Oliver Haslam
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Pixel Fun, a weekly newsletter about tech, gaming, and anything with a screen. newsletter.pixelfun.tech
Pixel Fun, a weekly newsletter about tech, gaming, and anything with a screen. newsletter.pixelfun.tech
I absolutely cannot wait for Black Friday/Cyber Monday to be over just to be rid of Kotaku’s ridiculous “x goes zero margin with y sale” headlines.
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I absolutely cannot wait for Black Friday/Cyber Monday to be over just to be rid of Kotaku’s ridiculous “x goes zero margin with y sale” headlines.
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✨50% OFF BLACK FRIDAY SALE ✨
My calculator PCalc and my TTRPG dice app Dice by PCalc, are 50% off until Monday!
PCalc for iOS / watchOS / visionOS:
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PCalc for macOS:
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Dice for iOS / watchOS
pcalc.com/store/dice
Dice for macOS:
pcalc.com/store/dicemac
My calculator PCalc and my TTRPG dice app Dice by PCalc, are 50% off until Monday!
PCalc for iOS / watchOS / visionOS:
pcalc.com/store/pcalc
PCalc for macOS:
pcalc.com/store/pcalcmac
Dice for iOS / watchOS
pcalc.com/store/dice
Dice for macOS:
pcalc.com/store/dicemac
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
✨50% OFF BLACK FRIDAY SALE ✨
My calculator PCalc and my TTRPG dice app Dice by PCalc, are 50% off until Monday!
PCalc for iOS / watchOS / visionOS:
pcalc.com/store/pcalc
PCalc for macOS:
pcalc.com/store/pcalcmac
Dice for iOS / watchOS
pcalc.com/store/dice
Dice for macOS:
pcalc.com/store/dicemac
My calculator PCalc and my TTRPG dice app Dice by PCalc, are 50% off until Monday!
PCalc for iOS / watchOS / visionOS:
pcalc.com/store/pcalc
PCalc for macOS:
pcalc.com/store/pcalcmac
Dice for iOS / watchOS
pcalc.com/store/dice
Dice for macOS:
pcalc.com/store/dicemac
As someone who lost both parents in the last two years, I hope this whole thing dies in a fire. Preferably burning whoever came up with the idea in the process.
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
As someone who lost both parents in the last two years, I hope this whole thing dies in a fire. Preferably burning whoever came up with the idea in the process.
Pixel Fun #4 is out: Maybe I was wrong about the Apple Vision Pro ... newsletter.pixelfun.tech/p/issue-4-ma...
Pixel Fun #4: Maybe I was wrong about the Apple Vision Pro
I've found the killer app, and it isn't what you think.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Pixel Fun #4 is out: Maybe I was wrong about the Apple Vision Pro ... newsletter.pixelfun.tech/p/issue-4-ma...
Watching people who should know better turn into an AI bro really is a trip.
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Watching people who should know better turn into an AI bro really is a trip.
Listening to Nextlander and hearing @bradshoemaker.bsky.social agree with my thinking that Megabonk's dev pulled out of The Game Awards for the marketing made me grin. And here I was thinking I was the only one that cynical.
Not knocking the guy if he did — I'd do the same.
Not knocking the guy if he did — I'd do the same.
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Listening to Nextlander and hearing @bradshoemaker.bsky.social agree with my thinking that Megabonk's dev pulled out of The Game Awards for the marketing made me grin. And here I was thinking I was the only one that cynical.
Not knocking the guy if he did — I'd do the same.
Not knocking the guy if he did — I'd do the same.
I feel like all Apple needs to do to make News+ more popular is to make its app suck less.
Why is it so, so slow to refresh on launch?
Why is it so, so slow to refresh on launch?
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I feel like all Apple needs to do to make News+ more popular is to make its app suck less.
Why is it so, so slow to refresh on launch?
Why is it so, so slow to refresh on launch?
Oh we're doing this again are we, Apple?
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Oh we're doing this again are we, Apple?
I'd say the reports of the iPhone's new wireless stack being pretty quick aren't wide of the mark.
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I'd say the reports of the iPhone's new wireless stack being pretty quick aren't wide of the mark.
Started taking a new medication that I can take every x hours. That means I need to track when I took it so I don't take it too often. Not trusting my memory, I obviously turned to @chroniclingapp.com by @beccais.online and, of course, it's perfect for the job.
Because of course it is!
Because of course it is!
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Started taking a new medication that I can take every x hours. That means I need to track when I took it so I don't take it too often. Not trusting my memory, I obviously turned to @chroniclingapp.com by @beccais.online and, of course, it's perfect for the job.
Because of course it is!
Because of course it is!
That's some impressive keyword stuffing there. And I can't even work out whether that's from a crypto or gaming website.
