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Today, I explore a couple of "outs" that Valve has to the Steam Machine problem. These are the two most-likely scenarios I can think up and I try my best to pick them apart...
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What could Valve do with the Steam Machine...?
I've been thinking some more about the Steam Machine's troubles and the latest summary article from Ars Technica has me thinking about what...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Today, I explore a couple of "outs" that Valve has to the Steam Machine problem. These are the two most-likely scenarios I can think up and I try my best to pick them apart...
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/02/what...
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/02/what...
Probably the best bet would be something like a composite metal or a ceramic. Maybe you could take a cable of some sort or a rare earth magnet or a graphene sheet.
Yeah, probably the easiest to take would be the magnet and graphene. One was about 10 years in the future, the other about 30...
Yeah, probably the easiest to take would be the magnet and graphene. One was about 10 years in the future, the other about 30...
February 5, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Probably the best bet would be something like a composite metal or a ceramic. Maybe you could take a cable of some sort or a rare earth magnet or a graphene sheet.
Yeah, probably the easiest to take would be the magnet and graphene. One was about 10 years in the future, the other about 30...
Yeah, probably the easiest to take would be the magnet and graphene. One was about 10 years in the future, the other about 30...
So, no cellulose- or pigment-based materials (or is it just the cellulose?). I was thinking about a modern rechargeable cell but without the circuitboard, they're useless. What is the mode of failure of the electronic items? Can't be the elements because then a human couldn't get through...
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 AM
So, no cellulose- or pigment-based materials (or is it just the cellulose?). I was thinking about a modern rechargeable cell but without the circuitboard, they're useless. What is the mode of failure of the electronic items? Can't be the elements because then a human couldn't get through...
A bit late but just letting you know there's a typo in your medication order email!
Seriously, though, now the whole article would just be "smartphone".
Seriously, though, now the whole article would just be "smartphone".
February 5, 2026 at 5:54 AM
A bit late but just letting you know there's a typo in your medication order email!
Seriously, though, now the whole article would just be "smartphone".
Seriously, though, now the whole article would just be "smartphone".
I don't see how it's any more of an illusion than any other sense? It's just headed in the opposite way.
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I don't see how it's any more of an illusion than any other sense? It's just headed in the opposite way.
If it's repeatable (in all its forms) I wouldn't call it an "illusion". That would imply something not real. We clearly do reason/think and groups of phonemes formed by our lips, tongue, and jaw/teeth in concert with our vocal chords do map to those thoughts.
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
If it's repeatable (in all its forms) I wouldn't call it an "illusion". That would imply something not real. We clearly do reason/think and groups of phonemes formed by our lips, tongue, and jaw/teeth in concert with our vocal chords do map to those thoughts.
Well, yes but I'm specifically talking about the claims that some of the tech bros (e.g. Sam Altman) being completely false regarding the dangers, etc.
I've read so many articles of people being scared of AI uprisings, etc. and they just fundamentally misrepresent the technology.
I've read so many articles of people being scared of AI uprisings, etc. and they just fundamentally misrepresent the technology.
February 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Well, yes but I'm specifically talking about the claims that some of the tech bros (e.g. Sam Altman) being completely false regarding the dangers, etc.
I've read so many articles of people being scared of AI uprisings, etc. and they just fundamentally misrepresent the technology.
I've read so many articles of people being scared of AI uprisings, etc. and they just fundamentally misrepresent the technology.
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I'm finally writing up how Nanite Tessellation works. The first few blogs posts are up. More will be coming.
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Nanite Tessellation
Nanite Tessellation, aka Nanite Dynamic Tessellation, aka Nanite Dynamic Displacement was the next major feature I worked on after Nanite it...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I'm finally writing up how Nanite Tessellation works. The first few blogs posts are up. More will be coming.
graphicrants.blogspot.com/2026/02/nani...
graphicrants.blogspot.com/2026/02/nani...
It works for the Adeptus Mechanicus!
February 3, 2026 at 7:47 AM
It works for the Adeptus Mechanicus!
Just one of the reasons LLMs are dead ends and will never lead to a general intelligence or (laughably) a super intelligence.
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Just one of the reasons LLMs are dead ends and will never lead to a general intelligence or (laughably) a super intelligence.
- the reason for misunderstanding is when the mapping of that language doesn't lead to a shared understanding of the lay of the land.
Words do not generate the next word. A sentence is a map of a journey through a thought process... (2/2)
Words do not generate the next word. A sentence is a map of a journey through a thought process... (2/2)
February 3, 2026 at 6:44 AM
- the reason for misunderstanding is when the mapping of that language doesn't lead to a shared understanding of the lay of the land.
