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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

#Techgrumps 3.45 podcast is now live with the grumpy voices of @rnalexander @eastmad @wendyg and Hannah. Topics include #AI #pervertglasses #freenet #appleintelligence and ask the what happens to your #blog when you die? Listen on RSS.com […] [Original post on mas.to]

Techgrumps log - TG in 3D black & white ASCII art

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

Ordered a Boulevardier in Toronto and was told it will come made with whiskey instead of bourbon. Completely forgot about the tariff war from the #trump regime and it's affect on common things #canada

Boulevardier cocktail with whiskey. With a backdrop of a busy restaurant

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

I thought I would not have to see this but seems google maps has made the decision for me...😒 Lake Ontario & Lake America

Map of the Lake shared between Canada and America on google maps

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

When did the Analytical cookies become essential? No I can't unselect it at all. 🤔 Yes this is a European site, which should know better

Cookie banner with Functional and Analytical cookies pre-selected as Essential

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

A bit sad to sell my Nikon DSLR camera but it just doesn't get used as much as it use to, plus I still have ways to take pictures without going straight to the internet using go pros and the blackmagic camera app. Interested in buying it for not much? Theres still […] [Original post on mas.to]

A hand holding a Nikon DSLR camera inspecting the back of the camera while its turned on

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

Great now I get to look at an advert from drones out my window. #Oasis 14th sept 2026 at 1600 BST if you are interested? I certainly am not 🥱

Advert for oasis done with drones over east Manchester out a window

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

Its really comes to something when the food menu is using LLM's to create pictures of the food. Found in Barcelona T2 Airport.

AI generated photos of menu items on an actually food menu. Correctly labelled with AI generated.
3 pictures with a short description

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

Grand total of 27 rides of the one and only Shambhala, PortAventura Park. Didn't even go ride Redforce as I hit my groove with Shambhala. About 3 front rows and only 1 back row. The fastest time to ride through single rider was 3mins, while the longest was about 32 […] [Original post on mas.to]

Shambhala Deco with Buddhist Siddhartha Gautama dominant

Myself standing in front of the Shambhala entrance in 31c heat

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

Looking forward to Wednesday 8th July... Its time for wealth tax... as equality is out of control... Weds 8 July 9pm BST is when Gary Stevenson's documentary will air on @channel4 in the UK.BUt will be on his Youtube channel from Sunday 12 July Don't know Garry […] [Original post on mas.to]

Myself and Garry Stevenson in Manchester

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026

Surprised this has lasted as long as it has... Obviously the monoploy moustache is a statement about the gentrification of Manchester's northern quarter Clever graffiti, almost unnoticeable by many I guess...? Its been there at least a year

Advert for a new builing coming soon, with some monoploy moustache on top

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 26/06/2026

I won't lie I haven't used the thermometer on my #pixel9pro anywhere as much as I have in the last few days. Actually using it to get a refund for a hotel/Airbnb which lied about the towel heater being on during the night. Can you even imagine one small fan against […] [Original post on mas.to]

picture from my pixel 9 pro showing a temperature of 31.8c

picture from my pixel 9 pro showing a temperature of 35.4c

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

Sneaked in some diaboloing before dinner with a friend. Seems I avoided the dogs... Best stuff is here -https://makertube.net/c/diabolo_tricks/videos #diabolo #diabolist

Myself doing a diabolo trick high in the sky

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 15/06/2026

Ok!,you know it's serious when you can pre-order Club Mate a month ahead! 🤣🤣🤣 #emf2026 By the way, I will be mixing live on the #pacemakerdevice and giving a talk (not at the same time) You might like to check out my peertube mixes - rankett.net/c/webmixgarden/videos

Electromagnetic field 2026, form to pre-order your box of Club Mate in advance

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 14/06/2026

Just got nicely told to move on from doing the Diabolo on top of a multi-story carpark, just after meeting a guy asking about the diabolo and am I filming for insta, tiktok, etc (insert closed social). I was telling him about the open social, especially #Fediverse […] [Original post on mas.to]

Myself on top of a multi-story carpark in Manchester with a diabolo doing some crazy air trick

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 10/06/2026

Proton Drive client is (finally) coming to Linux - OMG! Ubuntu www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/proton-… > Proton has confirmed it is working on a Proton Drive client for Linux desktops. The announcement slipped out as part of a broader platform […] [Original post on mas.to]

penguin coming out the proton drive icon

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2026

Left Manchester at 1024 BST and just about to arrive at Amsterdam centraal station at 2315 CEST That is some messed up train travel, definitely getting a taxi to the hotel because I am tired but luckily I bought enough stuff in London to not be so hungry. Oh and I […] [Original post on mas.to]

The Drift DJ zero (DJ device) on a Eurostar table top

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2026

Hooray! #pebbletime2 Soooo looking forward to having more than a days charge out of my smart watch and great sleep tracking again

pebble time 2 box on a Framework 13 laptop cover

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 26/05/2026

I haven't seen one of these BMW electric scooters in real life before. Then I go to Berlin and see one. Would have loved to have had a go on it. www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/models/ur… […] [Original post on mas.to]

BMW CE 04 grey and futurist looking electric scooter found in Potsdammer Platz, Berlin.

