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Jeremy White @jeremywired.bsky.social · 7d

ABOUT FACE: In a move that comes as no surprise at all, Apple is ditching Vision Pro and racing to try and catch up with Meta and its Ray-Ban success. It's a very costly mistake, running into billions. Tim Cook's vision was wrong. By @boone.bsky.social on @wired.com www.wired.com/story/the-vi...

The Vision Pro Was An Expensive Misstep. Now Apple Has to Catch Up With Smart Glasses

Having reportedly shelved work on a cheaper Vision Pro, Apple is apparently pivoting its focus to smart glasses—and hoping it's not too late.

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 10d

"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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Tim Marchman @timmarchman.bsky.social · 9d

Not trying to join the dunk party here, just want to note that the author is on Anthropic's economic advisory council.

Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 10d

I'm sorry: "if I wish to see a virgin on-screen"?

My Favorite Actress Is Not Human
Tilly Norwood doesn’t need a hairstylist, has no regrettable posts, and if you wish to see a virgin on-screen, this is one of your better chances. That’s because she’s AI.

A picture of some AI girl standing on an AI landscape with an AI monster behind her. I'm gonna be so real: she looks about 14

By Tyler Cowen

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 9d

Tim welcome to the dunk party we have snacks

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 9d

this would be a good time to bring back the trend of calling people complete fucking weirdos again

Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 10d

I'm sorry: "if I wish to see a virgin on-screen"?

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WIRED @wired.com · 12d

The hype around delivery robots has fizzled, but DoorDash is still determined to launch Dot, an adorable red bot. It can ride on roads and in bike lanes, where it will face daunting challenges. www.wired.com/story/doorda...

DoorDash’s New Delivery Robot Rolls Out Into the Big, Cruel World

The hype around delivery robots has fizzled, but DoorDash is still determined to launch Dot, an adorable red bot. It can ride on roads and in bike lanes, where it will face daunting challenges.

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 12d

Hell yeah

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 12d

had the great honor of kicking a new robot for this story by @aarianmarshall.bsky.social about DoorDash's goofy delivery vehicle.
www.wired.com/story/doorda...

DoorDash’s New Delivery Robot Rolls Out Into the Big, Cruel World

The hype around delivery robots has fizzled, but DoorDash is still determined to launch Dot, an adorable red bot. It can ride on roads and in bike lanes, where it will face daunting challenges.

www.wired.com

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 12d

oh ok so Google's just gonna buy him his ballroom huh
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YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit over post-Jan. 6 suspension

YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit alleging it unfairly blocked President Donald Trump’s account after the Jan 6. Capitol attacks.

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Kate Knibbs @knibbs.bsky.social · 19d

popping back in from mat leave to say i profiled @katmabu.bsky.social for @wired.com and you should read it! she's running a fascinating campaign: www.wired.com/story/kat-ab...

She Fought the Far Right Online for Years. Now She Wants to Do It in Congress

Kat Abughazaleh, 26, made her name swatting down right-wing talking points on social media. Now she’s hoping internet fame can propel her to Congress.

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 22d

Wrote about how even the best smart glasses are gonna have a hard time getting over that goof factor
www.wired.com/story/meta-s...

Meta’s Smart Glasses Might Make You Smarter. They’ll Certainly Make You More Awkward

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims anyone not wearing smart glasses will be at a “cognitive disadvantage” in the future. But you'll have to pay a hefty social price for those added smarts.

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Jeremy White @jeremywired.bsky.social · 22d

"The weirdness, the timid exchanges, the repeated commands, and the wooden conversations inadvertently reflect just how graceless this technology can be when used in the real world" - @boone.bsky.social on Meta's new smart specs. Read the full piece on @wired.com www.wired.com/story/meta-s...

Meta’s Smart Glasses Might Make You Smarter. They’ll Certainly Make You More Awkward

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims anyone not wearing smart glasses will be at a “cognitive disadvantage” in the future. But you'll have to pay a hefty social price for those added smarts.

www.wired.com

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Emily Mullin @emilymullin.bsky.social · 23d

I watched 7 hours of yesterday's ACIP meeting so you didn't have to.
www.wired.com/story/vaccin...

Vaccine Panel Stacked by RFK Jr. Recommends Delaying MMRV Immunization

The vaccine advisory group ACIP, not all members of which seemed to know what the group does, recommended to the CDC that combined MMRV shots not be given before age 4.

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WIRED @wired.com · 22d

In a chaotic meeting, ACIP voted not to recommend a prescription requirement for Covid-19 vaccines. Some panelists seemed unaware of the point of the meeting, while others went on strange tangents. 🫠

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Votes Down Its Own Proposal to Require Prescriptions for Covid-19 Shots

In a chaotic meeting, ACIP voted not to recommend a prescription requirement for Covid-19 vaccines. Some panelists seemed unaware of the point of the meeting, while others went on strange tangents.

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 23d

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Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · 23d

“The FCC under Brendan Carr uses mergers and business interests of media companies as leverage to extract concessions, extract bribes, and extract censorship.”

Brendan Carr Isn't Going to Stop Until Someone Makes Him

In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, experts say the FCC commissioner's conduct is flatly unconstitutional. They also expect him to keep going.

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · 24d

two (2) different Meta reps have accidentally called me Benson today, this will not stand

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Sep 10

Do your mental health a favor and turn this on for today. You really don't want to watch this. It is awful.

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

settings > content & media > autoplay video & gifs = off

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · Sep 10

you know what, I hadn't considered this one but I'm listening

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Reece @thiccreese.bsky.social · Sep 9

Every time the Apple event cut back to Tim Cook, I couldn’t help but think about his recent visit to the White House and the utter sycophancy of his demeanor, as well as all the other tech CEOs.

www.wired.com/story/tech-c...

All the President’s Tech CEOs

At a White House dinner Thursday night, America’s tech executives put on an uncanny display of fealty to Donald Trump.

www.wired.com

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · Sep 10

looks like one of these big SF tech conferences will finally be about something fun

The beginnings of a big banner sign on the Moscone South building in San Francisco that spells out "SIN" There's probably gonna be more to the sign but I refused to find out what it is

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Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · Sep 10

When tech mogul Mike Lynch died in a bizarre yacht disaster last year, the event became immediate fodder for conspiracy theorists.

For the first time, @wired.com is now detailing the events of that tragic night -- and plenty more details about Lynch's life, career, and scandals:

The Superyacht, the Billionaire, and a Wildly Improbable Disaster at Sea

The last night of tech mogul Mike Lynch’s life has become fodder for conspiracy theories. For the first time, the whole story can be told.

www.wired.com

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julian chokkattu @julianchokkattu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here's everything Apple announced today in one neat spot! www.wired.com/story/everyt...

Everything Apple Announced Today

The iPhone 17 is here, along with a very thin iPhone Air. There are three new Apple watches to tell you how you're feeling, and a pair of AirPods Pro 3 that can translate between languages.

www.wired.com

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Boone Ashworth @boone.bsky.social · Sep 9

that's a big hmmmmmmmmmmmmm from me dawg

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