Quick Thoughts on an Apple Car

  • Shipping a phone from China can done overnight with air freight. Shipping a car from China cannot.
  • Good luck finding an independent mechanic that can break FairPlay encryption.
  • CarPlaysForSure™
  • Like iOS 8.0.1, but for getting to work.
  • Software quality issues have a different meaning at 75 miles per hour.
  • And you thought the Genius Bar was crowded before!
  • Finally: a minivan? That sure fits well with Jony Ive’s design sensibilities.

So yeah, put me in the “no way” column for this.

Blast from the Past

While watching this stunning video of data collected from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, it struck me that every ounce of energy on this planet originated from a nuclear explosion. That includes the gas in your car that was originally a dinosaur which ate plants that grew using the light from these solar explosions.

Whoa.

What can be done?

I had the pleasure of speaking with Brianna Wu earlier this week. During our discussion, we touched on some of the bullshit going on in her life.

I asked a simple question, “How is your husband doing?”

Her reply: “He’s a wreck.”

Now put yourself in his situation: how would you feel if this abuse was happening to your partner?

It’s time to start looking for ways to change our status quo. I know I am.

Wolf Alice

If you’re someone who likes a band that combines rock and pop sensibilities, check out the US radio debut of Wolf Alice on KCRW.

I first saw this band during last year’s iTunes Music Festival and they make music that I find perfect for coding. Definitely a group to keep an eye on…