Ikea’s Sonos-powered Symfonisk speakers look really nice. If they manage to keep the price under $90, it could be a nice addition to my old Sonos Play 1.
The selection of the iPad mini case is currently a microcosm my center vs right capitalist principles — DODOcase (handmade in US, $59.95) vs [ESR Urban Premium Folio](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NZYQCW9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2UXO9YL0736G9&psc=1 “Amazon.com: ESR Urban Premium Folio Case Specially Designed for iPad Mini 5 2019, Book Cover Design, Multi-Angle Viewing Stand, Smart Cover Auto Sleep/Wake for iPad Mini 5 7.9” 2019, Charcoal: Computers & Accessories") (made in China, $14.99).
What to expect from Apple on March 25: a paid news service, a video service with original content, a content hub in the TV app, a credit card, and no hardware. All intriguing.
First reaction to new iPads is to follow through with my iPad mini threat and get one ASAP (64Gb with cellular). However, going to use my iPad Pro 10.5 at work for a few weeks first to see if my iPad Pencil use holds.
As a dad, David Nanian’s eulogy to his, is something to strive for:
And so we’re here today to celebrate him. To celebrate his achievements, certainly, because he was a great doctor. But also to celebrate his … his goodness. He was, truly, a good man.
Spotify’s complaint against Apple in the EU does sound a lot like Apple. Just like with the battery life issue, there’s probably a good reason for many of the complaints — but the lack of transparency is going to bite them in the butt.
Migrating microblog from micro.blog to blot.im. Will write more about it, but main reason is cost. Blot’s bang for the buck is perfect for how much I blog.
Family and friends in Venezuela without power for close to 50 hours. Most hospitals without backup generators and airports closed. It’s a nightmare of our own making, but please know (and share) that the dictatorship lies when it says the situation is under control.
