A recent video by Professor Robert Pape suggests we may be headed towards WWIII š¬ The greatest financial danger may not be nuclear war itself. It could be the economic consequences of a prolonged conventional conflict involving the United States, China, Russia, and their allies. These include: A 30% to 60% stock market decline. DisruptionContinueContinue reading “Investing for WWIII?”
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Letās Look at iOS Options
Phone Size and Weight Comparison iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone Duo closediPhone Duo openHeight5.91 in6.43 in4.64 in4.64 inWidth2.83 in3.07 in3.31 in6.48 inThickness0.34 in0.34 in0.44 in0.21 inWeight7.44 oz / 211 g8.78 oz / 249 g8.96 oz / 254 gsameDisplay6.3″6.9″5.4″7.6″ Screen size is more important than the diagonalUsing Apple’s pixel dimensions and measured rectangular diagonals, theContinueContinue reading “Letās Look at iOS Options”
DJI Drone Video Techniques
While this article focuses on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, many of the DJI drones have a similar set of capabilities. Here, DJI groups them mainly under QuickShots, MasterShots, FocusTrack, Hyperlapse, and Waypoints. 1. QuickShots: Automatic individual cinematic shotsPick a subject, choose the maneuver, and press Start. QuickShotWhat the drone doesBest useDronieFlies backward and upwardContinueContinue reading “DJI Drone Video Techniques”
When the Doctor Becomes Optional š³
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 š³”
Sweating the Detailsā ļ£æOS 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 Detailsā ļ£æOS 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: PriceĀ 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 Appleās 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 Appleās New CEO is a Bet on System-Level Power
John Ternusā defining achievement at Apple wasnāt a sleek new gadgetāit was aĀ brain transplant. Ternus leading the transition from Intel toĀ Apple SiliconĀ 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 Appleās New CEO is a Bet on System-Level Power”
Repost: Something Big Is Happening
This is an important repost of āSomething Big Is Happeningā, By Matt Shumer ā¢ 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”