Words do not generate the next word. A sentence is a map of a journey through a thought process... (2/2)
Words do not generate the next word. A sentence is a map of a journey through a thought process... (2/2)
I had similar thoughts when listening to AI proponents talking about LLMs and how they were similar to human thought:
Language can't generate language. Language is mapped to understanding (words map to understanding) (1/2)
Language can't generate language. Language is mapped to understanding (words map to understanding) (1/2)
February 3, 2026 at 6:44 AM
I had similar thoughts when listening to AI proponents talking about LLMs and how they were similar to human thought:
Language can't generate language. Language is mapped to understanding (words map to understanding) (1/2)
Language can't generate language. Language is mapped to understanding (words map to understanding) (1/2)
Today, I make the argument against buying any PC hardware - at least for the short term...
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Now is not the time to buy a PC...
Normally, I'm a pretty big advocate of PC gaming - I would class myself as an enabler because I love technology, enjoy playing around with t...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Today, I make the argument against buying any PC hardware - at least for the short term...
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/02/now-...
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/02/now-...
That's a really nice idea - thanks for sharing. I often wonder how to do this and I'm close to 50. I was just never a blind caller. Always felt like I was intruding...
February 1, 2026 at 7:55 AM
That's a really nice idea - thanks for sharing. I often wonder how to do this and I'm close to 50. I was just never a blind caller. Always felt like I was intruding...
*Not to scale...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:14 AM
*Not to scale...
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And just for reference, this is the stupid design of the Watt meter that I purchased...
I don't have words!
I don't have words!
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM
And just for reference, this is the stupid design of the Watt meter that I purchased...
I don't have words!
I don't have words!
Today, I've done something a little different. I've written up my experiences setting up my first home NAS. Hopefully, it's interesting for others!
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Building a Home NAS...
What do we do in a time when certain component prices have gone through the roof? We make do with what we have and upgrade other aspects of ...
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January 30, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Today, I've done something a little different. I've written up my experiences setting up my first home NAS. Hopefully, it's interesting for others!
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/01/buil...
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/01/buil...
Who uses a pizza cutter? I'm team scissors!
January 25, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Who uses a pizza cutter? I'm team scissors!
I'm beginning to wonder if Ubisoft might shutter entirely and just sell its various IP...
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake cancelled as Ubisoft cuts six projects
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake cancelled as Ubisoft cuts six projects - VideoCardz.com
Ubisoft is canceling the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake and 5 other games Ubisoft says it is doing a "major" reset of the company's structure and
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January 21, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I'm beginning to wonder if Ubisoft might shutter entirely and just sell its various IP...
I can get behind this and see the thought processes to get these positions. The thing I'd really switch (heh) are the positions of the WiiU and N64.
One question I have - are you putting 3DS and DS together as one? Cause I think DS is S tier but 3DS would be A or B for me.
One question I have - are you putting 3DS and DS together as one? Cause I think DS is S tier but 3DS would be A or B for me.
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I can get behind this and see the thought processes to get these positions. The thing I'd really switch (heh) are the positions of the WiiU and N64.
One question I have - are you putting 3DS and DS together as one? Cause I think DS is S tier but 3DS would be A or B for me.
One question I have - are you putting 3DS and DS together as one? Cause I think DS is S tier but 3DS would be A or B for me.
Today, I pick apart the concept that "modern buyers have it better" and reach the conclusion that, while we shouldn't be angry at the situation for PC hardware, we should /totally/ be angry a the reason for the current situation affecting PC hardware...
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Do we really have things so much better now...?
You may have noticed that I'm a grumpy sort of person - easily annoyed into rolling my eyes and huffing when things are done which rub m...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Today, I pick apart the concept that "modern buyers have it better" and reach the conclusion that, while we shouldn't be angry at the situation for PC hardware, we should /totally/ be angry a the reason for the current situation affecting PC hardware...
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/01/do-w...
hole-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2026/01/do-w...
I had a quick look. It's really difficult to select the different wall types. The select tool often disappears too quickly.
Also, I couldn't work out how to exit from controlling sprites, only switch between.
I think some hotkeys to switch between various functions would be cool!
Also, I couldn't work out how to exit from controlling sprites, only switch between.
I think some hotkeys to switch between various functions would be cool!
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
I had a quick look. It's really difficult to select the different wall types. The select tool often disappears too quickly.
Also, I couldn't work out how to exit from controlling sprites, only switch between.
I think some hotkeys to switch between various functions would be cool!
Also, I couldn't work out how to exit from controlling sprites, only switch between.
I think some hotkeys to switch between various functions would be cool!
*Laughs in Windows 10*
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January 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM
*Laughs in Windows 10*
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Yeah, this is precisely the reason why I began doing yoga and pilates. Even then, I need to be careful. Sometimes one wrong move if I haven't stretched in the morning can kill me.
January 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Yeah, this is precisely the reason why I began doing yoga and pilates. Even then, I need to be careful. Sometimes one wrong move if I haven't stretched in the morning can kill me.
No, no. You misunderstand, Will! It is keeping an eye on you, you're still there in front of the PC, waiting...
January 8, 2026 at 6:50 AM
No, no. You misunderstand, Will! It is keeping an eye on you, you're still there in front of the PC, waiting...