Instant communication.
But past experiences had turned Jake into a bit of a "pr.
It brought the power, carried the news and entertainment, and tracked the distribution of food, water, and life for all.
Like everyone else, he was dependent on the grid.
He\'d achieved urban success and was doing his best to evolve.
It was a lot to absorb for old-school types like Jake.
Staring at our "devices" while autobots drove us to work.
That\'s what our world had become.
Self-driving autos.
Nonstop news cycles.
Instant communication