Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden
@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy
Founder and firestarter of cubicgarden.ltd. Previously at BBC RD,.
Emergent technology expert, public service supporter, defender of human scale flourishing, city […]
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Emergent technology expert, public service supporter, defender of human scale flourishing, city […]
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mas.to/@cubicgarden, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
November 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
#techgrumps 3.32 is now live
Your illegal, racially motivated stops will go more smoothly
https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2256562
This time with @cubicgarden @eastmad @wendyg @rnalexander
Topics include...
UK Digital ID
Christie’s NFT quiet clean up
Age […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Your illegal, racially motivated stops will go more smoothly
https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2256562
This time with @cubicgarden @eastmad @wendyg @rnalexander
Topics include...
UK Digital ID
Christie’s NFT quiet clean up
Age […]
[Original post on mas.to]
October 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
#techgrumps 3.32 is now live
Your illegal, racially motivated stops will go more smoothly
https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2256562
This time with @cubicgarden @eastmad @wendyg @rnalexander
Topics include...
UK Digital ID
Christie’s NFT quiet clean up
Age […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Your illegal, racially motivated stops will go more smoothly
https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2256562
This time with @cubicgarden @eastmad @wendyg @rnalexander
Topics include...
UK Digital ID
Christie’s NFT quiet clean up
Age […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Machine readable wishes - https://machinereadablewishes.cc
While researching for the #mydata workshop - https://conference.mydata.org/2025/session/2916042/
I discovered which nations support a letter of wishes along side a will
#digitallegacy
While researching for the #mydata workshop - https://conference.mydata.org/2025/session/2916042/
I discovered which nations support a letter of wishes along side a will
#digitallegacy
September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Machine readable wishes - https://machinereadablewishes.cc
While researching for the #mydata workshop - https://conference.mydata.org/2025/session/2916042/
I discovered which nations support a letter of wishes along side a will
#digitallegacy
While researching for the #mydata workshop - https://conference.mydata.org/2025/session/2916042/
I discovered which nations support a letter of wishes along side a will
#digitallegacy
My second Baking experiment (Sourdough bread ) is a hit and I'm having it for breakfast with boiled eggs and of course coffee
August 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
My second Baking experiment (Sourdough bread ) is a hit and I'm having it for breakfast with boiled eggs and of course coffee
The new #beeper
https://blog.beeper.com/2025/07/16/the-new-beeper/
Be great to have schedule sending back again but I did notice the audio transcription which sends the audio to #openai for transcription. 🫣
Not keen on this option for privacy reasons and I bet Open […]
[Original post on mas.to]
https://blog.beeper.com/2025/07/16/the-new-beeper/
Be great to have schedule sending back again but I did notice the audio transcription which sends the audio to #openai for transcription. 🫣
Not keen on this option for privacy reasons and I bet Open […]
[Original post on mas.to]
July 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The new #beeper
https://blog.beeper.com/2025/07/16/the-new-beeper/
Be great to have schedule sending back again but I did notice the audio transcription which sends the audio to #openai for transcription. 🫣
Not keen on this option for privacy reasons and I bet Open […]
[Original post on mas.to]
https://blog.beeper.com/2025/07/16/the-new-beeper/
Be great to have schedule sending back again but I did notice the audio transcription which sends the audio to #openai for transcription. 🫣
Not keen on this option for privacy reasons and I bet Open […]
[Original post on mas.to]
#live !!!!
Cory Doctorow (@pluralistic ) and Maria Farrell (@mariafarrell )
For Open Rights Group (@openrightsgroup) at 20!
https://www.youtube.com/live/M9H2An_D6io?si=NyZkcJcmd6Ii9Uw0
Both in conversation looking at surveillance capitalism, the […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Cory Doctorow (@pluralistic ) and Maria Farrell (@mariafarrell )
For Open Rights Group (@openrightsgroup) at 20!
https://www.youtube.com/live/M9H2An_D6io?si=NyZkcJcmd6Ii9Uw0
Both in conversation looking at surveillance capitalism, the […]
[Original post on mas.to]
July 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#live !!!!
Cory Doctorow (@pluralistic ) and Maria Farrell (@mariafarrell )
For Open Rights Group (@openrightsgroup) at 20!
https://www.youtube.com/live/M9H2An_D6io?si=NyZkcJcmd6Ii9Uw0
Both in conversation looking at surveillance capitalism, the […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Cory Doctorow (@pluralistic ) and Maria Farrell (@mariafarrell )
For Open Rights Group (@openrightsgroup) at 20!
https://www.youtube.com/live/M9H2An_D6io?si=NyZkcJcmd6Ii9Uw0
Both in conversation looking at surveillance capitalism, the […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Upgraded my #framework13 laptop to 64gig of memory in under 5 minutes while sitting on the sofa.
