Rough time ahead for Google: it has AI challengers eying up its search business, while the DOJ has decided that it’s abusing its search monopoly.

Attacks from two sides…


This morning’s newsletter is a bit more serious: to what degree has Musk’s loosened moderation on X helped incite the UK riots this weekend?

Alan Rusbridger thinks it has played a significant role. How about you?


Adding or updating some details on Open Library about the slightly obscure books I read is surpringly satisfying.


Started reading: A Countryman’s Summer Notebook by Adrian Bell 📚— working my way through these four seasonal collections, in the appropriate season…


Dennis Sellers for Apple World Today: Apple should revive the AirPort line-up with Wi-Fi 6E support

Yes, it damn well should.


I’m back from our road trip holiday, and getting the daily newsletter back up and running.

Today’s edition is, inevitably, dominated by AI, but there’s also something interesting happening about Apple and Substack open rates…


Big Willie style

A detailed bronze bust portrays William Shakespeare dressed in ornate clothing typical of the Renaissance period.

Bardcore

The Swan Theatre: A red brick building with a modern glass section displays large "RSC" signage against a backdrop of a clear sky.

Burn, baby, burn.


Started reading: Going to Ground, an Anthology of Nature and Place, edited by Jon Woolcott 📚