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@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-05 21:36:00

Reddit reports Q4 revenue up 70% YoY to $726M, vs. $665M est., DAUq up 19% to 121.4M, above est., forecasts Q1 revenue above est., announces a $1B share buyback (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2026/02/05/reddit-rdd

Reddit reported fourth-quarter earnings and revealed strong guidance and $1 billion buyback
Reddit reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday in which the social media company beat on the top and bottom lines.

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-02-05 21:35:09

Reddit reports Q4 revenue up 70% YoY to $726M, vs. $665M est., DAUq up 19% to 121.4M, above est., forecasts Q1 revenue above est., announces a $1B share buyback (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2026/02/05/reddit-rdd

@azonenberg@ioc.exchange
2025-12-06 17:54:38

Beautiful night in the woods. It didn't rain at all and we woke up to an awesome sunrise instead of the pouring rain we usually get. I'm not used to packing up my shelter and having it be dry.
Should be a good day of training.
#SearchAndRescue #SoOthersMayLive

Full moon lighting up a partly cloudy night sky, seen through a gap in a dense evergreen forest
Full moon lighting up a cloudy sky at night. A line of tall evergreens form the horizon to the left, with a tall 3-phase transmission tower silhouetted against the sky above the trees
Wispy pink morning clouds above a tree line in an evergreen forest, seen just before sunrise
Two parallel rows of 3-phase transmission towers, one of single poles and one of large steel trusses, disappearing into the distance from a viewpoint on a gravel road roughly in line with the left row. The immediate surroundings are low grassy meadow with taller evergreens off to either side.
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-05 06:55:25

Sickly Red III ⭕️
病态的红 III ⭕️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ CineStill 800T
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography

CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text An indoor area featuring a large illuminated McDonald’s golden‑arches logo mounted on a wall. The bright yellow “M” reflects clearly on the shiny tiled floor. Above the logo is Chinese text. To the left, a staircase leads upward, suggesting the space is part of a larger building such as a mall or transit hub. The lighting is warm and highlights the contrast between the sign and the surrounding interior. 中文替代文字 室内空间中，一面墙上悬挂着明亮的麦当劳金色拱门标志，黄色“M”字在光亮的瓷砖地面上形成清晰倒影…
CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text A modern subway platform with glass safety doors separating passengers from the tracks. Overhead signs in Chinese and English show directions, including “Exit D,” “To Xianghu,” and “To Longxiangqiao.” A digital clock reads 13:57. The floor is polished and reflects blue lighting, with tactile paving guiding along the platform edge. A few people stand or walk: one person looks at a phone while walking, and another in a uniform stands farther down the platform…
CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text A person in a dark coat stands inside a transportation terminal with large glass windows and tall structural columns. They hold a red object in their hands. A digital sign above displays red Chinese text reading “Welcome to Tianjin West Station.” A blue sign with the number “2” hangs nearby, and a smaller sign in the background reads “P2 Exit.” The lighting is dim, creating a calm, waiting‑area atmosphere. 中文替代文字 一名穿深色外套的人站在交通枢纽大厅内，周围是大型玻璃窗和高大的结构柱。他手中拿着一个红色…
CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text The interior of a train or subway car with soft, dim lighting. A person reaches upward toward an overhead compartment or rail, though the image is slightly out of focus. A digital display in the background shows red Chinese characters and the number “13,” possibly indicating temperature or time. A “No Smoking” sign with Chinese text is mounted on the wall behind the person. The scene captures a quiet moment during transit. 中文替代文字 一节列车或地铁车厢内部，灯光柔和偏暗。画面略微模糊，一…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-06 01:35:48

Affirm reports Q2 revenue up 30% YoY to $1.12B, vs. $1.06B est., GMV up 36% to $13.8B, and forecasts Q3 revenue slightly above est.; AFRM drops 6% after hours (Reinhardt Krause/Investor's Business Daily)
investors.com/news/technology/

Affirm Earnings, Revenue, Merchant Volume Top Estimates
Affirm stock dipped amid fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue that topped estimates while guidance came in slightly above views.

@selea@social.linux.pizza
2025-12-06 11:50:28

It is not #metalmonday but I can't really wait.
Orbit Culture - Death Above Life
youtu.be/4Z5KP0qRS3M?si=cDcrI4
You probably like this:
…

@ErikJonker@mastodon.social
2026-03-06 14:55:32

Helping in defense against attacks from Iran should be the maximum that Europe does, no involvement in any actions against Iran, on or above it's territory or anything like that. We need maximum resources for security on our own continent and for the war against Russia. It would be typical Trump to first destroy Iran and then ask Europe to clean up his mess...
#iran

@servelan@newsie.social
2026-02-06 19:22:55

GOP Wants To Probe Ketanji Brown Jackson For Attending Grammys Because Bad Bunny Was Also There - Above the Law
abovethelaw.com/2026/02/gop-wa

@markhburton@mstdn.social
2026-02-05 14:39:03

"In the past, whenever there was a financial crisis or a major political conflict, investors would pile into dollar assets, driving the dollar up – as happened during the 2008 financial crisis. That hasn’t happened under Trump; the dollar index has fallen 10% against other currencies in 2025. ...
"The dollar, as the world’s major currency for central bank reserves and in transactions in international trade and finance, has been in gradual decline for decades."