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

Really happy to be part of the @publicspaces conference this year. Moderating a session on strength through diversity What is #pubconf2026 ? A digital public space is essential for a healthy democratic society. During the sixth edition of the PublicSpaces Conference […] [Original post on mas.to]

Red, black and white banner highlighting technology for democracy and the publicspaces conference 2026 on 4-6th June in Amsterdam

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

It's HOT in #Manchester this bank holiday weekend Place to be today is #cultplex for UrbanArtistry presents: WHOLETRAIN All Dayer Djs, drinks, graffiti and sunshine. What's not to love? cultplex.co.uk/Cultplex.dll/WhatsOn…

street artist looks at his recently painted subway train

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 20/05/2026

A major Lifetime Plex Pass price hike is coming this summer - Android Authority Plex announces borderline offensive Lifetime Pass price hike www.androidauthority.com/lifetime-p… > Starting on July 1, newly purchased Lifetime […] [Original post on mas.to]

someone looking at Plex on their Android phone

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 18/05/2026

First day of the republica conference #rp26 in sunny Berlin and it's a good one @pluralistic was on fire Also picked up the book the eurostack

back of the book the euro stack by Francesca Bria

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 06/05/2026

📯 Podcast announcement 📯 Making the #familiarstrange #podcast is now on #Applepodcasts, which means it should feed into a lot of the other #podcasting clients now. Keeping to the spirit of where ever you get your podcasts...! Making the familiar strange […] [Original post on mas.to]

A black man holds a coffee cup while listening to a white woman talk. The background is white

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 22/04/2026

Never forgetting April 22nd, which is UK's Stephen Lawrence day. #stephenlawrance stephenlawrenceday.org The story of his death as a black boy in London... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ste…

Picture of Stephen Lawrence on a orange background ... with pictures of him imposed inside.
Text reads... Stephen Lawrence day 22nd April, an annual nation day of remembrance.

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 21/04/2026

#Techgrumps 3.39 - Mythos only for the elite New techgrumps podcast is available with a full house of @rnalexander @eastmad @wendyg and Hannah rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2749653 Available where ever you get podcasts! Lots of AI, how UK social media use is […] [Original post on mas.to]

2 women and 3 men argue about technology over a podcast called techgrumps - AI Generated by Google Gemini

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

I generally ignore Linkedin, but I love what Julia created to promote the conversation with me and Jessica. www.linkedin.com/posts/julia-jansse… Really looking forward to […] [Original post on mas.to]

Julia a white woman with light hair sits looking at the camera with headphones.
Text over lays her picture

Text reads
Julia Janssen joins us for a discussion about the state of data, privacy and intimacy
Making the familiar strange - A podcast by Ian Forrester & Jessica Symons

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2026

Google's new version of Android Automotive will move beyond infotainment - Ars Technica share.google/w8H2jddOrLbb1qGJT > Google wants Android in cars to break out of the infotainment box. Under 10 years ago @BBCRD explored the living room of the future with […] [Original post on mas.to]

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2026

The Making the familiar strange podcast is back for episode 4 with special guest Julia Janssen - studiojuliajanssen.com Ep4 - redcircle.com/shows/95190f06-ba12-4… Me, Jessica and Julia […] [Original post on mas.to]

A black man drinks with a white woman over a coffee

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 05/03/2026

A day of ups and downs in my email today 📤 Proposals for #republica26 all been rejected, sadly. Would have loved to talk about different topics with such a captive audience. However me and @sammarger's proposal for #oggcamp26 has been accepted on the main stage! 🥳🥳🥳 […] [Original post on mas.to]

Grey markdown icon with a daisy sticking out the top

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 10/02/2026

#techgrumps 3.37 is now available for your listening pleasure. #AI discussions sandboxed for your security! * rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2539462 * techgrumps.wordpress.com/2026/02/10… […] [Original post on mas.to]

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 07/02/2026

Well Meta just made my choice on using Facebook pretty easy #deletefacebook

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 06/02/2026

What does the disappearance of a $100bn deal mean for the AI economy? | @TheGuardian www.theguardian.com/technology/2026… > Apparent collapse of Nvidia–OpenAI tie-up raises questions […] [Original post on mas.to]

picture of Nvidia CEO holding a stack of cash in a crowded location with the guardian branding at the bottom right

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/01/2026

The 2nd episode of Making the Familiar Strange podcast is now available with @FoxCahn, myself and Jess. This is a frank conversation about the sorry state of #dating, #intimacy and #enshittification […] [Original post on mas.to]

Cartoon version of a black man holding a cup and a white woman talking over a coffee

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 21/01/2026

Trump rules out taking #Greenland by force but seeks 'immediate negotiations' to acquire island All claims fact checked by BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cjrzjqg8dlwt In a long and wide-ranging speech to world leaders in #Davos, #Trump says: "I don't have […] [Original post on mas.to]

Donald trump in front of the American flag

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 11/01/2026

Great to see large scale Eink growing and becoming more available. Can't wait for the prices to drop ☺️ Still keep thinking about my #eink array idea, which would still be cheaper currently. The biggest E Ink digital frame yet is a 40.5-inch cordless display with a […] [Original post on mas.to]

large eink display on a wall in a light living room

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 05/01/2026

Watching the unreal looking snow storm rolling in last night over Manchester from the pennies and over the Ethiad football stadium

Unreal looking snow storm from the east engulfing the ethiad stadium

Unreal looking snow storm rolls in from the east and over the ethiad stadium in East Manchester

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2025

#repebble just made a $75 external memory for your brain!?! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArxhS4SQaP0 repebble.com/index I thought it was a joke at first but there is a ton of questions I have, including battery/charging, environmental impact, sizing and […] [Original post on mas.to]

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 06/12/2025

Someone has to explain this gravy boat as a xmas tree decoration? Is it a #Manchester thing or what?

white gravy boat as a xmas tree decoration alongside lights and other decorations

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 06/12/2025

Another Wear OS Smartwatch Maker Appears to Have Given Up uk.pcmag.com/migrated-99802-smartwa… > It’s now much harder to buy a Mobvoi TicWatch and it's only committing to "essential" […] [Original post on mas.to]

White arm with the black ticwatch 5 on the wrist

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