doug — off the record

• Cartoon: Department of bone spurs

• These 5 offline‑first note apps sync only when you decide

  Take notes without the cloud peeking over your shoulder.

• I uninstalled all button mapper apps from my Google TV, and you should too

  Android TV and Google TV devices let you remap silly streaming buttons like Netflix to open other apps, but they're not worth the compromise.

• These 10 Hidden Android Features Make Everyday Life Easier

  Save yourself some steps along the way.

• Researchers discover disturbing phenomenon at public beaches: 'There's no scenario in which this would be a good thing'

  A recent dataset revealed a drastic decline in Toronto's waterfowl populations, leading to concerns for local beaches and wildlife.

• Photo highlights from the Toronto International Film Festival | AP News

  Toronto (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

• Seattle’s traveling math magician on why problem-solving matters more than ever in the age of AI

• Scientists develop incredible tech that could make batteries obsolete in many devices: 'Can harvest much more energy'

  Researchers at University College London have developed solar cells that can capture electricity from indoor light.

• 90% off lifetime subscription to Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator | Mashable

  Save 90% on a lifetime subscription to Youbooks’ AI Non-Fiction Book Generator.

• Red Sea cables are cut, disrupting internet in Asia and the Mideast | AP News

  Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East.

• The band Phil Collins said was one of the best he joined

  Phil Collins liked the idea of surrounding himself with awesome musicians, but he felt that only a few bands made him feel like he reached the big leagues.

• I use Perplexity every day — these are my 7 favorite prompts (plus, how to get Perplexity’s browser for free) | Tom’s Guide

• MANY PEOPLE ARE SWITCHING TO THIS WEB BROWSER – HERE’S WHY Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1957695/why-people-are-switching-to-zen-web-browser/

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