The debasement trade and the future of the dollar
The gold price against the US dollar is back above $5000 per oz after its recent short sharp contraction last week.  The unprecedented rise in the gold price, particularly since the beginning of th…

@cheryanne@aus.social
2026-02-04 23:50:47

How To Podcast By PodcaSTAR With Mel Sargeant
Tune into entertainers, producers, podcasters and radio stars to discover the secrets to being a cut above...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: greataustralianpods.com/how-to

How To Podcast By PodcaSTAR With Mel Sargeant Screenshot of the podcast listing on the Great Australian Pods website
@drbruced@aus.social
2025-12-06 03:41:23

For a few years I had an office in the Frank Gehry-designed Stata Center at MIT. Here are some photos I took on a sunny autumn day using a film camera in 2005. This building had a lot of problems but it definitely made a statement. #architecture #FrankGehry

A modern building with towers clad in varying materials, some reflective, some brick, with trees in front and a blue skies above
A small ampitheatre in front of a cluster of modern buildings of various shapes, some brick, some reflective, under a blue sky with white clouds. A few small trees are planted around the ampitheatre
A view along a paved footpath with trees on the side of the road and a cluster of modern buildings jumbled along the other side of the path
@UP8@mastodon.social
2026-01-05 18:20:49

Years ago I used to work on the fifth floor of Olin Library for Library Systems and the arXiv preprint server: it's all different inside now but here it is freshly fallen snow
#photo #photography #library

A long concrete building with narrow vertical slot windoiws is seen obliquely from one corner rising above a stone wall with wide panel windows with a snowy lawn in front with small snow covered trees and a few benches under a grey sky.
@grahamperrin@bsd.cafe
2026-01-05 19:33:12

@… and how do you feel about the misinformation in the 18th December post above?

@drgeraint@glasgow.social
2026-01-05 09:22:34

Pro-indy SNP supporters should vote for Scottish Greens on the list vote in May if they don't want to waste their 2nd vote and want to help keep Reform down:
"The [SNP]’s likely success in [constituency contests] would mean that, despite not being awarded a single list seat, the nationalists will have 45% or so of the seats in the chamber, well above the party’s 29% share of the list vote"

Why the electoral system matters – Holyrood election 2026
The outcome of any democratic election depends on how voters cast their ballot, yet the electoral system shapes the result too

@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2026-01-04 17:19:40

I appreciate the boosts on the thread above, which I take as support.
The defeatist replies make me despair a bit. Just to address some greatest hits en masse:
1. “Kick them out yourselves” − JFC, what the hell do you think we are trying to do, constantly, day after day, the amount of action and engagement against the federal invasion where I live is like nothing I’ve seen in my lifetime. WE ARE ASKING FOR HELP. Please do not be an ass about it.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-05 00:30:02

Un Momento II 🕰️
一瞬 II 🕰️
📷 Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Lucky SHD 400
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: Black-and-white photo of a small urban shop. The storefront is cluttered with signs in Chinese and English. A TV screen displays a soccer ball and promotional text. Bottles and packages are visible inside, suggesting snacks and beverages. A sign reads "LOW PRICE WHISKY." Above the shop is a balcony with chairs and tables. A car is parked nearby. The ground has the word "Delicious" printed. The scene captures dense commercial activity, layered signage, and …
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: Black-and-white image of a deteriorating urban building. A balcony with barred windows and an air conditioning unit is visible. The exterior wall is stained and damaged. In the foreground, a metal fence topped with coiled barbed wire suggests restricted access. Electrical wires hang across the top of the frame. A sign with Chinese characters ("实验楼") is mounted on the wall behind the fence, partially obscured by the wire. The gritty textures and stark light…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: Black-and-white photo of a two-story building. The upper floor features five tall, arched windows with decorative muntins, evoking Gothic architectural style. The textured exterior wall adds visual depth. The lower floor is under renovation, with open doorways, wooden fencing, and construction materials like stacked bags and planks. A person rides a scooter in the foreground, while another figure is partially visible on the left. Tree branches extend into …
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: Black-and-white cityscape showing architectural contrast. In the foreground, a modern commercial building labeled "W-PLUS" with a large white "W" at the entrance. Its brick facade and glass windows suggest contemporary design. A person walks past the entrance. Above and behind are mid-rise residential buildings with balconies and air conditioning units. In the background, sleek high-rise towers with curved glass exteriors dominate the skyline. The image ca…
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2026-01-02 13:53:25

