David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 03/10/2026I love Alfred, an app I must uses 100s of times a day. I can’t wait for Alfred 6 🤓 www.alfredapp.com/v6/ 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 25/09/2026Weird spike in traffic to www.davidhughes.org on Monday. Seems to be multiple 'visitors' from China and Singapore over a few hours using Chrome on Mac. I assume some kind of scraping of the content...? They've looked at every page, tag, archive, search term. Very odd. 100
Reposted by David HughesJon Hicks @hicks.design · 24/09/2026I have three tickets to see Death Cab for Cutie at the Troxy in London this Friday (show is sold out) that I can no longer use. Unreserved standing, to sell at face value £. Let me know if you're interested!bandsintown.comDeath Cab for Cutie @ TroxySep 25, 2026 - London, United Kingdom 012
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 24/09/2026‘That’s so AI!’ What gen Alpha’s biggest insult tells us theguardian.com‘That’s so AI!’ What gen Alpha’s biggest insult tells usThe year’s most popular slang reveals what young people think about artificial intelligence – and it’s not positive 000
Reposted by David HughesSimon Willison @simonwillison.net · 18/09/2026Being a computer scientist who refuses to find anything about LLMs interesting right now is a bit like being a geneticist who refuses to find anything interesting about the recently opened Jurassic Park 4382182
Reposted by David Hughesfry69 @fry69.dev · 18/09/2026A computer scientist discovering what LLMs often get used for.static.klipy.comJeff Goldblum inspects a massive pileAlt: Jeff Goldblum inspects a massive pile 31359
Reposted by David Hughesamkelly5.bsky.social @amkelly5.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Also on sale at Kobo! www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...kobo.comThings Become Other Things ebook by Craig Mod - Rakuten KoboRead "Things Become Other Things A Walking Memoir" by Craig Mod available from Rakuten Kobo. A transformative 300-mile walk along Japan’s ancient pilgrimage routes and through depopulating villages in... 063
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 08/09/2026It’s beyond me how anyone that doesn’t support Musk is still on Twitter. Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’ theguardian.comElon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’Ashley St Clair was speaking at the Venice film premiere of Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk, where she warned of his dangerous influence 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 08/09/2026Feels relevant now, still… Embarrassed By You (Live from the Cathedral) by The Specials on Apple Music music.apple.com/gb/album/live-… 010
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 08/09/2026Awesome live album — Live from the Cathedral by The Specials music.apple.com/gb/album/live-… 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 08/09/2026Today I have been forced to wear trousers. Trousers! #IMissTheHeat 001
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 07/09/2026An overdue, but short update to my now page. Which is basically my post from LinkedIn last week, so if you read that feel free to skip this... www.davidhughes.org/now/davidhughes.orgWhat I’m Doing Now | David HughesMy Now page — the things that are currently occupying my time and attention. 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 30/05/2026An update to my Now page, which is really more of a Then page, featuring sneakers, socks, All Flows and the web we lost... www.davidhughes.org/now/davidhughes.orgWhat I’m Doing Now | David HughesMy Now page — the things that are currently occupying my time and attention. 020
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 21/05/2026HS2 is the wildest white elephant in British history. Please put it out of its misery | Simon Jenkins www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/… 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 11/05/2026@hicks.design Guessing you might be aware of this with your proximity to Oxford, but just in case... visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/wonder...visit.bodleian.ox.ac.ukWonder of BirdsFree exhibition at the Weston Library in Oxford. Inspired by ‘The Book of Birds’ by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane, this exhibition celebrates the splendour of the birds around us. 010
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 08/05/2026Blog Update Updated Now page - www.davidhughes.org/now/ Updated Reading page - www.davidhughes.org/reading/ Oh and a shiny new design with a little help from my electronic friend Claude.davidhughes.orgReading — David HughesA list of the books I’ve read over the last decade or so, cunningly arranged in the order I read them. Starred titles are those I highly recommend ☆ 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 07/05/2026@sitenonsite.com saw this, thought of you as they say... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThpL...youtube.comReel: Overview Walkthrough (Part 1)YouTube video by 24 bit Studio 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 03/05/2026I’m concerned that the Reform canvasser that came to my door earlier was shocked when I told them to fuck off. I’m concerned because it means not enough of my neighbours have done likewise. It did remind me to get my postal vote posted ✖️ 020
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 23/04/2026If I had a Ferrari Daytona this song would never leave the eight track... www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1o-...youtube.comMiami Vice In The Air Tonight Scene Good QualityYouTube video by Chandler Stasiak 100
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 22/04/2026Turns out Loreal own Aesop and use Evri. Another company I’ll never again order online from… Yes the delivery is late. 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 22/04/2026Software Eats Its Own om.coSoftware Eats Its OwnAnother day another deal which makes you question the meaning of money itself. SpaceX said this morning it has an option to buy Cursor for $60 billion later this year, or pay the coding startup $10… 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 22/04/2026So. Fucking. Good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT3c...youtube.comDavid Bowie - I'm Afraid of Americans (Official Video) [4K]YouTube video by David Bowie 000
