After a stint with an #iPhone 14 Plus (big mistake) I’ve gone back to my 12 Mini. Even with its reduced capacity battery I get at least a full day, mostly because I’m not glued to it and turn off everything unnecessary. The same should be the case for a 17 Air. #Apple 9to5mac.com/2025/05/0…
Apple
technology
music
One of the most unique and original #music videos I’ve seen in some time, at least since MUTEMATH’s Blood Pressure. I don’t count Ok Go, as they’re in a different class entirely. Fascinating music, as well. #BenCaplan #rock #pianorock www.youtube.com/watch
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Midnight Oil - Red Sails in the Sunset (1984). IIRC the Oils broke into the US radio market with three tracks from this album and would set them up for their next release that would become a blockbuster. Great band! #music #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch
music
Apple
technology
Ok. I didn’t expect this… Some context: I have a group of friends I chat with on #Matrix and I’d shared that I was wanting to replace my #AppleWatch with a #RePebble Core 2 Duo, so one of my pals had #AI generate this song for me. #music #shenanigans #funny suno.com/s/mcvmVRW…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979). Several tracks from this #PopRock masterpiece graced the airwaves on release and well into the 80’s. Younger peeps challenge: How many songs do you recognize? #music #80s #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The English Beat - Special Beat Service Expanded 2012 Remaster (1982). I don’t recall if it was my first tape, but it’s the first I think of when reminiscing. I’ll never forget Rankin' Roger and Pato Banton. #music #ska #KROQ youtube.com/playlist
music
Wow! Just holy freakin' WOW!! #music #radiohead #creep #covers kottke.org/25/05/is-…
Apple
technology
I’m honestly confused by some of the takes from this reviewer of Macs of “15 years” on what a move from #Windows to #macOS would entail, especially the idea that the Dock can’t show all running apps? WTF??!! #Apple #DitchMicrosoft #tech www.engadget.com/computing…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Nothing to Fear (1982). Likely one of the most quintessential 80’s “New Wave” bands of all time that didn’t get global reach beyond a few big hits like Weird Science. Amazing musicians. #music #80s #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch
journalism
video games
Well, this is just more stupid #capitalism at work. I guess I’ll have to now unsub from #Polygon’s RSS feeds. Generic corporate villain #Valnet has laid off most of the masthead. So, so stupid. Do the new owners really think people will stick around for AI slop? #videogames kotaku.com/polygon-s…
capitalism
BWAHAHAHAHA… cough - cough …HAHAHAHA. Oh my, this is so very satisfying news! I cannot tell you how pleased I am to see even the suggestion of this, whether it pans out or not. #ElonMusk #Tesla #FAFO www.reuters.com/business/…
Oh, FFS. #racism #LostCause #cults #AmeriKKKa www.theroot.com/5-states-…
politics
video games
How gross. #Putin and #Russia really stretching to capture more treasure to fund his personal conquest to restore the CCCP. Not ironic at all that his criminality is what made Russia into a now former “Super Power”. #politics #videogames #authoritarianism www.engadget.com/gaming/ru…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simple Minds - Live in the City of Diamonds (2025). Formed in 1977, this Scottish #ArenaRock #ArtRock band has been plowing along for nearly 50 years now, and still sounds fantastic! #music #live #simpleminds www.youtube.com/watch
politics
If you know anyone who thinks #RFKjr “makes sense”, strap them down to a chair, force their eyelids open ala A Clockwork Orange, and make them watch this. #uspol #hhs #healthcare #EndTheInsanity www.youtube.com/watch
politics
rights
Public Service Announcement: We are not safe. #AdamConover #PSA #freedom #civilrights #uspol www.youtube.com/watch
animation
Winner of Film of the Year and the People’s Choice award for the 2024 Rookie Awards, “Student Accomplice” is the entry from a team of 30 from Brigham Young University’s School of #Animation. It’s easy to see why :) #TheRookies #BYU #Shorts www.youtube.com/watch
capitalism
technology
You don’t say… #microsoft #windows #copilot #ai #tech #stupid www.engadget.com/ai/it-see…
OMG! I never thought I’d ever say a #Porsche 914 was gorgeous, but here we are! To be fair, this is 99% a “new” car. Barely a #restomod, even. It is, at the same time, undeniably a 914 but not. Lithe and powerful and well planted. Stunning! #cars #sportscars www.youtube.com/watch
capitalism
technology
I submit the thesis that everything is effectively pirated. Exhibit A is the “You Wouldn’t Steal a Car” anti-piracy campaign from the naughty aughts. #piracy #internet #tech #capitalism #LOLZ boingboing.net/2025/04/2…
television
animation
scifi
Wow. How odd. #StarTrek #scifi #STTNW #SpongebobSquarepants #TV #animation www.youtube.com/watch
movies
animation
comics & manga
I adore the Wachowskis 2008 cinematic masterpiece Speed Racer, but it’s taken almost two decades for most of the world to recognize its brilliance. Patrick (H) Willems latest video explains why. Also, just watch it, for the first time or again. #movies #speedracer #anime www.youtube.com/watch
movies
I’ve been hearing very good things about Ryan Coogler’s new R-Rated film, Sinners. You can see the ratings above (or below), got an A on CinemaScore, and raked in well over $100 million globally in its opening weekend. I’m hyped! #movies #sinners #horror www.wired.com/story/sin…
scifi
I don’t know anyone who has had to deal with the horror of #cancer, but I lost both my parents to #dementia. I don’t have a segue, but John Billingsley, Johnathan Frakes, and Armin Shimerman from #StarTrek join #TrekCulture to talk about #PancreaticCancer support. #PanCan www.youtube.com/watch
politics
capitalism
If you are able to tie your #MAGA loving friends, family or neighbors to a chair and force their eyes open so they must watch this, then please do so. #AdamSomething on #YouTube has a perfect explanation of why #TFG is an idiot. #uspol #finance #capitalism www.youtube.com/watch