Random Predictions

[Snowy]

@mclaincausey:

My suspicion is the Beats move had more to do with the streaming service and with negotiating with big media than with ugly, overpriced headphones. We will see. Kind of a head-scratcher.

Yeah the majestic reviews I've read said the headphones are a side product of the core business which is streaming and closer access to hollywood to enable better access to industry figures to make solid deals.

[mclaincausey]

Exactly–even though the streaming service has a minute installed base, I think it's supposedly really high quality audio, and iTunes radio isn't good enough. The Beats Audio stuff could be integrated into laptops and devices too, basically all that is is a few innovations to improve signal over noise. Not rocket science, using plastic to reduce vibrations on jacks, isolating audio circuits, etc... Considering how terrible my MacBook Air's speakers are, I would expect to see this technology filter into the product lines. That Apple bought a company HTC had a large stake in is just weird though... They usually have very small, targeted, strategic acquisitions, this one was kind of odd.

Prediction: My Dell work laptop will meet a violent end, and soon.

[urbanwoodsman]

These will not sell well.

25oz Dropcrotch
https://www.g-star.com/en_us/product/men/jeans/20.0.50887.6108.001

[4c]

^ Hahhahahahahaha

[irishexpat]

every time I've travelled in Europe in the past decade i get re-amazed at how drop crotch is still a thing.

[sabergirl]

Ew. And with a cinch-back and crotch rivet, no less.  Look for them to be 50% off in t-minus 3,2,1…

[mclaincausey]

That is probably the most atrocious pair of jeans in human history.

[jdl1279]

Nothing that makes you look like you shat your pants should be fashionable

[Snowy]

@irishexpat:

every time I've travelled in Europe in the past decade i get re-amazed at how drop crotch is still a thing.

It's big in Sydney at the moment, with skinny/tight from thigh down, the worst look.

[mclaincausey]

Yeah–you didn't think it could get worse than Hammer Pants did you? All you have to do is stovepipe the legs… It makes you look like a fucking cartoon character, no idea why anyone would think this is a flattering look.

[Snowy]

Here's 2 example of it, all the early 20's are all in on it. 1st shot is what's literally in the shops this week

Whatever floats their boat really, doesn't impact me, but majestic it is not.

[Megatron1505]

I showed those bad boys to Giles last night, don't expect an Iron Heart version any time soon.

[Finn666]

^ is trophy going to add these to their line-up? ???

[steelworker]

Even the model looks embarrassed.

[Megatron1505]

@Finn666:

^ is trophy going to add these to their line-up? ???

Trophy don't fuck with heavy denim, maybe I could get them to make you a pair in a super loose weave slubby 14oz if you're interested though.

[bagley920]

Is that elastic at the bottom?

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[Snowy]

Yup, helps ensure the stove pipe

[bagley920]

It was always my understanding that elastic was for geriatrics

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[natehate]

my buddy bought a pair of the diesel "denim" track pants
theyre pretty crazy because they are just track pants
but if your not looking super close they look like jeans
he got them for flights… and strip clubs
hhahaha

[mclaincausey]

Gmail will ditch IMAP within 5 years.