#mike elgan

[mitchipedia]

Mike Elgan: Elon's Twitter fiasco is part of a long history of Silicon Valley dudebros deciding they're such geniuses that they can just walk into a new industry and take over without learning anything about how the industry works. We've seen it when techies try their hands at journalism, or in the food industry with robot pizza delivery, lab-grown meat, and Soylent.

I disagree with Mike about lab-grown meat; I think there's potentially a future there. But as for the rest of it, yeah.

We saw this in the 90s with Webvan and grocery delivery. Dudebros thought the Internet was hard but the grocery business was easy. Turned out to be the opposite—the grocery business is super-difficult, but a company that masters that can easily hire IT managers and developers.

[mirandamckenni1]

Don't Tell the Moon - NVIDIA Dominates, Gemini Taken Down • How Exactly NVIDIA Is Pulling This Off • Google takes down Gemini AI image generator. Here’s what you need to know • AT&T restores service after hours of outage • AT&T is giving customers a bill credit following massive outage • Police arrest LockBit ransomware members, release decryptor in global crackdown • Walmart agrees to buy Vizio to grow ad business • Walmart isn’t buying Vizio for its hardware. It wants the TV maker’s ad business • Wyze sent camera thumbnails from 13,000 systems to other users • Reddit files to list IPO on NYSE under the ticker RDDT • KeyTrap' DNS Bug Threatens Widespread Internet Outages • Microsoft fixes Edge browser bug that was stealing Chrome tabs and data • SpaceX May Be Withholding Satellite Internet in Taiwan, Congressman Contends • FTC cracks down on H&R Block for deleting tax data when users want to downgrade • 3rd Time’s a Charm — Lunar Library Successfully Lands on the Moon — Backup of Human Civilization Will Last for Up To Billions of Years. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Janko Roettgers, Mike Elgan, and Alex Kantrowitz This Week in Tech episode 968 More Info: https://ift.tt/Thxg5kp Sponsors: • hims.com/twit • ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT • NetSuite.com/TWIT • www.stamps.com promo code TWIT Download or subscribe to this show at https://ift.tt/c80TrCI Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://ift.tt/BLwKtWT Products we recommend: https://ift.tt/EgRePaL TWiT may earn commissions on certain products. Follow us: https://twit.tv/ https://twitter.com/TWiT https://ift.tt/pIo658G https://ift.tt/DhR2pQl https://ift.tt/W1RQAsZ #gemini #nvidia #google About us: TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxT4HDpGFg

[fahrni]

Saturday Morning Coffee

Good morning from Charlottesville, Virginia! ☕️

It’s been a fun week at work. I’ve been fixing bugs here and there. For some reason I enjoy this type of work. I spent a decent amount of time looking at memory graphs for object retentions problems and fixed a couple of good ones this week. That always feels great!

As for Stream for Mac, I started off the week in a bit of a funk but thanks to some amazing Mac devs I was put back on the right path. Stream for Mac development is moving forward once again. Fingers crossed I can keep up the momentum. 🤞🏼

Nikita Prokopov A.K.A. Tonsky

So all this time I was living under impression that, for example, if the average web page size is 3 MB, then JavaScript bundle should be around 1 MB. Surely content should still take the majority, no?

Some of the examples Nikita gives seem ridiculous. It makes me wonder if backend processing that spits out pure HTML will ever become a thing again?

Harry Cheadle • Eater, Seattle

But Tony Delivers doesn’t need to be anything bigger than it already is, which is one guy on a bike showing up to deliver food, probably smiling, probably asking how you’re doing, a bolt of disarming kindness in a city that even before we all got addicted to screens was known for being standoffish. That seems worth $5.

Tony has become a Seattle hero! I can’t believe he’s able to survive on $5 deliveries but bravo for making your own little niche!

Nish Tahir

I’ve been learning more about common attacks that appear in my Nginx logs to learn more about what happens beyond the log entries.

Nish is geekin’ out again. I wish I had his brain. The things I could accomplish! 🧠

Gunnar Anzinger

Also, do not worry at this time about acquiring the resources to build the house itself. Your first priority is to develop detailed plans and specifications. Once I approve these plans, however, I would expect the house to be under roof within 48 hours.

This piece is ridiculous in all the best ways. The paragraph I chose to feature really hit home. Yes, yes, take your time. We need it in two days. 🤣

Claire Elise Thompson • grist

If you like the idea of a perpetual three-day weekend, you might be one of a growing cadre that supports the concept of degrowth: a school of thought aimed at shrinking economies and moving away from GDP growth as a metric of success, while instead emphasizing universal basic services and social well-being.