Finally, a more modest increase in atmospheric CO2 at Mauna Loa: based on daily values, the December average was 427.5 ppm, that's 2.1 ppm more than last year
#emissions #co2 #climatechange…

Graph showing past 13 months of daily, weekly, and monthly values for CO2 at Mauna Loa: the rise towards the May peak above 430 ppm followed by the seasonal fall. December 2025 well above the December 2024 level.
@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-02-05 21:51:01

Amazon reports Q4 ad revenue up 23% YoY to $21.32B, slightly above expectations, and subscription services revenue up 14% to $13.12B (Todd Spangler/Variety)
variety.com/2026/digital/news/

Amazon Powers Up Record Q4 Sales, Forecasts $200 Billion in 2026 Capex
Amazon raked in a record $213.4 billion in revenue for Q4 2025 but shares fell after the company forecast $200 billion in capital spending for 2026.

@qurlyjoe@mstdn.social
2026-01-04 03:43:58

#silentSunday
Migrating geese
(Embedded dad joke in alt text)

Photo. Sky nearing sunset, blue and gray at the top, shading to a yellowish cast toward the bottom. Treetops spread along the bottom edge, with distant, hazy foothills behind. Skeins of geese fly in typical V formation above the horizon. I was with a group looking at bald eagles that come down from Canada for the winter, and hang out around the Fossil Creek Reservoir and bird sanctuary. January 2026. When geese fly in their V formation, why is one leg always longer than the other? Because the…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-05 10:45:32

Foxconn reports Q4 revenue up 22% YoY to ~$82.7B, above ~$77B est., and record December revenue up 31.8% YoY to ~$27.5B, driven by AI and networking demand (Reuters)
reuters.com/world/china/foxcon

@samerfarha@mastodon.social
2026-02-04 00:28:02

Temps above freezing today means window is open.

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-02-01 09:44:10

Toblinger Knoten / Torre di Toblin
(October 2024)
#SilentSunday #LandscapePhotography #Photography

View a large rock tower behind another lower mountain peak near a pass with a small chapel (good for appreciating the scale). The mountain nearest to the pass has visible tunnel openings at its base above the talus fields. These are remnants of the frontline from world war I. Massive cumulus clouds are forming in the background, above them clear blue sky. The entire scene is bathed in warm late afternoon light of October. All the grass patches have turned into a rich coffee brown.
@nelson@tech.lgbt
2026-01-04 00:26:13

I continue to be impressed with how the LLM systems are pretty open about queerness and non-judgmental, non-homophobic. Remarkable given that so much of the training material must be hateful! Here's Gemini being cautious but helpful after I asked it about a summary of what it knows about me and asked why it didn't mention me being gay.
I do have access to information regarding your personal life and sexual orientation from our previous conversations. However, I am designed with specific safety and privacy guardrails that prevent me from storing or outputting information related to a user's sexual orientation or sensitive medical conditions in these types of summaries.
While I can remember and use those details to provide context during our active discussions—such as when we were looking into the history of queer voices or specific support resources—I cannot include them in a "permanent" distilled profile like the one above.

@smashtie@mas.to
2026-01-04 14:47:21

We've come to Hadestown, and the funniest thing so far is hearing EVERYONE coming in saying "Good grief, it's a long way down!" Or words to that effect. I think it's good to be looking down on hell from above. #theatre #WestEnd

A view from way up high down to a West end stage. It's much steeper than it looks here!
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-06 00:30:00

Sickly Red IV ⭕️
病态的红 IV ⭕️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ CineStill 800T
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography …

CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text A nighttime urban scene beneath an overpass, illuminated by colorful lights from traffic signals and vendor carts. Several street food stalls are set up, one glowing brightly with white and orange light. A few people stand nearby, including someone wearing a face mask. A blue bilingual street sign reading “GUANGOU Rd” hangs overhead. Light flares, reflections, and shadows create a vivid, cinematic atmosphere. 中文替代文字 夜间的城市街景位于高架桥下，由交通灯和小吃摊的彩色灯光照亮。多辆小推车式的街头摊位…
CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text A brightly lit gas station at night with a wide canopy covering several fuel pumps. A person stands beside one of the pumps, and the wet ground reflects the strong white and yellow lights. Behind the pumps is a building with illuminated Chinese signage, likely a service or repair center. One vehicle is parked outside while another is being serviced inside the open garage. Traffic cones and barriers guide cars through the area. The overall scene feels quiet,…
CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text A row of automated subway turnstiles indoors, each displaying a red “X” indicating they are not in service. Above them is a large illuminated display showing a scenic image of a bridge with green downward arrows. To the right, a sign provides assistance information in Chinese and English, including a phone number. The station appears clean and quiet, with no passengers visible. 中文替代文字 一排地铁闸机整齐排列在室内，每个闸机上方都亮着红色“X”，表示暂不可通行。闸机上方是一块大型发光屏幕，显示着一幅桥梁风景图，并配有绿色向下箭头。右…
CineStill 800T (FF) English Alt Text A small convenience store at night with a bright red-and-white sign above the entrance. A red Coca‑Cola refrigerator stands outside, glowing with interior light and filled with visible bottles. Crates and green glass bottles sit near the doorway. A tree trunk partially blocks the view in the foreground. To the right, a yellow utility vehicle and several benches or tables are dimly lit. The surrounding street is dark except for the store’s lights, giving the…
@StephenRees@mas.to
2026-03-04 17:28:39

