I thought it would be a great opportunity to catch up on my readings and writings, but (so far) I was rather wrong (I couldn't write a single new book or movie comment, beside finishing two that were already in the works: Judas and the FFM Japanese shorts). First, I felt quite tired (the anaesthetic and all the medications they pump into you can really mess up your system) and the various post-up care (like daily visits to the clinic) kept me rather busy. It's rather disappointing but, hey!, health must come first.
Another disappointment was that the pain made me miss the ordering window for the new iPhone 6 so instead of getting it on launch day I had to wait for a few extra weeks. At first, I was told that I would get it only in early October, but it seems I might get it at the end of the week instead. Great! It will give me something to keep my mind busy (since I cannot really do work around the house, still have a little trouble sitting at the computer and seems to have difficulties concentrating). Just resting can be quite boring after a few weeks.
September has brought us unseasonably cold temperatures (around 10 to 16 'C) so there cannot be any doubt that the summer is at its end (well, technically yes, but still… early fall is usually warmer than that!). However, it is suppose to warm up a little soon. And my calendar reminds me that I still have 764 weeks before retirement…
In the news there was lots of talk about the latest Apple products, the Scottish independence referendum and the World trying to come up with a response to the Islamic State treats. I had plenty of time to read and gather links to many interesting news stories which I am sharing with you after the jump…
Anime & Manga related, Japan, Popular Culture
- Miyazaki Speaks Out About His Political Views and Japanese Politics (ANN, link)
- The art of Toshio Saeki (Cultura Inquieta) [NSFW, in Spanish]
- The best Mac apps for reading ebooks (iMore)
- Everything Apple Announced at Its September 2014 Event (TNW)
- How to setup an iPhone or iPad as new (iMore)
- Apple a decade behind Japan mobile payment curve (Yahoo)
- Next Apple Event Rumored for Second Half of October (iPhone Life)
- Report claims Apple will hold Oct. 21 event for new iPads and Yosemite (9to5Mac)
- Apple TV Is Now Armed And Ready To Be The Hub For The Smart Home (Forbes)
- Beyond Siri: Dictation tricks for the iPhone and iPad (Macworld)
- In line with previous rumors, Apple said to be preparing iPad Air 2 for October launch (9to5Mac)
- How to use iCloud Drive the right way (Cult of Mac)
- Apple buys Prss, a publishing platform for iPad magazines (Cult of Mac)
- Apple's latest acquisition is a printing press for the iPad (Engadget)
- Report claims rumored refreshed Mac mini could launch next month (9to5Mac)
- New Mac Mini Finally Coming in October Alongside New iPads? (MacRumors)
- How to get ready for an iOS 8 upgrade the right way (Cult of Mac)
- Are Your Apps Ready for iOS 8? (iPhone Life)
- Apple Releases iOS 8 With Continuity, Third Party Access to Keyboards-Touch ID, Family Sharing, and 'Health' App (MacRumors)
- iOS 8 is here! Read our complete guide to Apple's new mobile OS (TUAW)
- iPhone 4s Users May Want to Avoid iOS 8 Due to Performance and Screen Size Issues (MacRumors)
- Why you shouldn’t upgrade to iCloud Drive on iOS 8 yet (Cult of Mac)
- iOS 8 Family Sharing Explained: Share Purchases Between Family Members & Much More (MacStories)
- Bug Delays Apple's Much-Anticipated HealthKit Fitness Hub (Wired)
- Apple has to fix an iOS 8 bug before you can get the most out of new health apps (The Verge)
- 18 hidden iOS 8 features you probably didn’t know about (Cult of Mac)
- iOS 8: Tips, Tricks, and Details (MacStories)
- iOS 8 Walkthrough: (MacRumors/Youtube)
- Can't get Continuity calling or Handoff working in iOS 8? Here's the fix! (iMore)
- How iOS 8 can help you take control of your iPhone’s battery life (GigaOM)
- How To Downgrade iOS 8 Back To iOS 7 (Readwrite)
- Regret updating to iOS 8? You can still downgrade (Cult of Mac)
- 8 Misses In iOS 8 (Forbes)
- A Guide To What's Great In iOS 8 (Forbes)
- Bing Translator Extension for iOS 8 (MacStories)
- iOS 8.0.1 Release to Battle Keyboard, Safari, AirDrop Bugs, More (MacTrast)
- Five iOS8 features you may not know about (USA Today)
- iOS 8 crash rate is 78% higher than iOS 7 (Cult of Mac)
- Apple's fix for major iOS 8 bug coming in the 'next few days' (The Verge)
- Can Apple turn its iPhone and Watch into a wallet? (LA Times)
- Apple to Allow In-Store Pickup of Preordered iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (MacTrast)
- Apple Says It Sold Four Million New iPhones in 24 Hours (Re-Code)
- How to transfer all your data to your new iPhone 6 the right way (Cult of Mac)
- How to transfer data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus (iMore)
- 10 tips for setting up your new iPhone 6 the right way (Cult of Mac)
- Les 3 choses qui retarderont Apple Pay (MacQuébec)
- Apple sold 10 million+ iPhone 6 and 6 Plus handsets over launch weekend (Cult of Mac)
- Apple Debuts New Ads 'Huge' and 'Cameras' Starring Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake (MacRumors)
- iPhone 6's bendiness is no big deal (Wired UK)
- 'The Librarians' teaser and premiere date: Humanity's end begins at the library (The Examiner)
- Nouvelle librairie jeunesse dans Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (Quartier Hochelaga)
- Marketing Tools for Any Self-Publishing Authors (TNW)
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez e-books coming soon (LA Times)
- La moitié des espèces d’oiseaux sont menacées (Le Devoir)
- Japanese submarine purchase would be historic and controversial (The Guardian)
- Who Is Running Phony Cell Phone Towers Around The United States? (Popular Science)
- Scottish independence referendum (BBC)
- L’Écosse dit Non à l’indépendance (Le Devoir)
- As World’s Population Booms, Will Its Resources Be Enough for Us? (NG)
- Comprendre le réchauffement climatique en 4 minutes (Le Monde)
- Pre-diabetes, diabetes rates fuel national health crisis (USA Today)
- Brain may 'compensate' for Alzheimer's damage (BBC)
- New study shows some benefits to telecommuting (VentureBeat)
- Big Health Expands Its Digital Therapy For Sleep Disorders To The iPhone (TechCrunch)
- How I plan to use Apple’s HealthKit and other fitness-tracking apps to help save my life (GigaOM) [That's exactly how I feel]
- Yes, Camera Roll is gone in iOS 8 — Here's where it went and why! (iMore)
- Photographer Tests iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in Iceland, Demos Focus Pixels, Other Camera Improvements (MacRumors)
- 10 video-making apps that help you make the best home movies (The Guardian)
- Camera Plus 4.0 for iPhone and iPad (MacTrast)
- How iPhone 6 camera compares to all other iPhones (Cult of Mac)
- iPhone camera evolution: How does the iPhone 6 camera compare to previous iPhone cameras? (Snap Snap Snap)
- iPhone 6/Plus cameras ranked joint 1st in highly-respected DxOMark Mobile tests (9to5Mac)
- Little Pixels’ new photo app turns your iPhone camera into a manual (Cult of Mac)
- Apple iPhone 6: Is It the Best Point-and-Shoot? (Mashable)
- Can’t wait for Photos for OS X? Photos app likely coming to iCloud.com for desktop viewing (9to5Mac)
- Downton Abbey: The secrets of series five (BBC)
- A point of view: When historical fiction is more truthful than historical fact (BBC)
- Japan's World War II film idol Rikoran dies at 94 (AP)
- Mommy, choix du Canada pour les Oscar (Le Devoir)
- Le cinéma détrôné par les séries (Le Devoir)
- Downton Abbey return watched by 8.1m viewers (BBC)
- Farrell, Vaughn sign on for 'True Detective' (USA Today)
- 'Last Supper' Papyrus May Be One of Oldest Christian Charms (NBC)
- Ancient Egypt on Google Street View (TNW)
- World War One: How 250,000 Belgium refugees didn't leave a trace (BBC)
- Rosetta: Decision due on comet landing site (BBC)
- Ancient Computer Found In Roman Shipwreck (IFLScience)
- New Analysis Reveals How King Richard III Died (Time)
- NASA to unveil a partnership with the private sector to send astronauts into space (CNN)
- King Richard III killed by blows to skull (BBC)
- Nasa picks astronaut crew ship designs (BBC)
- Nasa announces manned space missions (BBC)
- Here's Where The Rosetta Lander Will Touch Down ... Or Crash (Popular Science)
- ESA announces comet landing site, shows spectacular photos (Gizmodo)
- Greeks captivated by Alexander-era tomb at Amphipolis (BBC)
- Mars Maven mission arrives in orbit (BBC)
- Scientists Find That Martian Soil Is Actually Pretty Good For Growing Stuff (Co.Exist)
- Europeans drawn from three ancient 'tribes' (BBC)
- New View Suggests Big Bang Inflation Claims Are Just Dust (NBC)
- Museum reunion for Colossus computer veterans (BBC)
- Google Street View Is Blurring the Faces of Ancient Gods! (Gizmodo)
- Temple of Mithras: How do you put London's Roman shrine back together? (BBC)
- Japanese company plans space elevator by 2050 (CNET)
- The Latest Smart Thermostat Knows When You're Away from Home (Gizmodo)
- Belkin's WeMo Smart LED Bulbs now on sale in US and Canada (iMore)
- Découvrez une expérience illico améliorée! (lien)
- D-Link’s latest smart plug simplifies connected power (SlashGear)
- How to share family photos safely (The Guardian)
- How to Make Your Blog More Twitter Friendly (TNW)
- Briefly: Wi-Fi Smart Plug now shipping, Google Search for iOS update (MacNN)
- Briefly: Bluetooth blood pressure monitor, Pantera case for iPhone 6 (MacNN)
- Enregistreur HD Multitélé X8 (lien) [Wow! Juste ce qu'il me faut!]
- Ex-Tesla and NASA Engineers Make a Light Bulb That's Smarter Than You (NBC)
- Quebec won’t budge on pension reform, Moreau says (The Gazette)
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