Bill Vinson
@billvinson.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
QA/Developer, tech enthusiast, fan of geeky pop culture…
Of all the opinions, these are mine & mine alone
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Of all the opinions, these are mine & mine alone
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://hachyderm.io/@billvinson, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Our government needs to fucking do better. If we're going to put soldiers in harm's way, there should be no world in which they fail to receive timely medical care (months later is not timely in the least) […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
October 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Our government needs to fucking do better. If we're going to put soldiers in harm's way, there should be no world in which they fail to receive timely medical care (months later is not timely in the least) […]
This trailer finally makes more of the plot clear. I'm glad to see that a certain character wasn't rehabilitated which was something I felt was a possible concern based on previous teasers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXKnmgmbkoE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXKnmgmbkoE
October 1, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This trailer finally makes more of the plot clear. I'm glad to see that a certain character wasn't rehabilitated which was something I felt was a possible concern based on previous teasers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXKnmgmbkoE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXKnmgmbkoE
Unless I have something set up wrong, this is the best Apple can do? I’m not actually expecting face recognition to recognize me, but something more than someone, which is absolutely useless.
September 29, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Unless I have something set up wrong, this is the best Apple can do? I’m not actually expecting face recognition to recognize me, but something more than someone, which is absolutely useless.
@viticci I was listening to @connected and I found the best thing to do with AirPods Pro on a flight is to buy the thin, rubbery, stretchy cords that slip over the stems. You can put the cord behind your head so that if they fall out, they aren’t lost on the plane. I find they’re a huge help […]
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hachyderm.io
September 26, 2026 at 1:36 PM
@viticci I was listening to @connected and I found the best thing to do with AirPods Pro on a flight is to buy the thin, rubbery, stretchy cords that slip over the stems. You can put the cord behind your head so that if they fall out, they aren’t lost on the plane. I find they’re a huge help […]
Interesting. I'm glad Brad Bird finally got to make this film as I know it's been in development for quite some time. It looks interesting and I'm sure I'll eventually watch it, but not rejoining Netflix anytime soon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL-xjzQFWsY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL-xjzQFWsY
September 25, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Interesting. I'm glad Brad Bird finally got to make this film as I know it's been in development for quite some time. It looks interesting and I'm sure I'll eventually watch it, but not rejoining Netflix anytime soon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL-xjzQFWsY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL-xjzQFWsY
Watched Avengers: Endgame: Encore last night and the movie is still great, but their delivery was not. Not all theaters got all the extra scenes. This was just dumb. Give your customers a consistent experience with the film.
I saw it in IMAX and I believe everything was included (but I didn't […]
I saw it in IMAX and I believe everything was included (but I didn't […]
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hachyderm.io
September 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Watched Avengers: Endgame: Encore last night and the movie is still great, but their delivery was not. Not all theaters got all the extra scenes. This was just dumb. Give your customers a consistent experience with the film.
I saw it in IMAX and I believe everything was included (but I didn't […]
I saw it in IMAX and I believe everything was included (but I didn't […]
Some Meta employees seem to want to remind us all that it's not JUST their CEO who's an awful person...
gift article link […]
gift article link […]
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hachyderm.io
September 25, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Some Meta employees seem to want to remind us all that it's not JUST their CEO who's an awful person...
gift article link […]
gift article link […]
Reposted by Bill Vinson
I've switched over Infinite Mac's classic Mac emulation to @twvd's awesome Snow, which unblocks A/UX emulation: https://infinitemac.org/?filter=aux
There's a behind-the-scenes blog post at https://blog.persistent.info/2026/09/infinite-mac-snow-and-aux.html detailing this and other site updates.
There's a behind-the-scenes blog post at https://blog.persistent.info/2026/09/infinite-mac-snow-and-aux.html detailing this and other site updates.
September 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I've switched over Infinite Mac's classic Mac emulation to @twvd's awesome Snow, which unblocks A/UX emulation: https://infinitemac.org/?filter=aux
There's a behind-the-scenes blog post at https://blog.persistent.info/2026/09/infinite-mac-snow-and-aux.html detailing this and other site updates.
There's a behind-the-scenes blog post at https://blog.persistent.info/2026/09/infinite-mac-snow-and-aux.html detailing this and other site updates.
