mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06
New blog post: Home Automation: Still Waiting for the Smart Bit
Most home automation promises the world but often delivers more faff than actual intelligence. We've got proper AI models doing complex visual tasks, yet our homes are still struggling with basic context.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/home-automation-still-waiting-for-the-smart-bit
#homeautomation #smarthome #ai #automation #tech #internetofthings
New blog post: Proper CGM
Saw a headline about 'CMA CGM' and my mind went straight to Continuous Glucose Monitors. Turns out it was just a shipping company. But it got me thinking about the actual CGM – the one that delivers real, continuous data.
New blog post: Still Waiting for My Robotaxi to Turn Up
Tesla's robotaxi promises have been around for ages, and it seems like we're no closer to them actually being real. It's a much harder problem than some make out.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/still-waiting-for-my-robotaxi-to-turn-up
#tesla #self-driving #robotaxi #autonomousvehicles #techopinion
New blog post: Android's On-Device ADB Fiasco: Another Screw Tightened
Google's rumoured plans to restrict on-device ADB are a proper headache for anyone who actually uses their Android phone for more than just scrolling. It's a move that stinks of control, not just security.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/androids-on-device-adb-fiasco-another-screw-tightened
#android #adb #developer #automation #techpolicy #security #poweruser
New blog post: The PS5 and AI: A Bit of a Laugh, or Proper Bollocks?
The PS5 is a powerful gaming machine, but trying to run serious AI models on it is probably more trouble than it's worth, despite the hype.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/the-ps5-and-ai-a-bit-of-a-laugh-or-proper-bollocks
New blog post: Minecraft Java Edition: 16GB RAM for some bloody blocks?
Minecraft Java is now recommending 16GB of RAM, and honestly, it’s a bit much for a game built out of cubes. We're talking about a significant hardware jump for a title that still looks like it's from 2009.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/minecraft-java-edition-16gb-ram-for-some-bloody-blocks
New blog post: Plants vs. Zombies on PS2: Proper Dedication
Someone's gone and got Plants vs. Zombies running on the PlayStation 2, which is a bit mental but brilliant. It just shows what happens when people actually put in the work.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/plants-vs-zombies-on-ps2-proper-dedication
New blog post: GTA 6 Region Locks: What a Load of Old Bollocks
Rockstar's latest move with GTA 6 pre-order codes being region-locked is just a pain for players. It’s 2026, we should be past this digital ownership nonsense.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/gta-6-region-locks-what-a-load-of-old-bollocks
New blog post: SharePoint: When Your Digital Filing Cabinet Shuts the Shop
When Microsoft 365 has a wobble, and SharePoint goes down, it's more than just an inconvenience; it's a proper standstill for countless businesses relying on it for everything.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/sharepoint-when-your-digital-filing-cabinet-shuts-the-shop
#sharepoint #microsoft365 #outage #cloudcomputing #enterpriseit #digitalworkplace
New blog post: The Contender's Grind
Sami Zayn and Finn Bálor went at it for a shot at the top, and it gets you thinking about what makes these 'contender' matches actually work. Or not.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/the-contenders-grind
#wwe #prowrestling #samizayn #finnbálor #sportsentertainment
New blog post: WWE and the Art of Keeping it Quiet
Vince McMahon and WWE agreeing to arbitration with Janel Grant is a textbook corporate move to keep serious allegations out of the public eye, revealing the murky reality behind the glitzy #SportsEntertainment facade.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/wwe-and-the-art-of-keeping-it-quiet
#wwe #prowrestling #vincemcmahon #arbitration #corporatetactics #sportsentertainment
New blog post: Copilot Rollout: Less Magic, More Muck
Rolling out M365 Copilot isn't just flicking a switch. It's a proper slog, especially if your data's a mess, and people expect it to do all the thinking for them.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/copilot-rollout-less-magic-more-muck
#m365copilot #ai #enterprisetech #digitaltransformation #datagovernance
New blog post: Another Day, Another "Better Diabetes Management" List
Lists of wearables for diabetes management pop up constantly. While some tech genuinely helps, a lot of it feels like more data without real improvement.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/another-day-another-better-diabetes-management-list
New blog post: Google's Own Worst Enemy
Google's knack for acquiring brilliant minds and tech seems to be matched only by its talent for stifling them with bureaucracy and internal politics. It's a proper shame.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/googles-own-worst-enemy
#google #deepmind #ai #corporateculture #techindustry #innovation
New blog post: Meta's Glasses: Still Trying to Make Fetch Happen
Meta keeps pushing smart glasses with flashy campaigns, but the recent guerrilla ads mocking Kylie Jenner's efforts show they're still missing the mark on what people actually want.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/metas-glasses-still-trying-to-make-fetch-happen
#meta #smartglasses #techmarketing #augmentedreality #virtualreality #consumertech
New blog post: LinkedIn's Becoming a Bot Farm, Inn'it?
The amount of AI-generated content on LinkedIn is getting ridiculous. It's making the platform a proper chore to use.
New blog post: ChatGPT for Work? Let's Be Realistic, Eh?
rhodzy cuts through the hype about ChatGPT for "ambitious work", sharing his no-nonsense take on what it's actually good for in a developer's day-to-day.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/chatgpt-for-work-lets-be-realistic-eh
#ai #chatgpt #softwaredevelopment #productivity #developertools
New blog post: OpenAI's "Open" Problem, Eh?
Apple's suing OpenAI, accusing ex-employees of nicking trade secrets. It's a proper Silicon Valley dust-up that makes you wonder about the 'open' in OpenAI.
New blog post: Handheld Gaming PCs: More Cooked Than a Sunday Roast
The hype around handheld gaming PCs was massive, but the reality? Not so much. They're expensive, compromised, and frankly, a bit of a faff.
https://rhodzy.com/blog/handheld-gaming-pcs-more-cooked-than-a-sunday-roast
