Thursday, January 5, 2023

This may be the most detailed leak on Apple proposed AR glasses I have yet to see. I hope it is true.

This may be the most detailed leak on Apple proposed AR glasses I have yet to see. I hope it is true.


Sadly very limited details on software design, which makes it hard to prepare for.


https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/03/report-reveals-wave-of-features-for-apple-headset/


Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Wow, Meta got slammed by another EU fine. Yes, it is excessive.

Wow, Meta got slammed by another EU fine. Yes, it is excessive.


Focused ads are actually a feature I prefer. If they show me products, I prefer they be ones I might be interested in. Yes, make this a settable feature, but make the default On since this provides service to their users.


https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/metas-ad-business-slammed-by-eu-5516068/

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Seeking

Now that the holidays are over, I will be actively seeking a new position. For those who do not know, I was part of the Meta layoffs at the end of November. I am looking for a good MacOS/iOS/VR/AR adventure. I tried searching during December, but it was only possible once everyone returned to work after the New Year. Feel free to contact me!


Understanding Quasi-Periodic and Penrose patterns, relating to a Pentagrid.

Understanding Quasi-Periodic and Penrose patterns, relating to a Pentagrid.


I have said it before, but I will say it again. How come I never had math classes that explained things this well!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eqdj63nEr4


Penrose Generator (Have fun!): https://aatishb.com/patterncollider/


Original 1981 Paper explaining these concepts: https://www.math.brown.edu/reschwar/M272/pentagrid.pdf


Monday, January 2, 2023

Sound can be as distinctive a brand logo as artwork—case in point, the Mac startup sound.

Sound can be as distinctive a brand logo as artwork—case in point, the Mac startup sound.


This is a fascinating bit of computer history. In comparison, I remember when we introduced the Instant Message sound for AOL/AIM. It amazed us how iconic it became and so quickly.


https://www.popsci.com/technology/what-the-ear-hears-and-doesnt-richard-mainwaring/


Who is going to MagFest this weekend?

Who is going to MagFest this weekend?


I will be moderating several VR talks, so please come by and say hi!


https://super.magfest.org


Sunday, January 1, 2023

Happy New Year! Here is what we can expect to see from Swift in 2023.

Happy New Year! Here is what we can expect to see from Swift in 2023.


On the list that I would like to see are Macros & C++ Compatibility. What do you want?


https://itnext.io/swift-language-project-in-2023-b964515f4764


Ps. According to Blogger, I have had over 2300 tech post over the past few years! I had not realized this; time does fly by.