Curious what @siracusa thinks of the Bungie meaculpa
https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/nextchapterofbungie
https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/nextchapterofbungie
September 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Curious what @siracusa thinks of the Bungie meaculpa
https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/nextchapterofbungie
https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/nextchapterofbungie
RE: https://mastodon.social/@macrumors/117308814735629513
Currently, I'd say I do NOT want. Curved glass is bad on a phone (IMO). Screen protectors and cases are impacted for screen real estate that is unlikely to be really useful (again, my opinion, but we'll see).
Maybe Apple will offer a […]
Currently, I'd say I do NOT want. Curved glass is bad on a phone (IMO). Screen protectors and cases are impacted for screen real estate that is unlikely to be really useful (again, my opinion, but we'll see).
Maybe Apple will offer a […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
September 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@macrumors/117308814735629513
Currently, I'd say I do NOT want. Curved glass is bad on a phone (IMO). Screen protectors and cases are impacted for screen real estate that is unlikely to be really useful (again, my opinion, but we'll see).
Maybe Apple will offer a […]
Currently, I'd say I do NOT want. Curved glass is bad on a phone (IMO). Screen protectors and cases are impacted for screen real estate that is unlikely to be really useful (again, my opinion, but we'll see).
Maybe Apple will offer a […]
I haven't been watching Tyler Stalman's videos, but I appreciated his style, delivery and good explanations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6cDErtCKAc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6cDErtCKAc
September 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
I haven't been watching Tyler Stalman's videos, but I appreciated his style, delivery and good explanations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6cDErtCKAc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6cDErtCKAc
I don't think the variable aperture is a marketing stunt, but it does seem to have limited results for now. My guess is this is Apple putting in tech that will become more critical in the next 1-3 years with some other enhancement; maybe increased sensor size? […]
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hachyderm.io
September 21, 2026 at 10:39 AM
I don't think the variable aperture is a marketing stunt, but it does seem to have limited results for now. My guess is this is Apple putting in tech that will become more critical in the next 1-3 years with some other enhancement; maybe increased sensor size? […]
September 18, 2026 at 10:21 AM
It is a simple thing, but interesting nonetheless...
https://laughingsquid.com/why-coins-have-ridged-edges/
https://laughingsquid.com/why-coins-have-ridged-edges/
Why Many Coins Have Ridged Edges
"Simple Things – Surprising Histories" explored why many coins have ridged edges and how the centuries-old design helped combat coin clipping.
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laughingsquid.com
September 17, 2026 at 11:54 AM
It is a simple thing, but interesting nonetheless...
https://laughingsquid.com/why-coins-have-ridged-edges/
https://laughingsquid.com/why-coins-have-ridged-edges/
I 💙 that deer in my area are willing to tolerate my proximity on our greenway (they don’t really trust me which is good), but I do worry about how the dirt bags will treat them… #fauna
September 16, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I 💙 that deer in my area are willing to tolerate my proximity on our greenway (they don’t really trust me which is good), but I do worry about how the dirt bags will treat them… #fauna
Wrapping up my trip to Austria. Will post more later but everything Demel is so good 😋
September 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Wrapping up my trip to Austria. Will post more later but everything Demel is so good 😋
Reposted by Bill Vinson
I REALLY wish Marvel wasn't pushing the narrative (well, one of the Russos is) that Avengers Endgame Encore is "required" viewing before Avengers Doomsday.
I mean, I already bought my ticket, but I'm in for basically any Marvel movie. The general public is tired of feeling like there's homework […]
I mean, I already bought my ticket, but I'm in for basically any Marvel movie. The general public is tired of feeling like there's homework […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
August 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
I REALLY wish Marvel wasn't pushing the narrative (well, one of the Russos is) that Avengers Endgame Encore is "required" viewing before Avengers Doomsday.