From The Maple
Amazon ‘Breached’ B.C. Labour Code By Denying Pay Increase
The British Columbia Labour Relations Board’s recent ruling may result in more than $1 million in back wages being paid out
The company broke the law by singling out unionized workers for unfair treatment. "No worker should be punished for exercising their legal right to join a union, and today’s ruling sends a clear message that Amazon is not above the law,” said Unifor president Lana Payne

Amazon ‘Breached’ B.C. Labour Code By Denying Pay Increase
The British Columbia Labour Relations Board’s recent ruling may result in more than $1 million in back wages being paid out

@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-02-02 01:45:10

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Low:
🎵 Below & Above
#Low
solow.bandcamp.com/track/as-ab
open.spotify.com/track/3bjOIdr

@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social
2026-01-03 13:14:54
Content warning: Drawing of nude fauns with huge erections

Enjoy two dancing fauns by Marc deBauch this snowy #Satyrday 👀
#HumanArt <…

Drawing of two erect fauns clasping their hands high above their heads in what looks like a dance. They have shaggy goat legs from the thighs down, one with reddish hair and one with dark brown hair. Both have horns and a tail and steal a glance at each other's cocks. The art was created by human artist Marc Debauch.
@fortune@social.linux.pizza
2026-01-03 03:00:02

The true way goes over a rope which is not stretched at any great height
but just above the ground. It seems more designed to make people stumble
than to be walked upon.
-- Franz Kafka

@mszll@datasci.social
2026-01-03 13:29:39

Just updated our server's downtimes for 2025 and for all-time. Although datasci.social had a downtime of over 10 hours in 2025, our all-time uptime is still way above 99.9%. 🤓
community.datasci.social/docs/

Historical uptimes Year Uptime Average downtime per month All-time 99.931% 30 minutes 2025 99.876% 54 minutes 2024 99.998% <1 minute 2023 99.908% 40 minutes 2022 99.995% <2 minutes
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-05 21:55:49

Amazon reports Q4 ad revenue up 23% YoY to $21.32B, slightly above expectations, and subscription services revenue up 14% to $13.12B (Todd Spangler/Variety)
variety.com/2026/digital/news/

Amazon Powers Up Record Q4 Sales, Forecasts $200 Billion in 2026 Capex
Amazon raked in a record $213.4 billion in revenue for Q4 2025 but shares fell after the company forecast $200 billion in capital spending for 2026.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-01-03 08:08:56

In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney
— a former editor at The New York Times
— details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred,
why this was directed from the very top,
how some staff pushed back
and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.

Trans News Network (@transnews.network)
In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry. https://transnews.network/p/a-directive-from-above-former-nyt-editor-lays-out-how-the-paper-pushes-anti-trans-bigotry

@memeorandum@universeodon.com
2026-03-03 15:10:52

Law School Tells Students, 'You MUST Be Aligned Politically With President Trump,' For Summer Job (Joe Patrice/Above the Law)
abovethelaw.com/2026/03/law-sc
memeorandum.com/260303/p37#a26

@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2026-03-03 02:16:39

#2024YR4 - Identification of Possible Precoveries in 2016 IPTF Data: arxiv.org/abs/2603.00449 -> "These candidate detections, not accounting for any currently-undetected Yarkovsky forces, predict a perilune of 22001 /- 49 km and a perigee of 277534 /- 46 km (relative to the center of each respective body) representing an improvement of > 300 times in the approach distance uncertainty above the existing orbit solution and, if confirmed, decisively ruling out a lunar impact in 2032" -> groups.io/g/mpml/message/41437

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2026-03-03 19:46:28

lol

screenshot of a CNN post, linking to an article (or video or something, who knows, I didn't click on that noise). "Target's new CEO wants to re-establish the company's 'Tarzhay' reputation after a brutal few years."
A response to the above CNN post, by "Truther_Dare", saying "Maybe they shouldn't have capitulated with Na-zhays"
@Dragofix@veganism.social
2025-12-31 16:44:15

We need to stop this harmful practice. There are other ways to celebrate the new year which doesn't harm nature, environment or animals.
#NewYear #NewYear2026 #fireworks

