The Pixel Watch “Leak”

Picture this: someone strolls into a bar, discovers an unmarked smartwatch, and with no prior knowledge, proclaims it to be a Google Pixel Watch. They snap a few photos and send them—of all places—to AndroidPolice. Seriously, even my late grandmother would see through that charade! What really transpired is that a Google employee entered a restaurant, snapped some pictures of a pre-production smartwatch they recognized, and then sent those images to AndroidPolice, acting as if they were being clandestine. Come on, Google! This isn’t a controlled leak; it’s just plain pathetic. But hey, it’s Google—what else can we expect?

A Dramatic Shift in Netflix's Landscape

This development is hardly shocking! Nearly everyone I know—except for me, since my friends call me a “selfish bastard”—shares their accounts. I’ve even heard tales of folks developing carpal tunnel from navigating to their own profiles on the TV app! It’s quite the situation. We can view this in two ways: either people enjoy sharing, which gives me a glimmer of hope for humanity, or Netflix’s prices are climbing too high. Maybe it’s that the service wasn’t providing enough bang for the buck to begin with. Regardless, you can always opt for Apple TV+, which costs significantly less than Netflix’s subscription—there’s your home economics lesson for today!

Apple TV+ vs. Netflix

Now, about Apple TV+ being superior to Netflix—there’s more to it, but let’s discuss…

Musk's Twitter Acquisition: No Big Deal

So what if Musk bought Twitter? I recently purchased an Apple Studio Display, and nobody seems to care about that! I also opted for food from M&S instead of Dunnes last weekend, and you won’t see any headlines about that either! It’s clear that people only pay attention when a billionaire makes a splash. Musk is simply spending his wealth on whatever tickles his fancy. It’s like buying new socks for some; for him, it’s acquiring Twitter. Let’s move on.

The Apple Studio Display Update

Now, let’s get serious for a moment. Why is it called a “display” instead of a “monitor”? I have to mentally check that every time I mention it, and I’m usually not sober when doing so! Anyway, here’s something you might not know: Apple has released a beta update for macOS that also refreshes the display. Yes, I adore this display, but needing to update it feels like going on a date with someone I’d rather not. This beta is supposed to enhance the webcam quality, which frankly used to be a downside. I’ll stick to the official updates because I’m not taking any chances with my expensive setup!

Apple Expands in Ireland

In other Apple news, it appears Tim Cook has finally decided to take testing seriously, albeit a few decades late! They’re opening a new testing facility in Cork, Ireland, likely for wind-testing their software and hardware. Cork is notoriously windy, and half the time, flights are canceled due to the conditions. However, the more plausible reason is that Apple already has a presence there, so expanding makes sense for knowledge-sharing and synergy—everyone’s favorite corporate buzzword!

Windows 11: A Disappointment

Who could have predicted this? The last version of Windows I actually liked was 7, which is now considered ancient! Microsoft’s history of releasing underwhelming updates makes this outcome hardly surprising. They should just rename it Microsoft Flop at this point and focus on pushing out occasional security updates to keep a fraction of their users safe from ransomware.

That’s it for now, folks! There’s plenty more news to cover, but my drink is empty. Until next time, enjoy the ever-evolving tech landscape, and thanks for reading. You’re the transistors to my motherboard. Cheers! 🍻