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Hiro @hiro.report · 29/08/2026

Building tiny occult gadgets in the lab is just the right kind of weird zen I need right now… I wired an ESP32 to a tiny e-ink display to build an offline pocket oracle. A little button press pulls a randomized tarot card, plus it wakes itself up at 7am every morning to deal a card for the day.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 06/07/2026

iOS 27 Beta 3 finally unlocked the new Siri voice customization features for me. The changes are pretty subtle, but still noticeable. I'm digging it. Hopefully they provide even more range for these dials closer to launch.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 03/07/2026

Mildly obsessed with the built in lighting on my new record cabinet from local Austin artisan, Glue and Lagom

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Hiro @hiro.report · 16/06/2026

Starting to experiment with AI driven development for hardware. First up, an e-ink Tarot Card of the day with a button to draw a random card. Still finalizing the software and then will work on a fun 3D printed case for my pocket-size digital oracle.

Esp32 with eink display showing the Nine of Cups

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Hiro @hiro.report · 12/06/2026

Unless I'm mistaken, this seems new to iOS 27: We can finally adjust playback speed for voice notes in messages! We also can play them in the background while doing other stuff, which is pretty great.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 11/06/2026

Hey Capture app user friends, do any of you have a large-ish Obsidian library (2000+ entries) and want to help me beta test a new experimental feature for the app? Hit me up! (OR if you're not a user yet, visit capture.surf and let me know if you want to help test!)

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Hiro @hiro.report · 04/06/2026

New shirt came in, let's go Texas!

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Hiro @hiro.report · 28/05/2026

The new Oura Ring 5 looks awesome. I've been super happy with my earlier gen Oura for what I've found to generally be way more accurate sleep/recovery data than Apple Watch with the added benefit of letting me wear my analog watches and still get all the analytics I like to nerd out on.

Oura Ring ®
Subtle. Power.
The world's smallest smart ring is here.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 26/05/2026

3D printed a new case for the Xteink X4 this weekend, I'm digging it! makerworld.com/en/models/2657...

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Hiro @hiro.report · 24/05/2026

This week I've been drooling over a brushed steel lamp I can't afford, learning I've been journaling like a Spanish fighter pilot for years, and reading a website powered by a solar panel. Also in tonight's Hiro Report ⚡ - a Raspberry Pi camera built by hand with custom firmware - an AI voice comp

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Hiro @hiro.report · 23/05/2026

The Texas Military Forces Museum put on a really fantastic Vietnam battle reenactment this Memorial Day weekend. Got a few shots between my iPhone and the Q3, all edited in the new theLab emulations.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 14/05/2026

Sipping some flavorful AF decaf today courtesy of my homie at Wimp Decaf

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Hiro @hiro.report · 13/05/2026

Just added the most commonly requested feature to Capture— The ability to append to a section of an existing note. Now you can keep your personal and work Daily Notes sorted 🙌 capture.surf

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Hiro @hiro.report · 11/05/2026

Apart from being stressed out, I'm enjoying playing with the Grow app for Apple Watch this week. It's a free companion that's basically a customizable, cheerful little gremlin tracking your health metrics for you. Grow watches steps, sleep, HRV, workouts, hydration, and sunlight, and awards a Gol

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Hiro @hiro.report · 10/05/2026

A-tier reference spotted at the brewery this morning

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Hiro @hiro.report · 08/05/2026

🥹 You all are amazing. Thanks so much to everyone's generous support with the launch of Capture yesterday! Special thanks to everyone who boosted/shared, and to @hulry and @macosxguru.bsky.social for the kind write-ups bicycleforyourmind.com/captur... assets.hulry.com/newsletter/2...

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Hiro @hiro.report · 07/05/2026

Totally nerve wracking, and completely drenched in coffee but HERE IT IS... Capture is LIVE! 🎉 ⌥C anywhere on your Mac → into Obsidian in under 2 seconds. Mac-native. Tiny. No complicated UI nav. capture.surf

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Hiro @hiro.report · 06/05/2026

I'm geeking out on the generous feedback from early beta testers on Capture 🥹 My first Mac app launches tomorrow, I'm so excited to get it out there! capture.surf #buildinpublic

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Hiro @hiro.report · 05/05/2026

Finally broke down and grabbed one of these Godox mini flashes for the Q3. Stoked to put it through its paces: * Native TTL support * HSS sync * Magnetic / Modular trigger system * USB-C recharge

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Hiro @hiro.report · 04/05/2026

This last week I've been digging macAppLibrary by @tommertron — it looks at your Applications folder and tells you what every app actually does. Community-sourced descriptions, or hook in Claude to write them. Cleanest fix for "what is this and why did I install it" I've seen. Free + open source!