Title above: How fireworks harm humans and other animals. Birds: Explosions can friighten birds to death. Wildlife: Wildlife may abandon dens and nests. Sealife: Marine animals can die after ingesting firework debris. Companion animals: Companion animals may try to escape the noise & run away from home. Humans: Fireworks can trigger peoples PTSD.
Title above: Fireworks Image explains how it affect bees, birds, wild animals, fish & other marine animals, companion animals, humans. Pretty much same as in other image.
@teledyn@mstdn.ca
2026-02-03 18:20:06

RE: flipboard.com/@guitarworld/gui
Already knowing the session stories, it still ranks up there with the first Plastic One Band LPs, and far above the syrupy overproduction on Steel and Glass.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-05 22:41:11

Roblox reports Q4 bookings up 63% YoY to $2.2B vs. $2.05B est., DAUs up 69% to 144M, and forecasts FY 2026 bookings above estimates; RBLX jumps 18% after hours (Zaheer Kachwala/Reuters)
reuters.com/business/roblox-fo

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-01-02 21:31:01

An interview with ex-NYT editor Billie Jean Sweeney, who says the NYT shifted to anti-trans bigotry and disinformation in about 2022, with guidance from the top (David Forbes/Trans News Network)
transnews.network/p/a-directiv

'A Directive From Above': Former NYT Editor Lays Out How The Paper Pushes Anti-Trans Bigotry
In this in-depth interview, former New York Times editor Billie Jean Sweeney details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, how some staff tried to stop it, how it's directed from the very top and the damage this legitimization of bigotry has done

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-12-25 11:00:50

"Average global temperature to hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels in 2026, warns UK’s Met Office"
#Climate #ClimateChange

UK’s Met Office warns 2026 could be among hottest years on record
The Met Office warns that 2026 is likely to become the fourth year on record where temperatures hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels.

@BBC6MusicBot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-02-04 05:34:43

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #ChrisHawkins
Paul Weller:
🎵 Above The Clouds
#PaulWeller
dj4am.bandcamp.com/track/paul-
open.spotify.com/track/2xVl2e0

@jeang3nie@social.linux.pizza
2026-03-03 17:37:37

Does Pam Bondi know that the Dow is no longer above 50k?

@mrysav@social.linux.pizza
2026-01-04 14:20:05

Year-end music retrospective, for the 12th? 13th? year in a row:
mitchellrysavy.com/blog/2026/0

2025: Keep the Vibes Above Zero
Ophelia (Concert Version) - The Band (The Last Waltz) Baby, Let Me Follow You Down - Bob Dylan (The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4: Live 1966 - The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert) I’ll Keep It With Mine (Take 1, Piano Demo) - Bob Dylan (The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12) F**k and Run - Liz Phair (Exile in Guyville) I’m So Tired - Fugazi (Instrument) Box of Rain - Grateful Dead (American Beauty) Atom Bomb - Electric Version - Bully (Atom Bomb - Electric Version) Statesboro Blue…

@wraithe@mastodon.social
2026-01-02 18:48:24

The cat who blasted past me the split second I opened the door a few days ago has now decided “oh, maybe all outdoors isn’t all it’s cracked up to be right now”

Picture of a black cat from above, staring at an open glass door onto an icy landscape, not dissimilar from ancient ice Plains across which woolly mammoth strode (OK, no it’s just a vaguely snowy yard) #AltTextAdded
@midtsveen@social.linux.pizza
2025-12-30 19:29:31

Trans people are incredible, strong, beautiful, and absolutely bring so much love and strength to our world.
:bisexual_pride: 🏳️‍⚧️ :genderfluid_flag: :nonbinary_flag: :heart_trans: 🏳️‍🌈
I wholeheartedly, unapologetically, and forever believe that #TransRightsAreHumanRights.
Always, forever, endlessly, trans people are real, valuable, and human in every way…

A person standing in a hallway, wearing a black dress with pink floral patterns and dark tights. They hold two small flags, one rainbow pride flag and one pink, purple, blue, black, and white gender-fluid flag, while forming a heart shape with their hands in front of their chest. Overhead lights illuminate the space, with framed art and a plant visible along the hallway walls.
A minimalist living room with a wooden sideboard, bookshelf speakers, and a stereo. Two flags hang on a gray wall above the cabinet, with books, small decorations, and potted plants arranged around the room.
A small home office with a desk facing a wall, two computer monitors, and a gray chair. A rainbow pride flag and a trans pride flag hang on the wall above the desk, with sunlight coming in from a window on the right and a doorway visible on the left.
@jake4480@c.im
2025-12-27 23:29:14

When I was a kid, I had a couple well-loved issues of G.I. Joe Special Missions, and this art from the cover of one of them was my absolute favorite. And I ran across it the other day again, and it still strikes me as extremely badass, even now. Just something about Snake Eyes scaling a wall in moonlight.
#art #comics …

Art from G.I. Joe Special Missions, a cover - from up a wall, Snake Eyes is scaling the wall and there's a guy above pointing a gun down, and a huge yellow moon is above them in the black night sky
@ian@phpc.social
2026-01-02 02:46:12

Hot take: TDD is easier with LLM-assist dev. You can tell the computer "write a failing test for XYZ" which is super helpful when you see a bug in the wild that doesn't have a test for it yet because if it did your bug wouldn't have made it past CI.
Discuss (I've done the above).

