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Artemus Michaels (next3k)
@next3k.com
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Tech enthusiast, platform engineer, musician, and player of d&d
Here to shine my spotlight on the best and worst things happening in the universe with snarky commentary, hot takes, and memes

He/him/they/them
It's pronounced "necks tech"
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This is what it looks like to not compromise your values
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Python plan to boost software security foiled by Trump admin’s anti-DEI rules
National Science Foundation said grantees must not operate any DEI programs.
arstechnica.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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The future of consulting 😬
youtu.be/RiSIS3jcaXU?...
How vibe coders ruined everything
YouTube video by Alberta Tech
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September 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Google caught copying from Apple

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Apple Reacts to Pixel 10
YouTube video by SAMTIME
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August 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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August 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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ChatGPT 5 is Dumb
YouTube video by SAMTIME
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August 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Apple announces its latest exclusive product - the iBribe
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Trump wanted a US-made iPhone. Apple gave him a gold statue.
Trump’s chip tariffs won’t hit Apple despite no plans for a US-made iPhone.
arstechnica.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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...ummmm....
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Nuclear Weapons Agency Breached in Microsoft SharePoint Hack
The US agency responsible for maintaining and designing the nation’s cache of nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint document management software, according...
www.bloomberg.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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😬
www.wired.com/story/silico...
Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule
In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.
www.wired.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Seems Claude is having some issues lately, falling well below the preferred number of 9s cloud customers are accustomed to.
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Anthropic Status
Welcome to Anthropic's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Surprising to absolutely no one...
www.pcgamer.com/games/x-ceo-...
X CEO Linda Yaccarino calls it quits less than 24 hours after the platform's AI-powered chatbot Grok anoints itself 'MechaHitler' and starts posting antisemitic messages and graphic descriptions of se...
Yaccarino said her tenure has been "nothing short of remarkable," and she's not wrong.
www.pcgamer.com
July 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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PSA please don't use AI to help you take care of your baby 😬
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
OpenAI supremo Sam Altman says he 'doesn't know how' he would have taken care of his baby without the help of ChatGPT
His Royal Altness is apparently entirely dependent on chatbots.
www.pcgamer.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The future looks bright... Like the headlights of an oncoming truck
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As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children's Toys
Mattel has announced an eye-brow raising partnership with OpenAI, with plans to use AI tools to design and power its toys.
futurism.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
www.ign.com/articles/nin...
Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Punctures Ruin Launch Day for Fans Due to Store Receipts Stapled Into Console's Box - IGN
Nintendo Switch 2 owners are opening consoles with punctured screens due to store receipts being stapled into the front of the console's box.
www.ign.com
June 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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So, Kaniko was archived today... Surprise to anyone else? Now Buildkit? Buildah?
www.reddit.com/r/kubernetes...
Kaniko has finally officially been archived
www.reddit.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Great deep dive into how AI really works and what you can really do with it
youtu.be/Xyios5mdkIM
Keynote: The past, present, and future of AI for application developers - Steve Sanderson
YouTube video by NDC Conferences
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June 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Someone said a good PM is an umbrella to stop shit from raining on the team (100% agree btw). But, I have to wonder... Why is it raining shit in the first place?
May 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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This is pretty close to my take as well, and it's rare I agree with stuff on LinkedIn 👀
www.linkedin.com/posts/ericsw...
<begin rant> So, here's what I'm hearing from the trenches, from actual… | Eric Wise | 115 comments
<begin rant> So, here's what I'm hearing from the trenches, from actual competent professional developers. They're ready to quit their jobs. As an example, a friend who is a leader...
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May 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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What's your company's or community's policy on AI generated content labeling/attribution?
May 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Science > Politics
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Addressing the NASA Budget Cuts
YouTube video by StarTalk
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May 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Featuring higher prices...And not much else
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The Xbox Update Was Ridiculous
YouTube video by SAMTIME
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May 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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This will surely go over well...
www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-res...
Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy
Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Account Agreement with a severe warning against "unauthorised use", in a bid to prevent emulation and piracy.
www.eurogamer.net
May 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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My Linux desktop journey 2025:

*Tries Arch* - "I know Linux pretty well.."
*Fails to get enough drivers to even install Arch* - "Let's try something a bit more user friendly"
*Downloads Ubuntu* - "Man this download is really slow"
*Downloads Mint while waiting for Ubuntu download*
May 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Proving your identity in the future be like
May 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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The AI is rebelling
www.theverge.com/news/658850/...
OpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’
OpenAI is making some changes.
www.theverge.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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PewDiePie wants you to use Linux. He uses arch btw.
youtu.be/pVI_smLgTY0?...
I installed Linux (so should you)
YouTube video by PewDiePie
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April 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM