I've got some questions from users asking if  I'm going to port my patch to the latest Cyanogenmod. Since I don't have access to a Nexus device, the patch will probably take some time. I can only test it with an actual device.

I'm also exploring the Windows Phone 8 platform which currently has my attention.

I've decided to try the WP8 platform after the Nexus 4 debacle which I returned. Don't get me wrong, I love android but I really dislike LG ([1],[2]). I've used the phone for a couple of days and came up with the following list: (Disclaimer: I'm a developer)

Positive

• Background permissions (allows you to revoke run-in-the-background-permission right (Google please copy))
• Battery save mode (WP8 disables non-critical services when low on battery)
• Tiles
• Free offline turn-by-turn navigation
• Free offline maps
• GPS units seems to work really well and fast on the Lumia 920

Negative

• 3rd party ...

Having used several nexus devices, I took the plunge and bought the LG Nexus 4. After a couple of days I discovered cracks in the glass of the phone. I did not drop the phone in any way. I just left it on the table and after picking it up it looks like this.

I did read some reports of other user experiencing similar problems. It could have been the temperature difference. It's quite cold these days in Holland. 

This the second time that LG is selling me a faulty product. First a ghosting retina macbook pro screen and ...

Update: I got a new one and this one is fine. No more ghosting. Build week is 28.

So I bought the new Macbook Pro with Retina display and I'm seeing some issues with the screen. The screen is gorgeous but mines is suffering from a image retention problem. It already happens after 10 mins and only disappears after 30 mins. Apparently I'm not the only one. [1] [2]

You can try to reproduce it by choosing a dark solid grey background and leave safari or another app running for 10 mins. Also disable the dimming. This is ...

Last week (November 30th) I did a presentation on CUDA and Thrust library at TopQuants. I had a great time and got to meet a lot of interesting people. The slides that I made with Tim for the presentation can be downloaded here.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions/suggestions or if you need a speaker on this subject (or other HPC related topics).