With the rise of AI companies believe they can replace us with software for many types of work.

I think that’s cool! Let’s replace workers and figure out a way to allow folks to do whatever they want and still receive a paycheck. Like, perhaps, Universal Basic Income, Single Payer health care, and free university for everyone! Of course the rich people won’t like that idea.

Trust me when I say I could find plenty of things to work on.

Michael Szczepanik

It’s time for the NATIVE mobile development to end.

I don’t agree. I’ve been working on a project that involves React Native and I see the value in it, but that doesn’t mean native development should go away. Your mileage may vary. For me it’s native or bust for my personal projects.

Mike Elgan • Computerworld

More to the point: Most companies cannot show actual monetary benefits from RTO mandates. But most employees can show actual and significant monetary costs from RTO mandates.

This is an interesting take on the cost to employees to return to work. I’ve never thought about it in those terms. For me it’s always been about the flexibility working remotely gives me. I save between 40-60 minutes a day by not commuting, I can have afternoon coffee with my wife, and if I need to work late it’s so much easier to stomach because I’m already home.

If WillowTree asked us all to return to the office full time, I would. I just prefer working from home.

Jacob Phillips • Evening Standard

The Kremlin has said it will use its “entire strategic arsenal” and fire nuclear missiles at London, Washington, Berlin and Kyiv if it is made to give up the areas of Ukraine it has invaded.

We need to get our act together and get more aid to Ukraine. The GOP loves their orange American Dictator who, in turn, loves Putin so they’re keeping aid from Ukraine. What happened to all those Patriotic Republicans with their flags and love of all things military? They’re too cowardly to stand up to Trump. It’s really shameful.

Chris Evangelista • /Film

Stephen King Hates The Only Movie He Ever Directed

I liked Maximum Overdrive for what it was. It’s a popcorn movie. Get your popcorn, soda, find your seat, and sit back to watch the mayhem unfold. It delivered and I had no idea Stephen King directed it.

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[techitoolz]

Smartphone satellite expectations will soon crash to Earth - Computerworld

Smartphone satellite expectations will soon crash to Earth – Computerworld

By Mike Elgan Contributing Columnist, Computerworld | Have you heard the news? Regular smartphones are getting satellite connectivity!Apple recently announced long-rumored satellite support for the new iPhone 14, enabling users to send emergency messages outside cellular coverage areas.The service, called Emergency SOS, was made possible through a partnership with Globalstar, the American low…

[foundmyspot]

(via Enjoy Your Freedom – Become a Digital Nomad) Celebrity digital nomads like Mike Elgan and Tim Ferris make everyone crave their lifestyle. The pop culture digital nomad is a person who takes lots of vacations, rarely works, and is ever on Instagram, posting pictures from beautiful beaches and exotic restaurants.

[nicholasrossis]

Talking Without Words

No, I’m not talking about non-verbal communication, i.e. shrugs, facial expressions, etc. I’m talking about emojis and, specifically, a new form of communication: “fake typing.” As Mike Elgan explains in his newsletter (which I highly recommend to anyone interested in technology), when you’re typing a message to someone, apps tend to show what is called a “typing indicator.” As in: “Nicholas is…

[libamericaorg]

Read How To Turn Trump's Twitter 'Megaphone' Against Him (TWEETS)

Read How To Turn Trump’s Twitter ‘Megaphone’ Against Him (TWEETS)

Donald Trump’s near-obsessive use of Twitter isn’t going to slow down one bit when he is sworn in as president. Indeed, future White House press secretary Sean Spicer has already promisedthat Trump will use Twitter as “a direct pipeline to the American people,” and will do so in a way that will be “really exciting.” That should send a chill down all of our spines. After all, Ford, General Motors,…

[thebloodychampion]

