Iain Thomson
@iainthomson.bsky.social
UK journalist in SF covering security, space, and science, and stuff that looks fun. Fond of sailing, F1, F5, the Oxford comma, and Marmite.
All views my own. Signal: iainthomson.60 if you want to talk. Siliconlimey on Instagram, iainthomson on Twitter.
All views my own. Signal: iainthomson.60 if you want to talk. Siliconlimey on Instagram, iainthomson on Twitter.
Scrambled eggs on Marmite toast, teatime snack of champions.
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Scrambled eggs on Marmite toast, teatime snack of champions.
Sadly this isn't true, the AARP's fact-checking department needs a boot up the bum. Until checking I thought I had a gold mine in the back room.
There's a market for gaming cables, and specialized connectors, but no - your SCSI cables aren't worth that much.
There's a market for gaming cables, and specialized connectors, but no - your SCSI cables aren't worth that much.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Sadly this isn't true, the AARP's fact-checking department needs a boot up the bum. Until checking I thought I had a gold mine in the back room.
There's a market for gaming cables, and specialized connectors, but no - your SCSI cables aren't worth that much.
There's a market for gaming cables, and specialized connectors, but no - your SCSI cables aren't worth that much.
San Francisco goes all-in on Halloween, both adults and children.
This is still my favourite costume, by a British mate on the year of Brexit.
This is still my favourite costume, by a British mate on the year of Brexit.
November 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
San Francisco goes all-in on Halloween, both adults and children.
This is still my favourite costume, by a British mate on the year of Brexit.
This is still my favourite costume, by a British mate on the year of Brexit.
In position for the @archive.org celebration of one trillion pages saved for posterity, a superb achievement. Tonight should be fun and fascinating, and if you haven't signed up for the Archive you're missing out on an amazing resource.
October 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
In position for the @archive.org celebration of one trillion pages saved for posterity, a superb achievement. Tonight should be fun and fascinating, and if you haven't signed up for the Archive you're missing out on an amazing resource.
Superb headline from The Sun.
October 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Superb headline from The Sun.
Out on the morning walk and spotted the first hummingbird of the season. Time to put the feeders out.
October 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Out on the morning walk and spotted the first hummingbird of the season. Time to put the feeders out.
The Jane Goodall Institute threatened to sue Gary Larson over this cartoon.
Goodall told them not to be so stupid, sold it on a tshirt, and wrote the introduction to The Far Side Gallery 5. Absolute legend.
Goodall told them not to be so stupid, sold it on a tshirt, and wrote the introduction to The Far Side Gallery 5. Absolute legend.
October 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Jane Goodall Institute threatened to sue Gary Larson over this cartoon.
Goodall told them not to be so stupid, sold it on a tshirt, and wrote the introduction to The Far Side Gallery 5. Absolute legend.
Goodall told them not to be so stupid, sold it on a tshirt, and wrote the introduction to The Far Side Gallery 5. Absolute legend.
Damn these security questions are getting tougher.
September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Damn these security questions are getting tougher.
Fog Town is living up to its name.
This is the top of Salesforce Tower tonight @karlthefog.bsky.social is in the city big-time.
This is the top of Salesforce Tower tonight @karlthefog.bsky.social is in the city big-time.
September 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Fog Town is living up to its name.
This is the top of Salesforce Tower tonight @karlthefog.bsky.social is in the city big-time.
This is the top of Salesforce Tower tonight @karlthefog.bsky.social is in the city big-time.
Time to bake my signature sausage rolls for a birthday party.
These always go down well in America; sausage, sage, chives and puff pastry. Cheated on the latter, I've made proper puff but it takes hours.
These always go down well in America; sausage, sage, chives and puff pastry. Cheated on the latter, I've made proper puff but it takes hours.
September 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Time to bake my signature sausage rolls for a birthday party.
These always go down well in America; sausage, sage, chives and puff pastry. Cheated on the latter, I've made proper puff but it takes hours.
These always go down well in America; sausage, sage, chives and puff pastry. Cheated on the latter, I've made proper puff but it takes hours.
Time to get undercover in NYC.
August 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Time to get undercover in NYC.
I'm going to wake up in a city that never sleeps, after five hours on the road.
August 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I'm going to wake up in a city that never sleeps, after five hours on the road.
The horror, the horror...
August 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The horror, the horror...
You know you've arrived in New Jersey when the rest stops are named after local heroes and the smell of White Castle is much in evidence.
August 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
You know you've arrived in New Jersey when the rest stops are named after local heroes and the smell of White Castle is much in evidence.
Black Hat is done, now it's time for the final con of the week, and probably the best.
August 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Black Hat is done, now it's time for the final con of the week, and probably the best.
For anyone running a SonicWall firewall at the moment.
August 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
For anyone running a SonicWall firewall at the moment.
I think "fabulous" is overstretching it a bit, but the first night is always OK. By Saturday I'll be begging to go home.
August 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I think "fabulous" is overstretching it a bit, but the first night is always OK. By Saturday I'll be begging to go home.
There's a great street party on Front Street at the moment and the best Indian food I've had in SF.
July 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
There's a great street party on Front Street at the moment and the best Indian food I've had in SF.
This is very true. I like the office.
July 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is very true. I like the office.
After a long and interesting day sometimes you just want to destress with Cantonese.
July 16, 2025 at 2:08 AM
After a long and interesting day sometimes you just want to destress with Cantonese.
A lovely day on the Bay, here's Richmond Bridge from an unusual angle.
July 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A lovely day on the Bay, here's Richmond Bridge from an unusual angle.
Mums, got to love them. And the King's Guard is almost keeping a straight face.
July 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Mums, got to love them. And the King's Guard is almost keeping a straight face.
No wedding like a Cal Sailing Club wedding, when the bride sailed herself in wearing the dress.
June 29, 2025 at 4:12 AM
No wedding like a Cal Sailing Club wedding, when the bride sailed herself in wearing the dress.
OK, this is rather good. May have to see this - the original was fun and, after Derry Girls, Liam Neeson is showing his comedic skills.
June 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
OK, this is rather good. May have to see this - the original was fun and, after Derry Girls, Liam Neeson is showing his comedic skills.
Starting on donating my 13th gallon of blood, it has only taken 30 years or so.
Please donate if you can, it's desperately needed and it's just a tiny prick. Make your own jokes about that.
Please donate if you can, it's desperately needed and it's just a tiny prick. Make your own jokes about that.
June 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Starting on donating my 13th gallon of blood, it has only taken 30 years or so.
Please donate if you can, it's desperately needed and it's just a tiny prick. Make your own jokes about that.
Please donate if you can, it's desperately needed and it's just a tiny prick. Make your own jokes about that.