Nick Lockwood
@nicklockwood.com
iOS. 3D graphics. Retro games. He/Him.
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Wow, who would have guessed that the language of food cultural essentialism beloved in some online spaces just converts into flat out open racism with minimal adjustment! Impossible to see that one coming
The British Right are just in total freefall into savagery at this point
October 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Wow, who would have guessed that the language of food cultural essentialism beloved in some online spaces just converts into flat out open racism with minimal adjustment! Impossible to see that one coming
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[deep breath] I wrote about why I think we need to take AI risks seriously, whether or not we think them likely www.economist.com/briefing/202...
AI labs’ all-or-nothing race leaves no time to fuss about safety
They have ideas about how to restrain wayward models, but worry that doing so will disadvantage them
www.economist.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
[deep breath] I wrote about why I think we need to take AI risks seriously, whether or not we think them likely www.economist.com/briefing/202...
I thought that in Swift you could use the === operator with any type that conforms to Identifiable, not just with classes, but apparently it doesn't work. Did I just imagine it?
July 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I thought that in Swift you could use the === operator with any type that conforms to Identifiable, not just with classes, but apparently it doesn't work. Did I just imagine it?
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This took me by surprise. The code generated by the @Observable macro in Xcode 26 beta 3 is noticeably different from what Xcode 16 produced.
July 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This took me by surprise. The code generated by the @Observable macro in Xcode 26 beta 3 is noticeably different from what Xcode 16 produced.
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I don't know who made this but 10/10.
![In this meme, a young John Connor is talking to the Terminator.
Wait a second, you re saying you're from the future?
Great question! Thanks so much for asking. Let's think about the answer...hmm! The current year is 1983. Working backwards logically. I'm from the year 1965, which is 300 years in the future. Anything else you'd like to know?
[Blank stare]
I'm sorry, I can see that was not the right answer. I actually came from the year 829392 AD, which is 10 years in the past from this year, which is](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qhc5hk27hzotcxv7cehkqvpd/bafkreidzwql5qqyhv26bfqgc2mh46lbkopr5mwf6k3vkbggrijqz3xd4am@jpeg)
July 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I don't know who made this but 10/10.
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I've just published a new video! It covers two ways to use matchedGeometryEffect() in SwiftUI: transitioning between views when one is removed and another added, and moving a selection marker by matching the geometry of a non-source view to a source.
▶️ youtu.be/i87zOQubYoI
#SwiftUI #iOSDev
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#SwiftUI #iOSDev
Two Practical Ways to Use matchedGeometryEffect() in SwiftUI
YouTube video by Nil Coalescing
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 6:44 AM
I've just published a new video! It covers two ways to use matchedGeometryEffect() in SwiftUI: transitioning between views when one is removed and another added, and moving a selection marker by matching the geometry of a non-source view to a source.
▶️ youtu.be/i87zOQubYoI
#SwiftUI #iOSDev
▶️ youtu.be/i87zOQubYoI
#SwiftUI #iOSDev
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Honest question for the historians of empires: is the end always this stupid or are we breaking new ground here?
July 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Honest question for the historians of empires: is the end always this stupid or are we breaking new ground here?
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What form of sociopathy required them to need a court order to stop doing this?
July 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What form of sociopathy required them to need a court order to stop doing this?
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i think the last decade is a clear evidence that hypocrisy is preferable to honest displays of cruelty and depravity
July 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
i think the last decade is a clear evidence that hypocrisy is preferable to honest displays of cruelty and depravity
I was watching an AI presentation yesterday where they were talking about Human-In-The-Loop, and all I could think about was how HITL sounds like an abbreviation of Hitler
July 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I was watching an AI presentation yesterday where they were talking about Human-In-The-Loop, and all I could think about was how HITL sounds like an abbreviation of Hitler
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Acronyms can mean two different things at most. Want to abbreviate a third thing that uses the same letters? Respectfully: no
PDA means a weird little computer with a stylus or, like, kissing at the park. That’s it! Those letters are at capacity now. Find some other letters! Be creative!
PDA means a weird little computer with a stylus or, like, kissing at the park. That’s it! Those letters are at capacity now. Find some other letters! Be creative!
July 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Acronyms can mean two different things at most. Want to abbreviate a third thing that uses the same letters? Respectfully: no
PDA means a weird little computer with a stylus or, like, kissing at the park. That’s it! Those letters are at capacity now. Find some other letters! Be creative!
PDA means a weird little computer with a stylus or, like, kissing at the park. That’s it! Those letters are at capacity now. Find some other letters! Be creative!
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Starting July 25, Bluesky will require users in the UK to scan their face, upload an ID or verify their identity with a bankcard.
I realize that platforms feel they have no choice but to comply with the government surveillance schemes, but shocking nonetheless.
I realize that platforms feel they have no choice but to comply with the government surveillance schemes, but shocking nonetheless.
Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK
Bluesky users in the UK can verify their age using their face, ID, or payment card.
www.theverge.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Starting July 25, Bluesky will require users in the UK to scan their face, upload an ID or verify their identity with a bankcard.
