{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Andrew Melder","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/andrewmelder","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1536583","username":"andrewmelder","bio":"Lucky husband and father. Always interested in gadgets and consumer technology. Dabble in photography, gaming and dad humour.","pronouns":"he/him","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":4,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2025/34/1536583.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"98299796","content_html":"<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/288702/2026/imgp4327-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A black bird with a long tail is perched on a green leafy plant against a blurred natural background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/288702/2026/imgp4332-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A small black and white bird is standing on a concrete surface near some green grass.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div><p>A little one I came across on my walk to the shops today.</p>\n<p>#Photography #Pentax #Pentaxians #PentaxQ #PentaxQ06 #Birds #BirdPhotography</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://photographybyandrewmelder.com/2026/09/28/a-little-one-i-came.html","date_published":"2026-09-28T09:46:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-28 09:46","date_timestamp":1790588795,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117348028231254179"]}},{"id":"98289276","content_html":"<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/pxl-20260928-041332869.portrait2-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"465\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A hand is holding a black Fujifilm camera with a large, detailed lens attached.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/dscf6111-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A black dog with a reddish-brown eye is resting its head on a soft, light-colored blanket on a gray couch.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div><p>I bought this grip for my X-Pro1 a while ago but never liked. Having issues with my right thumb recently, so I’m appreciating the extra purchase this provides to remove pressure where I’d normally use my thumb from the back to grip.</p>\n<p>Bonus dog photo from today. Poor boy is unwell and resting.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/28/i-bought-this-grip-for.html","date_published":"2026-09-28T04:33:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-28 04:33","date_timestamp":1790570039,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117346800516033190"]}},{"id":"98061293","content_html":"<p>The OpenAI breach of Aussie Medicare could be a tipping point; or another warning sign pushed under the rug.</p>\n<p>Government agencies have been surprisingly open to adopt AI. This may change that.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-24/federal-politics-live-blog-openai-medicare-breach/107186578\">www.abc.net.au/news/2026…</a></p>\n<p>#auspol</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/24/the-openai-breach-of-aussie.html","date_published":"2026-09-24T00:34:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-24 00:34","date_timestamp":1790210072,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117323217100970257"]}},{"id":"97886913","content_html":"<p>Suddenly, my worries and concerns seem pathetic in the face of someone just fighting to survive.</p>\n<p>F$&amp;k cancer!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/21/suddenly-my-worries-and-concerns.html","date_published":"2026-09-21T00:16:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-21 00:16","date_timestamp":1789949814,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117306153019346471"]}},{"id":"97867742","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/warner\">@warner</a> well that’s more than inconvienient. I do know the RUIO team are looking into their own flip version of this phone though. If they can keep the price low, it would be a good option which would avoid this issue.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/97867742","date_published":"2026-09-20T14:46:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-20 14:46","date_timestamp":1789915593,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97760028","content_html":"<p>Clicks Communicator pre-order config done. Bring on December!</p><div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/photo-6156436453605445898-y-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A reservation includes a Communicator device in Clover color with English language and two charging covers in Spice and Cognac leather colors, with the latter requiring an upgrade fee.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/photo-6156436453605445897-y-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"225\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A purchase confirmation shows an order for a dbrand Prism Screen Protector and a dbrand MNML Case, both designed for the Communicator device.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/18/clicks-communicator-preorder-config-done.html","date_published":"2026-09-18T13:45:55+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-18 13:45","date_timestamp":1789739155,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117292347123979370"]}},{"id":"97340694","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jameskimbley\">@jameskimbley</a> Love my Aerofit 2 headphones; and I’ve tried many open ear headphones. I’m looking forward to when they (hopefully) bring their AI microphone tech from the Liberty 5 Pro to the next model for calls, then for me it’s the perfect headset.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/97340694","date_published":"2026-09-11T06:14:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-11 06:14","date_timestamp":1789107262,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97340041","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/warner\">@warner</a> Apologies I didn’t reply to this sooner. The one downside with the RUIO has been pocket dialling/activations. Despite some software tricks, it’s still an issue for me and I don’t want to be constantly checking the phone just to ensure I haven’t accidently triggered turning it off, or dialling emergency services.