doug — off the record

• BEWARE SOFTWARE BRAIN | The Verge

  The people do not yearn for automation.

• Ripley’s Believe it or Not

• Samsung Galaxy Gemini Permissions for Samsung Apps Explained – Geeky Gadgets

  Samsung Galaxy update expands Google Gemini access to Samsung apps; permissions are off by default, but settings need review for privacy.

• Google’s $3 USB stick for revamping old laptops with ChromeOS Flex has sold out — and proves I was right about Chromebooks | TechRadar

• Ontario scam roundup: Targeting Canadians right now

  From fake QR codes on Mississauga parking meters to Booking.com reservation “hijacking,” here’s a roundup of the recent scams targeting people in Ontario right now.

• Self-hosted LLMs are way more powerful than a chat interface, here’s how I utilize it fully

  Your local LLM isn’t a chatbot, it’s an engine.

• 25 Funny Celebrity Name Puns That Are Puntastic – Funny

  Wordplay and puns have always been a source of amusement for people around the world. They can lighten up the atmosphere, bring a smile to your face, and sometimes even leave you in splits. When it comes to celebrity name puns, they take on a whole new level of hilarity and creativity. From actors to musicians and athletes, pun-loving fans have come up with some truly clever and punny adaptations of their favorite celebrities' names. Get ready to chuckle as we dive into a world of celebrity name puns that are absolutely puntastic!

• Canada’s Largest Lake Entirely Within Its Borders Is A Remote Escape For Superb Fishing And Peaceful Vibes Read More: https://www.islands.com/2159669/great-bear-lake-canada-largest-lake-borders-remote-superb-fishing-peaceful-vibes/

• On This Day in 1969, The Beatles Recorded 36 Takes of This George Harrison-Penned Love Song – American Songwriter

  The Beatles re-made George Harrison's "Something" on May 2, 1969. The next year, it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

• Ice T: at home with the Body Count star | Louder

• Chrome Just Got Better. 5 Browser Tricks You Have to Try | PCMag

• Stop letting ChatGPT and other AI chatbots train on your data – Fast Company

  Using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI chatbots may save you time, but it also leaves you vulnerable.

• The 1970 song Brian Wilson called “the most unbelievable piece”

• Why I ditched Chrome, Firefox, and Samsung Internet for Brave

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