Rob
@manofarun.bsky.social
Post Youth - The Occasional Tune - Posts Ephemeral
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The Vivaldi Web Browser isn't perfect but there are some good reasons for using it.
'While every major browser is racing to cram AI assistants into their products, Vivaldi is dropping a middle finger to that entire approach.'
vivaldi.com
'While every major browser is racing to cram AI assistants into their products, Vivaldi is dropping a middle finger to that entire approach.'
vivaldi.com
Vivaldi Browser | Powerful, Personal and Private web browser
It’s a web browser. But fun. It comes with a bunch of clever features built-in. It’s super flexible and does not track you. Get the Vivaldi browser for desktop, mobile, and your car!
vivaldi.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Vivaldi Web Browser isn't perfect but there are some good reasons for using it.
'While every major browser is racing to cram AI assistants into their products, Vivaldi is dropping a middle finger to that entire approach.'
vivaldi.com
'While every major browser is racing to cram AI assistants into their products, Vivaldi is dropping a middle finger to that entire approach.'
vivaldi.com
Currently doing the rounds on Mastodon - Listen to the sound samples on the Thomann Electric Kazoo web page. If I didn't already a couple of 'boutique' versions I'd be tempted.
www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_elec...
www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_elec...
Thomann Electric Kazoo Red
Electric Kazoo Can be connected to an effects box, pedal, computer, or directly to an amplifier, Endless sound possibilities, Very durable, water-resistant membrane made of polyethylene (as opposed t...
www.thomann.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Currently doing the rounds on Mastodon - Listen to the sound samples on the Thomann Electric Kazoo web page. If I didn't already a couple of 'boutique' versions I'd be tempted.
www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_elec...
www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_elec...
DuckDuckGo seach engine are having a poll to see who favours AI. Currently 94% against so perhaps they'll make off the default (Unlikely).
voteyesornoai.com/vote/results
Setting up a bookmark or custom search engine to noai.duckduckgo.com will avoid mucking around.
voteyesornoai.com/vote/results
Setting up a bookmark or custom search engine to noai.duckduckgo.com will avoid mucking around.
Are you YES AI or NO AI? Vote now.
Big Tech doesn't care if you want AI or not. They should.
voteyesornoai.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:18 AM
DuckDuckGo seach engine are having a poll to see who favours AI. Currently 94% against so perhaps they'll make off the default (Unlikely).
voteyesornoai.com/vote/results
Setting up a bookmark or custom search engine to noai.duckduckgo.com will avoid mucking around.
voteyesornoai.com/vote/results
Setting up a bookmark or custom search engine to noai.duckduckgo.com will avoid mucking around.
With all the mucking about getting the image to load I forgot the link: parascandola.com/alex-coxs-la...
Alex Cox's Last Movie in Almeria - Mark Parascandola Photography
Alex Cox is currently at work on what he is calling his 'last movie.' And, of course, it involves shooting in Almería. Last month I had the extraordinary opportunity to visit the set.
parascandola.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:12 PM
With all the mucking about getting the image to load I forgot the link: parascandola.com/alex-coxs-la...
Preview of my upcoming film appearance...
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Preview of my upcoming film appearance...
The full video is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmNl... . With the play-a-long section at 11 minutes.
Academy of Tone #292: X-MAS Edition 🎄🎸
YouTube video by BluGuitar - Tone Innovation For Guitarists
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December 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The full video is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmNl... . With the play-a-long section at 11 minutes.
I had a bash at the #bluguitar 'Christmas Jam' which being over a metal backing track was a bit of a stretch so had to make something up beforehand.
December 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I had a bash at the #bluguitar 'Christmas Jam' which being over a metal backing track was a bit of a stretch so had to make something up beforehand.
Reposted by Rob
My own employer is already coming round to this position: that WE are failing the AI. We’re LETTING IT DOWN and must try harder. These people have lost their minds
America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. But what if AI is the way to restart the world’s idea machine?
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
My own employer is already coming round to this position: that WE are failing the AI. We’re LETTING IT DOWN and must try harder. These people have lost their minds
Reposted by Rob
Happiness is woke, now.
November 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Happiness is woke, now.
This is a sixteen minute video of a keyboard I will never buy which I watched all of to see if the demonstrator could get to the end without being completely overcome with emotion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSG6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSG6...
New Classico L4 Full Video Presentation
YouTube video by ＤＥＸＩＢＥＬＬ
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This is a sixteen minute video of a keyboard I will never buy which I watched all of to see if the demonstrator could get to the end without being completely overcome with emotion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSG6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSG6...
Replication of Quantum Factorisation Records with an 8-bit Home Computer, an Abacus, and a Dog
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1237.pdf
Don't believe the hype!
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1237.pdf
Don't believe the hype!
July 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Replication of Quantum Factorisation Records with an 8-bit Home Computer, an Abacus, and a Dog
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1237.pdf
Don't believe the hype!
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1237.pdf
Don't believe the hype!
Reposted by Rob
youtu.be/GcYR0WJNz9Y?...
I’ve just posted four new compositions from Cryptomusicology, a cycle of solo guitar pieces inspired by cryptids and other paranormal entities. I’d be thrilled if you had a listen. #guitar #solo #acoustic #fingerstyle #cryptids, #monsters #paranormal #horror #music
I’ve just posted four new compositions from Cryptomusicology, a cycle of solo guitar pieces inspired by cryptids and other paranormal entities. I’d be thrilled if you had a listen. #guitar #solo #acoustic #fingerstyle #cryptids, #monsters #paranormal #horror #music
Joe Gore's Cryptomusicology Vol 3
YouTube video by tonefiend by joe gore
youtu.be
March 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
youtu.be/GcYR0WJNz9Y?...
I’ve just posted four new compositions from Cryptomusicology, a cycle of solo guitar pieces inspired by cryptids and other paranormal entities. I’d be thrilled if you had a listen. #guitar #solo #acoustic #fingerstyle #cryptids, #monsters #paranormal #horror #music
I’ve just posted four new compositions from Cryptomusicology, a cycle of solo guitar pieces inspired by cryptids and other paranormal entities. I’d be thrilled if you had a listen. #guitar #solo #acoustic #fingerstyle #cryptids, #monsters #paranormal #horror #music