Tech’s broken promises: Streaming is now just as expensive and confusing as cable. Ubers cost as much as taxis. And the cloud is no longer cheap::Some tech is getting pricier and looking a lot like the older services it was supposed to beat. From video streaming to ride-hailing and cloud computing.

  • @[email protected]
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    152 years ago

    P2P (eMule/Limewire/etc.)

    DDL (Megaupload, Rapidshare, etc.)

    Just these two were easier.

    • @[email protected]
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      132 years ago

      In addition, pirated physical media used to be an easy way for non techy people to acquire media in developing countries.

        • @edgesmash
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          72 years ago

          I mean, 2011 was 12 years ago.

          • @[email protected]
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            12 years ago

            True, but this was in kandahar, I expect not much as changed…Except perhaps the selection.