Robert MerkelLiving Democracy — but what about technology?Tim Hollo’s new book, Living Democracy, is a beautiful read. It’s his attempt to grapple with being Green can be, at “the end of the…Nov 22, 2022Nov 22, 2022
Robert MerkelThe spooks and the Apple/Google coronavirus trackerSo Apple and Google have released their proposed specification of a framework or coronavirus tracking apps. Approved apps (created by…Apr 12, 2020Apr 12, 2020
Robert MerkelAn explanation of Meltdown and Spectre for non-programmers (Draft version)There has been a great deal of media reporting of two new, related security flaws, “Meltdown”, and “Spectre”, in computer and smartphone…Jan 5, 20181Jan 5, 20181
Robert MerkelOwner review — a 2016 Honda CB500X as a freeway commuterSo I’m a motorcyclist again.Apr 17, 2016Apr 17, 2016
Robert MerkelPublic Transport Victoria and Google Maps Integration — who’s at fault?On March 30 2015, the Premier of Victoria took to social media to announce that an election promise had been kept — that Victoria’s public…Nov 23, 20153Nov 23, 20153
Robert MerkelWhere to for the Warny?The 100th Melbourne to Warrnambool has been run and won. An enterprising breakaway, epic solo bridges, and a win by the fastest sprinter on…Oct 20, 2015Oct 20, 2015
Robert MerkelWetherill’s Nuclear Flight of FancyI have no idea what has prompted South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill to initiate a Royal Commission on nuclear energy. From the outside…Feb 19, 2015Feb 19, 2015