Character Songs

Character songs for my muses

Archer Hawke

“I Am Human” by Escape The Fate

Cyrion Hawke

“Stay” by Rectifire

Dreag Hawke

“Rise” by Glitch Mob, Mako & The World Alive

Lia Tabris

“Bring Me Back To Life” by Extreme Music

Than Mahariel

“Raise Your Banner” by Within Temptation feat. Anders Friden

Sethius Amladaris

“The Islander” by Nightwish

Elgan Lavellan

“Shameless” by Colorblind

Dieran Lavellan

“The Chosen Ones” by Dream Evil

Hjarrandr O Bearhold

“Sleeping Sun” by Nightwish

Lucius Veridio

“Stronger” by Through The Flames

Etienne De Lechanger

“I’m Dangerous” by The Everlove

Nicolas Belmond

“Beating As One” by Rectifire

Malcolm Hawke

“Angels Fall First” by Nightwish

Tomey Surana

“Halo” by Starset

Lyon Amell

“My Demons” by Starset

Solona Amell

“Lost” by Within Temptation

Talar Adaar

“Finish Line” by Skillet

Jarida Adaar

“Fight” by All Good Things

Jerker

“The Reckoning” by Within Temptation feat. Jacoby Shaddix

Eric Vanhallen

“Coming Home” by Hollywood Undead

Kieran

“Nemo” by Nightwish

Ishal Cyprias

“Renegade” by Manafest

Lorenzo Calcagnini

“Hear Me Now” by Black Wolves feat. Diamante

Armadiel Mahariel

“The Purge” by Within Temptation

Fergus Cousland

“Dancing With The Dead” by Powerwolf

Irius Sparatus

“Fly On The Wall” by Thousand Foot Krutch

Karnesh

“Venom” by Eminem

Clavius Tarxis

“Fine” by Mike Shinoda

Renius Sparatus

“Leave It All Behind” by Cult To Follow

Torana Sparatus

“A Deathless Song” by Parkway Drive

Jurdon Madadh

“Land Of Confusion” by Disturbed

Ganar Drealav

“Immortalized” by Disturbed

Raik Cagar

“The Vengeful One” by Disturbed

Haral Nyras

“The Light” by Disturbed

Oswin Shepard

“Time Bomb” by Hollywood Undead

Noah Shepard

“Alive” by Sia

 Maron Hinom

“On My Own” by Ashes Remain

Shaela’Riel Vas Tonbay

“Unbreakable” by Fire Flight

Lorik Qui’in

“It Has Begun” by Starset

Marius Nyras

“Stars” by Skillet

Andrew Ryder

“One For The Money” by Escape The Fate

Tayus Draxas

“The Resistance” by Skillet

Tachyus Nyras

“Warrior Inside” by Leader

Macen Barro

“No Plan B” by Manafest

SAM

“Mortals” by Warriyo

Yandra Nyras

“Give Me Love” by Ed Sheeran

Yaora V’Loar

“Elan” by Nightwish

Quentius Zuris

“Last One Standing” by Simple Plan

Urdnot Wreav

“Phoenix Down” by The Unguided

Adrien Victus

“Last Man Standing” by Hammerfall

Ahnas Afaa Kjama

“A Million Dreams” by Pink

Steven Hackett

“Hall Of Fame” by The Script

Sidora Arterius

“Our Solemn Hour” by Within Temptation

Septimus Oraka

“The Howling” by Within Temptation

Iorveth

“Valkyrie” by The Cruxshadows

Moony

“Rebirthing” by Skillet

Danny Fernandez

“No Giving Up” by Crossfade

Belle Instance

“When You’re Evil” by Voltaire

Pamina Siemens

“Burried Alive” by Citizen Soldier

Fenrir Greyback

“Been To Hell” by Hollywood Undead

Sharleen Siemens

“Of Wolf And Men” by Metallica

Amelia Fernandez

“Stand My Ground” by Within Temptation

Ben Chaplin

“My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark” by Fall Out Boy

Connor Montgomery

“Take It Out On Me” by Thousand Foot Krutch

Eleasar Cohen

“Across The Line” by Linkin Park

Vortula Portocalos

“And We Run” by Within Temptation feat. Xzibit

Leslie Woodstock

“Did It My Way” by Revolution Renaissance

Carlisle Eastwood

“Circus” by Britney Spears

Carolus

“Carolus Rex” by Sabaton

Yarntar Loreian

“Fearless” by Tule feat. Chris Linton

[an-inconvenient-life-blog]

Adventures with Airbnb

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I have a great niece. When she graduated from her masters program, the two of us flew to Paris for a celebratory vacation. I tell you, the best way to enjoy the museums of Paris is to go with a Forensic Archeologist. My niece planned what we did in Paris. My job was to get us there and get us a place to stay.

After a little sticker shock at the…

[ultimateonlinemortgage]

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[mitchipedia]

Gadgets and Gizmos that inspired Adam Smith

Virginia Postrel at Reason.com:

Pocket gadgets were all the rage in Adam Smith’s day….

The best known are watches. A pocket timepiece was an 18th century man’s must-have fashion accessory, its presence indicated by a ribbon or bright steel chain hanging from the owner’s waist, bedecked with seals and a watch key. …

… At a coffeehouse, a gentleman might pull out a silver nutmeg grater to add spice to his drink or a pocket globe to make a geographical point. The scientifically inclined might carry a simple microscope, known as a flea glass, to examine flowers and insects while strolling through gardens or fields. He could gaze through a pocket telescope and then, with a few twists, convert it into a mini-microscope. He could improve his observations with a pocket tripod or camera obscura and could pencil notes in a pocket diary or on an erasable sheet of ivory. (Not content with a single sheet, Thomas Jefferson carried ivory pocket notebooks.)

