Chippy
@meetmobility.com
I'm Steve 'Chippy' Paine. I'm and I write about mobility here. Tech and travel, camping and motorcycles. I'm planning a 10000 km European tour in '27. My linktree can be found at https://chippy.meetmobility.com
Pixel 9 upgrade from Pixel 6:
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Pixel 9 upgrade from Pixel 6:
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
The Pixel 6 is still going strong, over 4 yrs after launch.
The big issue for me was a decrease in cam quality. Scratches, dust or plastic degradation?
Desktop mode cool on the 9. Love the smaller design. Brighter screen great for old eyes.
#smartphone #pixel #umpc
Relating to the demotion of third party content - the so-called parasite SEO technique - from search results, I believe
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media
Officials say some content created with advertisers is in effect not visible, which could mean unfair loss of revenue
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Relating to the demotion of third party content - the so-called parasite SEO technique - from search results, I believe
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The EU has launched an investigation:
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
River run today. Ahr, Rhein. Cold! #motorcycle #motorbike
November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
River run today. Ahr, Rhein. Cold! #motorcycle #motorbike
I had an hour to sit on a few bikes for the 10k tour. I also spoke to an ex VStrom 650 XT owner who regretted selling it.
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The Best Motorcycle for a 10000 km European Tour
There are three rules to consider when choosing a bike for a 10000 km tour: Better the devil you know The bathtub theory Every bike works, until you need to fit in with a group plan There's a fourth r...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I had an hour to sit on a few bikes for the 10k tour. I also spoke to an ex VStrom 650 XT owner who regretted selling it.
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
#motorcycles #motirbikes
Updated post:
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The newly announced KLE500 has been added to the list of 10000 km tour #motorcycles #motorbikes
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The Best Motorcycle for a 10000 km European Tour
There are three rules to consider when choosing a bike for a 10000 km tour: Better the devil you know The bathtub theory Every bike works, until you need to fit in with a group plan There's a fourth r...
meetmobility.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The newly announced KLE500 has been added to the list of 10000 km tour #motorcycles #motorbikes
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
Progessing towards my 10000 km European tour means choosing my motorcycle. You're a motorcycle fan? You know how difficult this is.
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
The Best Motorcycle for a 10000 km European Tour
There are three rules to consider when choosing a bike for a 10000 km tour: Better the devil you know The bathtub theory Every bike works, until you need to fit in with a group plan There's a fourth r...
meetmobility.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Progessing towards my 10000 km European tour means choosing my motorcycle. You're a motorcycle fan? You know how difficult this is.
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
Way too much thinking going on in this article.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/reviews/the-...
I'm impressed. Google Vids cloud-based 4K video editing on a Chromebook. Drive and Photos integrates seamlessly.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
October 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I'm impressed. Google Vids cloud-based 4K video editing on a Chromebook. Drive and Photos integrates seamlessly.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
Kit: No lighting. Lumix G7 (4k/30). Rode videomaker mic (cabled), cheap Lenovo Duet Gen 9 to upload and edit.
Wife and kids away for the weekend...
October 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Wife and kids away for the weekend...
I guess all you lot in the US and UK had this months ago. AI Mode front and center on my phone now here in Germany.
October 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I guess all you lot in the US and UK had this months ago. AI Mode front and center on my phone now here in Germany.
So I'm staying in a campsite near Nijmegen and need to go to the supermarket. There is only one choice when you're in Wijchen. Hello @yoast.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
So I'm staying in a campsite near Nijmegen and need to go to the supermarket. There is only one choice when you're in Wijchen. Hello @yoast.com
The Ship building in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Nov 2014. I'm planning to revisit this beautiful city in 2027.
August 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Ship building in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Nov 2014. I'm planning to revisit this beautiful city in 2027.
I still haven't forgiven Google for killing Reader.
August 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I still haven't forgiven Google for killing Reader.
A first for me: From YouTube subscriber to finding out that the creator is also a musician...to Bandcamp...to buying an album. The funnel seems so wonderfully organic and i'm so happy to be paying direct. I'm a late starter to Bandcamp but, thankful @bennjordan.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A first for me: From YouTube subscriber to finding out that the creator is also a musician...to Bandcamp...to buying an album. The funnel seems so wonderfully organic and i'm so happy to be paying direct. I'm a late starter to Bandcamp but, thankful @bennjordan.bsky.social
That's a shame. I was looking to store three people.
