“One of the most impressive parts of Apple’s WWDC Keynote on Monday was the announcement of Voice Control for iOS 13. Using simple, predictable voice commands you can control every aspect of your iOS device.” From the 1PW blog:
Author Archives: Steve Mays
Wind sculpture catches a ray from setting sun
Like the planets, this moves very slowly — even in strong wind — and is most hypnotic.
Tech Veganism
Came across a new term today: Tech Veganism.
- a preference for open-source software over proprietary software
- a suspicion of big tech companies
- a high bar for privacy and security
No shortage of this thinking on Mastodon.technology. This blog post explains. I’m getting there on those last two bullet points.
Is red meat or white meat healthier?
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition… neither.
White meat could carry the same heart health risks as red meat according to scientists who studied how beef and chicken affect cholesterol levels. The authors of a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded plant-based proteins seem to be the best option for those looking to control their blood cholesterol levels.
New window for Land Rover
Most of the damage to the Land Rover hardtop is easily repaired but the frame around the driver-side window got buggered boogered up and it was going to be difficult to straighten so I purchased a replacement.
It just slots into the bottom of the door with a couple of bolts. Good as new once I get it painted. I continue to marvel at the simplicity of the Series Land Rovers. I can think of nothing analogous in modern vehicles.