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Figure 1: Rabbit R1 The Rabbit R1 got a lot of press at CES. At $199 it was a no brainer to try a novel new device. Whether it lives up to the promise of the CES announcement video remains to be seen. When I ordered it I was pleasantly
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Back to Mac?
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Cory Doctorow isn’t someone I read a lot but he coined the term Enshittification in this post. Enshittification is the evolution of platforms: “Here is how platforms die: first, they are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally,
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Happy new year!! Last tweet as out of here due to Elon. Don’t want to be a +1 on the MAU’s given what he stands for.
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In late 2020 I disconnected from all Facebook (now Meta) owned social media due to the prevalence of disinformation and their apparent tolerance and even promotion of the far right. At that time I stayed on Twitter and Reddit as they are valuable sources of information. Well Elon has gone
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In late 2020 I disconnected from all social media with the exception of twitter and reddit. Both of these sites surface interesting and educational content depending on who you follow. Well now Elon’s gone and bought twitter. His pontifications on what will solve twitter’s ills are the ramblings
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For years I have been using two phones, one for work (iOS) and one for personal (Android). I’ve been using the Pixel devices from Google, from Pixel 2 to last years Pixel 6. One observation is that Google’s Android operating system is amazing in many ways, especially its
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Lessons have been learned, according to Marc Andreesen, co-founder of A16Z. This week he described Neumann as a “visionary leader” who had revolutionized commercial real estate“ - the Guardian. Adam Neumann raised $350M from A16Z for a new company that will re-invent apartment living. It aims to address the world’
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Just before the start of 2021 I disconnected from all Facebook properties, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. I only used Facebook to see what friends or family were up to about once a week. Instagram was a dangerous time suck so I’m much better without it. WhatsApp I only ever
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I carry two phones. Generally I prefer Android as I don’t need flagship phones that cost in excess of $1000. Google’s Pixel line up has been a good match for me since the Pixel 2. I now have a Pixel 5. However sms messaging on Android is a