zach mcauliffe
@mcauliffewithaz.bsky.social
tech writer. used to write for a local news station in my hometown. posts are mine, not my employer's. he/him
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There's no real security in any job now.
January 15, 2026 at 10:07 AM
There's no real security in any job now.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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ICE agent kills woman, DHS tells obvious, insane lies about it: defector.com/ice-agent-ki...
ICE Agent Kills Woman, DHS Tells Obvious, Insane Lies About It | Defector
On Wednesday in Minneapolis, masked government agents apparently representing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surrounded a stationary vehicle stopped in the middle of a residential street.…
defector.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
ICE agent kills woman, DHS tells obvious, insane lies about it: defector.com/ice-agent-ki...
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If you have ever been confused by language rules, like grammatical gender, this feature will no longer be locked behind a paywall.
Duolingo's Free Plan Is Getting One of My Favorite Learning Features
If you have ever been confused by language rules, like grammatical gender, this feature will no longer be locked behind a paywall.
cnet.co
December 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If you have ever been confused by language rules, like grammatical gender, this feature will no longer be locked behind a paywall.
tag yourself. im jote
Google Gemini Pro: please generate a map of the western united states showing cities of over 250K population
December 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
tag yourself. im jote
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
just realized the killers hot fuss is old enough to drink and listen, it still slaps
December 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
just realized the killers hot fuss is old enough to drink and listen, it still slaps
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You don't need to buy a white noise machine for your little one if you have an iPhone.
Newborn Not Sleeping? Try This Hidden iPhone Feature
You don't need to buy a white noise machine for your little one if you have an iPhone.
cnet.co
December 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
You don't need to buy a white noise machine for your little one if you have an iPhone.
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13 years ago today.
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
13 years ago today.
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Commentary: The issue isn't only that the company used AI.
Coca-Cola's AI Holiday Ad Is Everywhere. It's a Sign of a Much Bigger Problem
Commentary: The issue isn't only that the company used AI.
cnet.co
December 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Commentary: The issue isn't only that the company used AI.
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
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i think english classes should analyze hip hop verse. this would dramatically improve functional literacy outcomes and create a generation of immaculate haters
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
i think english classes should analyze hip hop verse. this would dramatically improve functional literacy outcomes and create a generation of immaculate haters
it’s a good book. go read it
The winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction is ‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’ by Omar El Akkad. #NBAwards
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
it’s a good book. go read it
is that good??
CNBC - US job cuts last month surged 183% from September and went up 175% from than the same month a year ago. This is now the worst year for layoffs since 2009. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/job-c...
Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says
Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.
www.cnbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
is that good??
@edzitron.com is this good??
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar says an "IPO is not on the cards right now", and that OpenAI hopes the US government might backstop the financing of data center deals (Berber Jin/Wall Street Journal)
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November 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
@edzitron.com is this good??
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You have to survive. There are graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You have to survive. There are graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet.
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
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Why would someone pay $20k for a robot controlled by a human in a remote location to do things more slowly and clumsily when the median wage for a maid or housekeeper is $33k per year, which is typically spread across 10-20 households?
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Why would someone pay $20k for a robot controlled by a human in a remote location to do things more slowly and clumsily when the median wage for a maid or housekeeper is $33k per year, which is typically spread across 10-20 households?
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You can also use this method to record videos on your device.
Want to Take a Picture Without Touching Your iPhone? Here's How
You can also use this method to record videos on your device.
cnet.co
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
You can also use this method to record videos on your device.
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once again if you brought him back and told him what people were doing to his work J.R.R. Tolkien would buy a gun
“Join the Shirriffs! Serve the Big Chief! Arrest your neighbors! Scour the Shire!”
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
once again if you brought him back and told him what people were doing to his work J.R.R. Tolkien would buy a gun
thanks, i hate it. roccos basilisk is just pascals wager but with AI instead of god
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
thanks, i hate it. roccos basilisk is just pascals wager but with AI instead of god