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  • October 12, 2022 9:26am
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Random things

    The thing I can’t understand about the Metaverse is why.

    Why would anyone want to subject themselves to this horror? If this is the best idea anyone has for convincing people to strap a big, ugly device to their head, then they are going to lose a lot of money.

  • Virtually blind

    October 11, 2022 6:39pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Parenting

    Today my daughter brought home her prizes for school fundraising, which included an exceptionally cheap plastic “VR headset” - just a slightly better version of Google Cardboard. I stuck my phone in and she watched a 360-degree YouTube video of a roller coaster. According to her, it was the best thing ever. I tried to look through it and couldn’t make the image clear. But I don’t know if it’s because the headset is so cheaply made or because my eyesight has deteriorated so much. Continue reading →

  • October 9, 2022 6:43pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Books

    Finished reading: Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist 📚

  • October 8, 2022 7:52pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Board games

    The Ark Nova zoo is a little slow going, but I’m still out in front at the moment 🎲

  • October 6, 2022 10:44pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Movies and TV

    Just watched the latest She-Hulk, and gotta say Daredevil was fantastic. The banter, the action… it was all spot on. 📺

  • From simplified tax software to environmentally-friendly retail packaging, these are the Finder Innovation Award finalists for 2022

    October 4, 2022 1:18pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Work stuff

    Our expert judges have rated over 100 entries across 21 categories to determine the finalists for this year’s Innovation Awards. The post From simplified tax software to environmentally-friendly retail packaging, these are the Finder Innovation Award finalists for 2022 appeared first on finder.com.au. Continue reading →

  • October 1, 2022 7:51pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Photos

    Travel

    Awesome trip out to Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

  • September 30, 2022 9:23am
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Random things

    I don’t think Google can launch a new successful product anymore. Surely the weight of its failures is more than its successes?

    Google is shutting down Google Stadia and refunding everyone’s money www.techradar.com/news/brea…

  • September 28, 2022 8:59pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Random things

    Parenting

    Managed to go out to dinner with the wife (and without the kids) for the first time since March last year. It was wonderful. I’ve missed those quiet meals.

  • Creativity unlocked?

    September 27, 2022 7:18pm
    Reading Time: 2 minutes
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Random things

    How am I feeling right now? I’ve written a fair amount today. Nothing revolutionary – nothing that will change the world. But I managed to type out a bunch of words in sentences that made sense. Funnily enough, this feels like progress. Which is good. Because my motivational challenges at work are compounding. I’m hoping that I can offset some workplace lethargy with creative work at home. This blog is part of that, obviously, but I’m playing around with a few other ideas. Continue reading →

  • Perseverance

    September 26, 2022 4:47pm
    Reading Time: 2 minutes
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Random things

    Today I had 1 meeting at work. It was designed to give me clear goals about what my role is supposed to be. Instead, I got goals to come up with what those goals should be. What annoyed me today? I am not enjoying work at the moment. Hell, I’m not enjoying much of anything at the moment. The problem with that is that it’s not really an “at the moment” problem. Continue reading →

  • September 24, 2022 8:51pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Parenting

    Kids are finally at an age they can clean up after dinner. They don’t do a good job, but at least they do it.

  • September 22, 2022 9:09am
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Video games

    EA is making an Iron Man game. it’s crazy that it took this long, given how awesome it felt to fly around as Iron Man in Disney Infinity. 🎮

  • September 22, 2022 9:05am
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Work stuff

    Random things

    Colleague pointed out I’d made the homepage of news.com.au yesterday. I’m the guy standing in the background of the main pic. 🤣 Show me the money!

  • September 19, 2022 8:43pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Books

    Finished reading: Magician by Raymond E. Feist — have read this a few times, but I still really enjoy it. Now on to the next one! 📚

  • Looks like Nintendo has found out how to take more of my money

    September 14, 2022 9:36pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Video games

    I have been holding off on the expanded Switch online offering since it launched. I just couldn’t see the value. But this… this could change things. 🎮 GoldenEye 007 Has Online Multiplayer On Nintendo Switch But Not On Xbox press-start.com.au/news/nint… Continue reading →

  • September 14, 2022 9:17pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Board games

    I have spent way to much time this week organising my Marvel Champions collection, only to discover I need more packs to add to my Marvel Champions collection. 🎲

  • September 13, 2022 12:30pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Random things

    Just having one of those days when I have enough time to update to the newest version of iOS but not enough time to play around with it.

  • September 12, 2022 12:41pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Movies and TV

    I love the way The Mandalorian has captured all the great elements of Star Wars and managed to keep it building over 2.5 seasons. This teaser for season 3 has me all kinds of excited!

    youtube.com/watch

  • September 9, 2022 4:14pm
    Nick Broughall Nick Broughall

    Board games

    Photos

    Happily defeated Ungoliant’s Spawn with a little help from Gandalf and Aragorn. Second play through was a little tougher than the first, but still fun! 🎲

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