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
That's some impressive keyword stuffing there. And I can't even work out whether that's from a crypto or gaming website.
There's a certain irony to a threat intelligence firm losing 2 billion with a B credentials that I'll appreciate once I've changed some passwords.
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
There's a certain irony to a threat intelligence firm losing 2 billion with a B credentials that I'll appreciate once I've changed some passwords.
It’s as if, and bear with me here, AI is a giant bubble and SoftBank wants out before it bursts.
Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. says it has sold all the Nvidia Corp. shares that it owned for $5.83 billion.
Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion
Japanese technology giant SoftBank says it has sold its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion. Tokyo-based SoftBank Group Corp. said it sold the stake in October.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It’s as if, and bear with me here, AI is a giant bubble and SoftBank wants out before it bursts.
I've been playing The Seance of Blake Manor and I mentioned to my wife that it reminds me of Blue Prince – a game I never got into, but liked how much everyone else enjoyed it.
So I was pleased to read @rcmacleod.bsky.social had similar feelings, too. aftermath.site/seance-of-bl...
So I was pleased to read @rcmacleod.bsky.social had similar feelings, too. aftermath.site/seance-of-bl...
The Seance Of Blake Manor Is My Blue Prince - Aftermath
Everybody loved Blue Prince, and at this point it feels like everybody has finished (or, “finished”) Blue Prince, but I’m still here thinking “boy, I really should get back to Blue Prince” while knowi...
aftermath.site
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I've been playing The Seance of Blake Manor and I mentioned to my wife that it reminds me of Blue Prince – a game I never got into, but liked how much everyone else enjoyed it.
So I was pleased to read @rcmacleod.bsky.social had similar feelings, too. aftermath.site/seance-of-bl...
So I was pleased to read @rcmacleod.bsky.social had similar feelings, too. aftermath.site/seance-of-bl...
Giving Backloggd a proper college try.
No, I don’t have a problem with finishing games. Why do you ask?
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No, I don’t have a problem with finishing games. Why do you ask?
backloggd.com/u/oliverhasl...
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Keep a virtual backlog of your video game collection, then rate and review the ones you've played to share with your friends!
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November 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Giving Backloggd a proper college try.
No, I don’t have a problem with finishing games. Why do you ask?
backloggd.com/u/oliverhasl...
No, I don’t have a problem with finishing games. Why do you ask?
backloggd.com/u/oliverhasl...
Four AirTags for the price of one seems too good to be true. But just in case it isn't....
www.cnet.com/deals/whoa-4...
www.cnet.com/deals/whoa-4...
Whoa! 4 Apple AirTags for Just $29? This Rare Apple Pricing Error Surely Won't Be Around for Long
This deal gets you four AirTags for the price of one, but we don't expect it to last.
www.cnet.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Four AirTags for the price of one seems too good to be true. But just in case it isn't....
www.cnet.com/deals/whoa-4...
www.cnet.com/deals/whoa-4...
Wait. What year is it?
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Wait. What year is it?
This thing has a faster chip than my phone, tablet, and laptop.
Let’s see what this spatial computing thing is all about, shall we?
Let’s see what this spatial computing thing is all about, shall we?
October 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This thing has a faster chip than my phone, tablet, and laptop.
Let’s see what this spatial computing thing is all about, shall we?
Let’s see what this spatial computing thing is all about, shall we?
I'm going to be spending some quality time with the M5 Apple Vision Pro very soon. It'll be my first real time with any AVP, so I'm looking for recommendations on apps and experiences I should try to get a feel for what the headset is all about.
Headset owners, shout up!
Headset owners, shout up!
October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I'm going to be spending some quality time with the M5 Apple Vision Pro very soon. It'll be my first real time with any AVP, so I'm looking for recommendations on apps and experiences I should try to get a feel for what the headset is all about.
Headset owners, shout up!
Headset owners, shout up!
If you're still sending me collab ideas for iMore, you might want to have a rethink about your choice of career.
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you're still sending me collab ideas for iMore, you might want to have a rethink about your choice of career.
I'm going to take ChatGPT Atlas for a spin. Against my better judgement.
October 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I'm going to take ChatGPT Atlas for a spin. Against my better judgement.
It's shit like this that gives home workers a bad name.
October 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
It's shit like this that gives home workers a bad name.
I've now reached the age where I fall over going from my front door to my car. Everything hurts 😂
October 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I've now reached the age where I fall over going from my front door to my car. Everything hurts 😂
AppleCare+ remains the best value in tech. New front and back glass on an iPhone 15 Pro Max for £50? Bargain, it's like a new phone.
October 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
AppleCare+ remains the best value in tech. New front and back glass on an iPhone 15 Pro Max for £50? Bargain, it's like a new phone.