After a brief respite last week while I was on vacation, it’s time to get back to late night links. There’s lots to get through because of my week off, so let’s get on with it.
- Soulless
- Swap Your Glasses Anytime with Ditto’s New Endless Eyewear Program
There’s a Netflix for glasses now. Interesting. - The Computer Simulation that Almost Started World War III
- The BBC is Really Outdoing Themselves with Their Guests
Puppies! - Beam’s Android-Powered Projector Fits in Your Light Sockets
Necessary. - How (and Why) to Ditch Dropbox and Sync Files with BitTorrent Sync
I tried BitTorrent Sync when it was a new thing, and it didn’t work well. Might be worth a revisit though, because I love the idea. - You’re Going to Need a Bigger Snowblower
Somewhat related: How They Keep the News on the Air in Cold Weather - Toggle Hardware Controls in Android Lollipop with a Voice Command
Alright then, I will. - Some of These Fan Theories Are Better Than the Actual Story
Love it. - Just Your Average Boston Commute During Snowpocalypse
- Facebook is Biggist Drain on Smartphone Performance: Study
If I leave the Facebook app open it can drain the battery on my phone in a matter of hours. - StopLift Watches You at the Self-Checkout
Maybe I should stop putting expensive items through the self-checkout as “bananas?” - How to Turn Off Netflix’s Autoplay Feature
I had no idea turning it off was an option. Apparently going outside is also something you can do? Anyway, I turned it off. It remains to be seen if the setting only affects Netflix.com, or if this changes things on my DVD player too. - Android for Work is Ready to Make Your Phone Office-Friendly
My company does not have a BYOD policy. Hopefully technology like this encourages them to implement one. - Doctor Evil!
- This Man is Our New National Treasure, and Our Greatest Mentor
- It’s so Cold in the Northeast That Waves are Coming in as Slushies
Last one about the weather in the North East, I promise. - Two Men Shot Dead at Toronto McDonald’s After Altercation
Since when are there armed security guards wandering around? - The WebRTC Race Begins Today
And we’re done! See you next week, same time, same place.