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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 1d

“Scientists have developed the first ever retinal implant capable of restoring sight to people suffering from vision loss.”

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Brain chip startup restores vision loss, overtaking Neuralink | Western Morning News

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inboxSign up to our free IndyTech newsletterSign up to our free IndyTech newsletterScientists have developed the first ever re...

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 2d

Asking earnestly, how is the ballroom project at all legal under the Anti Deficiency Act?

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Dave Wenning @rxdavid.bsky.social · 2d

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So, they respected your right to free speech and are definitely not violent domestic terrorists? Is that what you’re saying?

— Derek Cressman (@DerekCressman) October 19, 2025”

Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 2d

A Maga claimed she savagely owned the libs by wearing her favourite hat to a ‘No Kings’ protest and it blew up spectacularly in her face – 14 magnificent takedowns

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A Maga claimed she savagely owned the libs by wearing her favourite hat to a ‘No Kings’ protest and it blew up spectacularly in her face – 14 magnificent takedowns

To the historic ‘No Kings’ protests which took place all over America at the weekend in protest at the increasing and frankly terrifying authoritarianism of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. W...

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 2d

A Maga claimed she savagely owned the libs by wearing her favourite hat to a ‘No Kings’ protest and it blew up spectacularly in her face – 14 magnificent takedowns

www.thepoke.com/2025/10/20/a...

A Maga claimed she savagely owned the libs by wearing her favourite hat to a ‘No Kings’ protest and it blew up spectacularly in her face – 14 magnificent takedowns

To the historic ‘No Kings’ protests which took place all over America at the weekend in protest at the increasing and frankly terrifying authoritarianism of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. W...

www.thepoke.com

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thekoolaidmom.bsky.social @thekoolaidmom.bsky.social · 5d

#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 5d

I managed to survive the domestic terrorist antifa organizational meeting at the No Kings Rally. Looking forward to collecting my George Soros check!

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 5d

I managed to survive the domestic terrorist antifa organizational meeting at the No Kings Rally. Looking forward to collecting my George Soros check!

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 8d

“You could probably save state in the brain. So if you were to die your state could be returned in the form of another human body or a robot body,” said Elon Musk of his plans for Neuralink.
www.the-sun.com/tech/1023476...

'Save your brain like a game' says Elon Musk as Neuralink plans revealed

ELON Musk’s Neuralink brain chip company has inserted its first device in a human, according to the billionaire CEO. Musk has previously revealed big plans for the chip and we’ve rounde…

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 12d

Ask your doctor if ignoring RFK Jr could be right for you.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13d

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 12d

“Like a test-taker being watched by a proctor, A.I.s are on their best behavior when they suspect they are being evaluated. (The technical term is sycophancy.)”

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | The A.I. Prompt That Could End the World

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 13d

The Care Bears are terrorizing the fragile, thin ICE.

Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 13d

"President Trump continued to describe Portland as a city on fire Friday even as residents enjoyed the first fall rain and the lone demonstrator at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building was dressed as a pink Care Bear."

Sometimes there is a good sentence or two in the NYT.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 13d

"Neuralink has a backlog of 10,000 individuals interested in having its N1 device drilled into their skulls, according to President and Co-Founder Dongjin (DJ) Seo."
www.pcmag.com/news/neurali...

Neuralink Has a Huge Patient Waitlist. Bring on the Robot Surgeons

Neuralink President DJ Seo says its robotic surgical arm is the company's key differentiator, and could bring its implant to the masses.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 14d

"Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a law banning excessively loud advertisements on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime that could become a de facto national standard."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

California law forces Netflix, Hulu to turn down ad volumes

The law could set a de facto national standard, given the Golden State’s massive sway in the entertainment industry.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 14d

During the first half of 2025, renewable energy produced more electricity than coal world wide. ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 | Ember

Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 14d

Man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis controls robotic arm with brain implant

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Man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis controls robotic arm with Neuralink

A man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis controls a robotic arm with Neuralink's neural interface, regaining independence.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 20d

"Mindstate Design Labs is developing drugs that aim to deliver psychedelic benefits without a trip, drawing funding from Y Combinator and the founders of OpenAI, Neuralink, Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), and Twitch, according to Wired."
uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/psyched...

Psychedelics Without the Trip? Heavyweights Like Neuralink, Coinbase, Twitch Back AI Startup Developing 'Least Psychedelic Psychedelic' Drug

Mindstate Design Labs is developing drugs that aim to deliver psychedelic benefits without a trip, drawing funding from Y Combinator and the founders of OpenAI, Neuralink, Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), Coi...

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22d

Yaasss 😭

Gavin Newsom Epically Shuts Down Suggestion That Kid Rock Should Be Doing Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 23d

“If you look at the trajectory, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ ads end up in AI outputs, but how quickly and deeply they get embedded. The driver isn’t user benefit; it’s the survival of an ad-tech business model that has monopolised the internet for two decades.”
www.computerweekly.com/feature/Enga...

Engagement-based advertising models are coming for AI | Computer Weekly

Tech companies are eyeing ad-driven revenue streams to offset a possible investment market recession. Without proper oversight, this risks immense user exploitation.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 28d

Neuralink announced clinical trials for a brain implant designed to enable direct communication between the human mind and AI systems. Typing on a keyboard could become optional, as the device aims to rely solely on users’ neural activity.
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Neuralink: Musk Prepares an Implant to Communicate Directly with AI - 3DVF

A device that turns silence into sentences is about to face its biggest test. When a medical lifeline doubles as a shortcut to AI, who owns the words in your head?

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · 28d

Precision Neuroscience announced that the company has received approval for its brain-computer interface, or BCI, called the "Layer 7 Cortical Interface," which it has already temporarily implanted in 37 patients.
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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · Sep 22

"Neuralink, Elon Musk's pioneering brain-machine interface company, is set to transform human-AI interaction with its latest brain implant, capable of translating thoughts directly into text."
www.rudebaguette.com/en/2025/09/e...

"Elon's Chips Read Your Thoughts": Brain Implants Converting Minds Into Text While Privacy Disappears Forever

Neuralink, the brainchild of Elon Musk, is poised to revolutionize the way humans interact with artificial intelligence. By moving beyond traditional

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · Sep 21

This is off the charts bonkers. So bad that even Trump deleted it.

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · Sep 20

Trump criticizes Pam Bondi for not charging his adversaries quickly enough, in a Truth Social post that looks a lot like a DM. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · Sep 15

Fossil fueled vehicles are a disaster waiting to happen.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · Sep 12

If you put your head in the sand, suddenly there’s no pollution to be seen.

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Derek Cressman @derekcressman.bsky.social · Sep 12

"Each eye receives more pixels than a 4K television, which provides AR menus with a level of detail sharp enough to make food appear realistic. Diners can see textures, portion sizes, and even the shimmer of sauces as if they were right in front of them."
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AR Dining: Apple Vision Pro Menus Taking Shape on Restaurant Tables - AppleMagazine

Diners no longer need to flip through laminated pages or scroll through their phones. Instead, they can simply look at the restaurant tables, where dishes materialize in front of them...

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