scottishwildcat
@calum.me
Scottish purveyor of #UX goodness in Ireland. #lanarkshire #meath
Modern interests: #apple #android #javascript #css
Retro interests: #zx81 #zxspectrum #specnext #amiga, old British telly, old British adverts.
Sporting interests: #SPFL #MotherwellFC #F1
Modern interests: #apple #android #javascript #css
Retro interests: #zx81 #zxspectrum #specnext #amiga, old British telly, old British adverts.
Sporting interests: #SPFL #MotherwellFC #F1
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My Ubuntu Summit talk is up! Where I talk about:
1. How Desktop UX is effectively dead
2. Why I hate the term UX/UI with the heat of 1000 suns
3. How OSS can actually innovate in #ux
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZT...
1. How Desktop UX is effectively dead
2. Why I hate the term UX/UI with the heat of 1000 suns
3. How OSS can actually innovate in #ux
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZT...
Are we stuck with the same Desktop UX forever? | Ubuntu Summit 25.10
YouTube video by Canonical Ubuntu
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
My Ubuntu Summit talk is up! Where I talk about:
1. How Desktop UX is effectively dead
2. Why I hate the term UX/UI with the heat of 1000 suns
3. How OSS can actually innovate in #ux
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZT...
1. How Desktop UX is effectively dead
2. Why I hate the term UX/UI with the heat of 1000 suns
3. How OSS can actually innovate in #ux
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZT...
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SCOOP: Academy Award-nominee Liam Neeson narrated a recent anti-vaccine documentary that glorifies RFK Jr.’s rise to power.
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary
The Taken actor can be heard calling mRNA COVID vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news
December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
SCOOP: Academy Award-nominee Liam Neeson narrated a recent anti-vaccine documentary that glorifies RFK Jr.’s rise to power.
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
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This is so disgusting.
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is so disgusting.
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Saw an ad for One4All digital gift cards, so time for my annual remainder to you all.
Do not buy One4All digital gift cards.
It might seem like a lovely gift but it is incredibly difficult to actually spend the money plus, they will eventually start monthly charges.
Do not buy One4All digital gift cards.
It might seem like a lovely gift but it is incredibly difficult to actually spend the money plus, they will eventually start monthly charges.
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Saw an ad for One4All digital gift cards, so time for my annual remainder to you all.
Do not buy One4All digital gift cards.
It might seem like a lovely gift but it is incredibly difficult to actually spend the money plus, they will eventually start monthly charges.
Do not buy One4All digital gift cards.
It might seem like a lovely gift but it is incredibly difficult to actually spend the money plus, they will eventually start monthly charges.
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Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
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Influencers! Stop normalising the practice of holding a lapel mic in your hand and talking into it. It's utterly stupid, it's meant to be on your shirt/top and ah, what the hell, you'll just ignore me and carry on doing it.
#OldManYellsAtClouds
#OldManYellsAtClouds
November 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Influencers! Stop normalising the practice of holding a lapel mic in your hand and talking into it. It's utterly stupid, it's meant to be on your shirt/top and ah, what the hell, you'll just ignore me and carry on doing it.
#OldManYellsAtClouds
#OldManYellsAtClouds
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I am a podcast literalist. Existing in other formats in parallel is fine, but if it doesn't have an RSS feed with enclosures, it's straight up not a podcast.
Spotify exclusive? Only on YouTube? Not a podcast.
Podcasting isn't a format or a presentation style. It's a file delivery mechanism.
Spotify exclusive? Only on YouTube? Not a podcast.
Podcasting isn't a format or a presentation style. It's a file delivery mechanism.
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I am a podcast literalist. Existing in other formats in parallel is fine, but if it doesn't have an RSS feed with enclosures, it's straight up not a podcast.
Spotify exclusive? Only on YouTube? Not a podcast.
Podcasting isn't a format or a presentation style. It's a file delivery mechanism.
Spotify exclusive? Only on YouTube? Not a podcast.
Podcasting isn't a format or a presentation style. It's a file delivery mechanism.
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Asked ChatGPT for the sheet music to “Jingle Bells.” Okay
November 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Asked ChatGPT for the sheet music to “Jingle Bells.” Okay
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You can hire me to edit for you! I provide fast, professional, and personalised proofreading, copy editing, and developmental editing services
www.wellreadherring.com/editing
www.wellreadherring.com/editing
November 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
You can hire me to edit for you! I provide fast, professional, and personalised proofreading, copy editing, and developmental editing services
www.wellreadherring.com/editing
www.wellreadherring.com/editing
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Big-name antagonists! Shock deaths! Long interview scenes! Lots of acronyms! More wee donkeys! I wrote about what we want from the return of #LineOfDuty www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
From shocking deaths to more wee donkeys: what we want from the return of Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio’s police drama is getting a comeback – which gives it the chance to be TV’s greatest cop show once more. Here’s what it needs to do
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Big-name antagonists! Shock deaths! Long interview scenes! Lots of acronyms! More wee donkeys! I wrote about what we want from the return of #LineOfDuty www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
London's giant AI artwork to be torn down
The bizarre story of why a much-talked-about creation is being torn down. Plus: Docklands Light Railway extension, giant laser stalks the night sky, and more tales of Android phone theft rejection.
