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Weekly reads for Sunday Sept 29 2024

Eat Japanese prison food at this unique cafeteria in Abashiri | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

I don’t know, I think I might do time in Japan for some of that Katsudon!

Apple Balks and Walks from OpenAI Investment

I dont’ know what’s going on with OpenAI in general, and I really don’t like the way Apple’s framing of their AI features smacks of Wall St. placation. It’s clear that they’re trying desperately not to slip into irrelevancy by letting something pass them by, but it’s still very un-Apple-y.

Japan’s legions of panda-lovers bid farewell to beloved pair in Tokyo - The Japan Times

Turns out zoos can be unhealthy for animals, who knew? I wish the furballs all the best.

Honda’s on a Roll Reviving Retro Mini-Motorcycle Designs

The Japanese are bringing back bikes that were in their first round of popularity when I lived there. Very cool.

Why I’m so fired up about macOS Sequoia’s screen (and a solution!)

I guess it’s not much of a security solution if it’s so easily bypassed, that wacky Sequoia screen recording permission pesterer. I paid for Amnesia by Jordi Bruin, and it is a really nice way to make the pain go away.

Jellyfish surprise scientists by learning without a brain - Big Think

There’s hope for me yet!