Xiaomi’s Game Boy-style retro case is bonkers. For Stuff, I suggested it was the maddest smartphone accessory I’ve ever seen. Because it is.

Want some premium Pi? The Raspberry Pi 500+ tries something new, bringing a properly clacky keyboard to its all-in-one. This and the internal SSD ramp up the price, but it’s nice to see the Pi lot exploring new markets.

UK ID cards are back! And just as divisive as ever. I have no issues with ID cards in the abstract, but the Labour Party’s reasoning for them is “because migrants”, which isn’t remotely OK. Also, the government’s obsession with digital-only doesn’t seem a great idea for a national ID card. Just ask people with settled status and that digital-only document…

The new Met Office app is terrible. I love the Met Office. Its forecasts are often excellent. The current app is workmanlike but really good for getting information across. To me, the new one is like a cheap take on Yahoo Weather, totally misunderstanding the benefits of reasonable information density. It just takes longer to do anything and the provided information has less clarity. You can get the betas here. Do provide feedback if you use it.

Immersion has a new album out. WTF?? is a hopeful soundtrack to the times we find ourselves in. Grab a copy.