@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2026-02-03 00:57:55

ICE: Finally, here comes warmer weather, soon it will be above freezing and all this crud will melt and we can drive at freeway speeds on every tiny side street like we keep trying to
MSP: *snrk*
ICE: what
MSP: nothing
ICE: WHAT
MSP: nothing
MSP: …
MSP: …*(potholes)*…
ICE: What? Why are you whispering? What did you just say???
MSP: Nothing!
ICE: <glares>
MSP: “Assholes.” We called you assholes
ICE: …OK then
MSP: hehe *snrk*

@grumpybozo@toad.social
2026-01-02 23:06:02

The hard turn of the liberal established media (NYT, Guardian) against trans existence is puzzling.
The whole anti-trans obsession that has bubbled up in recent years is weird. It almost feels like a concerted project but it’s too big, right?
I mean, there just aren’t that many trans people to be upset about. It’s easy to go for years without knowing that you’ve interacted with a trans person, mostly because it’s a non-issue for most folks. @…

Tilly Bridges (@tillybridges@mastodon.social)
the New York Times is so very responsible for the state of trans rights in the US right now due to their concerted effort to promote and normalize anti-trans bigotry and propaganda it was INTENTIONAL, like we’ve been telling you all along https://transnews.network/p/a-directive-from-above-former-nyt-editor-lays-out-how-the-paper-pushes-anti-trans-bigotry

@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2026-02-02 21:41:28

Brown Pelicans flying in formation over the water. Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 MC14. #moonstonebeach #pelican #bird

View of two brown pelicans, flying close together, one slightly above the other. They are flying over a bright blue ocean.
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-03-05 14:25:41

Apple's MacBook Neo poses a big threat to OEMs like HP, Lenovo, and Dell, as their $599 laptops seem inferior and Windows 11's reputation is at an all-time low (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)

I can't believe it: Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo just lit a monstrous fire under the Windows laptop market — Microsoft better be panicking
MacBook Neo is official. It's $599, with an efficient A18 Pro SoC that offers M1-level performance in an affordable package that prioritizes style above all else.

@earlofedgecombe@mstdn.social
2026-01-05 13:03:37

Good morning from Harlem
#Photography #GoodMorning #Sunrise #NYC

Looking through an arched window nine minutes before sunrise the sky fades from yellow at the horizon to blue-purple up above, and is filled with pink and gray clouds. Pointed roofs of Harlem brownstones are silhouetted across the street, and a taller apartment building can be seen in the distance. The window is grimy on the bottom.
@pre@boing.world
2025-12-31 13:45:23

(above in the blog if you prefer it on one page: dalliance.net/blog/2025/ )

@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social
2026-01-03 11:08:57
Content warning:

Have a joyful #DayOfDionysos here at Erotic Mythology! 🍇
Dionysos and his pet panther welcome the new year 🥂
"Bacchus himself, grape-bunches garlanding his brow, brandished a spear that vine-leaves twined, and at his feet fierce spotted panthers lay, tigers and lynxes too, in phantom forms."
Ovid, Metamorphoses 3.664
🏛 Dionysos with a Panther, 2nd century …

Marble sculpture of Dionysos. The god raises a cup of wine high above his head, a cluster of grapes in his other hand. To his feet sits a small panther raising its paw.
@servelan@newsie.social
2026-03-03 18:56:49

Trump Admin Calls 'Backsies' On Biglaw Executive Order Appeals - Above the Law
abovethelaw.com/2026/03/trump-

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-06 00:30:00

Moody Urbanity - Old & New VI 🔆
情绪化城市 - 新与旧 VI 🔆
📷 Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black and white image captures the interior of a large building with an arched ceiling and tall windows on the left. The ceiling appears weathered, with visible streaks and patches. On the right wall near the ceiling, large Chinese characters are painted, suggesting cultural or historical significance. The architecture hints at a public space, possibly a train station or hall in a Chinese-speaking region. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示一座大型建筑的内部，拱形天花板高耸，左侧排列着…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A gritty black and white photo shows an urban scene with a brick wall, an industrial-style hanging light, and a metal ceiling structure with beams. A balcony with vertical railings is visible above. On the right side of the wall, Chinese characters read “Non-existent” adding a personal or rebellious tone. The image blends industrial architecture with expressive street art. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面呈现都市风格：砖墙、工业风吊灯和带有横梁的金属天花板结构。上方可见带有垂直栏杆的阳台。墙右侧写有中文“莫须有”，传达…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black and white photograph features a metal abstract sculpture in the foreground, composed of twisted tubular forms resembling horns or funnels. Behind it stands a tall industrial chimney, rising vertically into a grainy sky. Trees surround the sculpture, adding contrast between nature, art, and industry. The sculpture’s flowing shapes juxtapose the rigid geometry of the chimney, creating a visual tension between creativity and functionality. 中文替代…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black and white photo shows a statue of a person wearing a full-body protective suit with a hood, standing on top of a building by the side of a tall industrial chimney. The perspective is from below, emphasizing the towering height of the chimney. The person’s gear suggests a hazardous or contaminated environment. A metal ladder is attached to the building, reinforcing the industrial setting. The dramatic lighting and monochrome tones evoke a sen…
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-01-02 03:07:05

