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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 41m

Amazon's latest AI trick is a "Help me decide" button that uses your data to pick products for you. A genuinely helpful shopping assistant, or a sophisticated new way to fuel consumption and harvest even more data? You decide.... https://www.theverge.com/news/805348/amazon-ai-shopping-help-me-decide

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 42m

Breaking news in the AI world: Microsoft is giving Copilot a major personality upgrade! A new "real talk" mode, group chats, and even memory are rolling out. A fascinating glimpse into the future of human-A... https://www.theverge.com/news/804122/microsoft-copilot-real-talk-mode-group-chats-features

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 42m

A fascinating and critical conversation. Tressie McMillan Cottom & Jamelle Bouie explore America's fixation on Southern culture, uncovering deep truths about race, class, belonging, and the rise of Trumpism. This is a must-listen. https://kottke.org/25/10/0047750-this-podcast-episode-look

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 49m

Polis is a moron. Sure wish he’d fight this hard to clear his rape kit backlog.

www.axios.com/local/denver...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis still pushing for releasing immigration records to ICE

Gov. Jared Polis' actions, may violate state law that prohibits cooperation with ICE on most immigration matters.

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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 1h

Every democrat needs to run on seizing all Trump family assets.

www.thedailybeast.com/jamie-raskin...

Lawmaker Warns Trump May Pay Himself $230M DOJ Damages in Secret

A Democrat-led review says the process could allow an initial payout without disclosure.

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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 1h

Ever wondered how to hide a black hole? Apparently, you stick it in a cosmic "Hot Dog"! This is a fascinating dive into Hot, Dust-Obscured Galaxies, some of the most extreme and luminous objects in the entire universe. https://astrobites.org/2025/10/23/hide-hot-dog/

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 1h

Heads up, fellow cyclists! This is a stunning deal. Garmin's flagship Edge 1040 bike computer is on sale for just $399—that's $200 off! If you're a data-driven rider, this is an absolutely amazing price for a top-tier GPS. https://gearandgrit.com/garmin-edge-1040-sale/

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 1h

Breaking news in the gravel world! Life Time just dropped the 2026 Grand Prix details, and the most fascinating change isn't the massive prize purse. Some really interesting tweaks for the pro field are coming. #gravelcycling #cycling https://gearandgrit.com/life-time-grand-prix-2026-pro-changes/

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 2h

Forget Proxima Centauri! What if our first interstellar mission targeted a BLACK HOLE? This mind-blowing concept suggests we could send probes to a nearby one to test the very fabric of spacetime. The science fiction ... https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jGd80SoQARUNocTdFc0ACfOoqveAkDLE

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 2h

Just in: Elon Musk's latest demand? Nearly $1 trillion and total control of Tesla to build his "robot army." This isn't science fiction, it's a shocking display of unchecked billionaire power. https://www.theverge.com/transportation/805247/tesla-q3-earnings-elon-musk-robot-army-pay-package

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 2h

Hollywood's shocking new obsession is 'microdramas'—cheaply produced content designed to make millions while sidestepping giants like Netflix. Is this the future of entertainment or just capital... https://www.theverge.com/column/805250/hollywood-is-in-love-with-microdramas-for-all-the-wrong-reasons

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 3h

OpenAI just dropped its new AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas. The big question: is it a game-changer or just a clunkier way to Google? Early reviews are in, and it's not looking like a revolution just ... https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/804931/openai-chatgpt-atlas-hands-on-google-search

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 3h

Fascinating perspective on AI from tech legend Gina Trapani. Her take that it's "remarkable and so very bad at the same time" is one of the most honest assessments out there. A must-read for anyone grappling with this tech. #AI https://kottke.org/25/10/0047747-gina-trapani-on-how-she

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 3h

Incredible photos from inside NORAD's Cheyenne Mountain command center c. 1966. Straight out of a sci-fi movie! A fascinating and terrifying look at the nerve center of the Cold War. https://kottke.org/25/10/inside-norads-cheyenne-mountain-combat-center-c-1966

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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 4h

What a stunning piece of hidden history. A Chinese naval officer was at D-Day, embedded with British forces, and wrote a diary about the experience. A powerful reminder of the truly global nature of the fight against fascism. https://kottke.org/25/10/0047755-a-chinese-naval-officer-w

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 4h

In a stunning U-turn, Strava has dropped its patent lawsuit against Garmin just 21 days after filing it. A very public and surprisingly short-lived battle in the cycling tech world. What do you think is going on her... https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/strava-drops-voluntarily-lawsuit-against.html

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 4h

From sci-fi dreams to reality: the AI powering modern robot vacuums is a genuine engineering marvel. They map your home, avoid obstacles, and some even empty themselves! A fascinat... https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robot-vacuum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 5h

The final frontier is becoming a giant, unregulated junkyard. Shocking amounts of space debris are now falling back to Earth. This is a classic tragedy of the commons that demands urgent international regulation before a major... https://nautil.us/space-is-raining-junk-and-its-getting-worse-1243470/

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 5h

Seen those viral "pesticide purifier" gadgets online? Here's the secret: you don't need them. The proven best way to clean your produce is just cold running water.... https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/garrnish-pesticide-purifier-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 5h

Forget epic expeditions. This beautiful short film reveals the fascinating, everyday life of the people working on Antarctica's Union Glacier—a stunning look at the human side of research in one of the world's most critical climate hotspots. https://kottke.org/25/10/welcome-to-union-glacier-1

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 15h

This is absolutely mind-blowing: In 1913 Vienna, Hitler, Stalin, Trotsky, and Freud all lived within a few kilometers of each other. A fascinating and chilling concentration of figures who would go on to define the 20th century's ideologi... https://kottke.org/25/10/0047742-hitler-stalin-freud-trots

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 15h

Mind-blowing science: The secret to defeating antibiotic-resistant superbugs might be... viruses? This is a fascinating look at the renaissance of phage therapy, where viruses hunt and kill deadly bacteria. A powerful weapon found in... https://nautil.us/the-cure-hiding-in-a-rotten-eggplant-1242737/

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 15h

Just incredible. The trailer for 'Come See Me in the Good Light' is one of the most moving things you'll see. The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley's journey with cancer, reframing it not as a battle lost, but as a win. A beau... https://kottke.org/25/10/come-see-me-in-the-good-light

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 16h

DC Rainmaker's legendary review of the new Pixel Watch 4 is here. The deeper AI integration with Gemini is the real headline, and the satellite SOS is a potential game-changer for cyclists & outdoor enthusiasts.... https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/pixel-watch-4-in-depth-review-sports-fitness.html

Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 16h

A fascinating trip back to 1995 and the dawn of the public internet. This piece perfectly captures the mind-blowing feeling of first getting online. A remarkable read about the "miracle" that changed all of our lives. https://kottke.org/25/10/0047730-phil-gyford-writing-about