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Kieran Coughlan

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He/him. Engineer. Vegetarian. Animal lover. Husband. Believer in kindness. CoderDojo Mentor @coderdojoathenry.bsky.social

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I think Carlos Sainz’s drive in the sprint will give Williams a little lift.

14.03.2026 12:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How the hell does Siri get from β€œPlay band Fin del Mundo” (which I asked for) to β€œHighway to Hell by AC/DC” (which Siri decided was what I asked)

Ah Siri. I actually love you because you’re dumb (because you’re more privacy focused).

13.03.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He's on Bluesky: @apthomson.bsky.social

A beautiful speech; so pared back, yet so powerful.

13.03.2026 10:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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GDC's 2026 IGF winner calls out U.S. cruelty at home and abroad

12.03.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 2796 πŸ” 827 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 19

Just belatedly deleted a repost that, on reflection, almost certainly was (partially) gen-AI. Hate that it slipped the filter.

13.03.2026 08:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When my A1 Mini deposits that little bit of discarded filament onto my desk I can't resist rolling it in my fingers while it's still warm and soft.

#3dprinting

11.03.2026 13:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Fin del Mundo - La Noche (Live on KEXP)
Fin del Mundo - La Noche (Live on KEXP) YouTube video by KEXP

Just discovered Fin del Mundo, a fab shoegaze band from Argentina. Their music just flows through me in a most delightful way. I become a happy little foot-tappy, head-bobby, thing. Spanish lyrics that I admittedly don't understand, but I don't care about that.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2Z...

10.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Entertaining so far!

10.03.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As Martin Brundle pointed out, in the 80s drivers managed their turbo in similar ways to deliver a boost. Balancing turbo lag, fuel consumption, mix balance. It was very technical. Not so different.

Those who aren't immediately winning under new regs are going to complain, it's human nature.

10.03.2026 10:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday I was praising Alex Dunne in the sprint race, but the feature, oh boy. That was bad.

08.03.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very entertaining race. This new era is starting out pretty well. #f1

08.03.2026 05:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am so programmed to look at my phone when I wake that watching it live is the only real way to avoid spoilers. And it’s just a little more exciting watching live, maybe?

07.03.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of an iPhone alarm set for half past three in the morning.

Screenshot of an iPhone alarm set for half past three in the morning.

Almost time for the Melbourne Grand Prix 2026. ⏰

07.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was on an anti-AI rant with a colleague recently and guessed this was probably happening, but I had no idea it would be this severe.

07.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was a reminder to stop reading! πŸ˜€

07.03.2026 11:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s so flattering that Apple think I could afford to buy my mum an IPad for Mother’s Day. Every year with the email. I wish I was the son they think I am.

A half dozen red iPads are an ideal gift for any occasion.

07.03.2026 10:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just watched the first #f2 sprint of the year. Such enjoyable racing. I’m a Dunne fan and I thought he drove such a controlled race. Really good job.

07.03.2026 10:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just woke up early-ish. About to watch. Should probably get off social media immediately. Your post was the first I saw and so far no spoilers.

07.03.2026 06:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Tis the time of year wherein you must remind people who think they're Irish that

1) Irish people don't think "Paddy" is offensive, but calling us Patty's (and Patty's Day) is.

2) The shamrock has 3 leaves, not 4.

And when they correct YOU (or tell you you're being offensive) they're wrong.

06.03.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Razor sharp. 🀣

06.03.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Women hating is pathetic 'cause women are awesome.

06.03.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I had to tell Christopher Lloyd, Back to the Future’s Doc Brown, that someone had put a brick through his Range Rover’s window.

05.03.2026 12:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A short stack of buttermilk pancakes drizzled in maple syrup sitting on a blue plate.

A short stack of buttermilk pancakes drizzled in maple syrup sitting on a blue plate.

No Wheetabix, no problem.

Just a half-egg’s worth. So adult. Such restraint.

05.03.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An image of Hitler, sitting with his arms folded and smiling, in front of some chintzy curtains. The added text, in a meme-style Impact font, has Donald Trump's words "I picked those drapes". The original image appears to be from a post card and contains the phrase "the peaceful leader" in German on the bottom right corner. Interesting parallels with "Board of Peace" Trump.

An image of Hitler, sitting with his arms folded and smiling, in front of some chintzy curtains. The added text, in a meme-style Impact font, has Donald Trump's words "I picked those drapes". The original image appears to be from a post card and contains the phrase "the peaceful leader" in German on the bottom right corner. Interesting parallels with "Board of Peace" Trump.

03.03.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So good to hear this again. It's been a while and a half.

02.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Comedy is subversion.✊

02.03.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have Brennan's Batch in the freezer, bananas and peanut butter. It might have to happen.

02.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This made me go "oooohh-hoooohh-hoo" in a slightly unseemly way.

02.03.2026 11:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a damn betting company ad that runs regularly on YouTube for me and it’s clearly AI and it looks like a blurry bag of ass. So irritating.

28.02.2026 08:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We have two Jack Russels and, despite having all the access one might theoretically want, it has in fact only increased my joy and excitement every time I see one. Such great dogs.

27.02.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0