this post was submitted on 03 May 2024
77 points (76.6% liked)

Showerthoughts

29728 readers
475 users here now

A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

Rules

  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. Avoid politics
    1. NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
    2. Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
    3. Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct-----

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
vatlark@lemmy.world
forkball@lemmy.world
quinten@lemmy.world
Thekingoflorda@lemmy.world
77
Because of smartphones, pocket TVs were never a thing. (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
76 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

As a kid I imagined the future as being able to hold a TV in your pocket, and flying skateboards. For the latter I guess electric scooters will have to do

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] NoIWontPickAName@kbin.earth 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I miss fm radio tuners in phones.

There are so many neat features that they just gave up on.

I’m typing this on s motherfucking phone that can detect doors and measure at a distance, really really fucking accurately somehow, has all kinds of other fancy shit, but I can’t use it to listen to the radio without internet.

Fucking smart devices killed so much cool shit.

Don’t get me wrong it’s awesome that I can change the channel on my tv from damn near anywhere if I have to remotely fix it and all, but I’ve never once had to do that.

I used to play shit on the Alexa to mess with the wife and kids from wherever, but that got old quick.

Although, my ex-wife does still have that thing, and we are still sharing an Amazon account…

[–] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

Funnily enough the bottom of the barrel budget phones usually have an FM tuner. My 2021 Motorola has one.