Cyberpunk
What is Cyberpunk?
Cyberpunk is a science-fiction sub-genre dealing with the integration of society and technology in dystopian settings. Often referred to as “low-life and high tech,” Cyberpunk stories deal with outsiders (punks) who fight against the oppressors in society (usually mega corporations that control everything) via technological means (cyber). If the punks aren’t actively fighting against a megacorp, they’re still dealing with living in a world completely dependent on high technology.
Cyberpunk characteristics include:
- Dystopian city setting where mega-corporations rule
- Full integration of technology into society, featuring cybernetic implants
- Outsider protagonists (punks) who often are very familiar with the technology around them
- Hard boiled detective and film noir vibes and influence
- Themes dabbling in trans-humanism, existentialism, and what it means to be human.
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I wonder how they got it off. Doesn’t look like they cut it.
In addition to lubricant you can thread string or thin tape through the ring and wrap it around the finger to compress it while working the ring off. I’m sure there must be videos out there that show this technique.
Edit: Here’s one that came up easily…not saying it’s the best, but it gives the idea: https://youtube.com/shorts/gI95I2f2jJM
That's far more elegant than taking the finger off. Cool example video - thanks for sharing. I didn't know you could do that.
Taking the finger off is so much more fun though.
Dental floss works too!
Probably lubricant. Cutting it would have a high chance of puncturing the battery and burn your finger.
Cut it off while his hand is underwater?
Lithium dgaf about water
What do you think is making it swell then?
Li-Ion batteries swell because if the battery gets damaged, moisture from the air can get inside and react with the lithium in an exothermic reaction, producing lithium hydroxide and hydrogen. The hydrogen is highly flammable, and depending on the volume of water, it can cause a violent explosion.
That guy is lucky that it didn’t explode and that his finger isn’t a burnt/mutilated mess right now.
Based on their reply, I think they are saying "putting your hand under water prior to puncturing a lithium ion battery won't help you retain your finger."
Ah. Sorry for not catching that. I’d just woken up and was in my pre-coffee phase :(
This would end up with the entire hand being removed
Water does not help battery fires
Yes, 100% is high.
Surely you can sue Samsung here? The cost of that hotel and rescheduled flight (and, if he's American, the emergency hospital cost) are some pretty damn obvious damages even if other factors like emotional impact are not permitted.
You said the same thing twice.
By buying it or using the app for it, he's probably agreed to some binding arbitration BS along with some other things that would make a lawsuit practically impossible.
Arbitration just means you don't go to trial in front of a jury. You can still sue, the claim just goes to an arbitor to find an agreement. Most lawsuits end in out of court settlements anyway.
The arbiter is bought and paid for by Samsung. I wonder what the outcome will be.
If bias is obvious, and it constitutes fraud, a decision in arbitration can be vacated by courts.
If bias is clear during proceedings, the arbitrator can be challenged, then a new independent arbiter can be selected.
While its bullshit that this kind of stuff gets shoved into EULAs, its not the end of things in terms of getting an appropriate outcome.
And thats a massive onus on the claimant.
Just threaten to call ICE on the arbiter
How did they remove it? 😳 I mean, it seems not to be cut, and I doubt hospitals know where to cut it in case of emergency 🫢
Lube
Probably could have removed it himself with string and lubricant if he were not an idiot that buys a fucking smart ring.
Buy stupid things, win stupid prices!
Ah yes, because everyone packs lube and string in their carry-on bag when traveling and has 20 extra minutes to sit down and try to figure this out right before boarding a plane.
What you are doing is victim blaming. Not cool.
Nothing in my comment in blaming. I'm stating they're pretty stupid but I expected nothing more from someone that buys such crap.
Yes, that's the blaming that they're talking about.
These victims of their own brains are what fuel an economy built on marketing, lies, shady TOC, and absurd prices for terrible quality. They get nothing in the way of compassion for being a victim from me.
We all fuel an economy built on marketing, lies, shady TOC, and absurd prices. Sometimes we can try to break away by using FOSS or buying old, but eventually we all come back for something.
And what you are doing is saying people who buy Samsung products shouldn't expect them to explode or catch fire. Not cool.
No matter what product you buy, you shouldn't expect them to explode or catch fire. Singling out any particular brand is just dumb.
Name another brand that has repeatedly been in the news for products of various types, from jewelry to household appliances, that has been known to explode or catch fire. Sounds like you ignore that news and keep buying from that shit company and now you're salty for being called on it.
So what's your point here exactly? Samsung is bad so it's fine that their products explode? They have a shit reputation, so they should be exempt from basic safety regulations? It's pointless to try holding companies accountable for bad designs?
You're being an asshole and arguing against consumer protections. Why?
..... The obvious point is that Samsung is a huge piece of shit brand. If anything they should be sued out of existence
Samsung batteries weren't the only ones, just the only big news stories. You should try researching more and being condescending less.
I bought some fireworks, expecting them not to explode and catch fire, but wtf thats exactly what they did after I lit the fuse!
I had a ring I couldn't get off. Did the lube and string thing and didn't work.
What I did learn though is that so long as your finger is not blue, you can go to most jewelers and they can cut it off for you at no charge. If your finger is blue, go to the emergency room.
Had to do this for a wedding band that I had kept on for years to the point where my finger had grown larger. Tried all the DIY tricks, and they'd be close but still not enough. Finally admitted I'd have to cut it at a jewelers, was off in 30 seconds. Huge reason why I would never consider a tungsten ring. Might as well just plan a reattachment surgery.
Wait because the tungsten ring will shatter? Or because it's too tough?
I think it requires special tools to cut, and that's just machining the metal away from a finger. Maybe there's a way, but I doubt it's something any jeweler or even ER will have.
That's not really a spicy pillow is it.
Mode like a spicy... Hmmm. Scrunchie?
Spicy donut maybe?
Otherwise known as my asshole after way too much spicy chili.
WTF