Isaac Alexander
@isaacada1.bsky.social
➤ Event organizer, ★aerospace dreamer ✈, and all around geek. ⭐️ 💚💙 @Seahawksofficial.com 🏈 @soundersfc.com ⚽️ @SeaWolves.rugby 🏉 @SeattleSonics 🏀 @seattlekraken.com 🏒 @F1 🏎
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BREAKING: A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., is found not guilty of assault.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge
A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington has been found not guilty of assault.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING: A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., is found not guilty of assault.
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Happy 48th Anniversary to the greatest outtake in television history.
Tim Conway's Elephant Story from The Carol Burnett Show.
Tim Conway's Elephant Story from The Carol Burnett Show.
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Happy 48th Anniversary to the greatest outtake in television history.
Tim Conway's Elephant Story from The Carol Burnett Show.
Tim Conway's Elephant Story from The Carol Burnett Show.
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Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix demand OpenAI stop using their content to train AI
Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix demand OpenAI stop using their content to train AI
No more Spirited Away and Demon Slayer in Sora 2.
buff.ly
November 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix demand OpenAI stop using their content to train AI
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Also, new logo design
Bluesky Reaches 40 Million Users - So Should Your Brand be On it?
Bluesky has a growing community of dedicated, knowledgeable users.
www.socialmediatoday.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Also, new logo design
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TL;DR: Italy's Piracy Shield, an automated system for addressing streaming copyright infringement, continues to face serious issues as AGCOM extends its operation without resolving the existing problems.
Research: Italy’s Piracy Shield Is Just As Big A Disaster As Everyone Predicted
Walled Culture first wrote about Piracy Shield, Italy’s automated system for tackling alleged copyright infringement in the streaming sector, two years ago. Since then, we have written about&n…
www.techdirt.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
TL;DR: Italy's Piracy Shield, an automated system for addressing streaming copyright infringement, continues to face serious issues as AGCOM extends its operation without resolving the existing problems.
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The gutting of Amazon Games is tragic, but arguably a long time coming; like many tech giants, the company critically underestimated the complexity of succeeding in this market, says Rob Fahey
www.gamesindustry.biz/another-tech...
www.gamesindustry.biz/another-tech...
Another tech giant’s gaming ambitions bite the dust | Opinion
The gutting of Amazon Games is tragic, but arguably a long time coming; the company critically underestimated the complexity of succeeding in this market
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The gutting of Amazon Games is tragic, but arguably a long time coming; like many tech giants, the company critically underestimated the complexity of succeeding in this market, says Rob Fahey
www.gamesindustry.biz/another-tech...
www.gamesindustry.biz/another-tech...
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New incredible detail here: ICE says a match in its facial recognition app Mobile Fortify is a "definitive" determination of a person's status, and that this overrides birth certificates. This is an app ICE is using in the field to scan people
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
New incredible detail here: ICE says a match in its facial recognition app Mobile Fortify is a "definitive" determination of a person's status, and that this overrides birth certificates. This is an app ICE is using in the field to scan people
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
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Tech company Bending Spoons is buying AOL from private-equity firm Apollo Global Management, the latest in a string of ownership changes for the internet pioneer.
Internet Pioneer AOL to Be Acquired by Tech Company Bending Spoons
Bending Spoons secured $2.8 billion in debt financing to help fund the deal and for other investments.
on.wsj.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Tech company Bending Spoons is buying AOL from private-equity firm Apollo Global Management, the latest in a string of ownership changes for the internet pioneer.
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Italy’s Bending Spoons to acquire AOL, secures $2.8 bln in debt financing reut.rs/4hywePj
Italy’s Bending Spoons to acquire AOL, secures $2.8 bln in debt financing
Italian tech company Bending Spoons said on Wednesday it will acquire AOL from Yahoo, which is backed by Apollo Global Management , adding a storied internet brand to its growing portfolio of digital businesses.
reut.rs
October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Italy’s Bending Spoons to acquire AOL, secures $2.8 bln in debt financing reut.rs/4hywePj
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Japan's new conservative government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled new emphasis on supporting exports of the country's entertainment content, such as anime, manga, and video games.
Read this headline and more in this week's business briefing.
Read this headline and more in this week's business briefing.
Japan renews focus on anime, manga exports
Plus: Gov't to encourage loans to fund anime, film productions; 'Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc' leads global box office; LINE Manga seeks sports webtoon innovations; and more
news.animenomics.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Japan's new conservative government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled new emphasis on supporting exports of the country's entertainment content, such as anime, manga, and video games.
Read this headline and more in this week's business briefing.
Read this headline and more in this week's business briefing.
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@variety.com CEO/publisher is leaving after 28 years with the company: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/v...
Variety publisher/CEO leaving after 28 years - Talking Biz News
Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, whose 28-year career at Variety includes a 12-year tenure as CEO and group publisher, will exit next month, reports Josh Dickey of The Wrap. Dickey reports, “Dea Lawrence, So...
talkingbiznews.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
@variety.com CEO/publisher is leaving after 28 years with the company: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/v...
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In a shocking reality check, @wired.com is not, in fact, bankrolled by “donations from far left organizations.”
We actually rely on an amazing and growing audience of subscribers to support our journalism, so please subscribe to WIRED if you don’t already.
We actually rely on an amazing and growing audience of subscribers to support our journalism, so please subscribe to WIRED if you don’t already.
October 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
In a shocking reality check, @wired.com is not, in fact, bankrolled by “donations from far left organizations.”
We actually rely on an amazing and growing audience of subscribers to support our journalism, so please subscribe to WIRED if you don’t already.
We actually rely on an amazing and growing audience of subscribers to support our journalism, so please subscribe to WIRED if you don’t already.
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I’ve been a fan of @eff.org for a long time, and I’m joining them in the fight to #TakeBackCTRL. Authoritarians are using tech to spy on us and silence our voices. Technology should enhance our lives and support democracy, not make them worse. Join the fight today: takebackctrl.org
Take Back CTRL
Dont let tyrants co-opt tech. Join EFF and help fight back
takebackctrl.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’ve been a fan of @eff.org for a long time, and I’m joining them in the fight to #TakeBackCTRL. Authoritarians are using tech to spy on us and silence our voices. Technology should enhance our lives and support democracy, not make them worse. Join the fight today: takebackctrl.org
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Copper Hits a Record as Supply Snarls Set the Stage for Deficits www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Copper Hits a Record as Supply Snarls Set the Stage for Deficits www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Netflix's premium stock price, valuing the company at close to $470 billion, is more than twice Disney’s valuation and several times WBD’s. This explains a lot of what's happening in streaming. Full story here: https://thein.fo/4nq0eyc
Why Netflix Is Still Outrunning Rivals
Netflix’s quarterly earnings reports have lately lacked the drama that once made the updates a must-watch for investors and reporters. For the past eight quarters, the video streamer has routinely pos...
thein.fo
October 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Netflix's premium stock price, valuing the company at close to $470 billion, is more than twice Disney’s valuation and several times WBD’s. This explains a lot of what's happening in streaming. Full story here: https://thein.fo/4nq0eyc
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Where did all the money go?
"From last year, we're really seeing a lot of money going from the US and Europe to other emerging markets, whether it's China, Turkey, or even Vietnam," says Lirui Ding of Transcend Fund.
www.gamesindustry.biz/where-did-al...
"From last year, we're really seeing a lot of money going from the US and Europe to other emerging markets, whether it's China, Turkey, or even Vietnam," says Lirui Ding of Transcend Fund.
www.gamesindustry.biz/where-did-al...
Where did all the money go? The state of games investment
Answers to the above question and more from the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Panel at MCM Comic Con
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Where did all the money go?
"From last year, we're really seeing a lot of money going from the US and Europe to other emerging markets, whether it's China, Turkey, or even Vietnam," says Lirui Ding of Transcend Fund.
www.gamesindustry.biz/where-did-al...
"From last year, we're really seeing a lot of money going from the US and Europe to other emerging markets, whether it's China, Turkey, or even Vietnam," says Lirui Ding of Transcend Fund.
www.gamesindustry.biz/where-did-al...
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A massive Microsoft Azure outage is taking down Xbox and 365
A massive Microsoft Azure outage is taking down Xbox and 365
Last week it was AWS, this week it’s Azure.
buff.ly
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A massive Microsoft Azure outage is taking down Xbox and 365
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#OnThisDay in 1973, Seattle park superintendent David Towne recommended Pier 59 as the site for the Seattle Aquarium. historylink.org/File/2195
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#OnThisDay in 1973, Seattle park superintendent David Towne recommended Pier 59 as the site for the Seattle Aquarium. historylink.org/File/2195
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John Malone is stepping down as chairman of Liberty Media and Liberty Global, ending a decadeslong run atop a powerful media empire.
John Malone Stepping Down as Chairman of Liberty Media, Liberty Global
Malone, who earned the nickname “Cable Cowboy,” will become chairman emeritus of both companies and remain a controlling shareholder.
on.wsj.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
John Malone is stepping down as chairman of Liberty Media and Liberty Global, ending a decadeslong run atop a powerful media empire.
@aaronlevinefox13.bsky.social Congrats on your Jeopardy win! 🏆
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
@aaronlevinefox13.bsky.social Congrats on your Jeopardy win! 🏆
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Looks like tough times at Vancouver's Hootsuite as it lays off 20% of its staff, which would be hundreds of workers.
Good news could be that there are more workers with experience for other local #technology companies.
www.biv.com/news/technol...
Good news could be that there are more workers with experience for other local #technology companies.
www.biv.com/news/technol...
Hootsuite laying off hundreds of staff; 20% of workforce
Social media management platform maker would not disclose exact numbers but layoffs would be in the hundreds
www.biv.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Looks like tough times at Vancouver's Hootsuite as it lays off 20% of its staff, which would be hundreds of workers.
Good news could be that there are more workers with experience for other local #technology companies.
www.biv.com/news/technol...
Good news could be that there are more workers with experience for other local #technology companies.
www.biv.com/news/technol...
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Japanese pundits coined the term "Galapagos syndrome" to express how their country lost its role as global consumer electronics innovator. But in a world driven mad by tech disruption, is Japan’s having fallen behind turning into a secret super power?
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
Super Galapagos
In a world driven mad by tech disruption, Japan’s having fallen behind is a superpower
blog.pureinventionbook.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Japanese pundits coined the term "Galapagos syndrome" to express how their country lost its role as global consumer electronics innovator. But in a world driven mad by tech disruption, is Japan’s having fallen behind turning into a secret super power?
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
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From @noirlabastro.bsky.social: “Open the pod bay doors, please, HAL.” The Gemini South telescope is seen here with its louvers open to allow cool, stable air to flow through and around the observatory, improving observations. #astronomy
International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
October 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
From @noirlabastro.bsky.social: “Open the pod bay doors, please, HAL.” The Gemini South telescope is seen here with its louvers open to allow cool, stable air to flow through and around the observatory, improving observations. #astronomy
International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
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Did Microsoft just tease that the next Xbox is a PC and console? Microsoft keeps dropping subtle hints about the next-gen Xbox console. Details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/803824/...
Did Microsoft just tease that the next Xbox is a PC and console?
The next-gen Xbox looks set to be more PC
www.theverge.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Did Microsoft just tease that the next Xbox is a PC and console? Microsoft keeps dropping subtle hints about the next-gen Xbox console. Details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/803824/...