I don’t have much to say about the TikTok divestment/ban. I don’t use the app. However, I’d be happier if the our representatives pursued data privacy laws instead if data privacy is what they’re concerned about. But we don’t really know the core issue because it seems to have remained classified. 🙃
Instead of participating in JavaScript Naked Day, instead I experimented with adding a little bit yesterday. 👀
📷 #mbApr Day 25
Star spine.
🎵 I’m a day late, but happy ‘New Lauv Single Day! to those who celebrate!
I’ve struggled to see the point (beyond general accessibility) of using an AI to describe things I’m already looking at, which is the go-to demo. But then iJustine uses the Rabbit R1 to determine if it’s legal to park in a spot with a confusing sign and it’s like a world of possibilities open. 🤯
I suppose you could call this my review.
Humane is really dropping the ball. Not with their Pin this time, but by leaving the humane.ai domain available for just anyone to buy!
(I’m trying to be low-key about it, but I’m pretty geeked about one of my favorite sites linking to one of my blog posts.)
🆕📝 ChatGPT Makes a Good Teacher & Quizmaster
I've been using ChatGPT to answer all my questions about CSS and HTML, but then I thought to have it question me.
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Airlines must pay passengers back either in cash or in the original form of payment, no matter the reason they cancel their flight. Alternatively, passengers can choose to accept travel credit, other kinds of transportation, or another flight offered by the airline.
Awesome! I just went through a refund process with an airline, and it…wasn’t fun.
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The final, and maybe most important point for me is that LEGO is a great chance to simply hang out with my wife and enjoy something together. My wife likes to say that her love language is “quality time” and LEGO is a great chance to do something together that we both enjoy.
Aww ☺️
📷 #mbApr Day 24
Goodbye light.
📺 Finished watching: Foundation (seasons 1 and 2) on Apple TV+
Game of Thrones meets centuries-spanning space opera. I dig it! Is it perfect? Nope. But it sure is entertaining and I’m more invested in the storylines (silly though some are) with every episode. Can’t wait to see how it evolves.
📺 Started watching: Invasion on Apple TV+
Whoa there’s a lot going on here. They’ve certainly set themselves up with a full season’s worth of questions to answer. Which, I suppose is good! Anyone else get The Leftovers vibes from the title sequence music?
📷 #mbApr Day 23
Dreamy
My excitement for my Meta Ray-Ban glasses just shot through the roof and its not even about the new AI features. It’s cause I can also pair them to my watch for audio! It’s been my one wish. With the watch/glasses combo, I’ve got streaming audio, open-ear headphones, shades, and a camera for runs. 🤩
📺 Awwww yeah! Trying is back next month for season 4. It’s my favorite show on Apple TV+, which is saying something. Looks like we’re doing a time jump this season. Can’t wait!
All the info: www.apple.com/tv-pr/ori…
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch
🆕📝 My Favorite Alpine Draw Slings
The smooth bar tack makes all the difference, and I'm surprised other brands haven't copied it!
📷 #mbApr Day 22
Many blues.
Been working on a new layout for heydingus.net. If you’re sleuthy, you might be able to get a sneak peek. 🧐 (If you do, let me know by replying with a sneaky screenshot — don’t give it all away! — and I’ll give you a virtual high-five. And let me know what you think! 😉)
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But I took a picture of a Blue Apron recipe I was making for dinner, told Gemini to remember it, and left my phone on the counter. As I moved around the kitchen, I asked Gemini questions I’d normally have to peek back at the recipe to answer like “How long do I roast the vegetables for?” and “How do I prep the fish?” It gave me the right answers every time.
What was more impressive is that I could ask it tangential questions. It helped me use pantry ingredients to recreate a seasoning mix I didn’t have on hand.
What a great use case!
A trio of junk mail tips, Google and Apple Watch throwbacks, a controversial review that shouldn't have been, and an app that I never knew I needed. Plus an extra throwback (to me) record and a roll-the-🎲 link.
📷 #mbApr Day 21
Improbable mountain.
Holy smokes, @macstories@macstories.net is 15 years old today. Been reading for almost that entire time. Federico and team have built quite the empire over there at macstories.net, and the quality has only improved over that time.
Happy 15th birthday @macstories 🎂☺️
My dream job. Here's to the next 15 years and the big ideas we're working on 💪
The Internet Explorer logo is not one I expected to see representing a webpage in the 2024. 😵💫
