Don Reba
@thedonreba.bsky.social
There may have been fewer, but this is what Horizon Worlds' *experience* felt like.
January 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM
There may have been fewer, but this is what Horizon Worlds' *experience* felt like.
Not in the straightforward way of replacing the GPU in your case. But they could power world-scale physics simulations for online games. Similar to what Nvidia is imagining with its Omniverse. Now, if only Stadia were not shut down…
January 24, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Not in the straightforward way of replacing the GPU in your case. But they could power world-scale physics simulations for online games. Similar to what Nvidia is imagining with its Omniverse. Now, if only Stadia were not shut down…
I am a little surprised that it takes 3 years to build a bus lane.
January 23, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I am a little surprised that it takes 3 years to build a bus lane.
We should make 5x5x10 cm square metric drinking cups.
January 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM
We should make 5x5x10 cm square metric drinking cups.
Excel is the microwave of software, remaining wildly popular despite going 30 years with only marginal improvements.
January 21, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Excel is the microwave of software, remaining wildly popular despite going 30 years with only marginal improvements.
When you see robot demo, it tempts you to assume that what you are seeing is just a random sample of the robot's abilities. In reality, it is almost always a choreographed dance taking it through a specific series of actions in a predetermined scenario that has been thoroughly rehearsed and tuned.
January 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM
When you see robot demo, it tempts you to assume that what you are seeing is just a random sample of the robot's abilities. In reality, it is almost always a choreographed dance taking it through a specific series of actions in a predetermined scenario that has been thoroughly rehearsed and tuned.
I listen to my podcasts with a lag (xkcd.com/606), so posting late. I have been the AI developer for a past CES robot. Those demos — they are really important for investment that keeps a project going. We spent maybe 90% of our time preparing demos, 10% on general purpose functionality.
January 21, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I listen to my podcasts with a lag (xkcd.com/606), so posting late. I have been the AI developer for a past CES robot. Those demos — they are really important for investment that keeps a project going. We spent maybe 90% of our time preparing demos, 10% on general purpose functionality.
"Criticisms of AI must include guidance for responsible engagement with it, not just exhortations to avoid it" — same as the current US approach to measles.
January 20, 2026 at 10:44 PM
"Criticisms of AI must include guidance for responsible engagement with it, not just exhortations to avoid it" — same as the current US approach to measles.
That Washroom Strategic Framework report was actually fairly interesting reading.
January 20, 2026 at 10:42 PM
That Washroom Strategic Framework report was actually fairly interesting reading.
The "sharing in our customers' success" strategy worked out great for Unity.
January 20, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The "sharing in our customers' success" strategy worked out great for Unity.
Got to have The Big Coat to go with that Gothic Beat.
January 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Got to have The Big Coat to go with that Gothic Beat.
Edmonton has a lot going for it if you like snow, as I do.
January 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Edmonton has a lot going for it if you like snow, as I do.
In the race between Vancouver and Edmonton, Vancouver finished second to last, while Edmonton earned an honourable silver medal.
January 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
In the race between Vancouver and Edmonton, Vancouver finished second to last, while Edmonton earned an honourable silver medal.
Is the implication that you would obviously let your child cycle unaccompanied around Vancouver in prior years?
January 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Is the implication that you would obviously let your child cycle unaccompanied around Vancouver in prior years?
Forwarded to the rest of my Strata Council. :)
January 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Forwarded to the rest of my Strata Council. :)
I really wish all the Metro Vancouver municipalities could agree on a single set of rules for bike and car sharing.
January 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I really wish all the Metro Vancouver municipalities could agree on a single set of rules for bike and car sharing.
I wonder if "paying workers fairly" is a reference to the Fair Wage program, specifically. That is, $25.04/hour.
January 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
I wonder if "paying workers fairly" is a reference to the Fair Wage program, specifically. That is, $25.04/hour.
Is that robot displaying a green holographic cash register to a fallen man?
January 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Is that robot displaying a green holographic cash register to a fallen man?
This is an article from April 2024. Judging by the comments, it has not aged very well.
The author himself has, more recently, published: Seven Myths about AI and Productivity: What the Evidence Really Says.
The author himself has, more recently, published: Seven Myths about AI and Productivity: What the Evidence Really Says.
December 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This is an article from April 2024. Judging by the comments, it has not aged very well.
The author himself has, more recently, published: Seven Myths about AI and Productivity: What the Evidence Really Says.
The author himself has, more recently, published: Seven Myths about AI and Productivity: What the Evidence Really Says.
Watch out! You are going to get out-competed by a 10x AI industry critic any day now.
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Watch out! You are going to get out-competed by a 10x AI industry critic any day now.
I just learned that Carrie-Anne Moss is from Burnaby. Never realized that Neo and Trinity were both Canadian.
December 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I just learned that Carrie-Anne Moss is from Burnaby. Never realized that Neo and Trinity were both Canadian.
Honestly, making an _LLM summary_ of the RAILROAD SAFETY STANDARDS is next level.
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Honestly, making an _LLM summary_ of the RAILROAD SAFETY STANDARDS is next level.
Incredible! Everyone working on this project must have been fully aware that LLMs would not be fit for purpose. This is like an idiot boss saying: "I think a perpetual motion machine would give my business a competitive advantage," and contractors gladly replying: "no sweat, that will be $300,000."
December 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Incredible! Everyone working on this project must have been fully aware that LLMs would not be fit for purpose. This is like an idiot boss saying: "I think a perpetual motion machine would give my business a competitive advantage," and contractors gladly replying: "no sweat, that will be $300,000."
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
December 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
I feel conflicted about increasing demand for lumber, considering BC's unsustainable forestry practices.
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I feel conflicted about increasing demand for lumber, considering BC's unsustainable forestry practices.