If Twitter thinks paying $1 will deter bot makers on Twitter, clearly they’ve never been to a concert where someone’s paid over $300 to get so drunk they can’t remember where they are only to get thrown out after three songs.
I’m listening to music (random #U2 if you must know or haven’t guessed already) but I have to turn it off to edit podcasts.
Sadly I still haven’t mastered listening to something in one ear, and something entirely different in the other ear. 😵💫
Somehow the 2nd gen AirPort Express I bought back in ~2012 continues to work and stream music to my stereo. I keep waiting for the update that breaks it, and I have to go buy a new AirPlay supported amp.
I think it’s my oldest + still in use Apple product.
U2’s version of So Cruel from The Sphere is a beautiful example of the harmonies Bono and Edge have perfected over the 32 (!) years since Achtung Baby’s release.
Might have to upgrade to macOS Sonoma just so Reminders can sync the auto-sorted grocery lists. I look forward to when you can specify which grocery store you’re in and have it add aisles and directions. 😆
We really liked The Afterparty (both seasons). Sad to hear it won’t be getting a third season, but it’s also great as it was so hopefully Apple doesn’t just remove it completely one day.
Elgato announced new teleprompter hardware, creatively called “Prompter”. Paired with their webcam, naturally, it makes for a nice eye line for zoom calls, presentations, or live streams.
Parenting tip: iOS17’s Assistive Access mode is great for accessibility (seniors, etc.) but also great as a consequence for a teen using their phone in a way they aren’t supposed to.
One of the things I didn’t appreciate about an e-reader is how having the book cover on the device reminds me that I have a book to read in a way that Libby on my iPhone never has. My iPhone reminds me of the time. Of messages. Of reminders.
My Kobo reminds me of a story to be read.
“Have no Sphere, all of us and you too are here.” Hockey Night in Canada with the bad U2 puns following a “Beautiful Day” intro.
I picked up a 3 pack of the eero 6+ wifi routers and I’m just annoyed I didn’t do it sooner to help fix some dead zones in our house.
I know it isn’t Apple’s way of doing business, but I still maintain that selling Apple TV hardware at a loss would benefit their entire ecosystem. If there were Apple TV’s most places there’s an iPhone, game developers would want to develop for the platform like an Xbox or Switch.
I love the idea of being able to blog with WordPress on an iPad mini 34,000 feet in the air.
Threads has added the ability to dictate a voice “thread” and edit the transcription so naturally I posted the wicked witch argument audio as a thread, as one does.
Amazing. Brad Frost wants to celebrate his 40th in his hometown of Pittsburgh next August, and is doing it by putting on Frostapalooza. I’m tempted to try and make it work, if only to finally meet some of my clients in person that I’ve worked with for almost 10 years and have never actually met.
“We should probably cancel our Netflix subscription. We’re not really using it.”
(opens up Netflix to find account details)
“Oh there’s this Beckham documentary I heard about. Maybe after we finish this.”
(repeat 12x)