47% of the world’s top 20th percentile AI researchers
finished their undergraduate studies in China,
-- well above the 18% share from the U.S.
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20…

@azonenberg@ioc.exchange
2026-01-02 23:00:15

Found an old power bill while cleaning up. In the end of 2018 I was paying 9.05 c/kWh for the first 600 kWh and 10.94 above.
Now it's 15.1 and 17.0.
The rate of increase was very much nonlinear though: from October 2018 to October 2024 (six years) the tier 1 rate only climbed by 27%.
It went up 10.5% in 2024 and 20.7% in 2025 alone.

@Dragofix@veganism.social
2026-01-03 00:45:23

Choose life over death. Choose compassion over suffering. Go vegan for the animals, environment and health! Choose life for the future!
#AnimalRights #GoVegan

On the left there is a food shop shelf with plants and woman hugging the cow below in separate image. On the right there is a shelf with animal corpse parts and killed cows in slaughterhouse hanged upside down in separate image below. Blood all over the floor. White text above: Chose life | Over death White text below: Choose compassion | Over suffering The | separates the images on the left and right.
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2026-01-24 08:48:26

The latest in our climate chaos theatre: Arctic ice melting in January!
@… on Bluesky:
SUMMER IN WINTER IN GREENLAND
Crazy Temperatures tonight up to 9C (above summer average), persisting during the day.
24 stations at low elevations out of 31 above freezing today.
Kitsissorsuit is chasing the WORLD RECORD of the highest monthly…

List of stations with temperatures above freezing, topped by Nuuk with +9.0C
@BBC6MusicBot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-04 05:25:54

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #TheMorningAfterMix
Dirty Three:
🎵 Sea Above, Sky Below
#DirtyThree
dirtythree.bandcamp.com/track/
open.spotify.com/track/2AHotK0

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-12-24 16:00:52

"Average global temperature to hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels in 2026, warns UK’s Met Office"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

UK’s Met Office warns 2026 could be among hottest years on record
The Met Office warns that 2026 is likely to become the fourth year on record where temperatures hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-06 00:30:01

Un Momento III 🕰️
一瞬 III 🕰️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ ERA 100, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a city bus parked on a street. In front of the bus is a metal rolling staircase or platform with handrails, likely used for maintenance or boarding. The bus has Chinese characters "北京公交" (Beijing Public Transport) and the number "263400" printed on its side. The background features a modern glass building with reflections. The composition highlights urban infrastructure and public transportation. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一辆停在街边的城市公交车。公交车前方有一…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of the front of a school bus. The bus has a large, rectangular grille with a circular emblem at its center. Two side mirrors extend outward from the front, and the windshield reflects trees and surroundings. A bold number "4" is displayed in the top left corner of the windshield, possibly indicating the bus route. The hood features partially visible stylized text or graphics. Behind the bus is a gated fence with a sign that includes the le…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a storefront labeled "LE LABO." Above the sign are industrial-style light fixtures. In front of the store is a construction lift platform labeled "SUNWARD SWSL1412HD," suggesting maintenance or installation work. A smaller, partially obscured "LE LABO" sign is visible to the left. The building exterior features clean lines and shadows, with a mix of modern and utilitarian architectural elements. The photo captures urban texture and cont…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of an indoor space, possibly a parking garage or corridor. A "Do Not Enter" traffic sign is mounted on the wall. A fluorescent light fixture and a ventilation grille are also visible. To the right, a fire safety sign in Chinese and English reads: "HYDRANT / EXTINGUISH / CALL 119." The image emphasizes geometric shapes, stark lighting, and utilitarian design. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，拍摄于室内空间，可能是停车场或建筑走廊。墙上安装有一个“禁止进入”的交通标志。画面中还可见荧光灯和通风格栅。右侧有一个消防安全标志…
@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-02-01 18:26:34

Evening walk. Each (end of) day this past week had such amazing light/mood... it's good to get out!
#EveningWalk #SilentSunday #LandscapePhotography

Wideformat view of the silhouette of a tree in an empty field with forest further back and large mountains in the far background. Pink/purple/orange sky and light. Cloudy sky. Some faint fog starting to form just above the ground.
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-04 12:12:36