Seriously don't think I can go back to a non-self repairable laptops now. If I didn't have the Pixel 9 pro, I think the #fairphone would be next.
Seriously don't think I can go back to a non-self repairable laptops now. If I didn't have the Pixel 9 pro, I think the #fairphone would be next.
July 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Upgraded my #framework13 laptop to 64gig of memory in under 5 minutes while sitting on the sofa.
Seriously don't think I can go back to a non-self repairable laptops now. If I didn't have the Pixel 9 pro, I think the #fairphone would be next.
Seriously don't think I can go back to a non-self repairable laptops now. If I didn't have the Pixel 9 pro, I think the #fairphone would be next.
I see this yesterday, one bird was lost and entered Manchester Piccadilly station while the other one looking for their sibling, tried help.
Looked to help myself but was told the geese can be pretty nasty and help was on the way.
Almost looks like one looking in the mirror
Looked to help myself but was told the geese can be pretty nasty and help was on the way.
Almost looks like one looking in the mirror
June 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I see this yesterday, one bird was lost and entered Manchester Piccadilly station while the other one looking for their sibling, tried help.
Looked to help myself but was told the geese can be pretty nasty and help was on the way.
Almost looks like one looking in the mirror
Looked to help myself but was told the geese can be pretty nasty and help was on the way.
Almost looks like one looking in the mirror
My friend who just setup a site for online courses crafted to create online spaces for book lovers to discuss challanging topics around literature, philosophy and creative writing.
Every course is crafted to create space to explore new ideas and have fun along the […]
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Every course is crafted to create space to explore new ideas and have fun along the […]
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June 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
My friend who just setup a site for online courses crafted to create online spaces for book lovers to discuss challanging topics around literature, philosophy and creative writing.
Every course is crafted to create space to explore new ideas and have fun along the […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Every course is crafted to create space to explore new ideas and have fun along the […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Saw Bounce at #fediforum yesterday and was amazed by the engineering!
Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon | @TechCrunch […]
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Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon | @TechCrunch […]
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June 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Saw Bounce at #fediforum yesterday and was amazed by the engineering!
Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon | @TechCrunch […]
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Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon | @TechCrunch […]
[Original post on mas.to]
How This Nurse Detected Parkinson’s 11 Years Before Medical Science Did – Joy Milne & Drupad Trivedi
https://youtube.com/watch?v=pOUxOFkchMA&si=JUZYHf56I3SyNMtv
This talk from #tdc25 was eye watering to see and hear the progress from years ago
> The talk starts […]
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=pOUxOFkchMA&si=JUZYHf56I3SyNMtv
This talk from #tdc25 was eye watering to see and hear the progress from years ago
> The talk starts […]
[Original post on mas.to]
June 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
How This Nurse Detected Parkinson’s 11 Years Before Medical Science Did – Joy Milne & Drupad Trivedi
https://youtube.com/watch?v=pOUxOFkchMA&si=JUZYHf56I3SyNMtv
This talk from #tdc25 was eye watering to see and hear the progress from years ago
> The talk starts […]
[Original post on mas.to]
https://youtube.com/watch?v=pOUxOFkchMA&si=JUZYHf56I3SyNMtv
This talk from #tdc25 was eye watering to see and hear the progress from years ago
> The talk starts […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Fake discounts on Shein 'breach law', EU says
First heard via #rp25
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62vq1mnndno
> Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.
First heard via #rp25
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62vq1mnndno
> Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.
May 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Fake discounts on Shein 'breach law', EU says
First heard via #rp25
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62vq1mnndno
> Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.
First heard via #rp25
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62vq1mnndno
> Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.
On your way to #rp25 republica 2025?
Check out this session at re:publica 2025:
Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let's talk about Death and Legacy online! | re:publica
https://re-publica.com/de/session/six-feet-under-data-centre-lets-talk-about-death-and-legacy-online
Check out this session at re:publica 2025:
Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let's talk about Death and Legacy online! | re:publica
https://re-publica.com/de/session/six-feet-under-data-centre-lets-talk-about-death-and-legacy-online
May 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On your way to #rp25 republica 2025?
Check out this session at re:publica 2025:
Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let's talk about Death and Legacy online! | re:publica
https://re-publica.com/de/session/six-feet-under-data-centre-lets-talk-about-death-and-legacy-online
Check out this session at re:publica 2025:
Six Feet Under a Data Centre: Let's talk about Death and Legacy online! | re:publica
https://re-publica.com/de/session/six-feet-under-data-centre-lets-talk-about-death-and-legacy-online
Conrad Wolfram from Wolfram on the big differences between the modern LLMs and a Computational system.
