Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Samsung expands 'Inactivity Restart,' a safety net for Galaxy phones left idle

Samsung reportedly expanded access to its "Inactivity Restart" security feature to more Galaxy phones.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Pixel Watch users put the brakes on Google's March update with SpO2 issues

Pixel Watch users reported problems with a couple of features after the March update.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Samsung might let Galaxy users create apps with prompts, and I’m all for this direction

Samsung is exploring AI-powered “vibe coding” for Galaxy phones, a concept that could let users create custom apps or features with simple prompts.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Breaking Release of the patentsview R Package

The patentsview R package was created by Chris Baker to simplify interactions with the PatentsView API as announced in Chris’ blog post in 2017. The A...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

These hidden Galaxy S26 features will save your eyes while scrolling at night

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra has a very bright display, but several hidden options can help make it far more comfortable.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

This OnePlus app is one built-in feature you're probably not using, but should be

One of the most useful yet underrated features of OnePlus phones is AI Recorder, which can come in handy for workers, students, and others in various...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Formula 1 Analysis in R with f1dataR: Lap Times, Pit Stops, and Driver Performance

Formula 1 is one of the most compelling areas for data analysis in R because it combines structured results, lap-by-lap timing, pit strategy, and driv...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Our favorite Amazfit smartwatch under $100 just got even cheaper at Amazon

The Amazfit Active 2 is an affordable device with a sporty, utilitarian look.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Don't expect major Pixel 11 Pro Fold changes, as this leak is all about subtleties

Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold was a part of major rumors that claimed to have discovered its alleged design changes.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Three ways to get a FREE Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra before the big release

T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are all running deals that could get you a free Galaxy S26 Ultra — you just need to meet the eligibility requirements.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Get Better: loading multiple csv files in R

In a previous post, I described how to run a session to teach R to cell biologists. In this post we’ll look in a bit more detail at one of the steps:...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Using Quarto to Write a Book

I’ve spent the last couple of months revising my Data Visualization book for a second edition that, ideally, will appear some time in the next twelve...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Fake Claude Code install pages hit Windows and Mac users with infostealers

Researchers uncovered fake Claude Code install pages spreading infostealers that steal passwords and browser sessions.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Quiz sites trick users into enabling unwanted browser notifications

The quiz is just bait. The real goal is to win permission to send browser notifications that can later be used for ads, scams, or shady promotions.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Leptodon 1.0.0 released!

We are releasing the first version of Leptodon, our Leptos UI toolkit, into the wild. This release of Leptodon contains UI components for general appl...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Google Messages update fixes something that always bothered me about Smart Replies

The feature helps prevent accidental sends when tapping Smart Replies.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

OPPO Find N6 is launching globally March 17, and I'm very excited about this feature

OPPO Find N6 is launching globally on March 17, and it is getting a Zero-Feel Crease that's designed to not have any visible crease on the inner panel...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

This small change makes transferring data to your new Android phone a lot easier

Android has a built-in data transfer feature that's pretty great, and tweaks over the last two years have made it even better.

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Learning PK/PD Simulation: A Beginner’s Monte Carlo Analysis With mrgsolve in R

🧪 Diving into PK/PD for the first time — simulating ceftriaxone with mrgsolve in R. Free drug levels were… surprisingly high? Even pushed it to q48h...

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Construction • Mar 12, 2026

Getting to the bottom of TMLE: forcing the target to behave

In the last couple of posts (starting here), I’ve tried to unpack some of the ideas that sit underneath TMLE: viewing parameters as functionals of a d...

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