Distressed to see even the Economist using 'inflection point' incorrectly today. Here's a reminder in case you're not quite sure what an inflection point actually *is*.
Living without America https://statusq.org/archives/2026/01/07/13491/
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@bert_hubert I think this can use some extra attention: The .be registry wants to leave AWS and has created an RFP with lots of details of what they need. I think this could be the first sheep over the dam. I hope you can bring extra attention to this and a precedent can be created.
https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/news/dns-belgium-leaves-aws
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If you are unable to read a newspaper online because of a paywall don't forget to see if you can use Pressreader free with your library card. (Or via your university, council, or company employer) https://www.pressreader.com/foryou
Have been switching my #HomeAssistant setup from ZHA to #zigbee2mqtt - a long process, but bringing various rewards. I'm delighted to discover that there's support for my beloved original Hue Tap switches. These use the somewhat rare Zigbee Green Power standard, and harness energy from the button press so don't need batteries. (They were the main reason I was still keeping my #philipshue hub despite their recent changes to the Ts & Cs.)
New puppy in the house! https://statusq.org/archives/2025/12/30/13457/
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“By reading this plaque, you have made a valuable addition to the number of people who have read this plaque” … an important heritage moment on the streets of Toronto (by artist Sarah Lazarovic).
iOS cursor control https://statusq.org/archives/2025/12/28/13454/
The code of law https://statusq.org/archives/2025/12/22/13450/
George Clooney is an actor.
Put him in the role of a surgeon in front of a camera, and he will do and say things the average non-surgeon viewer will agree are surgeonish. After an hour of that, we are, as average non-surgeon viewers, satisfied and entertained.
Put him in an operating theatre, and the patient will fucking die because he's not a surgeon and knows nothing about really doing surgery.
This is a post about LLMs.
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i know its not the main issue at hand here but two decimal places is enough