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/97340041","date_published":"2026-09-11T05:56:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-11 05:56","date_timestamp":1789106167,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97339973","content_html":"<p>An apology to micro.blog users commenting on my posts: <a href=\"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/11/an-apology-to-microblog-users.html\">andrewmelder.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/11/an-apology-to-microblog-users.html","date_published":"2026-09-11T05:51:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-11 05:51","date_timestamp":1789105914,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97339365","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/numericcitizen\">@numericcitizen</a> 3D Touch 3.0 (2.0 was the Mac Touch Bar)</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/97339365","date_published":"2026-09-11T05:35:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-11 05:35","date_timestamp":1789104913,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97339226","content_html":"<p>To all going back to X (formerly Twitter): I wish you well, however <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/musk-hitler.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: Elon Musk in a suit is standing at a podium with a microphone, raising his right arm in a Nazi salute, against a backdrop featuring stars and stripes.\"> : <a href=\"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/11/to-all-going-back-to.html\">andrewmelder.com</a></p>","summary":"The reasons you left in the first place hasn’t changed, if anything it’s much worse now.","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/11/to-all-going-back-to.html","date_published":"2026-09-11T05:30:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-11 05:30","date_timestamp":1789104653,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117250763336626524"]}},{"id":"97210627","content_html":"<p>Who Am I? <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/8cc3d15640.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A lone person is walking on a sandy beach near the calm, blue ocean with a ship visible in the distance.\"> : <a href=\"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/09/who-am-i.html\">andrewmelder.com</a></p>","summary":"Getting too far into my own head…again.\n#MentalHealth #Identity #SocialAnxiety #Blog #Blogging #IndieWeb #SmallWeb","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/09/who-am-i.html","date_published":"2026-09-09T07:47:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-09 07:47","date_timestamp":1788940033,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117239974751841941"]}},{"id":"97141246","content_html":"<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/pxl-20260906-234145781.portrait-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"787\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<p>He looks all innocent in the morning glow, but this damn cheeky boy is a menace when we are out and he’s left with his sister in the house.</p>\n<p>#Dogs #Photography #Pixel #GooglePixel #Pixel9Pro #PixelPhotography</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/08/he-looks-all-innocent-in.html","date_published":"2026-09-08T03:09:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-08 03:09","date_timestamp":1788836994,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117233222328826624"]}},{"id":"97091262","content_html":"<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/pxl-20260907-015943383.portrait-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"862\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A hand is holding an e-reader displaying text titled Company Worth Keeping with a beach and water scene blurred in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<p>Took the day off as a head cold that took out a good chunk of my weekend is still kicking my arse. Headed to the beach to get some sun and fresh air, which has helped a lot. Spent an hour listening to music, then a coffee break before another hour reading in the sun.</p>\n<p>#Xteink #eReader</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/09/07/took-the-day-off-as.html","date_published":"2026-09-07T04:43:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-07 04:43","date_timestamp":1788756219,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117227929618434851"]}},{"id":"96535443","content_html":"<p>Work-in-a-bag sling setups: small and large <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/dscf6083.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: Two bags are placed on a surface alongside various everyday carry items including laptops, a notebook, a pen, an e-reader, headphones, a wallet, and a laptop covered with stickers.\"> : <a href=\"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/08/28/workinabag-sling-setups-small-and.html\">andrewmelder.com</a></p>","summary":"Evolving my work-from-anywhere setup\n#Technology #eInk #ePaper #Laptops","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/08/28/workinabag-sling-setups-small-and.html","date_published":"2026-08-28T06:51:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-28 06:51","date_timestamp":1787899917,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117171810792690362"]}},{"id":"95893413","content_html":"<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/288702/2026/pxl-20260817-0254324253-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A person holding a bag is walking on a wet sidewalk in front of a building with a HUNTER sign during heavy rain.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/288702/2026/7a82022400-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: Several people walking with umbrellas on a rainy, tree-lined urban street with storefronts and benches.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/288702/2026/image-4-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"936\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: People are crossing a rainy street in front of a TAG Heuer store, some holding umbrellas while others do not.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div><p>Showers in the city</p>\n<p>#Photography #StreetPhotography #Pixel #GooglePixel #Pixel9Pro #PixelPhotography #Perth #Australia</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://photographybyandrewmelder.com/2026/08/17/showers-in-the-city-photography.html","date_published":"2026-08-17T03:36:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-17 03:36","date_timestamp":1786937816,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117108758430708886"]}},{"id":"95893348","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/numericcitizen\">@numericcitizen</a> love this, what a great result.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/95893348","date_published":"2026-08-17T03:33:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-17 03:33","date_timestamp":1786937611,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95853906","content_html":"<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/pxl-20260815-053334002.portrait2-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"761\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A hand is holding a white box featuring a black and white illustration of an electronic device with a screen and a keyboard.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<p>Unfortunately my time with the Minimal Phone is over. Sold it today, hopefully the new owner gets some good times with it.</p>\n<p>So close to greatness. I might miss this one day like I do my Surface Duo 2, but I’m not one to have phones hanging around not being used.</p>\n<p>#Technology #MinimalPhone #Dumbphone</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/08/16/unfortunately-my-time-with-the.html","date_published":"2026-08-16T06:50:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-16 06:50","date_timestamp":1786863042,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117103859971546402"]}},{"id":"95614059","content_html":"<p>I’m so overwhelmed by a few tiny, insignificant things in the grand scheme of life. It’s incredibly frustrating and annoying.</p>\n<p>Think I need an outlet.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://andrewmelder.com/2026/08/12/im-so-overwhelmed-by-a.html","date_published":"2026-08-12T03:01:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-12 03:01","date_timestamp":1786503673,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder/117080313752696791"]}},{"id":"95225609","content_html":"<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/136355/2026/pxl-20260805-094445376.portrait-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A CD player is placed on a wooden surface next to a CD case with abstract circular line art and the text full circle written on it.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<p>New (physical) album day: Tom Misch - Full Circle</p>\n<p>I’m a big fan of Tom and have bought a few of his albums digitally before, including this one. 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A few years ago they hired Facebook’s former ads manager, then had to fire him due to the backlash given some of his opinions (https://www.macworld.com/article/346432/apple-hires-then-fires-controversial-ex-facebook-employee.html)</p>\n<p>Earlier this year I wrote around their decision to put betting odds in their new Sports app; yet another small step in possibly seeing what’s acceptable in terms of potential revenue streams later on:</p>\n<p>“I feel over the next few years, Apple’s brand value of being a consumer champion will be tested as the investor pressure for increased growth is applied and Apple’s existing hardware divisions stagnate.</p>\n<p>I don’t trust Apple and their products because I feel they want what’s best for me personally; I choose them because they have the most to lose if they break the trust attached to their brand.</p>\n<p>As they need to get more into the services game to increase revenue; that customer-first trust built into the brand will start to evaporate as clear plays to extract more money from customer base come into play.”</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://andrewmelder.com/2024/02/22/melders-musings-apple.html\">andrewmelder.com/2024/02/2…</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/41671048","date_published":"2024-07-17T06:32:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-07-17 06:32","date_timestamp":1721197928,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"37053670","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/lzbth\">@lzbth</a> 🙏🏽 there’s a reason I love getting up early and heading down here. Nature does great work.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/37053670","date_published":"2024-05-08T10:59:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-05-08 10:59","date_timestamp":1715165975,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"37053631","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jedda\">@jedda</a> thank you. It’s such a lovely little camera to take with me and use; hope you enjoy it once it gets there.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/37053631","date_published":"2024-05-08T10:58:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-05-08 10:58","date_timestamp":1715165920,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"34049872","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/JimRain\">@JimRain</a> thank you. It does seem to be a popular one, think it might be the dog though 😆</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/34049872","date_published":"2024-03-23T00:27:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-23 00:27","date_timestamp":1711153666,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"34049831","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/ner3y\">@ner3y</a> thank you 🙏🏽</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/andrewmelder/34049831","date_published":"2024-03-23T00:26:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Andrew Melder","url":"https://andrewmelder.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F34%2F1536583.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"andrewmelder"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-03-23 00:26","date_timestamp":1711153607,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}