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So...Bluesky don't preview new features before full rollout? Maybe they should....

You know how in a library no one’s trying to sell you anything? That’s how the internet was.

If I worked at Meta, I'd open Notepad and write how I could decapitate Zuckerberg, with a stopwatch running to time exactly how long it takes for those "The data is not used for any other purpose," and "safeguards in place to protect sensitive content" lies are exposed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Going through my LinkedIn messages backlog, and I suddenly come across message after message offering blockchain services. "What's going on?" I thought, then realised these messages were from 2017....

This picture of Manchester appeared in my Facebook Memories from 14 years ago. Look - no skyscrapers!

Beige, beige, everywhere :)

I'd like to do an experiment where we kidnap Starmer, replace him with a block of lard, and see if anyone notices.

Laptop manufacturers: Have an option to have your laptops with Linux pre-installed, rather than Windows. You'll make a fortune.

Wow, I didn't think we'd get to this point so quickly.

"Starmer 'furious'"...I couldn't imagine him getting furious about anything. Maybe he raised an eyebrow or something.

Slightly grumpy Friday morning post. Maybe even a little controversial. Now, don't get me wrong, the recent announcement of the games industry grants is a wonderful thing - it's desperately needed and will be a lifeline to startups and established studios alike.

It's nearly six years since we released Deathtrap Dungeon featuring the delightful Eddie Marsan. I visited the Steam store page and was amazed at the number of glowing reviews the game has received. It's here if you want to take a look - there's a demo too! store.steampowered.com/app/1191940/...

I participated in my first AI interview. It went as you'd expect; lots of "that's great insight!", "you've nuanced that really well", even when my response was "erm...dunno". What was most annoying though was that it kept interrupting me when I was answering. Reminded me of a few people I know :D

Is it identity theft when the victim has the same name as you?

Crikey! The last possible reason I'd ever need Windows has been removed. Hurrah! tensorworks.com.au/blog/unreal-...

"All you had to do was pay us enough to live" Forces of capitalism, these are the Canaries in your coal mine. Pay attention to them. Might be important. Just might be. "All you had to do was pay us enough to live" www.instagram.com/reel/DW412NV...

My Video Game Visual Voice Reel! Featuring voice acting from Dread Delusion, Old Skies (my BAFTA Breakthrough), Harold Halibut, Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader, The Seance of Blake Manor, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, Lord Winklebottom Investigates, Mutropolis, Loco Motive, PRIM, and more!

Flog that dead horse! I wonder if Pigs... is just the two songs joined together, or if there's more to it. www.nme.com/news/music/p...

Well that was a bonkers day. If we do all get nuked in the night, I'll be vapourised in the knowledge that: - the piccolo at the beginning of the Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em theme is morse code for the show title - at the beginning of Inspector Morse, the killer's name is spelled out in morse code

Just completed The Excavation at Hob's Barrow. A really atmospheric adventure game, with splendid voice acting. Ended up using a walkthrough, as the puzzles became obtuse to say the least. Despite that, it's worth getting - I think it was only a few quid.

What happened to all that "peak oil" nonsense? Weren't we supposed to have run out completely by now?

Signs you're getting old #43: buying a new car. Previously: "I'd like a Cooper S, chilli pack, heated leather sports seats, massive alloy wheels, metallic paint, sunroof, rear spoiler, roof and wing mirrors this colour, adaptive suspension." Today: "I'll have that one in white."

"How can Keir Starmer & his Labour Government be so unimaginative and lacking in boldness? All they need to do is look at how angry people are, look at how much people are suffering. Maybe they don’t understand it. Maybe they just don’t care." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Apple have definitely turned up the "make him buy a new laptop" dial with MacOS 26. Everything is so slow. Scrolling is lumpy, the fans kick in all the time, even bringing up the 'empty trash' menu takes a few seconds to appear.

Give it a few years....

A rather niche April Fool. Also, another engine? 😲 Seems to be a new one appearing every day. This one's based on Python, closed source with a (very reasonable) subscription. youtu.be/UFCZ3ITgslE?...

The project changed engines *four times*. What were leadership DOING??

Saw Gorillaz in Belfast tonight - excellent gig! Lots of special guests, including the bloke from IDLES (immaculately dressed in a suit!).

I know I keep saying this, but every interaction with them confirms my belief that all banks are utter cunts.

At last, the idea guy's opportunity

If you've ever wondered what'd happen if Buckethead and Les Claypool ever had a baby, that grew up listening to Battles, well here is your answer. Check out the bonkers microtonal guitar and bass! Bonkers maths-rock, it's brilliant. Dare you to make it through the entire video. youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so

Human banner at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, as part of Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests
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Cripes. blog.thereallo.dev/blog/decompi...

What's this?!?!? sbox.game

Just nuke the planet now. We're done. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Every political cartoonist in the world is currently bashing their desks in frustration.

Sorry, it's cancer.

Huge crowds take part in London march against the far right – live www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

"the Haters" my books cartoon for this week's @theguardian.com

The latest Mac/iOS/iPad OS is annoying me already. I've had Macs and an apple account since 2004, yet it insists I prove my age. Now it's interrupting me with Tips. Just leave me alone! Grrr.

I think when you go to the mechanic’s they should call your car by its first name and your last name, like they do at the vet’s

The needle on my Timisadickometer is now well into the red. Good writeup from Keith. www.theguardian.com/games/2026/m...