Reposted by David Hugheskepano @stephango.com · 20/04/2026New policy from Atlassian: Unless you opt out by August 17th 2026, data from Jira and Confluence will automatically be used for AI training. Some data cannot be opted out at all on some plans. 67314
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 16/04/2026The moment AI finally jumps the shark? Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is ft.comAllbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it isFlipping the ‘Bird 000
Reposted by David HughesDerek Powazek @fraying.bsky.social · 14/04/2026I think it’s great that this reviewer gave the Cybertruck a fair chance and posted this honest review which gives the Tesla the exact amount of praise it deserves. youtu.be/L3oO510dyVI?...youtu.be2025 Tesla Cybertruck: Regular Car ReviewsYouTube video by Regular Car Reviews 1103
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 15/04/2026Thirty fucking years ago... Thirty!!! music.apple.com/gb/album/pla...music.apple.comPlacebo by Placebo on Apple MusicAlbum · 1996 · 11 Songs 120
Reposted by David HughesWarrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan @warringtonruncorn.com · 15/04/2026I’ve just discovered this Wikipedia page, and it’s like a Rosetta Stone of whatever the fuck young people are on about. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossar...en.wikipedia.orgGlossary of 2020s slang - Wikipedia 57821
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 14/04/2026I won't subscribe to any newsletter that is on or remains on Substack. Their pro-right stance is so clearly documented. 000
Reposted by David HughesElliot Jay Stocks @elliotjaystocks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026I hope my friends on Substack will once again consider leaving the service that gives a platform to abhorrent people like Andrew Tate. 1203
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 10/04/2026Stone cold classic music.apple.com/gb/song/plan...music.apple.comPlanet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force on Apple MusicSong · 1982 · Duration 6:22 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 09/04/2026Fuck you! I’ll skate to the beach… And I’ll look better getting there! music.apple.com/gb/album/intro… 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 09/04/2026I’ve returned to Carrot Weather for some light relief from everything else… 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 08/04/2026Sixteen years ago I was in Minsk and lunching in the best restaurant in the city. Yes, those are potatoes. 030
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 07/04/2026More 80s than 80s that's our motto... Frankie Goes to Hollywood featuring Gary Moore music.apple.com/gb/song/warr...music.apple.comWarriors of the Wasteland (feat. Gary Moore) [Attack Mix] by Frankie Goes to Hollywood on Apple MusicSong · 1984 · Duration 6:32 100
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 07/04/2026The internet is deciding what to forget giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/ac… 000
Reposted by David Hugheskepano @stephango.com · 04/04/2026This is a rare opportunity. We only add about one person to the team each year and only plan to ever have 10-12 full-time people on the team total. 4958
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 04/04/2026And an update to my Now page... www.davidhughes.org/now/davidhughes.orgWhat I’m Doing Now — David HughesThe things that are currently occupying my time and attention. 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 04/04/2026A quick update to my Reading page with another Bond continuation book. I'm now reading something quite different - The Crow People by Mark Stay who I saw interview Ben Aaronovitch earlier this week. www.davidhughes.org/reading/davidhughes.orgReading — David HughesA list of the books I’ve read over the last decade or so, cunningly arranged in the order I read them. Starred titles are those I highly recommend ☆ 000
Reposted by David Hugheskepano @stephango.com · 03/04/2026New in Obsidian Reader: - Themes and typography settings - Highlighting - Save options Also added a beautiful new reading experience for deeply nested comments on Reddit and Hacker News. Available with Obsidian Web Clipper 1.3 on all browsers. 413111
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 02/04/2026With my ongoing news abstinence I’d completely missed the NASA launch, which actually feels like good news. 010
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 30/03/2026Fun evening with @benaaronovitch.bsky.social in conversation at the British Library. The Rivers of London series is one of my favourites, highly recommended. 110
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 28/03/2026Whoever edited this is a genius. The contrast between Simon Bates, Kim Wilde and The KLF plus Extreme Noise Terror is why this performance still resonates across the wastelands of popular music today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNz...youtube.comExtreme Noise Terror / KLF at The Brits 1992 (MACHINE GUN)YouTube video by Earache Records 042
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 28/03/2026I miss The KLF youtu.be/oSGS2Jvq3RQ?...youtu.beThe KLF - It's Grim Up North - TOTP 7th November 1991YouTube video by fireshadow 000
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 28/03/2026@petebrownbeer.bsky.social loved your Moon Under Water column. I particularly enjoyed ”The worst pubs are those with three screens, all muted and showing different channels, with unrelated music playing over the top. Some regimes use this kind of cognitive dissonance as torture.” 😁 020
David Hughes @davidhughes.org · 27/03/2026Korn & Slipknot Sabotage Live. Play Loud. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttdZjL… 000
