CAD headphones?
If you like listening to music or podcasts while working, but don't want the isolation of earbuds or headphones, check out my review of Aftershokz Aeropex bone conducting headphones.
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The best active headphones? | Aftershokz Aeropex (or Shokz Openrun)
UPDATE 12-01-2022: Since this was written Aftershokz have rebranded to Shokz and renamed the Aeropex to Openrun. They have also added a Openrun Pro above them which is more refined, has a phone control app and 10+ hour battery life. Both now have a quick charge '5-
Flickr to limit free users to 1000 images
I wondered what change in ownership (earlier this year from Yahoo to SmugMug) might mean for Flickr and today noticed they are rejigging their free/pro user levels. Free users will soon be limited 1,000 photos, a few less than the 25,000 I have added there since 2005…
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Traffic Light Thought–Spooky sights in Waikumete Cemetery
Normally a dusk dog walk in the cemetery would not worry me but I saw something rather spooky tonight. It wasn't supernatural but I did wonder what about a dozen cars cruising slowly around, seemingly following sat nav maps, was about until one went past close enough to
Don’t give aid, give money, directly
Why giving money, directly, is better than giving aid, from GiveDirectly. They are also one of GiveWells top nine charities for 2017. Here’s the basic story: Source: How to talk about cash like an expert – GiveDirectly
Spark’s Vintage Lightbox? @sparkNZ @lightboxNZ
After an update to Windows 10 Fall Creators edition (which was painless) Trying to update an email subscription on Spark’s Lightbox web video service Edge browser gave an amusing message with a rather appropriate icon: After clicking through the vintage tech browser worked just fine!
Apple spam defeated
I wonder how many can get a message like this and know it is spam* because it is years since have had any form of Apple account bill or purchase? * Like the poor writing and bogus link weren’t already enough
Oh no, stupid bot!
When you follow something just to see what garbage it is promoting, then the AI suggests more…
Kiva loan $1 billion!
It was cool to get this email today; Yesterday, Kiva crossed $1 billion in loans to students, farmers, women, refugees and so many more entrepreneurs around the world. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without our passionate community of lenders, volunteers, partners, staff and supporters like you. Your dedication
Wi-Fi may reveal more than you think–Dr Karl
With reality capture becoming an important part of CAD/BIM any advance of this technology should be of interest. Imagine a technology sensing physical geometry, human biometrics, even touch device input and speech remotely. Then imagine it doesn’t require any new hardware installation to generate this information, just to
Autodesk CEO: Yahoo Is Becoming Increasingly Irrelevant
I don't disagree but thought it amusing this showed up in a Yahoo! Finance RSS search feed I've used for years: Autodesk CEO: Yahoo Is Becoming Increasingly Irrelevant | Watch the video - Yahoo Financeb May 19 -- Carl Bass, Autodesk's chief executive officer, comments on Yahoo
Dizzy and my Doctor prescribed YouTube!
Late last week I got a strange dizzy feeling walking up the stairs at work. Thought a bit odd as had just eaten lunch, so not low blood sugar, but it was more puzzling than disabling. I occasionally get mildly congested sinus, from allergies, so thought might be that but