Wayback Wednesday: The ABCs, or the 1-2-3’s?

Contract programmer pilot fish gets a job supporting a regional airline that has just gone bankrupt. “One of the first things they asked me to do was to generate a listing of every vendor they… Continued here: Wayback Wednesday: The ABCs, or the 1-2-3’s?

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The Morning After: Netflix tests a button that picks something for you

— Richard The next big Netflix innovation: A shuffle show button Who needs narrative cohesion when it’s Friends. Netflix Netflix is testing a new “Shuffle Play” feature that could help… Continue reading here: The Morning After: Netflix tests a button that picks something for you

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Time to think different on Apple’s Stocks app

Apple likes to say it only releases things when it thinks they will make a difference, which rather begs the question: “What does Apple’s Stocks app actually do, and why has it been part of… Follow this link: Time to think different on Apple’s Stocks app

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Bluetooth update could turn wearables into COVID-19 trackers

Billions of people have smartphones, but not everyone has them, and they’re not the only smart devices folks have access to. Older people, and young kids, have valid reasons for not owning one,… Continued here: Bluetooth update could turn wearables into COVID-19 trackers

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Life online: Subscribe to everything, own nothing

One of the reasons Fernish and Feather consider themselves “subscription” services rather than simple rentals is that they claim the level of service is significantly higher. The furniture is… Continue reading here: Life online: Subscribe to everything, own nothing

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