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You'd better start GPS'ing the local Wendy's dumpster.

I had an old man thought before along those lines.  It was "technology hasn't improved, that is made my life better, since about 2008-2009".
I'm not a Luddite, I was around for the voodoo2 graphics cards and worked in IT.  I enjoyed the progression and it was progress.  But since GPS and wifi, everything since has been a bit meh.  

Interesting. Below is the Google AI search result for “lidar next generation consumable military drones”.
Next-generation military drones are increasingly integrating advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to enhance autonomy, navigation, and mission effectiveness, particularly for consumable (attritable) systems used in high-risk environments.
**Key Advancements and Applications**
**Enhanced Autonomy and Navigation:**
LiDAR provides highly accurate, real-time 3D mapping of the environment, enabling drones to navigate complex, GPS-denied, or communications-denied environments autonomously and perform precise obstacle avoidance. This is critical for missions where traditional GPS signals may be jammed or unavailable.
**Miniaturization and Cost-Efficiency:**
Significant advancements have led to smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective LiDAR sensors (e.g., MEMS LiDAR, Flash LiDAR). This makes them suitable for integration into smaller, tactical, and even "consumable" or attritable drones, where the loss of the asset is an expected part of the operational plan.
**Sensor Fusion:**
Next-gen drones use sensor fusion, combining LiDAR data with other modalities like high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). This integration with AI algorithms provides comprehensive situational awareness and data interpretation in real-time, regardless of lighting or weather conditions (unlike traditional visual systems).
**Rapid 3D Mapping and Reconnaissance:**
Swarms of LiDAR-equipped drones can quickly scan vast or complex areas (urban landscapes, dense forests) to create detailed 3D models (digital twins) for mission planning and target acquisition. This capability significantly reduces the time and manpower required for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
**Specialized Payloads:**
The development of specialized payloads, such as bathymetric LiDAR for underwater terrain mapping, expands the operational scope of military drones into diverse domains.
**Improved Data Processing:**
The use of advanced algorithms and deep learning methodologies is improving the accuracy, speed, and robustness of LiDAR data processing, allowing for faster decision-making on the battlefield.
**Impact on Consumable Drones**
For consumable or attritable military drones (like those in the DoD's Replicator initiative), these LiDAR advancements mean:
**Increased Capability:**
Smaller, cheaper drones can now perform more sophisticated missions that previously required larger, more expensive aircraft.
**Mission Versatility:**
The ability to operate in diverse conditions (night, adverse weather, complex terrain) with high autonomy increases the reliability and effectiveness of these drones in high-risk scenarios.
Scalability: More affordable and capable sensors facilitate the deployment of large, coordinated drone swarms, which can achieve tasks impossible for a single drone.

If iOS switched to Bing or developed their own search engine, it would absolutely take away market share. Apple Maps for instance has about a quarter of the GPS mapping market share despite being a flaming piece of shit to the alternatives.

SILVERMAN KILLED ETSY BY ALLOWING SCAMMERS IN.
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Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) is facing mounting challenges as **fraudulent sellers** increasingly exploit weaknesses in its **Trust and Safety** systems. Many of these scams originate overseas—particularly from India—and involve fake listings for **high-demand electronics** such as digital cameras, Garmin GPS devices, and video game consoles.
# Recurring Scam Cycle Hurts Buyer Confidence
These fake listings, often priced **50% below retail**, attract unsuspecting buyers. Scammers collect payments, never ship items, and disappear after Etsy refunds the customers. By then, the scammers have already been paid and quickly relaunch under new store names.
# Etsy’s Trust and Safety Delays
Etsy’s **response times** to fraud reports lag far behind **eBay’s rapid seller bans**. Where eBay removes bad actors almost immediately, Etsy can take **weeks** to act—usually only after receiving multiple user complaints.
# AI Fraud Detection Failing to Scale
Etsy’s **AI-based fraud detection tools** are not effectively identifying and blocking new fraudulent accounts. This failure has led to an influx of repeat scammers, damaging buyer trust and putting downward pressure on brand credibility.
# Investor Outlook: Exercise Caution
Erosion of consumer trust could impact Etsy’s **gross merchandise sales (GMS)** and user growth metrics in the coming quarters. Until the company shows clear improvement in fraud prevention and platform integrity, **investors should be cautious** about taking new positions in Etsy stock.

As far as Meta is concerned, they’re further ahead due to the side effects of the technology they’ve developed from their Metaverse ventures.
The downside is there are more developers familiar with the Google play or Apple app store ecosystems, and they’d face headwinds building up their marketplace.
Then there’s the question of whether there’s any interest at all in smart glasses in general.
Personally, I’m only interested in smart glasses for hiking while having GPS on display at all times. I’d venture to guess the usage level will be similar to that of people using drones.