Friday, May 22, 2026
Bubbles Briefing
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It seems that, no matter where I turn, I can’t escape the talk about how we use our phones. It’s understandable they are an inescapable part of our lives, and for many of us, myself included, I can’t imagine life without one; the ability to contact someone anytime anywhere is a…
Fresh Bubbles
First time in a Briefing. Two or more votes in the last 24 hours.
Art
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My Rolleiflex 2.8D is beautiful and I adore it, but it can be tricky to actually use. I don't know if this just my copy, but it flares like a son of a gun in…
Life
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I was at a wedding party, a boy around 8 years old was sitting next to me. The parents have left him alone with a tablet. I don't know that many people at the…
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I’ve been following Cal Newport for some time (known for his book Deep Work and Digital Minimalism). I’ve come to look forward to his weekly podcasts on…
Tech
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A few months back, Ars Technica published Password managers' promise that they can't see your vaults isn't always true. I haven't used an online password…
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In 2005, a Dutch startup called Booking.com offered hotels a deal: list your rooms on our platform for a 12% commission, and we will send you customers you…
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Apps, harnesses, and the singularity Who asked for this? Image: Google. I think Google has landed on a solution to the shortcomings of Google Search:…
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I have never searched from the URL bar on Firefox. I don't want to search from the URL bar on Firefox. To me, the URL bar should be exclusively for visiting…
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At Google I/O this week, the company announced the biggest change to Search in 25 years. The ten blue links? Gone. Instead, you get “generative UI” – custom…
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What is Bill C-22?Bill C-22 is also called the "Lawful Access" bill, or "An Act respecting lawful access." It is, essentially, the Part II, the Electric…
Writing
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Last October I posted a review of 11/22/63. In that post I wrote: This was 900 pages of wasted time. I enjoyed most of it. But the ending ruined every good…
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