#tdc25
"Everything can not be solved with LLMs"
Interesting plan - Computerbasedmath.org, Solve Today's Classroom Crisis with Computer‑Based Maths.
#tdc25
"Everything can not be solved with LLMs"
Interesting plan - Computerbasedmath.org, Solve Today's Classroom Crisis with Computer‑Based Maths.
May 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Conrad Wolfram from Wolfram on the big differences between the modern LLMs and a Computational system.
#tdc25
"Everything can not be solved with LLMs"
Interesting plan - Computerbasedmath.org, Solve Today's Classroom Crisis with Computer‑Based Maths.
#tdc25
"Everything can not be solved with LLMs"
Interesting plan - Computerbasedmath.org, Solve Today's Classroom Crisis with Computer‑Based Maths.
Great end to a powerful presentation... #tdc25
"We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change, and the last generation that can do something about it" - Barack Obama
"We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change, and the last generation that can do something about it" - Barack Obama
May 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Great end to a powerful presentation... #tdc25
"We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change, and the last generation that can do something about it" - Barack Obama
"We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change, and the last generation that can do something about it" - Barack Obama
Has anyone ever experienced a flashing led light behind the flush buttons of a modern toilet?
It's difficult to spot but I have a video and still frames.
Seems very strange and I did think maybe there's some recording happening but doesn't make sense and see no lens […]
[Original post on mas.to]
It's difficult to spot but I have a video and still frames.
Seems very strange and I did think maybe there's some recording happening but doesn't make sense and see no lens […]
[Original post on mas.to]
May 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Has anyone ever experienced a flashing led light behind the flush buttons of a modern toilet?
It's difficult to spot but I have a video and still frames.
Seems very strange and I did think maybe there's some recording happening but doesn't make sense and see no lens […]
[Original post on mas.to]
It's difficult to spot but I have a video and still frames.
Seems very strange and I did think maybe there's some recording happening but doesn't make sense and see no lens […]
[Original post on mas.to]
Off to Heide Park Resort (Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany)
https://rcdb.com/4874.htm
Such a good day for it...
https://rcdb.com/4874.htm
Such a good day for it...
May 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Off to Heide Park Resort (Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany)
https://rcdb.com/4874.htm
Such a good day for it...
https://rcdb.com/4874.htm
Such a good day for it...
Well I guess that's the end of the #newislington #Ancoats skate park then?
Real shame such a great use of a disused place in central #manchester 😞
Real shame such a great use of a disused place in central #manchester 😞
April 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Well I guess that's the end of the #newislington #Ancoats skate park then?
Real shame such a great use of a disused place in central #manchester 😞
Real shame such a great use of a disused place in central #manchester 😞
BBC Radio Manchester - BBC Radio Manchester, Was the weekend invented in Greater Manchester?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j46xf3#:~:text=The%20weekend%20was%20invented%20in,celebrated%20with%20an%20annual%20festival.
Well I never! 😅
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j46xf3#:~:text=The%20weekend%20was%20invented%20in,celebrated%20with%20an%20annual%20festival.
Well I never! 😅
April 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
BBC Radio Manchester - BBC Radio Manchester, Was the weekend invented in Greater Manchester?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j46xf3#:~:text=The%20weekend%20was%20invented%20in,celebrated%20with%20an%20annual%20festival.
Well I never! 😅
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j46xf3#:~:text=The%20weekend%20was%20invented%20in,celebrated%20with%20an%20annual%20festival.
Well I never! 😅
Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy | Foot-and-mouth disease | @TheGuardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/12/travellers-arriving-in-great-britain-import-ban-eu-meat-and-dairy
> Government introduces measure to […]
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/12/travellers-arriving-in-great-britain-import-ban-eu-meat-and-dairy
> Government introduces measure to […]
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April 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy | Foot-and-mouth disease | @TheGuardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/12/travellers-arriving-in-great-britain-import-ban-eu-meat-and-dairy
> Government introduces measure to […]
[Original post on mas.to]
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/12/travellers-arriving-in-great-britain-import-ban-eu-meat-and-dairy
> Government introduces measure to […]
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Shelfies #29: Ian Forrester
https://shelfies.beehiiv.com/p/shelfies-29-ian-forrester
My #shelfies is live, thanks to @eastmad for the heads up 👍
https://shelfies.beehiiv.com/p/shelfies-29-ian-forrester
My #shelfies is live, thanks to @eastmad for the heads up 👍
April 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Shelfies #29: Ian Forrester
https://shelfies.beehiiv.com/p/shelfies-29-ian-forrester
My #shelfies is live, thanks to @eastmad for the heads up 👍
https://shelfies.beehiiv.com/p/shelfies-29-ian-forrester
My #shelfies is live, thanks to @eastmad for the heads up 👍