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How the internet travels across oceans
These kinds of stories about the infrastructure so much of our modern world relies on are always fascinating.
Microsoft confirms Skype for Web does not work in Safari, Firefox, and Opera
No real surprise but still a PITA for users who favor those browsers.
Elizabeth Warren wants to break up Apple, too
This is just electioneering and won’t amount to anything but I thought it odd that, when asked why she didn’t include Apple in her original post, the senator said, “No reason.” Apple is larger than all of the other companies she originally mentioned.
Luminar 3 for Mac photo-editing app adds performance, integration improvements
I’m a big fan of Skylum (formerly Macphun) and am testing out their AirMagic software for drone pilots. I like Luminar 2 and the “performance improvements” will be very welcome. It can be slow on my Mac.
How ‘Apollo 11’ gives the moon landing new life
I can’t wait to see this movie.
Fantasy’s widow: The fight over the legacy of Dungeons & Dragons
Such a bizarre, sad story about something many of knew and loved as kids and many still love as adults.
Why vinyl records survive in the digital age
I loved vinyl and, if I had the space, I might even have a record player with some old albums lying around to play every now and then.
The Dalrymple Report: Dave gets riled up
I got Dave a little riled up this week talking about AirPods. We also talked about the future of foldable devices and learning to paint on an iPad using Bob Ross videos.
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Nike cofounder: Why I approved the controversial Colin Kaepernick ad
It’s a shame this had to be “controversial” in the first place.
Why self-checkout is and has always been the worst
While I don’t loathe it as much as the writer, I certainly never look forward to any kind of self-checkout.
Apple deserves kudos for doing right by workers
Honest question — is any other company, especially in tech, as transparent as Apple with regards to its Asian supply chain?
Tim Cook changes his Twitter profile
This could not possibly be funnier.
How badly are we being ripped off on eyewear? Former industry execs tell all
The monopoly EssilorLuxottica holds on the eyewear industry is obscene.
The prototype iPhones that hackers use to research Apple’s most sensitive code
Fascinating look at a world few of us know about.
The race to build the world’s best bourbon barrel
Until I moved to Tennessee, I had no idea how important the physical barrel was to various whiskeys and bourbons.
HBO drops full trailer for Game of Thrones final season
I think I may have just wet myself with excitement.
8 home library apps to keep your book collection organized
Because I’ve moved so often (13 times in 17 years!), I no longer have a large book collection. But, when I did, I used and loved the original Delicious Library app.
How Fiji changed the way we travel
GPS is ubiquitous now but I had no idea Fiji played such an important role.
People call my photos fake… but they’re not
I see dozens of fakes every day and, to be honest, I would have looked at this guy’s images with suspicion. But, upon hearing the stories behind them, you realize he’s “just” an amazing and well-prepared photographer.
The real story of the Green Book, the guide that changed how black people traveled in America
If you want more, check out “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom” on the Smithsonian channel.
DJI Mavic Air review
I have flown the Mavic 2 Pro and, while I wouldn’t give up its feature set in favour of the Mavic Air, if you’re in the market for a small, capable drone, take a look at this review.
The hidden history of the Nutmeg island that was traded for Manhattan
This is one of those, “So – you think you know history, do you?” stories I love reading about.
Tesla cuts car prices and shuts stores as it shifts to online-only sales
While I wouldn’t call this a disastrous move for Tesla, my wife and I went on a Tesla test drive this past summer and, while we’re not in the market for a new car, there’s no chance we’d buy one without being able to do a test drive.
The Dalrymple Report: Shot on iPhone, hacking, and learning Piano
The NHL has started a new “Shot on iPhone” campaign with Apple that is just amazing. You can purchase iPhone hacking boxes on eBay, and Dave is learning to play piano using his iPad.
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Halide’s new app Spectre gives you AI-powered long exposure
I’m a huge fan of Halide so this app was an instant buy for me.
Creeping on you in the cold drinks aisle
I promise that any store using this technology will be one I never set foot in.
Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this will be an abject failure.
How I lost my legs and gained…
What a great story that is unexpected in its normalcy.
The death of the landline is harming investigative journalism
Definitely an unintended consequence of so many of us no longer having landlines.