Clinton

S10 truck enthusiast who likes the 4.3 V6. I also cosplay as Trevor Philips

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

During the development of the original Xbox in 2001, Microsoft was internally divided over whether to build a dedicated gaming console or a DirectX-powered living room PC. That uncertainty led to several forward-thinking features, including a built-in hard drive, an Ethernet port, and the ability to rip music CDs directly to the console to create a personal library and use custom soundtracks in supported games.

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

Credit to u/shortboi98 on Reddit. The Meta AI logo similarly resembles the Clifford AI in GTA Online. What is Meta trying to tell us? What is Mark Zuckerberg up to?

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

France has become the first nation to criminalize planned obsolescence making it illegal for companies to design products with deliberately shortened lifespans.

This landmark legislation imposes criminal penalties including fines up to three hundred thousand euros or five percent of annual revenue and up to two years in prison for violations. The law emerged from the advocacy of activist Laetitia Vasseur and her organization HOP Stop Planned Obsolescence which highlighted how many consumer goods were difficult or costly to repair.

A prominent enforcement case involved Apple which faced scrutiny for software updates that slowed older iPhones to manage battery performance. In 2020 the company paid a twenty five million euro fine and issued a public notice admitting to deceptive practices. France has complemented the ban with practical measures such as a repairability index scoring products from one to ten based on disassembly ease parts availability and tools required. This rating now covers a wide range of electronics and appliances. A repair fund subsidizes costs at approved centers while manufacturers must disclose spare part availability periods.

These initiatives have inspired broader European Union policies on right to repair including mandates for replaceable batteries and accessible components. Frances comprehensive approach demonstrates how targeted regulations can promote sustainable consumption and empower consumers against wasteful manufacturing practices.

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

How I leave Taco Bell after blowing up the bathroom

[Fox News @FoxNews]

The CDC has linked an explosive illness outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell.

More than 1,600 people who got sick reported eating at Taco Bell locations in five states, and the FDA says its investigation traced the lettuce to a single supplier in Mexico.

Taco Bell is working to stop using the lettuce as investigators determine whether the contaminated product was distributed to other restaurants.

[DarkViperAU @DarkViperAU]

I’m glad they’re finally releasing the original publicity posters for the game using in-game footage.

Credits: TrevorPhillips

[Gator Keys @theGatorKeys]

The new Mount Chiliad painting…

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

Something that I just learned from @DarkViperAU facts and glitches is that Josef from the Civil Border Patrol is also Janet’s husband. I don’t know how I didn’t know this before, but it blew my mind. This game is 13 years old, and I’m still learning new things about it.

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

Look for Easter eggs, facts, glitches, and unsolved mysteries.

[RockStation @rockstationonx]

What’s the first thing you do when your free to roam in GTA 6?

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

Next generation Xbox,Project Helix, might not have a disc drive, and might let you convert discs to digital media.

https://t.co/gCM0MkVfBz

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

@GamewithDave

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

I just played some of the earlier GTA Online jobs for the first time. “Diamonds Are For Trevor”, “Romance Isn’t Dead” and “Meth’d Up”. 10/10. Would play again.

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

Employee of the month

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

Steam owner: my steam machine has the red line of death.
Xbox owners: first time?

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

A Steam Machine owner says their system died after only about 20 minutes of use, making it what looks like the first reported Red Line of Death (RLOD) case.

The console won’t boot anymore, and according to Valve’s support guide, the red LED pattern points to a GPU hardware failure.
Since the GPU is built into the motherboard, it isn’t user-replaceable, so the system will most likely need to be repaired or replaced under warranty.

The name “Red Line of Death” is a reference to Xbox 360’s Red Ring of Death.

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

😑

https://t.co/jau6qkLlP5

[Dexerto @Dexerto]

A study has found that driving manual could boost memory and focus

The researcher says the repeated actions are a mental workout that may help maintain brain function

[Clinton @the_phoenix_405]

The key to Liberty City

[Michael @LegacyKillaHD]

Being a console gamer in 2026: