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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 30

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 30

I know Skype is dead, but it’s now sending this push notification daily

Skype push notification “dummy string dummy string”

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 20

Canals are closed, and I have a wedding to attend in the south of Portugal in a few weeks. So I’ve decided to take it slow and go (mostly) by train.

Sadly only one sleeper in the mix (Paris to Bayonne). With a flight and a ferry later in the trip to get back to Oxfordshire via Dublin.

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · Aug 19

As Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo put it: "A city where you can get let go of your child's hand"

Gordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · Aug 19

Pedestrianized streets let kids be kids (and let parents relax a little)

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 19

Reasons I forget to pack something on a trip:

1. Didn’t write it on my packing list
2. Wrote it on my packing list, but forgot to check said list

Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 15

don't interrupt our firmware update, but if you do, no need to worry!! 🥺

Screenshot of errors: Don't leave the app while update is in progress and stay close to the device.

An incoming phone call will interrupt the update, preferably don't take the call. In case the update is interrupted it's always possible to finish it later: no need to worry. Internet is not needed for this update.

Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 10

Somehow the last music festival I attended was in 2019. So a lot has changed.

What mainly blew me away wasn't just usable phone speeds, but better speeds than I've had anywhere in the UK www.mobiletechjournal.com/festival-tec...

Festival tech is now a success

It's been a few short years since I've attended a music festival, and things have changed. Especially when it comes to mobile connectivity. I might be dating myself here, but the classic music festiv...

www.mobiletechjournal.com

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 9

TIL “promiscuité” has two meanings in French, and Google auto-translates to the wrong one for restaurant reviews

Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 9

Would it help if I noted that this restaurant is in France?

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Aug 9

When I see this as a top review term for a restaurant; I have to see what's going on

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Jul 30

Worthwhile for anyone from the casually interested in emoji, to those well versed in Unicode. It’s got something for everyone 🙂‍↕️ shadycharacters.co.uk/books/face-w...

Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of Emoji – Shady Characters

shadycharacters.co.uk

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Jul 30

Just finished reading the latest from @keithhouston.bsky.social and give it my absolute recommendation as the definitive book on emoji history.

Don’t let the huge set of references and citations fool you, it’s an easy and interesting read. Goes deep where it needs to, without going off the deep end

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Jul 16

Happy to assist with some emoji lore, and wishing a pleasant World Emoji Day to you 🫡 🧀

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Jul 15

Cheese came with one of the first emoji updates where completely “original” ideas were entertained. Updates before then were mostly for compatibility with Japan and/or Windings.

The planning doc had a clip art image, and I don’t think much more discussion went into it! 🧀 it was a simpler time

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Jul 15

Impressed at the dedication to World Emoji Day from this Wikipedia editor

Wikipedia page for World Emoji Day (July 17)

Same page showing a table of World Emoji dates up to and including 2049 (always July 17)

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 31

Also, a place called Hertingfordbury is apparently a real English village and not hallucinated by AI

Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 31

Something fun about Hertford is that Hertford East station is north of Hertford North station

Map showing the relative location of the two stations

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 31

Full list and details via @emojipedia.org iOS 18.4 Emoji Changelog blog.emojipedia.org/apple-ios-18...

Apple iOS 18.4 Emoji Changelog

Today Apple has officially debuted 8 new emoji designs within iOS 18.4, bringing the likes of a paint splatter, a harp, and a face with bags under its eyes to iPhones, iPads, and all other Apple devic...

blog.emojipedia.org

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 31

Counting the days until radish becomes a sex emoji

New in iOS 18.4
As previewed with the release of the first iOS 18.4 beta back in February, the eight new emojis in iOS 18.4 are as follows:
Face with Bags Under Eyes
Fingerprint
Splatter
Root Vegetable
Leafless Tree
Harp
Shovel
Flag: Sark (which we discuss further below)

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 31

Something fun about Hertford is that Hertford East station is north of Hertford North station

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 31

The stronghold that Lotus Biscoff has over the UK is immense. What do they know.

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 6

Will no doubt cross paths on the waterways at some stage!

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Mar 3

not a great year for new emojis tbh

Emojipedia @emojipedia.org · Mar 3

First Look: new emojis in today’s Apple beta update (iOS 18.4 beta 2) 🔗👇

blog.emojipedia.org/first-look-n...

New emojis in today’s Apple beta update (iOS 18.4 beta 2): Face with Bags Under Eyes, Fingerprint, Splatter, Root Vegetable, Leafless Tree, Harp, Shovel, and Flag: Sark.

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Mikah Sargent @mikahsargent.com · Feb 26

New Clockwise episode with @amanda.omg.lol and @jeremyburge.bsky.social!

Relay @relay.fm · Feb 26

Clockwise 594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads

Where we prefer to edit photos, thoughts on VC investment vs. a level 14 round boi, our use of voice assistants and what improvements might make Alexa AI worthwhile, and the frustration of new USB-C products still re... http://relay.fm/clockwise/594

Clockwise #594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads - Relay FM

Where we prefer to edit photos, thoughts on VC investment vs. a level 14 round boi, our use of voice assistants and what improvements might make Alexa AI worthwhile, and the frustration of new USB-C products still requiring USB-A cables for charging.

relay.fm

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Feb 19

Thank you! Posted this on my way out of town. Had a lovely few days passing through. Oodi was a highlight.

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Jeremy Burge @jeremyburge.bsky.social · Feb 19

Grabbing a coffee or wine at the Helsinki Library (Oodi); so calm. What a lovely space for adults and kids alike.

Library space with curved ceiling, indoor trees, people reading and bookshelves

A wide angle photo of lots of shelves and soft lighting

Sign: Pram Parking icon points left. Pram with Zzz icon points down.

Curved wooden exterior of the library building

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