July 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
That's a shame. I was looking to store three people.
It's Prime Day and this is how it really looks, with about 50 products in my lists...
July 9, 2025 at 4:55 AM
It's Prime Day and this is how it really looks, with about 50 products in my lists...
TüV tomorrow. Holland at the weekend if all goes well. 🏍️
June 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
TüV tomorrow. Holland at the weekend if all goes well. 🏍️
There aren't many places you can do this in the world.
It was harder than expected but I'm full of Schengen love now!
5 Countries Before Lunch - A Sonnenwende Tour. 🏍
The maps, the pics and the tips.
#motorcycle #motorbike
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It was harder than expected but I'm full of Schengen love now!
5 Countries Before Lunch - A Sonnenwende Tour. 🏍
The maps, the pics and the tips.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/tours/5-coun...
5 Countries Before Lunch – A Sonnenwende Tour
In western Europe there's a unique opportunity to ride 5 countries, without border controls, in a short day. On the day of the summer solstice I set off at 5am and took in some incredible roads. Here'...
meetmobility.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
There aren't many places you can do this in the world.
It was harder than expected but I'm full of Schengen love now!
5 Countries Before Lunch - A Sonnenwende Tour. 🏍
The maps, the pics and the tips.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/tours/5-coun...
It was harder than expected but I'm full of Schengen love now!
5 Countries Before Lunch - A Sonnenwende Tour. 🏍
The maps, the pics and the tips.
#motorcycle #motorbike
meetmobility.com/tours/5-coun...
5 countries before lunch - my solstice challenge starting at 5am on Saturday. 🏍️
#motorcycle #rodemack #bonn
meetmobility.com/tours/5-coun...
#motorcycle #rodemack #bonn
meetmobility.com/tours/5-coun...
5 Countries before Lunch – A Sonnenwende Tour
Years ago I drove around 5 countries in one day. If you live in Texas, that might sound impressive but here in Western Europe there are a couple of places you can do it quite easily. In my case it was...
meetmobility.com
June 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
5 countries before lunch - my solstice challenge starting at 5am on Saturday. 🏍️
#motorcycle #rodemack #bonn
meetmobility.com/tours/5-coun...
#motorcycle #rodemack #bonn
meetmobility.com/tours/5-coun...
Langer Eugen, Bonn. Where the UNFCCC (the climate change conference) organisation lives. In the foreground, something they're probably not too happy with! #vfr800 #motorcycle
June 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Langer Eugen, Bonn. Where the UNFCCC (the climate change conference) organisation lives. In the foreground, something they're probably not too happy with! #vfr800 #motorcycle
I've officially started planning my 2027 10000 km tour.
meetmobility.com/tours/the-10...
meetmobility.com/tours/the-10...
The 10k tour in Europe – A plan of action
My name is Chippy, Steve Chippy, and before I'm 60, in 2028, I'll motorcycle around the continent I've lived in all my life. This is part 1 of my journey, the planning. You have no idea how many notes...
meetmobility.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I've officially started planning my 2027 10000 km tour.
meetmobility.com/tours/the-10...
meetmobility.com/tours/the-10...
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride today in Ipswich, UK. #motorcycle
May 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride today in Ipswich, UK. #motorcycle
Royal Enfield Himalayan test.
A fun machine but, coming from my V4 it's a buzzy single cylinder experience. I didn't like the seat angle and throttle response felt loose. Good torque and quick handling makes it a lot of fun in town and country. Great value and very efficient. #motorcycle
A fun machine but, coming from my V4 it's a buzzy single cylinder experience. I didn't like the seat angle and throttle response felt loose. Good torque and quick handling makes it a lot of fun in town and country. Great value and very efficient. #motorcycle
May 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Royal Enfield Himalayan test.
A fun machine but, coming from my V4 it's a buzzy single cylinder experience. I didn't like the seat angle and throttle response felt loose. Good torque and quick handling makes it a lot of fun in town and country. Great value and very efficient. #motorcycle
A fun machine but, coming from my V4 it's a buzzy single cylinder experience. I didn't like the seat angle and throttle response felt loose. Good torque and quick handling makes it a lot of fun in town and country. Great value and very efficient. #motorcycle
Re:Commerce event, London. Another day of considering and learning about entity visibility, growth, competition and positioning.
#marketing
#marketing
May 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Re:Commerce event, London. Another day of considering and learning about entity visibility, growth, competition and positioning.
#marketing
#marketing