In today's announcements, Apple provided a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Mac mini short film. I think it's interesting that the artists are working on physical animations instead of digital ones. Apple also did this with the new Apple TV opening sequence.
https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/25/apple-shares-behind-the-scenes-video-for-its-fun-new-mac-mini-ad/
This is Montreal, Summer 2026 β Saw this great bell tower reflecting sunset light, or golden hour light, now part of Montreal well-known university building, named UQAM. Follow the trail.
Came across Bubbles.town yesterday and started exploring it. Is it a clone of Hacker News? I'll let you judge. Meanwhile, I'm contemplating creating an account, just for fun. It's nice and light, and apparently genuinely honest.
This is Montreal, Summer 2026 β MontrΓ©alβs iconic Olympic Stadium. It is getting a new permanent rooftop so that events can be held all year round. Follow the trail.
This is Montreal, Summer 2026 β There is no amount of trees and plants that can overcome the ugliest building of Montreal. Sadly, this apartments building sits in my neighborhood. π Follow the trail.
I often have discussions with colleagues, friends, and my partner about the use of AI in our personal and professional lives. Beyond the apparent feats of AI and the amazement they evoke, I am always fascinated and surprised by the words used to describe these experiences. Invariably, people refer to AI behaviors as if they were human behaviors, such as the notions of interpretation and understanding, even though we must remember that AI doesn't understand anything at all.
This is Montreal, Summer 2026 β Right after leaving the restaurant, in front of it, actually, is this typical beautiful building facade. It reminds me of some apartment buildings in New York City, but smaller. Follow the trail.
Now that the M5 MacBook Air is more expensive and harder to get, but a quantum leap ahead compared to my M2 MacBook Air, I wish I had bought one when it came out. π I decided to wait for the M6 edition, probably a more expensive one and probably also hard to get. βΉοΈ
How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is adapting to war. Very telling infographics by CNN. π±
This is Montreal, Summer 2026 β A boutique on St-Denis Street. It used to be a great place for street shopping but alas Amazon killed that. π Follow the trail.