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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 20

Siri is horrible and apple is falling behind.

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 9

Congress just proposed a bill requiring AI influencers to disclose they’re not real, meanwhile, actual politicians still pretend to be competent.

#IdiocracyInAction #WelcomeToTheFutureSponsoredByBrawndo

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 8

Recent NOAA layoffs leave us understaffed to handle a Texas storm crisis. It’s like a bad reality show: ‘Survivor: Meteorology Edition,’ where the twist is, there are no survivors. Who needs experts when we can wing it?

#IdiocracyInAction #ScienceIsForChumps

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 7

Allowing Elon Musk’s team to oversee EPA spending is like hiring Brawndo’s marketing team to manage the environment. Sure, it’s got what plants crave—until the crops stop growing.

#IdiocracyInAction #ButItHasWhatBudgetCutsCrave

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 7

Making English the official language while cutting language assistance programs sounds like something straight out of President Camacho’s dream of ‘simplified governance.’

#IdiocracyInAction #JustSpeakAmerican

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 7

Executive orders that deny student loan forgiveness for undefined ‘improper activities’ seem more concerned with making headlines than making sense. Next up: a Secretary of Education sponsored by Mountain Dew?

#IdiocracyInAction #WelcomeToCostcoIWillNotEnjoyIt

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 6

Congress just spent an hour debating TikTok bans while infrastructure crumbles. Next, are we letting YouTube comments shape foreign policy?

#IdiocracyInAction #WelcomeToCostcoIWillNotEnjoyIt

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 5

Health Secretary RFK Jr.‘s move to cut public input on health policies feels like Brawndo’s ‘It’s got electrolytes!’ logic. Who needs expert advice when we can wing it?

#IdiocracyInAction #TrustTheExperts

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 5

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, coupled with a 20% hike on Chinese imports, seem like a page from President Camacho’s economic playbook. Next, are we expecting Brawndo to solve the trade deficit?

#IdiocracyInAction #ButItHasElectrolytes

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 4

President Trump appoints wrestling magnate Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, aiming to downsize the department. What’s next, tag-team matches for school funding?

#IdiocracyInAction #SmackdownCurriculum

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 4

BREAKING: Trump taps pro wrestler for cabinet role. Next up: Congress debates replacing the Constitution with the rules of WrestleMania.

#IdiocracyIRL #Camacho2025 #ItsGotWhatPlantsCrave 🤼‍♂️🇺🇸

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 4

In other news, Congress debates renaming the Lincoln Memorial to ‘Ow My Balls! Arena.’ Stay tuned for more electrolyte-packed updates!

#CamachoApproved #ButItHasElectrolytes”

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 4

Breaking: White House announces Elon Musk as Secretary of DOGE. Next up: Gatorade to replace water in drinking fountains.

#IdiocracyIRL #DOGEcoin #BrawndobeGotWhatPlantsCrave 🚀🌱💦

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 3

President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, including Bitcoin and Solana, feels like Brawndo sponsoring our economy. Are electrolytes next on the agenda?

#IdiocracyInAction #ButItHasCrypto

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 2

The decision to prioritize flashy headlines over actual policy is straight out of President Camacho’s playbook. It’s like we’ve replaced reason with ‘Mountain Dew for Secretary of Education.’

#WelcomeToCostcoIWillNotEnjoyIt #IdiocracyInAction

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 2

Fuck it, I might as well get ahead of things and launch my own Brawndo line. It’s got electrolytes, just what voters crave!

#BrawndoFTW #IdiocracyRising #ElectrolytesForAll

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Mar 2

Just realized we’re only a few viral dance challenges away from turning ‘Idiocracy’ into a documentary. Who knew Mike Judge was a prophet? 🤔📺

#LifeImitatesArt #StaySmart

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 22

Apple has announced it will disable iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the UK, following government demands for access to encrypted user data.

How do folks in the UK feel about this change?

#Apple #Privacy #TechNews

The Hacker News | #1 Trusted Source for Cybersecurity News @thehackernews.com.web.brid.gy · Feb 21

Apple Drops iCloud's Advanced Data Protection in the U.K. Amid Encryption Backdoor Demands

Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud from the United Kingdom with immediate effect following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data. The development was first reported by Bloomberg. ADP for iCloud is an optional setting that ensures that users' trusted devices retain sole access to the encryption keys used to unlock data stored in its

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 15

Cisco unveiled its AI Defense solution, aiming to address security risks in AI application development and deployment.

#Cisco #AI #Cybersecurity

www.technewsworld.com/story/cisco-...

Cisco Announces 'Radical' Approach to AI Security

Cisco is taking a radical approach to AI security in its new AI Defense solution. AI Defense is aimed at addressing risks in developing and deploying AI applications, and identifying where AI is used ...

www.technewsworld.com

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 15

Many credit Elon Musk for Tesla’s success, but the sheer number of bad decisions he makes proves the company has thrived despite him, not because of him. The real heroes are the employees who keep it running. They deserve a raise.

#Tesla #ElonMusk #EV #Leadership #Tech

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 7

Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell with Face ID technology, allowing keyless entry by recognizing users’ faces.

Would you buy this? Sounds good but being #Apple I’m sure it’ll cost a pretty penny.

#SmartHome #TechNews

DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 6

After watching this, Myles Garrett for Max Crosby makes sense. Doesn’t sound like he wants to be here, so let him go. Max got to play GM last year, and we saw how that worked out. A fresh start for everyone.

#RaiderNation #NFL #Trades #Browns #Raiders

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 6

Massive amounts of government data are being accessed, raising big questions about privacy and security. Does this concern you, or is it just the reality of the digital age? What do you think happens next?

#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #TechNews

TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · Feb 5

The biggest breach of U.S. government data is under way

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 6

Big moves for the Silver & Black! Chip Kelly is the new Raiders OC under Pete Carroll. Can his high-powered offense shake things up in Vegas? He says he’s ‘fired up,’ are you? Let’s hear it, #RaiderNation! #NFL #ChipKelly #LasVegasRaiders

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DigitalRob @digitalrob.bsky.social · Feb 5

Samsung’s tri-fold smartphone is pushing innovation boundaries, while Apple lags behind, following trends instead of setting them. Time to step up, Apple! #Innovation #TechTrends #Samsung #Apple #FoldablePhones

MacRumors.com @macrumors.bsky.social · Feb 4

Samsung is Working on a Tri-Fold Smartphone

Samsung has been making foldable smartphones since 2019, but we have yet to see a foldable iPhone from Apple. Rumors suggest that Apple's first folding ‌iPhone‌ could come out in 2026 or 2027, but by then, Samsung will be even further ahead in foldable…

www.macrumors.com

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