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They Can’t All Be Yoshinobu Yamamoto

They Can’t All Be Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The Toronto Blue Jays laid down a pretty good template right from the start of their victory Friday night in Game 1 of the World Series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. worked a first-inning seven-pitch walk, then Alejandro Kirk worked a nine-pitch walk, and even though Dodgers starte...

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The Sad State of Macintosh Hardware Back in 2018, at the Tail End of the Intel Era

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Worth a re-link, following up on my post yesterday linking to Stephen Hackett’s “Boring Is What We Wanted”, here’s Rogue Amoeba co-founder Quentin Carnicelli, writing back in 2018: At the time of the writing, with the exception of the $5,000 iMac Pro, no Macintosh has be...

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IndieWeb Carnival: On Ego

Ego is one of those words that’s difficult to parse. I find language to be an imperfect tool in the quest to describe the inner workings of the mind, because in there, things tend to be fuzzy, while words are often sharp, pointing to distinct concepts that are seldom found i...

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The Scenario Where ChatGPT’s WhatsApp Gateway Was Useful: Airplane Wi-Fi

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Yours truly on Friday, regarding the news that Meta is going to ban rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp: Perhaps because I’m only a light user of WhatsApp, I had no idea that rival AI chatbots had accounts there. I just tried it with 1-800-ChatGPT and it seems pointless. It’...

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The AI Inflection Point Isn’t in the Cloud, It’s at the Edge

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AI model development has reached an inflection point, bringing high-performance computing capabilities typically reserved for the cloud out to edge

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House of Dynamite

House of Dynamite is a fantastic movie, it deserved the great reviews it's getting, and I found it easy to watch, though a lot of reviewers said it wasn't. It's exactly the kind of movie I like -- political thriller with ideas rich with intrigue. Great acting and writing. It...

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Your vote your chess move

I changed the header graphic on Scripting News today to raise a question with NYC voters. Bill de Blasio was mayor. He was elected with great vision, but the politics of NY are not in sync with the ambitions of dreamers. The police union didn't like him. I'm sure they would ...

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Ubuntu 25.10 Scraps X11 for Wayland: A Solid Step Forward

I love a good Ubuntu release. Part of the reason is that all of that newness will trickle down to

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Ken Thompson Recalls Unix’s Rowdy, Lock-Picking Origins

The 82-year-old Ken Thompson has some amazing memories about the earliest days of the Unix operating system — and the

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You Still Shouldn’t Use a Browser Password Manager

Your browser isn’t leaking your passwords, but it’s still smarter to use a third-party password manager.

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Google Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor 2K Review: Slick, Smart, and Secure

The latest Nest cams jump to 2K resolution, but what really elevates them is Gemini’s pricey AI subscription smarts.

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Thuma Hybrid Mattress Review: Firm but Favorable

This five-layer hybrid upholds Thuma’s reputation for quality. It just may be firmer than you expect.

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Real Estate Is Entering Its AI Slop Era

Fake video walk-throughs, a magically expanding loft, and stair hallucinations are just some of the new AI-generated features house hunters are coming across.

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Casio’s Fluffy AI Robot Squeaked Its Way Into My Heart

The $430 Casio Moflin is a pointless but adorable robot you can’t help but love. Unless you’re a dog.

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A First Ride With the Maeving RM2 Electric Motorcycle

Oozing with flair, and now a little more practical—it’s hard not to love Maeving’s latest ride.

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Sunday Special: The 10 Best Horror Movie Franchises

The only thing Gilbert Cruz loves more than celebrating Halloween is watching scary movies. And between the classic horror franchises that span decades and the prestige original films of the current moment, he has seen hundreds of them.   On today’s episode, Gilbert put...

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Sodapop Bluetooth Speaker Review: Bottled Up

This quirky portable speaker might pop up in your TikTok Shop, but don’t fall for its cutesy charm—you can get much better for less.

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November Atlantic

The Atlantic November issue is lovely, focused on the American Revolution. I particularly enjoyed: So pick up a copy as you pass through an airport or by a newstand. I consider it a very worthwhile subscription. It might be better to read in print or through Apple News+ as their website a bit broken for … Continue reading November Atlantic →

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Watching the Longhorns game with family today was a nice distraction from everything else going on for me right now. Great comeback win. Hopefully Arch Manning is okay. 🏈

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‘Boring Is What We Wanted’

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Stephen Hackett, writing at 512 Pixels: Apple silicon has been nothing but upside for the Mac, and yet some seem bored already. In the days since Apple announced the M5, I’ve seen and heard this sentiment more than I expected: This is just another boring incremental ...