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iRobot Roomba bankrupt, will be acquired by its Chinese contract manufacturer, will US ban it too?

https://www.theverge.com/news/844460/irobot-files-for-bankruptcyhttps://www.theverge.com/news/844474/who-is-picea-robotics-company-owns-irobothttps://www.linkedin.com/company/shenzhen-picea-robotics-co-ltd/about/ Better still, why wait for US to ban these smart home gadgets over privacy or security “concerns”? China should ban the export of these or just double the price.
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AirPods Pro 3 is a great upgrade, much better noise cancelling and microphone.

https://www.soundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-vs-airpods-pro-2-145016https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-replaced-my-airpods-max-with-the-airpods-pro-3-for-flights-and-its-been-a-game-changer/ SoundGuys.com did a great technical review of the new AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 2 and other top earbuds. “The AirPods Pro 3 offer the best ANC performance we’ve...
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Be Smart, Avoid a Vision-Only Self-Driving System When Visibility Is Low. Simple.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg75zv4gny2ohttps://electrek.co/2025/03/23/everyones-missing-the-point-of-the-tesla-vision-vs-lidar-wile-e-coyote-video/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W1JBAfV4Io Not here to debate whether Elon Musk is right to insist on self-driving using vision-based AI only, but the logic is straightforward: if it’s a vision-based system, avoid using...
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What’s if #Apple is successful in popularising #SpatialComputing? Not about #AR, #VR or even XR, not focusing on being “reality”. But being a computing tool to help us with whatever we do in our own space, an ultimate mobile computing platform.

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/tim-cook-apple-vision-prohttps://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-is-spatial-computing-a-basic-explainerhttps://hugo.blog/2024/03/11/vision-pro/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krpbAMJlLTc Near the end of the VanityFair article, “When I take it off, every other device feels flat and boring”. That can be “worrying”, but also the expected result if...
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Maximize Computer Performance: Importance of Sufficient RAM and Low Swap Page Usage

In the fast-paced world of technology, ensuring optimal performance for your computer is crucial. This WordPress post dives deep into the importance of having enough RAM and keeping Swap page usage low. With insightful guidance, it highlights how these factors directly impact your computer's speed, multitasking ability, and overall efficiency. Discover the key benefits of investing in ample RAM, such as smoother operations, enhanced productivity, and reduced system lag. Moreover, learn how managing Swap page usage can significantly improve your computer's responsiveness, preventing slowdowns and maximizing its potential. With its essential advice and emphasis on these pivotal features, this post elevates your understanding of the vital role RAM and Swap page usage play in elevating your computing experience to new heights.
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Was asking about “Why #Mac?” just now. Still very much about simplicity. I buy new #iPhone every year and new #Mac and #AppleWatch every 2-3 years. I can now usually set them up in a few hours. Just do it before going to bed. Wake up to new toy fully configured.

Was asking about “Why #Mac?” just now. Still very much about simplicity. I buy new #iPhone every year and new #Mac and #AppleWatch every 2-3 years. I can now usually...
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@AppleSupport want to replace my S5 Ceramics #AppleWatch with a S6 Titanium when fully covered under #AppleCare just because factory can’t replace the battery? What can I do? I had all ceramics watch, S2, S3 and S5, all with #Apple Care, never had issues with support. @tim_cook

@AppleSupport want to replace my S5 Ceramics #AppleWatch with a S6 Titanium when fully covered under #AppleCare just because factory can’t replace the battery? What can I do? I had...
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.@AppleSupport want to replace my S5 Ceramics #AppleWatch with a S6 Titanium when fully covered under #AppleCare just because they can’t replace the battery? What can I do? I had all versions of ceramics watch, S2, S3 and S5, all with #Apple Care, never had issues with support.

.@AppleSupport want to replace my S5 Ceramics #AppleWatch with a S6 Titanium when fully covered under #AppleCare just because they can’t replace the battery? What can I do? I had...
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Is it even legal for @AppleSupport to replace my S5 Ceramics #AppleWatch with a S6 Titanium when fully covered under #AppleCare just because they can’t replace the battery? I had all versions of ceramics watch, S2, S3 and S5, all with #Apple Care, never had issues with support.

Is it even legal for @AppleSupport to replace my S5 Ceramics #AppleWatch with a S6 Titanium when fully covered under #AppleCare just because they can’t replace the battery? I had...
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