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Hiro @hiro.report · 03/02/2026

Really loving this little 3D printed case for the Xteink X4. Adds just a little bit of screen protection, connects via MagSafe, and built in stand. Printed on the Bambu Lab X1C.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 02/02/2026

Nothing like stumbling in to a fantastic stationary shop on a cold day…

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Hiro @hiro.report · 28/01/2026

One of my favorite toys, the Teenage Engineer KOII - EP133 has gotten a hardware update that fixes one of my biggest frustrations-- They're now selling them with 128mb of memory! Great to see them continuing to iterate on this fun little demonic calculator.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 25/01/2026

Trying out a new fitness tracking app this week from @productnook.com Love seeing what indie dev's cook up. 🔥 Read more about it in tonight's Hiro Report newsletter! App: getfitera.com Newsletter: subscribe.hiro.report

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Hiro @hiro.report · 23/01/2026

My latest nerdy project-- I'm running a Dirtywave M8 tracker in headless mode on my retro gaming handheld of choice, the TrimUI Brick. It's practically begging for one to make banging chip tune music on it like this.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 13/01/2026

Starting the day with an Ube latte. Can confirm getting the syrup/paste is sooo much better than the powder.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 11/01/2026

All of my first watches were Casio's, so they already get nostalgia bonus points, but when they come out with an analog moon phase? Oh boy. I'll be chatting about this and more fun tech, gear and apps in tonight's newsletter-- Don't miss it! subscribe.hiro.report

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Hiro @hiro.report · 05/01/2026

This is one of the cooler pocket flashlights I’ve seen in awhile. Do you need a RGB Pixel display that plays games and generates scene effects? Absolutely not. Is it a blast to fidget with all the same? 💯 Read about the LOOPDOT EDC and other cool #tech in this week's report: www.hiro.report/0/

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Hiro @hiro.report · 03/01/2026

Another favorite piece of travel tech— gongfu cha on the go! Shared some white tea with the family during a picnic today, because it’s 72°F and sunny in Austin!

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Hiro @hiro.report · 03/01/2026

A super indulgent tech travel hack of mine: In addition to my Air Pods Pro for my iPhone & iPad, I also bring a set of cheap Nothing CMF 2A Buds for my Nintendo Switch. Saves me from having to do the pairing and unpairing dance in a cramped space ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Hiro @hiro.report · 01/01/2026

Bevel is a piece of tech (well, an app) that I’m carrying with me into the new year. I’ve used its passive health data collection and analytics for months now, but I want to be more proactive at using its meal and workout tracking + AI insights going in to 2026.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 06/10/2025

New ⚡ Hiro Report went out to subscribers last night and is up on the web for all to enjoy! Come for the overengineered storage containers, stay for the Apple Intelligence-powered to-do list conqueror... and a whole bunch more nerdy #tech and gear recommendations. www.hiro.report/05oct2025-go...

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Hiro @hiro.report · 01/10/2025

Good lord, I want one of these...and I am wholly unequipped with the skills to use it— Roland is releasing their first fully analog drum machine in over 40 years: The Roland TR-1000

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Hiro @hiro.report · 29/09/2025

I'm completely hopeless at color grading, but I have to say I'm loving playing around with Apple Log 2 on the iPhone 17 Pro. Here's a little moment of Zen at Ecola State Park on the Oregon coast.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 16/08/2025

Not to be overly dramatic, but this is your LAST CHANCE to enter the drawing for a free digital copy of Link's Awakening for the Nintendo Switch! It's open to all free subscribers of the Hiro Report, and you just need to sign-up via the link in last week's issue: www.hiro.report/10aug2025-on...

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Hiro @hiro.report · 29/07/2025

Testing out two different minimalist / travel espresso set-ups over the coming weeks for @coffeegeek 1. The Outin Nano 2. The Wacaco Nanopresso What would you like to know about these machines??

Photo of the boxes of the Outin Nano and Wacaco Nanopresso

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Hiro @hiro.report · 26/07/2025

Friendly reminder that I'm giving away a copy of Cyberpunk 2077 for the Nintendo Switch 2 to a subscriber this weekend… Drawing at noon tomorrow (July 27th)! Tell your pals! Step 1: Subscribe @ subscribe.hiro.report Step 2: Enter @ www.hiro.report/20jul2025-the-ghost…

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Hiro @hiro.report · 21/07/2025

It's GIVEAWAY TIME I accidentally bought an extra copy of Cyberpunk 2077 for the Switch 2, so I'm giving it away to a lucky subscriber for free. All the details (plus a bunch of fun iOS Apps, Gear, and Tech) in the latest Hiro Report! ⚡ www.hiro.report/20jul2025-the-ghost…

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Hiro @hiro.report · 20/07/2025

