Five Links #29
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Five links for your inbox from this week.
1. Google Maps Hack
99 smartphones in a handcart causing ‘traffic jams’ in Google Maps.
2. Trevor Noah on British politics
The current government aside, I think most people would agree that UK politics is a hot mess right now. We’re on our second consecutive Prime Minster without a general election (and this one wasn’t even elected to the role by his party or members). This pithy commentary of where Britain is and how we got here is worth a watch.
3. Subtle macOS Ventura features
Two things of note from this video:
- macOS can now generate background noise to help you focus (System Settings > Accessibility > Audio > Background Sounds)
- Continuity camera isn’t just for live calls, you can record with it, too
4. Redaction
A fascinating typeface with an equally interesting background.
5. Live lightning strikes UK
TW: Flashing lights. The UK recently had a spate of lightning strikes – this site shows them in real-time.
Projects + other things
- I’m available for work and booking projects from the end of this year/January 2023
- Why I switched from a Popular Backup Service™
- My Unoffice Hours are available every other Wednesday. Next slot: November 16th.
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Dave