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Jordan Robison

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I sometimes write. I even wrote a book once (amzn.to/3i8Y4So) & (apple.co/1Nt6AWn). Mastodon--> https://mstdn.social/@jordanrobison My website: https://www.jordanrobison.net/

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Apr 18

I Stopped Writing because I was Trying to be Perfect
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I Stopped Writing because I was Trying to be Perfect

I stopped writing for a long time because I focused on perfection. Instead of filling an empty page with content. I filled it with my…

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · 29d

iPadOS 26 and the M5 iPad Pro: Apple’s Most Significant Desktop Convergence Yet

Reviewing iPadOS 26 and Dreaming about the Upcoming M5 iPad Pro Hardware
#apple #ipadpro #m5ipadpro #tech

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iPadOS 26 and the M5 iPad Pro: Apple’s Most Significant Desktop Convergence Yet

Reviewing iPadOS 26’s revolutionary Liquid Glass design and desktop-class windowing meet the M5 iPad Pro’s October 2025 launch. Full analysis of Apple’s biggest leap yet.

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Aug 23

The kicker: In Europe, someone ran Windows 11 on an iPad Air M2 at near-native speeds using UTM + JIT.

Same hardware. Same M2 chip. Completely different capabilities based on geography.

This isn't technical. It's political.

Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Aug 23

What Apple finally fixed:
✅ Multiple app windows
✅ Background processing
✅ Menu bar commands
✅ Audio input flexibility

What they refuse to fix:
❌ Terminal access
❌ Sideloading (outside EU)
❌ Real browser engines
❌ Virtualization

Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Aug 23

The iPadOS 26 beta is here with the biggest changes ever: real windowing, background tasks, menu bar.

But it's still protecting Apple's $27.4B App Store revenue over user capability.

Here's why the "biggest update ever" still isn't enough: bit.ly/41mlgWi #apple #tech #ipados #ipados26

iPadOS 26 Beta Gets It Half Right: Why Apple's Biggest Update Still Falls Short

The new windowing system and background tasks are welcome, but terminal access, sideloading, and virtualization remain locked away outside Europe

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Transformation of Tech YouTube: From Reviews to Glorified Commercials.

An in-depth analysis of how tech YouTube has evolved from genuine reviews to commercialized content, examining the financial incentives, credibility crisis, and impact on consumer decision-making.

#tech

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The Transformation of Tech YouTube: From Reviews to Glorified Commercials

How the world's most popular tech reviewers became sophisticated marketing machines

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Aug 20

The iPadOS 27 Ultimate Wishlist - Why the iPad Still Can't Replace Your Mac in 2025. A comprehensive analysis of the features and capabilities Apple continues to withhold from iPadOS

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The iPadOS 27 Ultimate Wishlist - Why the iPad Still Can't Replace Your Mac in 2025

A comprehensive analysis of the features and capabilities Apple continues to withhold from iPadOS

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Tony Clark @anthonyclark.bsky.social · Jun 12

Yes. According to Army protocol, congressional staff are VIP Code 5, with a rank equivalent to a two-star general/admiral. Members of Congress are of course significantly higher.

I have never seen USCP, FPS, or any other federal LEO treat any Member with anywhere near this disrespect and violence.

David Burbach 🌹 @dburbach.bsky.social · Jun 12

We drill into military officers that Members of Congress have Constitutional oversight rights, Members outrank four-stars in protocol, and even Congressional staffers are treated like generals/admirals.

To see sworn federal officers manhandle and handcuff a U.S. Senator... I'm still shook up.

Tom Scocca @tomscocca.bsky.social · Jun 12

"There's no recording allowed out here, per FBI rights"

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VoteVets @votevets.org · Jun 11

Trump stood at Fort Bragg and hijacked a moment meant to honor the Army’s legacy—turning it into a spectacle for his own ego.

He mocked political opponents, spread lies, and vowed to restore Confederate base names.

Our Troops deserve respect. What they got was a dictator’s stunt.

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · Jun 11

We've got the perfect birthday gift for Donald Trump: A nationwide day of defiance.

June 14th. Over 1,800 events to reject authoritarian rule and billionaire corruption. Find one near you: wfpus.org/NoKings

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · Apr 18

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Apr 6

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞. Meet Cassie, the most lovable, tail-wagging sweetheart you’ll ever meet! 💖 This gorgeous 1-year-old, 75-pound pittie princess has been waiting for her forever home since 02/24, and she’s ready to shower her new family with endless cuddles!
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From the pitbulls community on Reddit: Final Plea for 4/7! Shelter at Critical Capacity! Save Cassie A633401. 1Y old Pittie mix that is a certified Lovebug! Dog-friendly, polite, patient & sweet. walk...

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Kurt Andersen @kurtandersen.bsky.social · Apr 3

Welcome to darkest Fantasyland,

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ACLU @aclu.org · Mar 15

If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.

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“You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Mar 1

Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Feb 28

What an absolute embarrassment. Trump and Vance are completely incompetent. I watched most of this video, and it’s just painfully cringeworthy—two clueless fools mocking someone who has shown real courage and determination in defending his people and his country. Pathetic. Fuck Trump & fuck Vance.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Feb 28

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a heated dispute in the Oval Office on Friday.

“You’re in no position to dictate what we’re going to feel,” Trump said in the Oval Office. “You don’t have the cards right now.”

Trump-Zelensky White House meeting quickly turns contentious

The Ukrainian leader came to Washington to prevent Trump from abandoning Kyiv in favor of Moscow three years into Russia’s war on his country but was met with vocal anger from the American president.

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Feb 25

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Moore changes tone after encounter with Trump - Maryland Matters

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appears to have dismissed any possibility of working with President Donald Trump after a meeting at the White House with the National Governors Association.

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Feb 23

Hugh Legat: ..There's always hope!

Paul von Hartman: Hoping is waiting for someone else to do it. We'd all be much better off without it.

- “Munich: The Edge of War” (2021)

Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Feb 22

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From the maybemaybemaybe community on Reddit: Maybe Maybe Maybe

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The Verge @theverge.com · Feb 21

Elon Musk’s first month of destroying America will cost us decades

There’s no considered plan, just careless mass destruction.

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · Feb 21

“This is a guy who came in talking about being a champion for labor and he’s gone pretty quiet on it.” https://interc.pt/434nCKU

A photo of Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., arriving for a vote at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 18, 2025, overlaid with the headline, "Fetterman Staff Quit Amid Frustration Over 'Just Working on Israel All the Time.'"

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · Feb 20

New:

DOGE's spending has been secret.

No longer.

My colleagues have uncovered it.

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Feb 16

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Maryland National Guard will not participate in Frederick Douglass Parade due to guidance set by DoD

The Maryland National Guard will not participate in the Frederick Douglass parade due to guidance set by the Department of Defense, according to a memo.

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Anna E. Cook @annaecook.com · Feb 15

“The thing that I can’t get over is that the actual richest man in the world directed my fucking firing. I make $50k a year and work to keep drinking water safe. The richest man in the world decided that was an expense too great for the American taxpayer.”

Chris Muravez @chrismuravez.bsky.social · Feb 15

Yesterday many thousands of federal employees were terminated. This is a Reddit thread for federal employees that got laid off.

From the fednews community on Reddit

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Jordan Robison @jordanarobison.bsky.social · Feb 12

Finally got around to sending some query letters for my second novel. So, this part of the writing journey begins. #writing #writerslife #writingcommunity