The coolest of all pocket gadgets were what antiquarians call etuis and Smith referred to as “tweezer cases.” A typical 18th century etui looks like a slightly oversized cigarette lighter covered in shagreen, a textured rawhide made from shark or ray skin. The lid opens up to reveal an assortment of miniature tools, each fitting into an appropriately shaped slot…. An etui might contain drawing instruments–a compass, ruler, pencil, and set of pen nibs. It could hold surgeon’s tools or tiny perfume bottles. Many offered a tool set handy for travelers: a tiny knife, two-pronged fork, and snuff spoon; scissors, tweezers, a razor, and an earwax scraper; a pencil holder and pen nib; perhaps a ruler or bodkin. The cap of a cylindrical etui might separate into a spyglass.

reason.com/2023/06/2…

Parallels to today’s smartphones and other pocket gadges are obvious. Mike Elgan discusses them in this prescient 2010 column predicting the return of the wristwatch:

www.computerworld.com/article/2…

Five years after Mike published his column, Apple introduced the Apple Watch. I did not wear a wristwatch when Mike published his column, but I do now.

Mike also wrote a column titled “Why Smartwatches Failed” in 2017. Nobody bats 1,000.

www.computerworld.com/article/3…

[wecaffeinatedpeace]

This video expresses that even with all our technology, we are just like others with addiction problems that cause us to go to extremes to get our next fix. ‘Most of the major social network companies, as well as social content creators, are working hard every day to make their networks so addictive that you can't resist them’ (Mike Elgan 2015). Elgan explains further that social media is getting harder and harder to resist and avoid with it being showcased in everything; from commercials on television to games for children in movies. 

It is one of the biggest and socially acceptable addictions to have, though there is not a formal clinical diagnosis to be given (Net Addiction 2017). Signs of addiction are:

1: Spending a lot of time thinking and planning how you are going to use your social media

2: Feeling the urge to use and check in with social media more frequently

3: Using social media to forget your personal problems or what is going on in your life in reality

4: Becoming restless or troubled when time on social media is restricted or prohibited 

5: Using social media excessively to the point where it is damaging relationships outside of social media 

It has been found that the average person spends around 90 minutes on their phones everyday, adding up to 23 days a year and 3.9 years of an individuals life looking at a phone screen (mobile statistics 2017). This study was conducted last year, indicating that the figures have most likely increased. 

[the405media]

Dropbox Hoarder - AwesomeCast

Dropbox Hoarder - AwesomeCast @sorgatron @chilla @yaJagoff

We’re LIVE with the YaJagoff John Chamberlin, Chilla and Sorg. John is just off a wirlwind trip following last week’s Red Bull Flugtag, and is ready to talk some chat and Pittsburgh, including: John admits he’s here because of the Slice on Broadway pizza. John is also sharing some of the fun things he’s been doing – like hitting up porches and flugtagging. It’s time for our Awesome Thing of the…

[mikeelgan]

Suddenly, QR codes are super relevant

The COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly created a strong need for any solution that could help us stop touching things. Banks and financial companies, among others, are rushing to introduce QR code solutions for touchless payments. And QR codes are being used to track people who have been or may have been infected with the coronavirus, including contact tracing apps.

But the real driver of necessary QR codes will be Apple. The company is working on a range of QR codes that will be used with an augmented reality app for iPhone, according to a Medium post by former TechCrunch reporter Josh Constine, and no doubt with their upcoming smart glasses.

It makes perfect sense that QR codes will function as both the anchoring point and convey the data required to fetch 3D image data. With a simple, inexpensive QR code sticker, any object will be able to inform smart glasses where online to retrieve the AR data, so that 3D animated characters, instructions, supplemental data or anything else can hover in space in front of, above or next to the sticker as viewed through the glasses.

A few years from now, I think we’ll be seeing QR code stickers all over the place.

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[tiffanywillis]

Read How To Turn Trump's Twitter 'Megaphone' Against Him (TWEETS)

Read How To Turn Trump’s Twitter ‘Megaphone’ Against Him (TWEETS)

Donald Trump’s near-obsessive use of Twitter isn’t going to slow down one bit when he is sworn in as president. Indeed, future White House press secretary Sean Spicer has already promisedthat Trump will use Twitter as “a direct pipeline to the American people,” and will do so in a way that will be “really exciting.” That should send a chill down all of our spines. After all, Ford, General Motors,…