Is it really such a stretch to say a Chinese owned company managing the feeds of the most active social platform would use that platform to sow division and hatred in the US?
asyncopation
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Oh yah, you betcha
Well these controllers ship with bluetooth connectivity, so it stands to reason that they should work towards their intended purpose.
I'm able to play most games with noticeable yet acceptable input lag, but not for competitive/online games. It feels like it's close, and efforts toward optimization could get it there.
On the other hand the 2.4ghz dongle doesn't work out of the box so that would be a nice addition.
You're saying a higher res screen would cause issues with battery life and performance in the current deck, but we're talking next gen.
Edit: I misread the post. The screen upgrade can only work in next gen and your point stands.
+1 for new screen. The bezel is really bad. The current resolution just doesn't show enough detail on some games (Rocket League for example looks awful on the deck to the point where you're playing with a handicap)
Controller input latency (using the newer "xbox wireless controller" connected via Bluetooth) needs to be improved
Ergonomics could be improved. After a few hours, the neck starts to feel it. So I find myself compensating by holding it up higher. Not sure how they could improve the neck issues without a detachable screen or something. Hand/wrist discomfort could definitely be improved.
It's ironic that a FOSS self-hosted app would use a platform where you must forfeit your privacy to register and ask a question.
"Whatabout US companies"
US companies have seen similar criticism, antitrust suits, and billions in fines.
It is true that US tech companies have horrendous practices when it comes to data privacy and security, and that the US needs better federal regulation similar to GDPR to protect the consumer. This must be corrected.
It's also true that the location of the parent company of a social media platform does not protect that platform from bad actors and adversarial abuse. See: Facebook in 2016
However, there is a big difference between selling bits of redacted data to ad companies, and providing raw database access to a foreign adversary with malicious intent.
Add to that the fact that kids/teens use tiktok more than any other platform, and their habits are exposed without their knowledge or consent.
The possibilities are endless, but to name a few concerns:
The EU has already fined them for their negligent privacy practices: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/15/tech/tiktok-fine-europe-children/index.html
It's not enough. I don't think a ban is the right solution, but the problem is clear.