I mean, I already bought my ticket, but I'm in for basically any Marvel movie. The general public is tired of feeling like there's homework […]
I mean, I already bought my ticket, but I'm in for basically any Marvel movie. The general public is tired of feeling like there's homework […]
Yeah, no fucking way. Our national parks belong to the people, not to that piece of 🤬
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/us/trump-administration-yosemite-private-developer.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9FA.D713.KEYaA_dXp9os&smid=nytcore-ios-share
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/us/trump-administration-yosemite-private-developer.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9FA.D713.KEYaA_dXp9os&smid=nytcore-ios-share
August 29, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Yeah, no fucking way. Our national parks belong to the people, not to that piece of 🤬
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/us/trump-administration-yosemite-private-developer.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9FA.D713.KEYaA_dXp9os&smid=nytcore-ios-share
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/us/trump-administration-yosemite-private-developer.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9FA.D713.KEYaA_dXp9os&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Disappointed that Apple can't switch a monthly AppleCare plan to an annual. They said the only option was to cancel and try to resubscribe during the renewal period, but given the age of the device (iPhone 14 Pro), it likely wouldn't be eligible at that point. Technically, we're still within 4 […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
August 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Disappointed that Apple can't switch a monthly AppleCare plan to an annual. They said the only option was to cancel and try to resubscribe during the renewal period, but given the age of the device (iPhone 14 Pro), it likely wouldn't be eligible at that point. Technically, we're still within 4 […]
@512pixels noticing an issue with the RSS feed I'm subbed to (https://feedpress.me/512pixels). Not sure when this started, but ...
If I follow the RSS link of an article I get to a page with little to no CSS loaded:
https://512pixels.net/posts/2026/08/trump-epa-states-ai-centers/
* this fails […]
If I follow the RSS link of an article I get to a page with little to no CSS loaded:
https://512pixels.net/posts/2026/08/trump-epa-states-ai-centers/
* this fails […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
August 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
@512pixels noticing an issue with the RSS feed I'm subbed to (https://feedpress.me/512pixels). Not sure when this started, but ...
If I follow the RSS link of an article I get to a page with little to no CSS loaded:
https://512pixels.net/posts/2026/08/trump-epa-states-ai-centers/
* this fails […]
If I follow the RSS link of an article I get to a page with little to no CSS loaded:
https://512pixels.net/posts/2026/08/trump-epa-states-ai-centers/
* this fails […]
Damn… Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and now Peter Cullen
Rest in peace 😥
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peter-cullen-dead-voice-of-optimus-prime-eeyore-dies-85-1236845132/
Rest in peace 😥
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peter-cullen-dead-voice-of-optimus-prime-eeyore-dies-85-1236845132/
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind Autobots leader Optimus Prime in 'Transformers,' died on Aug. 26.
variety.com
August 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Damn… Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and now Peter Cullen
Rest in peace 😥
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peter-cullen-dead-voice-of-optimus-prime-eeyore-dies-85-1236845132/
Rest in peace 😥
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peter-cullen-dead-voice-of-optimus-prime-eeyore-dies-85-1236845132/
RE: https://mastodon.social/@macrumors/117133907738621198
They are far from my favorite store, but I have one of the grocery stores nearby and periodically pop-in while walking to pick up something we're needing. Their app-based payment system was the worst […]
[Original post on hachyderm.io]
They are far from my favorite store, but I have one of the grocery stores nearby and periodically pop-in while walking to pick up something we're needing. Their app-based payment system was the worst […]
[Original post on hachyderm.io]
August 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@macrumors/117133907738621198
They are far from my favorite store, but I have one of the grocery stores nearby and periodically pop-in while walking to pick up something we're needing. Their app-based payment system was the worst […]
[Original post on hachyderm.io]
They are far from my favorite store, but I have one of the grocery stores nearby and periodically pop-in while walking to pick up something we're needing. Their app-based payment system was the worst […]
[Original post on hachyderm.io]
Guaranteed jobs? What jobs?
Data centers are not notoriously heavily staffed.
https://www.wsj.com/tech/inside-big-techs-frantic-race-to-quell-the-growing-backlash-to-ai-2a717339?st=RJAnb9
Data centers are not notoriously heavily staffed.
https://www.wsj.com/tech/inside-big-techs-frantic-race-to-quell-the-growing-backlash-to-ai-2a717339?st=RJAnb9
August 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Guaranteed jobs? What jobs?
Data centers are not notoriously heavily staffed.
https://www.wsj.com/tech/inside-big-techs-frantic-race-to-quell-the-growing-backlash-to-ai-2a717339?st=RJAnb9
Data centers are not notoriously heavily staffed.
https://www.wsj.com/tech/inside-big-techs-frantic-race-to-quell-the-growing-backlash-to-ai-2a717339?st=RJAnb9
Less to say on this one as I don't have a good feel for what it's going to deliver exactly, but it looks like fun. I'm thrilled to get more James Spader!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSVTAUKyrL8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSVTAUKyrL8
August 15, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Less to say on this one as I don't have a good feel for what it's going to deliver exactly, but it looks like fun. I'm thrilled to get more James Spader!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSVTAUKyrL8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSVTAUKyrL8