David W. Keith
@dwk.io
Former engineer at Apple, Nest, Google, and Tara AI. Now supporting AP CS education, non-profits, leftist political candidates, and open source.
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Claude is switching between “San Jose” (common) and “San José” (correct) in a single response.
I’m just happy it’s using the accent mark at all, usually only see that from locals.
I’m just happy it’s using the accent mark at all, usually only see that from locals.
January 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Claude is switching between “San Jose” (common) and “San José” (correct) in a single response.
I’m just happy it’s using the accent mark at all, usually only see that from locals.
I’m just happy it’s using the accent mark at all, usually only see that from locals.
People keep talking about doing a general strike, but it’s far more likely that a specific sector strikes.
Imagine if fast food workers walked off the job for healthcare, or any BBB grievance… how long could Trump go without McDonalds before caving?
Imagine if fast food workers walked off the job for healthcare, or any BBB grievance… how long could Trump go without McDonalds before caving?
January 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
People keep talking about doing a general strike, but it’s far more likely that a specific sector strikes.
Imagine if fast food workers walked off the job for healthcare, or any BBB grievance… how long could Trump go without McDonalds before caving?
Imagine if fast food workers walked off the job for healthcare, or any BBB grievance… how long could Trump go without McDonalds before caving?
I wonder if Verizon will be offering Visible customers something. I pay $30/m for a watch and phone with heavy tethering usage. daringfireball.net/linked/2026/...
Daring Fireball, by John Gruber
Commentary on Apple, technology, design, politics, and more.
daringfireball.net
January 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I wonder if Verizon will be offering Visible customers something. I pay $30/m for a watch and phone with heavy tethering usage. daringfireball.net/linked/2026/...
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Reposted by David W. Keith
"Major labor unions in Minnesota are supporting the January 23rd call to shut down the state, including Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1005, SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, CWA Local 7250, and St. Paul Federation of Educators Local 28 — and organizers expect this list to grow."
“We Are Facing a Tsunami of Hate”: Amid ICE Crackdown, Unions and Community Groups Call for Minnesota Shutdown in 10 Days
Following the ICE murder of Renee Good and an assault on the state by federal immigration forces, a labor-community coalition is calling for residents to refuse to work, shop or go to school on Januar...
inthesetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
"Major labor unions in Minnesota are supporting the January 23rd call to shut down the state, including Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1005, SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, CWA Local 7250, and St. Paul Federation of Educators Local 28 — and organizers expect this list to grow."
I’ve never felt unsafe in a Waymo, unlike taxis, Uber, and Lyft. On my bike I love sharing the roads with Waymos, they’re predictable and law abiding. localnewsmatters.org/2026/01/14/w...
'Waymo has got to go': Demonstrators call for robotaxis to leave San Francisco - Local News Matters
A SMALL GROUP OF DEMONSTRATORS gathered outside one of Waymo’s car depots in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon to denounce its presence in the city.
localnewsmatters.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I’ve never felt unsafe in a Waymo, unlike taxis, Uber, and Lyft. On my bike I love sharing the roads with Waymos, they’re predictable and law abiding. localnewsmatters.org/2026/01/14/w...
Today is a great time to prioritize moving off of SMS for MFA… assuming that you can log in.
January 14, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Today is a great time to prioritize moving off of SMS for MFA… assuming that you can log in.
I take great solace knowing his Wikipedia page is backed up for future reference. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_A...
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
I take great solace knowing his Wikipedia page is backed up for future reference. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_A...
LLMs are Tier 1 support with Tier 2 knowledge
January 14, 2026 at 6:18 AM
LLMs are Tier 1 support with Tier 2 knowledge
Hmm trademarks aren’t that expensive, what if we all did this? archive.ph/2026.01.14-0...
archive.ph
January 14, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Hmm trademarks aren’t that expensive, what if we all did this? archive.ph/2026.01.14-0...
Wait, what? It took until 2023? No wonder newspapers are dead.
“Newspapers began to drop the comic strip in 2023” www.tmz.com/2026/01/13/s...
“Newspapers began to drop the comic strip in 2023” www.tmz.com/2026/01/13/s...
'Dilbert' Creator Scott Adams Dead at 68
Cartoonist Scott Adams has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
www.tmz.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Wait, what? It took until 2023? No wonder newspapers are dead.
“Newspapers began to drop the comic strip in 2023” www.tmz.com/2026/01/13/s...
“Newspapers began to drop the comic strip in 2023” www.tmz.com/2026/01/13/s...
So not like Star Trek at all? Woke constraints were the primary source of drama in the show. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Make 'Star Trek real'. Hegseth vows military AI without 'woke' constraints
Hegseth has been outspoken about ridding the military of so-called 'woke' policies, including diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
www.usatoday.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
So not like Star Trek at all? Woke constraints were the primary source of drama in the show. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
With modern LLMs we now have the time to write shorter letters.
January 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
With modern LLMs we now have the time to write shorter letters.
Sewer Socialism starts with the toilets… www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/10/m...
Mayor Mamdani to invest $4M to expand public bathrooms across NYC
Mamdani announced a new program to increase the number of public restrooms in the city and specifically for high-quality modular public restrooms that don’t need to connect to city sewer and …
www.nydailynews.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Sewer Socialism starts with the toilets… www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/10/m...
Super cool, and so glad I don't work on software that is going to the Moon, or Mars. Earth based time is hard enough for software engineers gizmodo.com/china-just-b...
China Just Built Its Own Time System for the Moon
The Moon's weaker gravity results in slightly faster clocks than on Earth.
gizmodo.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Super cool, and so glad I don't work on software that is going to the Moon, or Mars. Earth based time is hard enough for software engineers gizmodo.com/china-just-b...
As a “flexitarian” I have noticed that good tasting vegetarian meals are often a lot of prep work
January 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM
As a “flexitarian” I have noticed that good tasting vegetarian meals are often a lot of prep work
ProTip: many stainless steel bowls are induction compatible, just avoid wok temperatures if you don’t want it to warp.
January 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
ProTip: many stainless steel bowls are induction compatible, just avoid wok temperatures if you don’t want it to warp.
My advice has always been to optimize for humans and let Silicon Valley catch up if needed. Bots don’t buy shit tech.slashdot.org/story/26/01/...
Google: Don't Make 'Bite-Sized' Content For LLMs If You Care About Search Rank - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Search engine optimization, or SEO, is a big business. While some SEO practices are useful, much of the day-to-day SEO wisdom you see online amou...
tech.slashdot.org
January 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
My advice has always been to optimize for humans and let Silicon Valley catch up if needed. Bots don’t buy shit tech.slashdot.org/story/26/01/...
“That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” —Renee Nicole Good
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
“That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” —Renee Nicole Good
On the importance of government services… www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
I Tried to Be the Government. It Did Not Go Well.
My five-month quest to monitor the weather, track inflation, and inspect milk for harmful microorganisms
www.theatlantic.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
On the importance of government services… www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
We need Congress to investigate.
@rokhanna.bsky.social Why is the DOJ allowing CSAM in Apple & Google’s stores? daringfireball.net/linked/2026/...
@rokhanna.bsky.social Why is the DOJ allowing CSAM in Apple & Google’s stores? daringfireball.net/linked/2026/...
Why Are Grok and X Still Available in App Stores?
Link to: https://www.wired.com/story/x-grok-app-store-nudify-csam-apple-google-content-moderation/
daringfireball.net
January 8, 2026 at 11:12 PM
We need Congress to investigate.
@rokhanna.bsky.social Why is the DOJ allowing CSAM in Apple & Google’s stores? daringfireball.net/linked/2026/...
@rokhanna.bsky.social Why is the DOJ allowing CSAM in Apple & Google’s stores? daringfireball.net/linked/2026/...
And here I am thinking that I won't be buying another car of any type thanks to autonomous taxies, electric trains, and my many bicycles. gizmodo.com/only-7-of-am...
Only 7% of Americans Want Their Next Car to Be Electric, Survey Finds
A new Deloitte survey finds price, driving range, and charging concerns are slowing EV adoption.
gizmodo.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
And here I am thinking that I won't be buying another car of any type thanks to autonomous taxies, electric trains, and my many bicycles. gizmodo.com/only-7-of-am...
Billionaires are a drain on society www.businessinsider.com/larry-page-l...
Larry Page is officially moving business out of California ahead of a proposed billionaire's tax
The Google cofounder has severed ties between California and several of his business entities, including his family office.
www.businessinsider.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Billionaires are a drain on society www.businessinsider.com/larry-page-l...
If you are flying, just get the bottled drink. The environmental impact of a recyclable container is negligible at that point. gizmodo.com/think-that-c...
Think That Coffee’s Safe on a Plane? Think Again, Researchers Say
A new report finds that many airlines have relatively poor quality drinking water.
gizmodo.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
If you are flying, just get the bottled drink. The environmental impact of a recyclable container is negligible at that point. gizmodo.com/think-that-c...
macOS Tahoe UX Hot Take: I like icons in menus.
Tahoe does it poorly, but I would rather that Apple fix-forward than remove them. Make it an option to turn off in accessibility for sure, but also fix them so they align properly and look good while ensuring they make sense in context.
Tahoe does it poorly, but I would rather that Apple fix-forward than remove them. Make it an option to turn off in accessibility for sure, but also fix them so they align properly and look good while ensuring they make sense in context.
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
macOS Tahoe UX Hot Take: I like icons in menus.
Tahoe does it poorly, but I would rather that Apple fix-forward than remove them. Make it an option to turn off in accessibility for sure, but also fix them so they align properly and look good while ensuring they make sense in context.
Tahoe does it poorly, but I would rather that Apple fix-forward than remove them. Make it an option to turn off in accessibility for sure, but also fix them so they align properly and look good while ensuring they make sense in context.