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iainthomson.bsky.social

UK journalist with @theregister.com in SF covering security, space, and science, and stuff that looks fun. Host of the Kettle, fond of sailing, F1, F5, the Oxford comma, and Marmite. All views my own. Signal: iainthomson.60 if you want to talk.

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A very fun show, and that sixth finger idea is genius.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

30 minutes on hold for the UK tax office is no way to start the day.

submitted 4 days ago • 2 comments

10 years ago I interviewed Bruce Schneier after he published "Data and Goliath" warning about the dangers of privacy online. A decade later and the forecast is looking stormy. 'In 50 years, I think we'll view these business practices like we view sweatshops today'

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

On @bart.gov reading about it running out of money. If nothing is done service could become hourly, stations closed, and the service shuts down at 9pm or completely. The end result would be fewer users, more cars on the road, and an even worse money crunch. www.bart.gov/about/financ...

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

@theregister.com readers are the best :)

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Morning frost in the Bay, a rarity. Do love the feeling when it crackles under the feet - reminds me of home.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

It's official - for Google at least. It's now the Gulf of America. Please tell me this is for US users only.

submitted 12 days ago • 43 comments

Well, it looks like my cunning plan of shopping after the Superbowl started hasn't paid off - the place is rammed.

submitted 13 days ago • 2 comments

I'm finally getting used to taking a Waymo of an evening and on a Saturday night in San Francisco the computer is one of the sanest drivers out there. We were trying for the Knightrider soundtrack but the car wasn't having it, so "Baby don't hurt me," seemed appropriate.

submitted 13 days ago • 4 comments

Legendary British tech hack Martin Banks was laid to rest this week. One of the loveliest people I've ever known. We competed for stories but shared information when in a common cause. After over 40 years covering the industry he knew his onions, and wrote beautifully. Miss him a lot.

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

It's Superbowl weekend again, which always make me think of Giles in Buffy: “I just think it’s rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.”

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

To quote The Tall Guy "I hate needles, the thought of someone sticking something into me drives me wild!" But it's worth it. There's a blood shortage at the moment and it only takes 30 minutes. Plus they have cookies!

submitted 16 days ago • 2 comments

I'm so ahead of the game on this. Every house needs a gubbins drawer.

submitted 17 days ago • 4 comments

Albany Hill in the morning sun is lovely. Both burger places, not so much.

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

This is ridiculous. How are you supposed to do a scientific study into comparative reactions of drug trials without mentioning the word Female?

submitted 19 days ago • 2 comments

He's not alone.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

"They also covered the People of Color in Cryptologic History honorees—like Wash Wong and Ralph Adams." This is insanity. Also, imagine what 40% of the NSA's workforce is thinking about after seeing this.

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

Another Kettle is live, and the topic was easy to decide this week.