www.londoncentric.media
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
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I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
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More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém (Brazil), 12% up from last year’s talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém (Brazil), 12% up from last year’s talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Good morning 😊
Yes, Sir Clive hated that the Spectrum was popular because of the games and a C5 could never go this fast, but I had a lot of fun making this tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair ZX Spectrum 👍
Animation made in Blender, sountrack made in Studio one
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bitgaming
Yes, Sir Clive hated that the Spectrum was popular because of the games and a C5 could never go this fast, but I had a lot of fun making this tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair ZX Spectrum 👍
Animation made in Blender, sountrack made in Studio one
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bitgaming
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Good morning 😊
Yes, Sir Clive hated that the Spectrum was popular because of the games and a C5 could never go this fast, but I had a lot of fun making this tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair ZX Spectrum 👍
Animation made in Blender, sountrack made in Studio one
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bitgaming
Yes, Sir Clive hated that the Spectrum was popular because of the games and a C5 could never go this fast, but I had a lot of fun making this tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair ZX Spectrum 👍
Animation made in Blender, sountrack made in Studio one
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bitgaming
November 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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House prices have gone up in the French town of Sauté since it's become gentlyfried.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
House prices have gone up in the French town of Sauté since it's become gentlyfried.
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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The numeric keypad as we know it has come quite a long way – in fact, you might be surprised that its journey has not been as simple as it seems.
Francesco Bertelli explains the not-so-simple history in the following article: https://www.doc.cc/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-numeric-keypad
Francesco Bertelli explains the not-so-simple history in the following article: https://www.doc.cc/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-numeric-keypad
DOC • A brief history of the numeric keypad
Picture the keypad of a telephone and calculator side by side. Can you see the subtle difference between the two without resorting to your smartphone? Don’t worry if you can’t recall the design. Most of us are so used to accepting the common interfaces that we tend to overlook the calculator’s inverted key sequence.
www.doc.cc
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The numeric keypad as we know it has come quite a long way – in fact, you might be surprised that its journey has not been as simple as it seems.
Francesco Bertelli explains the not-so-simple history in the following article: https://www.doc.cc/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-numeric-keypad
Francesco Bertelli explains the not-so-simple history in the following article: https://www.doc.cc/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-numeric-keypad
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A request for weather interested volunteers!
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
October 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
A request for weather interested volunteers!
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
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I talk to many professional #UX designers and no one is using genAI in any MEANINGFUL way to revolutionize their design work.
Sure, everyone is playing with it, and it can do some cool parlor tricks, but there isn't anything significant happening in design.
This needs to be said louder.
Sure, everyone is playing with it, and it can do some cool parlor tricks, but there isn't anything significant happening in design.
This needs to be said louder.
October 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I talk to many professional #UX designers and no one is using genAI in any MEANINGFUL way to revolutionize their design work.
Sure, everyone is playing with it, and it can do some cool parlor tricks, but there isn't anything significant happening in design.
This needs to be said louder.
Sure, everyone is playing with it, and it can do some cool parlor tricks, but there isn't anything significant happening in design.
This needs to be said louder.
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kids teacher just sent this home as part of an assignment he's doing and i want to smash every computer at the school
October 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
kids teacher just sent this home as part of an assignment he's doing and i want to smash every computer at the school
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Then: the office of the future will be paperless
Now: keep paper records
Now: keep paper records
Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told
Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Then: the office of the future will be paperless
Now: keep paper records
Now: keep paper records
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NVIDIA and OpenAi:
Concerns that their “increasingly complex and interconnected web of business transactions is artificially propping up the trillion-dollar AI boom.“
@bloomberg.com $NVDA 👀
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Concerns that their “increasingly complex and interconnected web of business transactions is artificially propping up the trillion-dollar AI boom.“
@bloomberg.com $NVDA 👀
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
October 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
NVIDIA and OpenAi:
Concerns that their “increasingly complex and interconnected web of business transactions is artificially propping up the trillion-dollar AI boom.“
@bloomberg.com $NVDA 👀
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Concerns that their “increasingly complex and interconnected web of business transactions is artificially propping up the trillion-dollar AI boom.“
@bloomberg.com $NVDA 👀
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Still I'm sure it'll be fine. It's not like those expectations are based on a completely unproven product with deranged costs and hysterical levels of hype.
BANK OF ENGLAND FPC: RISK OF A SHARP MARKET CORRECTION HAS INCREASED || EQUITY MARKETS ARE PARTICULARLY EXPOSED SHOULD EXPECTATIONS AROUND AI BECOME LESS OPTIMISTIC
October 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Still I'm sure it'll be fine. It's not like those expectations are based on a completely unproven product with deranged costs and hysterical levels of hype.