Hello, fellow tinkerer 👋 - December 11th... is it too early for year-end lists? Nope! The Verge asked employees to come up with lists of their favorite stories of the year, favorite tech gadgets of the year, and favorite non-tech things of the year. I loved the episode so much that I want to do the same. It required some serious thinking! Without further ado, here are my favorites. And if you have something cool you'd love to share, reply to this email and let me know. I love checking out new things. 1) Favorite stories of the year:
2) Favorite tech gadgets of the year:
3) Favorite non-tech things of the year:
Want more ideas?→ Do you have plans to improve your tools and processes in the new year? Check out this podcast episode. → If you're self-employed, here's a guide to a holiday season on your terms. → It feels like people are at a breaking point (my own reaction to the United Healthcare CEO story) That's it for this issue of Tinkering! See you again in two weeks. Cheers, PS: If you like this newsletter and want to support it, here's what you can do! 1) Forward this newsletter to a friend. Sharing is caring. This newsletter may contain affiliate links, which means if you sign up, subscribe, buy, whatever, I earn a small amount. |
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