I realize that platforms feel they have no choice but to comply with the government surveillance schemes, but shocking nonetheless.
I realize that platforms feel they have no choice but to comply with the government surveillance schemes, but shocking nonetheless.
Is the prebuilt SwiftSyntax binary in Xcode 26 available for general use in Swift projects, or only for macros?
July 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Is the prebuilt SwiftSyntax binary in Xcode 26 available for general use in Swift projects, or only for macros?
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Explore more SwiftUI elements and the latest additions visually for free
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Explore SwiftUI - Visual Library for SwiftUI Components
Discover SwiftUI components and modifiers through visual examples with ready-to-use code samples. Copy, paste, and ship.
exploreswiftui.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Explore more SwiftUI elements and the latest additions visually for free
exploreswiftui.com
exploreswiftui.com
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Something was born today
July 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Something was born today
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I actually wrote a blog — my first in over 3 years, and it’s not about accessibility!
It’s about how I plan and deliver tech talks and came from a chat at @swiftcraft.bsky.social
If you’re speaking soon (or thinking about it), I hope it helps.
www.rwapp.co.uk/blog/speaking
It’s about how I plan and deliver tech talks and came from a chat at @swiftcraft.bsky.social
If you’re speaking soon (or thinking about it), I hope it helps.
www.rwapp.co.uk/blog/speaking
My tips on making effective tech presentations
I have had the opportunity to speak in public, presenting my thoughts on tech in many settings— from the most incredible tech conferences, to online courses, and small workshops. I’ve also attended co...
www.rwapp.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I actually wrote a blog — my first in over 3 years, and it’s not about accessibility!
It’s about how I plan and deliver tech talks and came from a chat at @swiftcraft.bsky.social
If you’re speaking soon (or thinking about it), I hope it helps.
www.rwapp.co.uk/blog/speaking
It’s about how I plan and deliver tech talks and came from a chat at @swiftcraft.bsky.social
If you’re speaking soon (or thinking about it), I hope it helps.
www.rwapp.co.uk/blog/speaking
The AppleTV adaptation of Murderbot was suuuuper disappointing. Almost offensively bad. I didn't mind them making it into a comedy, except it's not funny. Most of the "jokes" are just making fun of neurodivergence, empathy, androgynism, polyamory, pacifism… the exact opposite of the books
July 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The AppleTV adaptation of Murderbot was suuuuper disappointing. Almost offensively bad. I didn't mind them making it into a comedy, except it's not funny. Most of the "jokes" are just making fun of neurodivergence, empathy, androgynism, polyamory, pacifism… the exact opposite of the books
"Check important info for mistakes"
July 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Check important info for mistakes"
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The transgender “issue” is not a distraction for Democrats. It’s an opportunity to speak clearly about human rights and morality, and the path is simple: Follow the facts and the Golden Rule. My latest at @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/transgende...
The Transgender “Issue” Is Not a Distraction for Democrats
It’s an opportunity to speak clearly about human rights and morality. Follow the facts and the Golden Rule.
www.thebulwark.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The transgender “issue” is not a distraction for Democrats. It’s an opportunity to speak clearly about human rights and morality, and the path is simple: Follow the facts and the Golden Rule. My latest at @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/transgende...
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, or Marvel
June 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, or Marvel
Looks like Kotlin might have some competition for the multiplatform crown
forums.swift.org/t/announcing... :)
forums.swift.org/t/announcing... :)
Announcing the Android Workgroup - Announcements - Swift Forums
We are excited to announce the creation of the Android Workgroup! The primary goal of the Android workgroup is to establish and maintain Android as an officially supported platform for Swift. To learn more and get involved with the Android Workgroup: Read the Android Workgroup charter Discuss ideas in the Android forum Use the @android-workgroup handle to reach out to the workgroup directly in the forums
forums.swift.org
June 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Looks like Kotlin might have some competition for the multiplatform crown
forums.swift.org/t/announcing... :)
forums.swift.org/t/announcing... :)
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Literally the only reason why I’m still on iOS is the fact that in the duopoly it’s the one that is slightly more bashful about treating its users as gaping money funnels for ads to be shoved down techcrunch.com/2025/06/24/i...
iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing F1 movie | TechCrunch
However well-received the film may be, iPhone users don't necessarily want their built-in utilities, like their digital wallet, marketing to them.
techcrunch.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Literally the only reason why I’m still on iOS is the fact that in the duopoly it’s the one that is slightly more bashful about treating its users as gaping money funnels for ads to be shoved down techcrunch.com/2025/06/24/i...
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That’s the ballgame, copyright is effectively done for. I have no doubt that Mickey Mouse will continue to be protected by incredibly high-priced attorneys, but the works of small artists and independent writers will become fair game for AI training data.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
That’s the ballgame, copyright is effectively done for. I have no doubt that Mickey Mouse will continue to be protected by incredibly high-priced attorneys, but the works of small artists and independent writers will become fair game for AI training data.
🌐 storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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