Google introduced ‘Spotlight for Windows’.
Because creating a profile on you across the web wasn’t enough. They also want to know about the files on your computer.
Link: We’re launching a new Google app for Windows experiment in Labs.
Chris Feijoo from Kube.io made a brilliant Liquid Glass proof-of-concept with CSS and SVG. It involves maths.
The six-note brass motif in the Lord of the Rings soundtrack raises the hairs on the back of my neck every single time.
The power, the menace, the industrial might of Isengard in one phrase! 🧙♂️ Oh and hear those chains go! ⛓️🎵
In line with my digital debloating efforts, I came across Imput’s Helium Browser for MacOS.
It is so performant that it surprises me every time I open a tab. Instant opening and closing. Loading websites like no other.
No AI. No cryptowallets. No bullsh*t. Just a Chromium-based browser. I like.
I’m considering cross posting to Threads, but I have a disdain for Meta. I’m sure that they’re gonna use my posts to profile me, serve ads, and what not.
The problem is that most people I know are on Threads, so I’m torn.
First impressions of MacOS 26 Tahoe are not great.
- It’s glitchy,
- has a lot of visual quirks,
- Safari is a downgrade.
- UI elements take up way too much space, especially the new sidebar.
Can’t recommend upgrading just yet.
Disappointing. I like iPadOS 26. iOS 26 is fine.
Sad to see they removed the ‘compact tabs’ on Safari in MacOS26 Tahoe. Really liked the extra vertical space it gave. I’ve submitted feedback to the Safari team in the hope they’ll bring it back.
My dad after upgrading to iOS26:
The background on the buttons do not load.
My own riff on the classic butter chicken is always a hit. Now, also with my mother-in-law!
This time, I reduced the salt and added a pinch more sugar. It’s getting pretty near-perfect.
It is also excellent with a good beer. 🍻🤤
The negative consequences I see from LLMs mostly come when decision‑makers start prompts with “Is it a good idea to…?”.
Of course, the model replies sycophantically and then spins a positive justification.
Remember: LLMs follow the asker’s framing and favor pleasing replies over facts.
Several months ago I adopted the Folgezettel in an attempt to bring structure in my learning.
After a while, I realised that an outliner might fit this way of knowledge management better.
And till now, it makes more sense. 🤔. Interesting.
#pkm
This workday I will start with Major Parkinson their Valesa, Chapter I: Velvet Prison. Lossless, now.
The album features a more retro-ish synthpop leaning direction than their previous, darker releases.
A genre-bending, deeply artistic album and instant recommendation. 🎵
Julia her mom her first visit to Fryslân. Naturally, we had to tell her about the Elfstedentocht.
Streaming music in lossless audio uses significantly more battery than at 320kbps on my iPhone 15. Which makes sense: the larger files and extra (network) processing mean more power used over long sessions.
If you are in for longer battery life, stick to standard quality when streaming on the go.
When scratches are too good.
Our Shiba Inu, Loki: loyal, independent, stubborn, assertive, smart, sheds lots, clean, aloof, cute, polite, and well-mannered.
We couldn’t be more lucky.🍀 🐕
Was watching some episodes of Stargate SG-1.
Then Amazon Prime took it away. Again.
Now, I’m browsing a second-hand marketplace for a blu-ray player.
Spotify's Lossless Experience and Metal Album Recommendations
Listening to Spotify’s new lossless tier revealed subtle improvements in instrument separation and texture, with recommendations for metal albums that showcase exceptional production quality for discerning listeners. …read more
Still can’t get over this awkward pop-in of the highlights on app icons in iOS 26. Liquid glass is full of these weird quirks. I hope that the official release will be a bit better, but I doubt it.
One of the best “Western” explanations of meditation is that it trains us to recognise when our mind is “time-traveling” in daily life.
By bringing awareness to the habit of drifting into past regrets or future worries, it saves mental energy and allows us to appreciate the now more. 🧘🏻
Interestingly, additional to the new lossless format, Spotify lists the estimated data usage of all the tiers.
Excited to try lossless. Will let you know whether I can hear the difference. (I can’t. Most likely.)
