A Skeptical Read of the “AI-Alone Medicine” Argument https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2852952 There’s a comfortable consensus in medicine about artificial intelligence: the machine assists, the physician decides. The AMA even rebranded it “augmented intelligence” to keep the human firmly in charge. A recent JAMA Viewpoint by Ezekiel Emanuel and colleagues sets out to demolish that consensus. Its claimContinueContinue reading “When the Doctor Becomes Optional đł”
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Sweating the Detailsâ OS 27
Extracted from a post from Tidbits (Thanks to Adam Engst) Liquid Glass Updated Liquid Glass Customize Liquid Glass Updated app icons macOS 27 Golden Gate More consistent window positioning persistence across external displays Support for Mac mirroring in 5K resolution More high-resolution and high-refresh-rate display modes for external displays Edge-to-edge sidebars Updated menu bar iconsContinueContinue reading “Sweating the Detailsâ OS 27”
Oura Ring 5 vs RingConn Gen 3
(Or just get an Apple Watch) The Oura Ring 5 and RingConn Gen just launched almost simultaneously, which makes the comparison timely. Here’s how they stack up: Price RingConn Gen 3 wins clearly ($319 pre-order and $60-70 trade in, even for a Gen 1 Oura.) It’s a one-time purchase with no subscription and a 2-3 yearContinueContinue reading “Oura Ring 5 vs RingConn Gen 3”
Apple Vision Pro Just Took a Massive Leap with NVIDIA
NVIDIA and Apple have been quietly building something that could redefine spatial computing as we know it. At the center of this collaboration is NVIDIA CloudXR 6.0, technology that has the potential to dramatically expand what the Apple Vision Pro is capable of, shifting it from a powerful standalone device into a gateway for ultra-high-fidelity,ContinueContinue reading “Apple Vision Pro Just Took a Massive Leap with NVIDIA”
Analysis: Apple’s Second Quarter 2026
Get educated on Apple with this summary of Horace Dediu’s analysis of Appleâs Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 performance. It highlights a company in a state of high-growth acceleration, driven by a “super cycle” in hardware and a foundational surge in Services, while navigating a significant leadership transition. Executive SummaryApple delivered a “comfortable beat” on bothContinueContinue reading “Analysis: Apple’s Second Quarter 2026”
Why Appleâs New CEO is a Bet on System-Level Power
John Ternusâ defining achievement at Apple wasnât a sleek new gadgetâit was a brain transplant. Ternus leading the transition from Intel to Apple Silicon was a high-stakes gamble that required a total overhaul of hardware, software, and the developer ecosystem. In the tech world, shifts this massive usually break things. Ternus made it look effortless. As he takesContinueContinue reading “Why Appleâs New CEO is a Bet on System-Level Power”
Repost: Something Big Is Happening
This is an important repost of âSomething Big Is Happeningâ, By Matt Shumer ⢠Feb 9, 2026 Podcast Link Think back to February 2020. If you were paying close attention, you might have noticed a few people talking about a virus spreading overseas. But most of us weren’t paying close attention. The stock market wasContinueContinue reading “Repost: Something Big Is Happening”
Rethinking âhigh HRVâ
If you want to increase your HRV, start by forgetting about chasing a big number and focus instead on building a steady, lowânoise baseline. – Many people want higher HRV because they think it proves elite athleticism, but research shows the link is loose and highly individual. – What often separates âhigh HRVâ athletesContinueContinue reading “Rethinking âhigh HRVâ”
Delaware Rural Health Overhaul
Governor Matt Meyer announced Delawareâs application for up to $1 billion from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, part of a $50 billion national effort. The plan assembles 15 projects aimed at transforming healthcare delivery in Kent and Sussex counties, home to nearly 40% of Delawareâs population. Core goals: expand access, lower costs, and strengthenContinueContinue reading “Delaware Rural Health Overhaul”
Goliathâs Curse
Luke Kempâs Goliathâs Curse is a brilliant, unnerving, and strangely hopeful journey through the rise and fall of civilizations. Like Sapiens meets Mad Max, it exposes a central truth: the bigger and more unequal societies become, the more fragile they are. Drawing on thousands of years of history and cutting-edge data, Kemp argues that the real cause of collapse isnâtContinueContinue reading “Goliathâs Curse”
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