Finally got this bad boy back from the framing shop. 😍 Limited run print from the amazing Kiku Punk (@kikupunk on IG)

Framed artwork featuring a collection of colorful, stylized Kaiju illustrations. The monsters, depicted in a variety of vibrant colors such as green, red, and orange, include a mix of familiar and fantastical creatures with features like scales, wings, and claws. The artwork has a playful, cartoon-like style and is set against a plain white background, emphasizing the bold designs.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 18/07/2025

I'm a sucker for a good skill toy. Just got this Kendama I ordered last week and that I featured in this week's Hiro Report. The bad news is I'm not an immediate natural at it, the good news is I've not (yet) given myself a black eye with it.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 05/07/2025

It's not my fault: I'm a sucker for a blind box.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 29/06/2025

My thanks to TRMNL for sponsoring this last week's Hiro Report! Love this thing… Go check them out! gotrmnl.com/go/hiroreport

A Calvin & Hobbes comic on the TRMNL e-ink display

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Hiro @hiro.report · 22/06/2025

I want to again thank @usetrmnl.com for sponsoring this week's Hiro Report! If you haven't already, checkout the awesome new color ways and integrations that have launched this month. usetrmnl.com/go/hiroreport

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Hiro @hiro.report · 13/06/2025

I want to thank TRMNL for sponsoring the Hiro Report this week! Just a friendly head's up- this weekend is your last shot at grabbing $10 off using coupon code: hiroreport usetrmnl.com/go/hiroreport

TRMNL lays on a desk displaying a quote from the Dhammapada

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Hiro @hiro.report · 11/06/2025

I have serious reservations about this actually getting here by 7pm tonight… from Africa(?)

UPS app says my package will arrive by 7pm tonight, but the map shows the delivery truck in West Africa

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Hiro @hiro.report · 09/06/2025

New Hiro Report is LIVE ⚡ This week we've got- 📱 My new fav iPhone accessory 🌱 Delightful macro tracking 🕶 Weird and great sunglasses  Bringing back the Macintosh 128k …and more! Check it out for free— www.hiro.report/08jun2025-i-got-inf…

The image shows an email with the heading "hiro.report," followed by the date "08JUN2025" and the subject "I got influenced." The email mentions topics like new apps for health and photos, a favorite iPhone accessory, retro classic tech, and more. It opens with "Happy Sunday everyone!" and describes activities such as watching an unreleased Fantastic Four film, experimenting with a Fuji camera, analyzing a feasibility study, tracking rainfall with Raindrop, and playing games like Fantasy Life i, Mario Kart World, and Cyberpunk 2077. Links are included throughout the text. The email interface shows options for deleting, filing, or sharing the email. The time displayed is 8:28, with battery and signal indicators in the top-right corner.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 05/06/2025

Wound up being able to walk in store 20 minutes after opening this morning and grab one! So great to see Nintendo doing this launch right…

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Hiro @hiro.report · 03/06/2025

Special thanks to TRMNL, our first sponsor of the Hiro Report! The Good: ✅ Gorgeous e-Ink display ✅ Hackable & customizable ✅ Tons of integrations ✅ Months of battery life The Bad: ❌ My kids keep stealing it Use code hiroreport for $10 off this week or next! usetrmnl.com/go/hiroreport

An electronic display shows a weather update with a temperature of 79°F and sunny conditions in Austin. The UV index is moderate. It is 9:56 AM. There is also information about astronauts with counts of 9 on the ISS and 3 on the Tiangong. An xkcd comic features a large circular shape with a small label, "CHECK ENGINE," and a caption reading, "This new sunspot cluster has raised concern among astronomers." The background includes blurred greenery.

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Hiro @hiro.report · 02/06/2025

Welcome to the TERRIBLE TWO’s! This week we have a very special Second Anniversary issue of the Hiro Report with: 🌞 Summer Gear and Gift Guide ⛺ Outdoor Gear Rec’s ❤️‍🩹 Health Rec’s ✒️ Pen & Paper Rec’s 🤖 Hot new apps updates and tech and more… CHECK IT OUT! www.hiro.report/01jun2025-se...

Alt text: A promotional graphic for the "2nd Anniversary Issue" of a publication, featuring a smartphone screen displaying an email titled "01JUN2025: Second Anniversary Edition" from "hiro.report." The email includes a "Summer 2025 Gift Guide + Freshly Updated Indie Apps." Above the phone is the text "It's Live 🔥 The 2nd Anniversary Issue!" with the subtitle "Hot Indie App Updates + Summer Gift and Gear Guide."

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Hiro @hiro.report · 15/05/2025

Finally somebody is doing something about the communist plot to sap and impurify our precious bodily fluids 🙄 youtu.be/ttlIuyMFwRw?...

Headline: Florida Just Banned Flouride From Public Water

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