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mox to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

The return of pneumatic tubes

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The return of pneumatic tubes

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mox to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago
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Pneumatic tubes were supposed to revolutionize the world but have fallen by the wayside. Except in hospitals.
  • @psychothumbs@lemmy.world
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    7•1 year ago

    If only we had a series of pneumatic tubes connecting all our homes, you could order something online and have it pop up right next to you minutes later.

    • @Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca
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      8•1 year ago

      I still want Futurama style human transport tubes

    • @IllNess@infosec.pub
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      5•1 year ago

      No thanks. As long as companies send literal shit to homes, I’m good.

    • moxOP
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      5•1 year ago

      Like the Alameda-Weehawken Burrito Tunnel?

      • @psychothumbs@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Haha probably better to keep the tube closer to the surface of the Earth but otherwise yes.

    • @apex32@lemmy.world
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      4•1 year ago

      you could order something online and have it pop up right next to you minutes later

      There are a few companies that want to accomplish that, but instead of using pressurized gas they want to use a miniature subway system.

      For example: https://www.pipedreamlabs.co/

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