Check It Out: Darknet Diaries takes listeners deep into a fascinating world of cyber-crime

Host Jack Rhysider’s superb storytelling shines a light on the darkest corners of the internet

Inoreader and Fiery Feeds is the killer RSS combo news junkies need

Even though it’s an ‘old tech’, don’t overlook the power of RSS

The Playdate has finally arrived about two years after ordering. I’m not a gamer, but looking forward to taking this on a trip next week. Thoughts to come…

First time my hotel room includes at little “tea nook”? Did I just coin that? Shenzhen JW Marriott.

Next stop: PEK (for a work event this week)

Killer app to simplify Zoom calls on a teleprompter

I found a super handy little utility app that gives the user full control of connected displays, including the ability to flip the screen for teleprompters.

Also while on podcasts, I came across a list of the best podcasts on the media biz. If you’re interested, you can find the list here: https://x.com/thefixmedia/status/1692499576157040853 I can personally vouch for numbers 11 and 12.

While on the topic of recommended podcasts, check out the new show Search Engine. It’s hosted by PJ Vogt of Reply/All fame. In particular, the two part series on fentanyl is well done. Find it here: https://overcast.fm/+BBVQTgVvEo

Gut-wrenching images of Kelowna, an otherwise spectacular city in Canada filled with friends and family. The fires seem to get worse every summer…

Podcast recommendation: Heavyweight is a sweet, touching, emotional roller-coaster of a show (in a good way)

It might just be one of the best podcasts out there.

I am slowly getting annoyed by how often the word “immersive” is thrown around, to the point it has basically lost meaning. How could a 5 inch screen be immersive?! #pedant #grrr

Tuk Tuk’n it in Sweaty Bangkok

You can have some fun on holiday with a 360-degree camera.

Travel hacks to make post-Covid trips seamless

I guarantee a few tips will surprise you

Birds aren’t real

Sometimes it’s better just to laugh at the absurdity

It’s time for a re-think on COVID in Hong Kong

What we’re doing now just isn’t working.

If we can’t ban cold calls outright, this might be the next best thing

An iOS mock-up shows phone calls with subject lines to give people a heads-up before answering.

The ‘brands’ of the US and UK take a hit worldwide

There isn’t much envy of the Americans or British these days.

We need a lot more “Jantelagen”

Sweden’s success in music is extraordinary, but it’s not the only thing we could learn from them.