Where would life be without fascinations? Where would life be without exploring the different aspects of our world through laughter, amazement, curiosity, and that childlike glee when we see something anew for the first time? I only wish that I could somehow bring many of the different treats that arrive on my web doorstep to your attention. Of course, through the magic of the Internet, there are few constraints to this excitement.
On the last workday of the week (usually Friday), we will bring you something at 12:00 noon Pacific Time (that’s late afternoon on the East Coast, so you have something before leaving the office). It’s here to tickle your fancy, entice you to learn, entertain you, or simply explore your funny bone. It may not always be humor, but it should never be boring. It will be clean, safe for work and the family, and will be related to our core topics at Computer Talk Radio, that’s computers and technology, and occasionally just plain nerdy.
Further, like many of the other things around here, if you submit something that we use in our Friday Fascinations, I’ll also send you something from the grab box(es).
Benjamin Rockwell
Freedom of Speech is disappearing.
This isn't about left or right. I would scream about this no matter who is working to keep our voices silent. I despised the efforts years ago to censor music. I was against the censorship of a certain comedian who I found to be foul and obnoxious, as it made him more...
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-18-2021
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-18-2021; SpaceX, Facebook, FTC, Walmart; September Apple Event; future of Apple; microphone options; Debt Collection Scam; Admiral Grace Hopper; Sept Smartphone cleaning; used hard drive; farewell emails; Chromebook life
Off yer bike: Apple warns motorcycles could shake iPhone cameras out of focus forever • The Register
Some folks riding motorcycles with their smartphones have found that the engines can rattle the cameras. This has led Apple to issue a warning, just as they were also getting ready to talk about their latest iPhones with their latest camera developments. Still, this...
SpaceX Launches Astronaut Crew Like No Other on Orbital Adventure – The New York Times
A new SpaceX launch took four American's actually into orbit for a three day experience that's far more than the little jaunts by Branson and Bezos. Still, the trip was paid for by a billionaire, as the first fully commercial trip went into a true orbit at 360 miles...
Dunkin’ Opens First ‘Digital-Only’ Restaurant In Boston – CBS Boston
Craving a morning sweet treat? Boston is now home to a digital only donut shop. This opportunity for those obsessed with things that go with milk, or coffee, works like this. You can place an order via a mobile app, or an in-store ordering kiosk, and then move to the...
Walmart says looking into fake press release on litecoin tie-up | Reuters
A scheme called pump and dump has been in the regular stock industry for decades. Now it's been found in the cryptocurrency world, as a fake press statement claiming to be from Walmart caused one of the virtual currencies to climb 30% before it was revealed to be...
Facebook has 85% of personal social networking market and must be broken up, FTC says | Washington Examiner
Well, we're back at it again. The FTC has said what we've known... that the behemoth Facebook is a monopoly and acts with monopolistic behavior. They control 85% of the personal social media market, and as such, see many of our eyeballs on a regular basis. I know that...
Google Launches Program To Hire More People With Autism – Disability Scoop
I'm in the IT field, and there are coworkers that I've had over the years that admitted to being diagnosed on the autism spectrum (in the form of Asperger's). They aren't always the easiest to work with, but we know that they will excel in areas where their strengths...
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-11-2021
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-11-2021; Ray-Ban Stories, Starlink, FCC, landlords, Apple; tech likely to fail next; water damage; tech reviews; boyfriend scam; tech showerheads; obsolete computers; crypto ATMs; tech in hospitals; Sept 11 internet issues
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
In an ongoing story, on Thursday, while the President stated most everyone needs to be vaccinated, Microsoft pushed back their return to office from October 4th, to indefinite. This continuing pushback indicates that this major player (with 181,000 FTEs), is joining...
Smart Glasses by Facebook and Ray-Ban Mix Cool With Creepy – WSJ
See someone sporting some Wayfarers from Ray-ban? Look closer, as they may also have two little circles that include dual 5 megapixel cameras. These also include 20 different styles, 4GB of storage, and yep, can even be loaded with standard prescription lenses....