[News] Missing submersible.

[US Seagull]

I found this video gives a pretty good run down of some of the problems with the sub:

 

[Wozza]

Since this story broke, I've been particularly gobsmacked by the fact the submarine is 100% controlled, steered and operated using a modified Playstation controller. And that's it. Think I might build a moon rocket using an old handheld Nintendo Donkey Kong player.

A pedant writes: It's actually a Logitech PC controller, styled like a PlayStation controller - seemingly with 3D-printed plastic enhancements.

In the CBS video, the CEO jokes about it, throws it down and claims to carry two spares.

Which left me thinking: would he really pack two spares?!

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

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oooo foul mouthed Gordon, l never heard him using that word when l watched him on tv after school.

 

[Acker79]

Submersible Pilot’s Spouse Is Descended From a Famous Titanic Couple

Wendy Rush is a great-great-granddaughter of the retailing magnate Isidor Straus and his wife, Ida, two of the wealthiest people to die aboard the ocean liner.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Brian Fantana]

"A debris field has been discovered within the search area by an ROV near the Titanic, the US Coast Guard has just announced.

Experts within the unified command are evaluating the information.

We will bring you more details shortly."

From the BBC.

 

[Notters]

They just announced on LBC that the US Coastguard has found a 'debris field' near the wreck of the Titanic.

 

[Poojah]

Well, if that is indeed the remains of the sub, at least it offers a degree of closure to the matter for the families. I think, given where we were at this point, finding conclusive evidence of the sub’s fate is about as positive news as could realistically have been hoped for.

 

[Badger]

A pedant writes: It's actually a Logitech PC controller, styled like a PlayStation controller - seemingly with 3D-printed plastic enhancements.

In the CBS video, the CEO jokes about it, throws it down and claims to carry two spares.

Which left me thinking: would he really pack two spares?!

It looks like the crappy third-party controller you give to your mates when they come over to play FIFA.

 

[jcdenton08]

It looks like the crappy third-party controller you give to your mates when they come over to play FIFA.

“The little brother controller”

 

[Hugo Rune]

They just announced on LBC that the US Coastguard has found a 'debris field' near the wreck of the Titanic.

Press conference at 8pm.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

“The little brother controller”

Yeah the one with peanut butter squidged in-between the buttons

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Press conference at 8pm.

To announce the current leaders of the Darwin Awards 2023.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Well, if that is indeed the remains of the sub, at least it offers a degree of closure to the matter for the families. I think, given where we were at this point, finding conclusive evidence of the sub’s fate is about as positive news as could realistically have been hoped for.

I’d be comforted by this if it was my family in there - the idea of them dying instantaneously due to implosion is far more preferable than the alternative.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

I’d be comforted by this if it was my family in there - the idea of them dying instantaneously due to implosion is far more preferable than the alternative.

I'm comforted enough to know that none of my family would be so stupid to get in a Heath Robinson tin can

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

I'm comforted enough to know that none of my family would be so stupid to get in a Heath Robinson tin can

Well yes. This goes without saying.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Press conference at 8pm.

Doubtless announcing half price tickets for the next trip if you book now or BOGOF.

 

[Wozza]

This guy has leaked info before the press conference.

Hope the families find out from authorities not live news.

 

[AIT76]

BBC also confirm wreckage from Titan has been found

 

[AIT76]

Rear hatch and landing frame

 

[clapham_gull]

The story had made me incredibly angry and I've tried (at most) to avoid it.

Firstly the wreck is a grave and secondly.... well do I did to spell it out.