Chippy
@meetmobility.com
I'm Steve 'Chippy' Paine. I write about mobility as it relates to tech, camping and motorcycles. I'm planning a 10000 km European tour in '27. My linktree can be found at https://chippy.meetmobility.com
Getting back to normal after a few days of holidays.
VStrom 800 DE is so, so close to the bike I need for the 10k tour. 1cm, if that, too tall? (I'm about 173 cm. Seat height is 85.5 cm)
#motorcycles #motorbikes
VStrom 800 DE is so, so close to the bike I need for the 10k tour. 1cm, if that, too tall? (I'm about 173 cm. Seat height is 85.5 cm)
#motorcycles #motorbikes
December 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Getting back to normal after a few days of holidays.
VStrom 800 DE is so, so close to the bike I need for the 10k tour. 1cm, if that, too tall? (I'm about 173 cm. Seat height is 85.5 cm)
#motorcycles #motorbikes
VStrom 800 DE is so, so close to the bike I need for the 10k tour. 1cm, if that, too tall? (I'm about 173 cm. Seat height is 85.5 cm)
#motorcycles #motorbikes
I have made many many notes this year as I work through my ideas about the state of independent content creation. Here's my summary.
www.hiblue.com/five-pillars...
www.hiblue.com/five-pillars...
Five Pillars of Independent Content Creation and Monetisation in 2026 – HiBlue
www.hiblue.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I have made many many notes this year as I work through my ideas about the state of independent content creation. Here's my summary.
www.hiblue.com/five-pillars...
www.hiblue.com/five-pillars...
The fate of the US stock market is now more firmly tied to that of the AI giants than ever - FT/Bloomberg
Think about that. The unstable and environmentally damaging world of AI, dominated by a handful of companies. This is way more dangerous than the dot com era.
Think about that. The unstable and environmentally damaging world of AI, dominated by a handful of companies. This is way more dangerous than the dot com era.
December 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The fate of the US stock market is now more firmly tied to that of the AI giants than ever - FT/Bloomberg
Think about that. The unstable and environmentally damaging world of AI, dominated by a handful of companies. This is way more dangerous than the dot com era.
Think about that. The unstable and environmentally damaging world of AI, dominated by a handful of companies. This is way more dangerous than the dot com era.
Reposted by Chippy
There's no official live news media chatbot anywhere? No attempt to monetise the reporting and the archives they are struggling to monetise?
I suspect it's not even possible yet. Live AI is years away, too expensive now.
Related article from Feb:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I suspect it's not even possible yet. Live AI is years away, too expensive now.
Related article from Feb:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds - BBC News
The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are "playing with fire."
www.bbc.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
There's no official live news media chatbot anywhere? No attempt to monetise the reporting and the archives they are struggling to monetise?
I suspect it's not even possible yet. Live AI is years away, too expensive now.
Related article from Feb:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I suspect it's not even possible yet. Live AI is years away, too expensive now.
Related article from Feb:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Those YouTubers who do the single-person, multi-angle continuity thing; I just can't watch them any more. Knowing that they run back and move the cam means there will never be continuity for me.
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Those YouTubers who do the single-person, multi-angle continuity thing; I just can't watch them any more. Knowing that they run back and move the cam means there will never be continuity for me.
The Spotify Wrapped annual angst is over. Weekly stats now available so you can worry about what the real you looks like, every week.
December 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Spotify Wrapped annual angst is over. Weekly stats now available so you can worry about what the real you looks like, every week.
Baby and iPad.
He's 15 now and guess what, he wants an iPad.
He's 15 now and guess what, he wants an iPad.
December 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Baby and iPad.
He's 15 now and guess what, he wants an iPad.
He's 15 now and guess what, he wants an iPad.
More of the bikes from Intermot.
The KLE 500 SE is at the top of the list now, with a fully equipped Himalayan 450 rising now that I've tested out the super comfy seat option. NX500 close behind with the Transalp in the top four.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
The KLE 500 SE is at the top of the list now, with a fully equipped Himalayan 450 rising now that I've tested out the super comfy seat option. NX500 close behind with the Transalp in the top four.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
December 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
More of the bikes from Intermot.
The KLE 500 SE is at the top of the list now, with a fully equipped Himalayan 450 rising now that I've tested out the super comfy seat option. NX500 close behind with the Transalp in the top four.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
The KLE 500 SE is at the top of the list now, with a fully equipped Himalayan 450 rising now that I've tested out the super comfy seat option. NX500 close behind with the Transalp in the top four.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
Testing seat heights at #intermot I'm surprised how accessible the Tenere and Africa Twin are but the KLE 500 SE is moving up my list for the 10k tour.
The new Suzuki SV7 GX is cool too.
All pics and thoughts here.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
The new Suzuki SV7 GX is cool too.
All pics and thoughts here.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Testing seat heights at #intermot I'm surprised how accessible the Tenere and Africa Twin are but the KLE 500 SE is moving up my list for the 10k tour.
The new Suzuki SV7 GX is cool too.
All pics and thoughts here.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
The new Suzuki SV7 GX is cool too.
All pics and thoughts here.
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle #motorbike
Reposted by Chippy
"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
Analysis: OpenAI is a loss-making machine, how can it survive?
Don't call it a bubble! Loss-making monster OpenAI is on the hook for $1.4 trillion (with a T) in compute commitments. How can this go on?
www.windowscentral.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
I'm torn between a lightweight, low-power adventure bike and something more sporty for the 10000 km tour.
I'll be looking at the NX500 this morning. KLE 500 at #Intermot next week but the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is still taking top spot.
Updated: meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle
I'll be looking at the NX500 this morning. KLE 500 at #Intermot next week but the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is still taking top spot.
Updated: meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle
November 29, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I'm torn between a lightweight, low-power adventure bike and something more sporty for the 10000 km tour.
I'll be looking at the NX500 this morning. KLE 500 at #Intermot next week but the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is still taking top spot.
Updated: meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle
I'll be looking at the NX500 this morning. KLE 500 at #Intermot next week but the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is still taking top spot.
Updated: meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycle
Pixel 9 upgrade from Pixel 6:
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Pixel 9 upgrade from Pixel 6:
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
Relating to the demotion of third party content - the so-called parasite SEO technique - from search results, I believe
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media
Officials say some content created with advertisers is in effect not visible, which could mean unfair loss of revenue
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Relating to the demotion of third party content - the so-called parasite SEO technique - from search results, I believe
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
River run today. Ahr, Rhein. Cold! #motorcycle #motorbike
November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
River run today. Ahr, Rhein. Cold! #motorcycle #motorbike
I had an hour to sit on a few bikes for the 10k tour. I also spoke to an ex VStrom 650 XT owner who regretted selling it.
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The Best Motorcycle for a 10000 km European Tour
There are three rules to consider when choosing a bike for a 10000 km tour: Better the devil you know The bathtub theory Every bike works, until you need to fit in with a group plan There's a fourth r...
meetmobility.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I had an hour to sit on a few bikes for the 10k tour. I also spoke to an ex VStrom 650 XT owner who regretted selling it.
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The newly announced KLE500 has been added to the list of 10000 km tour #motorcycles #motorbikes
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The Best Motorcycle for a 10000 km European Tour
There are three rules to consider when choosing a bike for a 10000 km tour: Better the devil you know The bathtub theory Every bike works, until you need to fit in with a group plan There's a fourth r...
meetmobility.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The newly announced KLE500 has been added to the list of 10000 km tour #motorcycles #motorbikes
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
Progessing towards my 10000 km European tour means choosing my motorcycle. You're a motorcycle fan? You know how difficult this is.
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The Best Motorcycle for a 10000 km European Tour
There are three rules to consider when choosing a bike for a 10000 km tour: Better the devil you know The bathtub theory Every bike works, until you need to fit in with a group plan There's a fourth r...
meetmobility.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Progessing towards my 10000 km European tour means choosing my motorcycle. You're a motorcycle fan? You know how difficult this is.
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
I'm impressed. Google Vids cloud-based 4K video editing on a Chromebook. Drive and Photos integrates seamlessly.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
October 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I'm impressed. Google Vids cloud-based 4K video editing on a Chromebook. Drive and Photos integrates seamlessly.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
Wife and kids away for the weekend...
October 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Wife and kids away for the weekend...
I guess all you lot in the US and UK had this months ago. AI Mode front and center on my phone now here in Germany.
October 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I guess all you lot in the US and UK had this months ago. AI Mode front and center on my phone now here in Germany.
So I'm staying in a campsite near Nijmegen and need to go to the supermarket. There is only one choice when you're in Wijchen. Hello @yoast.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
So I'm staying in a campsite near Nijmegen and need to go to the supermarket. There is only one choice when you're in Wijchen. Hello @yoast.com
The Ship building in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Nov 2014. I'm planning to revisit this beautiful city in 2027.
August 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Ship building in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Nov 2014. I'm planning to revisit this beautiful city in 2027.
I still haven't forgiven Google for killing Reader.
August 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I still haven't forgiven Google for killing Reader.
