I just discovered our Google Home was running a timer with 10 weeks and 2 days remaining. Our 6 year old kid has been experimenting, clearly.
Public Service Announcement: The Wood Brothers have released a new album
Quickly listened to a HomePod at an Apple Store today. Only had about a minute of listening because my 2 year old was not as interested, but it really did sound great.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 →
Sonos One is $299. HomePod is $499. Sonos offers multiple integrations; HomePod is Apple Music or nothing. Reports suggest there is little between the two in terms of sound quality. Which is the better deal overall?
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 →
It’s not the speed that matters, it’s the energy. Brady Haran’s Numberphile video explains, through easy and elegant math, why speed kills.
I went for a bike ride this morning after a long time out. Was great to just get some relaxing exercise. Must do it more often.
I’m backyard camping with the boy tonight. A beautiful still night, currently 20 degrees, and I can hear his gentle breathing as he sleeps. This is a fun part of parenting.
Saw the HomePod in the flesh today. It sounds great, and is satisfyingly heavy. But I am still aware of all the cons, notably Siri’s incompetence. I still kind of want it, but AUD$499 is not cheap.
Those who fancy themselves leaders should welcome counterpoint views, as debate leads to better outcomes. Having a room of ‘yes folk’ does not a leader make.
I love Overcast but I am being tempted by Apple’s basic Podcasts app because of Siri integration and its ubiquity across devices. I really hope Apple enable SiriKit etc. for third party apps soon.
This xkcd is the truth. The bag struggle is real.
Oh no! My employer is moving us to Android phones. Guess I’m buying an iPhone and will be carrying two handsets now. My entire workflow is constructed around iOS apps. Android is a non-starter for me.
I had glandular fever months ago. Even now, on some days the fatigue and my throat glands flare up and kick my butt. Today has been one of those days. 💤
The kid is leaving home.
iPad Home Screen, 3 February 2018
Saturday, February 3, 2018
I always find it interesting to see what apps people have on their iPad home screens, and how they have things arranged. So in the spirit of reciprocation, this is my iPad home screen at the moment. I’m never entirely satisfied with my app layout, but this is what I’m running with now. I still don’t feel like I’m using the dock as efficiently as I could be. That ChatMateforWhatsApp icon drives me mad with its ellipses.
Just updated my /now page
I had to buy a new printer today. There’s never any joy in buying a printer. The only good thing is that I no longer have to deal with the hassle of an inkjet as this time I chose a colour laser; the Brother HL-3170CDW. Doesn’t that name just roll off the tongue?
What a wonderful post by Brent Simmons, that eloquently sums up why I like the open web, and why I miss the way it used to work. inessential: Why Micro.blog is Not Another App.net
Sisyphus’ Notetaking App
Thursday, February 1, 2018
I am always searching for the perfect notes app, and the best way to integrate that into my workflow. I’m not sure I have found the former and I haven’t achieved the latter, but I keep trying. It’s ultimately a Sisyphean task, because there’s always another note taking app just around the corner which will constitute a new way of working with it. Nevertheless, I try. With our proliferation of devices it’s no longer enough to have a decent desktop-based notetaking process.
I’m awake earlier than usual and the house is quiet. That is a rare treat.