Post by @hzulla@infosec.exchange

2026-03-28 10:39 UTC

@masek@infosec.exchange one thing I really hate with a passion is the trend of tiny magnets in the product's packaging, only there to deliver a one-time "smooth" box opening experience. Making the package harder to recycle and adding unnecessary waste of precious magnets.

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@raymaccarthy@mastodon.ie 2026-03-28 12:41

@hzulla@infosec.exchange @masek@infosec.exchange I also hate stupid magnets on the product! See Apple connectors or Kobo Sage (loads of magnets to hold a power cover that no-one buys and doesn't work). Actually Apple is also a fashion cult. All products are priced at what the market will bear, but Apple hype allows often twice the price. Or some feature that is actually pointless. There is also an unhealthy obsession with thinness and lack of sockets on all tech, but worst on Apple. Bring back HDMI, 3.5mm jack, SIM & SD card.

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@lerxst@az.social 2026-03-28 14:58

@hzulla@infosec.exchange @masek@infosec.exchange I fish those out whenever possible. I am forever finding uses for small magnets and the best part about magnets is they store REALLY well.

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