Got to love this over reliance on us tech

How much does it cost to keep the 2G and 3G networks running? Assume the cost of running the network is borne by the telecoms companies, whereas the smart meter replacements are a problem for the taxpayer.

What a horrendous way to die

Got to love capitalist bullying

Putting fire out with more fire

TIL about Rosalind Franklin

The fine is for crimes over 6 years. This is based on a very quick search, but South West Water’s annual profit in that time was almost £1bn.

Reading the article it seems like it just stops a peeled banana going brown if you don’t eat it straight away, rather than stopping them overripen.

‘Hope again’ isn’t the greatest of slogans

Separately, the Guardian recently reported that the UK government is unaware of what the country’s largest datacenters are being used for. The government notably dissolved its technology department in July.

What the fuck

If, like me, you were unaware of who Sangita Myska is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangita_Myska

The app’s website

From their FAQ:

Most of our products are manufactured in Spain, where product design, quality control, and a significant part of our production take place.

Some of our stainless steel bottles and other products are manufactured in specialised facilities in other countries, all operating under our strict quality and traceability standards. In every case, product development, technical supervision, and quality control are managed directly by LAKEN.

What good is defending a country with shit infrastructure?