Random discoveries via navigation apps

Lovely, random experience this evening. Apple Maps brought me an unexpected route home, showing me a bunch of villages and towns a short drive from where I lived that I’ve never seen before.

At least two of them are now on my “to visit" list for the near future, and another will be the first place I take Hazel on our summer holiday “adventures”.

I think my authorised app connections to Flickr need some updating… (iPhoto 2??)

A list of applications with their associated URLs, permissions, and options to remove those permissions.

I’m with Om on this. I’ve replaced our Alexa device with a HomePod as I’m no longer willing to give Google or Amazon audio access to our home:

Hello HomePod. So Long Sonos & Bose

Well now. I did a vlog from Scotland. Vlogging is really not my thing. What do you think?

ln defence of selfies - an interesting take on the social context of photography and sharing.

The highlighted text discusses how a photo of a cup of coffee, though boring by traditional photographic standards, serves as an acceptable social photo with various purposes such as sharing location, status, or creative expression through filters and augmented reality.

More catching up - February in 1 second everyday

The Decline of Historical Perspective - Neil hits the nail on the head here. And yes, it’s worrying.

Catching up - this is January in 1 Second Everyday.

New Microsoft Store at Oxford Circus

Microsoft opening a new store right on Oxford Circus in London today. Nice clean lines - but it feels terribly generic.

A busy urban street scene features a Microsoft store with people walking by and a red double-decker bus in the background.A bustling retail store filled with people exploring and interacting with various electronic devices and displays.A crowded technology store features customers and staff interacting, with several people trying out devices and a camera crew filming inside.A group of people are seen inside a modern building with a wooden staircase spiraling upward.A busy indoor space is filled with people walking, standing, and interacting near a modern staircase and entrance.

I do love the feel of the new “grove” style Apple Stores.

the Apple Store on London's Regent Street.