All this hand-wringing over the #Nintendo #Switch2 leaks is needlessly shrill, and now #Kotaku’s John Walker is suggesting Mario’s Dad won’t have anything new to add when it does announce the new console? How silly. Aside from the look, everything else is speculation. #videogames kotaku.com/switch-2-…
video games
What a lovely story! She saw the #Mazda RX-7 FD 25 years ago on the #anime street racing series “Initial D” and was smitten, so she bought one. You’ll need to read for the rest, and it will make you smile. #cars #feelgood www.autoblog.com/news/japa…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Nik Kershaw - You’ve Got to Laugh (2006). A darling of the UK’s #NewWave and #Synth #Pop genres, Nik took five years to roll out this personal, more #PowerPop oriented and personal album. Riddled with his excellent guitar work, as well. #music www.youtube.com/watch
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - 1980-2010 30th Anniversary World Tour (2010). I’ve said it before, but Mark King is a beast on the bass and the band is tight AF. Just a fantastic show. #music www.youtube.com/watch
Apple
capitalism
technology
It’s a toaster… for your iPhone 14/15/16… and it only costs $570, but only if you buy the bundle of the “toaster” and one case. Though it doesn’t charge your phone, it just swaps in a fresh battery. Baby steps on the way to robot domination. Whee… #WeirdCES #CES2025 #tech www.macworld.com/article/2…
technology
Yes, this is weird… but also compelling. We’re a cat family and our Russian Blue generates a LOT of detritus. We love him, but it would be nice if we could reduce it. I’m just worried this thing costs more than a few hundred. #WeirdCES #CES2025 #tech #cats www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/…
politics
capitalism
While I can’t speak to other motivations, it’s clear that #WallStreet didn’t need to be pressured by #MAGA #Republicans to leave the #NetZeroBankingAlliance. It’s just a convenient excuse. This is how #Capitalism works. Not for you, but for money and power. #uspol #finance www.salon.com/2025/01/0…
technology
I don’t know if this is a legitimate technology or what someone might use this for, but it looks unquestionably weird. A pal described it as the inside of Dr. Doom’s mask, and I won’t argue. Also, he’s a comic book villain. #WeirdCES #CES2025 #tech #healthcare www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Soul Coughing - El Oso (1998). I was rollin' to Soul Coughing long before I knew about Mike Doughty, his story, and his success at clawing his life and art back. I’m only playing this now because he’s reconciled with his former bandmates. #music www.youtube.com/watch
capitalism
technology
It is no longer a rumor. The #Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is real, will cost $3500, and I hate it. I also hate the fact that it has been proven true that Lenovo has dropped the legendary #TrackPoint input device. Maybe hate is too strong a word. Let’s go with “I’m done with Lenovo”. #WeirdCES #CES2025 #Tech www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Can You Still Feel (1999). Falkner is IMO a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and #PowerPop #ProgressivePop #Rock master craftsman I first discovered on The Grays one and only album. He was Beck’s guitarist, as well. #music www.youtube.com/watch
#Fire has broken out in Eaton Canyon in #Altadena, just North of #Pasadena, my home town. It is in the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains and is a hot spot for the Santa Ana winds. Structures are burning and people are being evacuated. Stay safe. Get out if you can. If not, call for help.
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Squeeze - Babylon and On (1987). I’ve enjoyed Squeeze for decades but find that I never listen to them enough. Great album. #music www.youtube.com/watch
video games
technology
Likely in response to the very popular #IntelARC #B580 video cards being priced at $250, #Nvidia has announced the first four #RTX5000 cards, including the #RTX5070 priced at $550. Nvidia even claims that it’s as powerful as the previous #RTX4090. Highly unlikely. #CES2025 #tech www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/…
capitalism
technology
I don’t really care if #Honda is involved. I don’t want a #Sony #Playstation on wheels. Especially not for $90k for a “base” model. #WeirdCES #CES2025 #tech #cars www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/…
I can’t say I’m surprised. The #manual had the option for the 3.0L inline six-pot while the 2.0L only came with the automatic. That, and I doubt a lot of #Supra buyers wanted that weird #BMW shifter nub in the middle of their center console. #cars www.autoblog.com/news/toyo…
television
Well, well, well! The wife and I loved #Grimm when it was on #TV, and now it looks like they might be making a reboot movie for #NBC’s #Peacock streamer. It would be very nice if David Giuntoli and Russel Hornsby were brought on. #fantasy www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Paul Gilbert - Vibrato (2012). Extraordinary guitarist and very funny guy, immediately notable on tracks like “Enemies (in jail)”, “Vibrato”, and “Atmosphere on The Moon”. www.youtube.com/watch #music #rock #hardrock
Linux
open source
technology
The so-called #CyberDeck, inspired by cyberpunk culture, has become quite popular in recent years, facilitated by all manner of DIY computer components available for cheap. The upcoming Mecha Comet is one such device, and I think I’m in love! #tech #hardware #linux #opensource liliputing.com/mecha-com…
capitalism
technology
#Dell has announced that they are dropping the #XPS, #Latitude, #Inspiron, and Precision product names and will be simplifying to Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max for the consumer, professional, and workstation markets, respectively. #tech #marketing #news arstechnica.com/gadgets/2…
video games
technology
Things have been a tad muted so far, so let’s take a look at something absurd: The Acer Nitro Blaze 11, an 11" gaming handheld starting at $1100 🧐 I wonder how long it will take for them to go on fire sale? #WeirdCES #CES2025 #tech #videogames www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/…
video games
technology
Well, this is good news. I believe my next graphics card will be an Intel ARC B-series. The B580 seems perfect for me, especially at $250… and that’s not a sale price. #tech #intel #videogames #hardware www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/…
capitalism
technology
We don’t yet have #StarTrek style automatic doors for humans yet, but your dogs get them… AND RGB… starting at $500. Since it uses a Bluetooth dog tag, do you need to recharge your dog? #WeirdCES #CES2025 #tech #pets www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/…
capitalism
technology
IT’S A DOOR HANDLE FOR $700!! I don’t care what it can do!! #WeirdCES #CES2025 #tech #capitalism www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/…
music
#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings (Special Edition)(2009) This epic album features four tracks that clock in at over 12 minutes and a fantastic cover of Queen’s Tenement Funster/Flick of the Wrist/Lily of the Valley. #progrock #progmetal #music
