Jared Newman
@advisorator.com
Tech journo, newsletter publisher, yacht rock appreciator, fast food enthusiast.
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I don't know about you, but I get all my TV reviews from THE VARGE
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I don't know about you, but I get all my TV reviews from THE VARGE
The decline of popular music in one chart (via the always-great Can’t Get Much Higher newsletter – https://www.cantgetmuchhigher.com/p/why-did-we-stop-using-saxophones )
March 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The decline of popular music in one chart (via the always-great Can’t Get Much Higher newsletter – https://www.cantgetmuchhigher.com/p/why-did-we-stop-using-saxophones )
It has come to my attention that there is a Windows 95 watchface for Pebble.
February 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It has come to my attention that there is a Windows 95 watchface for Pebble.
You'd think Apple would have the most complete information about AppleCare+ coverage options, but no.
(From this week's newsletter https://buff.ly/40SSDPs )
(From this week's newsletter https://buff.ly/40SSDPs )
February 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
You'd think Apple would have the most complete information about AppleCare+ coverage options, but no.
(From this week's newsletter https://buff.ly/40SSDPs )
(From this week's newsletter https://buff.ly/40SSDPs )
This went on the smoker also
February 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This went on the smoker also
The one on the left instantly gave me the hiccups.
February 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The one on the left instantly gave me the hiccups.
Into the oven on low until game time. Had a taco with some of the excess trimmed off before cooking.
February 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Into the oven on low until game time. Had a taco with some of the excess trimmed off before cooking.
13ish hours in, reading about 185 inside. Not done yet.
February 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
13ish hours in, reading about 185 inside. Not done yet.
Check out this modernized Metroid: https://jarednewman.com/blog/2025/02/06/check-out-this-modernized-metroid/
February 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Check out this modernized Metroid: https://jarednewman.com/blog/2025/02/06/check-out-this-modernized-metroid/
I guarantee this is the least lazy "how to watch the Super Bowl" article you will find on the internet today https://buff.ly/3Q6SDWZ
February 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I guarantee this is the least lazy "how to watch the Super Bowl" article you will find on the internet today https://buff.ly/3Q6SDWZ
I'm sharpening my focus for Advisorator this year. The response has already been great and I can't wait to get started in earnest. https://buff.ly/4hcAGSL
January 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I'm sharpening my focus for Advisorator this year. The response has already been great and I can't wait to get started in earnest. https://buff.ly/4hcAGSL
The Cupertino theme for Obsidian is so nice.
January 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Cupertino theme for Obsidian is so nice.
A reader asked about security cameras that can avoid notifying you when a familiar face is recognized, because his Nest doesn’t do that.
ChatGPT’s recommendation? Nest! With a link to Eufy’s documentation as its citation.
ChatGPT’s recommendation? Nest! With a link to Eufy’s documentation as its citation.
January 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A reader asked about security cameras that can avoid notifying you when a familiar face is recognized, because his Nest doesn’t do that.
ChatGPT’s recommendation? Nest! With a link to Eufy’s documentation as its citation.
ChatGPT’s recommendation? Nest! With a link to Eufy’s documentation as its citation.
January 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
You had companies like Samsung using "AI" to describe things that have been around for ages already. Or laptop makers sticking "AI" into their product names without any real justification for it. All this detracted from the (often extremely cool) hardware innovation at the show, which is a shame.
January 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
You had companies like Samsung using "AI" to describe things that have been around for ages already. Or laptop makers sticking "AI" into their product names without any real justification for it. All this detracted from the (often extremely cool) hardware innovation at the show, which is a shame.
New(ish) from me: Beyond just doing shady things with coupon suppression and affiliate fee hijacking, Honey's cash back offers seem to have deteriorated. https://buff.ly/3PsX91V
January 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New(ish) from me: Beyond just doing shady things with coupon suppression and affiliate fee hijacking, Honey's cash back offers seem to have deteriorated. https://buff.ly/3PsX91V
I saw like 3 or 4 more examples since posting this
January 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I saw like 3 or 4 more examples since posting this
Feel like I want to become a portable projector nerd. This TCL one was projecting like 150 inches in the dark and the twistable battery/speaker portion doubles as an angle adjuster.
January 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Feel like I want to become a portable projector nerd. This TCL one was projecting like 150 inches in the dark and the twistable battery/speaker portion doubles as an angle adjuster.
Decided to try shameless self promotion on my CES badge this year.
January 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Decided to try shameless self promotion on my CES badge this year.
Just revamped the Guides and Tutorials section on Advisorator's website, including a filter for freebies. https://advisorator.com/members/advisorator-guides/
Here's one that will save you money on streaming music: https://advisorator.com/members/advisorator-guides/spend-less-on-streaming-music/
Here's one that will save you money on streaming music: https://advisorator.com/members/advisorator-guides/spend-less-on-streaming-music/
December 10, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Just revamped the Guides and Tutorials section on Advisorator's website, including a filter for freebies. https://advisorator.com/members/advisorator-guides/
Here's one that will save you money on streaming music: https://advisorator.com/members/advisorator-guides/spend-less-on-streaming-music/
Here's one that will save you money on streaming music: https://advisorator.com/members/advisorator-guides/spend-less-on-streaming-music/
December 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM