Twitter has about 250 million active users on any given day, but six times as many accounts have no tweets or recent logins. I just hope Musk releases them “soon” as in Christmas, not “soon” as in a fully-autonomous vehicles.