Uber reports Q4 revenue up 20% YoY to $14.4B, above $14.32B est., Gross Bookings up 22% YoY to $54.1B, trips up 22% YoY to 3.8B, and a $296M profit, below est. (Connor Hart/Wall Street Journal)
wsj.com/busin…

@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2025-12-26 08:37:02

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Above The Law:
🎵 V.S.O.P.
#AboveTheLaw
goodwillhunter.bandcamp.com/tr
open.spotify.com/track/3T9sS8q

@smashtie@mas.to
2026-03-02 19:28:49

The view from here right now. #ski

A moonlit mountain scene. The yellow lights of a town reflect across an icy lake. All around are snow clad peaks. Some stars twinkle in the night sky, above high icy cloud.
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-06 12:00:06

Bird View 🐦
鸟瞰 🐦
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English alt text: An overhead black‑and‑white view of an outdoor basketball court next to a curved road. The court has clear boundary lines and two hoops. A single person walks near the court, casting a long shadow due to low‑angle sunlight. Tall light poles also cast long shadows across the ground. Trees surround part of the area, adding texture to the scene. 中文替代文字： 一幅从上方拍摄的黑白画面，展示一座靠近弯曲道路的户外篮球场。球场线条清晰，两端各有一个篮框。一个人走在球场旁，因阳光角度低而投下长长的影子。高大的灯柱也在地面上形成长影。周围部分区域被树木环绕。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English alt text: A black‑and‑white cityscape showing many high‑rise buildings clustered together in the foreground and middle distance. Behind the dense urban area, large mountains rise across the horizon, creating a sharp contrast between the natural landscape and the built environment. The buildings vary slightly in height and shape, but all appear tightly packed. The scene feels expansive yet crowded. 中文替代文字： 一幅黑白城市景观，前景和中景布满密集的高楼大厦。远处的地平线上耸立着连绵的山脉，与城市的密集建筑形成鲜明对比。建…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English alt text: A dark wooden floor seen from above, with a narrow diagonal beam of bright light cutting across the surface from the lower left to the upper right. A faint secondary reflection or shadow runs parallel to the main beam. The contrast between the illuminated strip and the surrounding darkness creates a minimalist, quiet atmosphere. No objects or people are present. 中文替代文字： 从上方俯视一片深色木地板，一束细长而明亮的光线以对角线方式从左下延伸到右上。旁边有一条较淡的反射或阴影与光束平行。明暗对比强烈，画面简洁安静，没有任何物体或人物。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English alt text: A black‑and‑white view of several tall apartment buildings standing very close together. Each building has rows of identical windows and balconies, some with air‑conditioning units attached. The structures fill the frame tightly, creating a sense of repetition and density. No people are visible. The overall atmosphere feels crowded and urban, with strong contrasts between light and shadow on the building facades. 中文替代文字： 一幅黑白城市景象，画面中多栋高耸的住宅大楼紧密排列。楼面上布…
@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social
2026-03-02 12:18:42
Content warning:

Greetings, myth lovers!
Since I can't log into @… because the server seems to be down, I'm inviting you to share your favourite #mythology-themed read for

Photo of a round bookshelf taken from above, creating a spiral of books.
@Dragofix@veganism.social
2025-12-19 01:34:03

Met Office: 2026 will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels theguardian.com/environment/20

Met Office: 2026 will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels
Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-04 08:56:08

Galaxy Digital reports a Q4 net loss of $482M, above $282M est., driven primarily by the crypto market crash, and says its trading volumes declined ~40% QoQ (David Pan/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@UP8@mastodon.social
2026-03-06 01:26:54

Roof-Level Window on Sage Hall
#photo #photography #cornell #buildings

Window with blue trim and yellow moulding juts out from slate roof with blue sky above
@cdarwin@c.im
2025-12-27 18:18:10

What does money machine eat?
It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty, and,
above all, it eats creativity.
It eats quality and sh*ts quantity.
-- William S. Burroughs
azquotes.com/quote/1352864

William S. Burroughs Quote
What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty, and, above all, it eats creativity. It eats quality and sh*ts quantity.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-04 10:11:16

German chipmaker Infineon reports Q1 revenue up 7% YoY €3.66B, above €3.62B est., expects to raise investments to €2.7B in 2026, and forecasts growing AI demand (Christina Kyriasoglou/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-04 21:21:05

Alphabet says it expects 2026 capex to be in the range of $175B to $185B, above estimates of about $115.26B (Deborah Sophia/Reuters)
reuters.com/business/google-pa

@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-26 00:48:09

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Black Flag:
🎵 Rise Above
#BlackFlag
spittinbonespunk.bandcamp.com/
open.spotify.com/track/4kFfFe3

@azonenberg@ioc.exchange
2026-01-21 05:48:22

Missed the first peak of tonight's show because I was busy showing my wife from the front steps and didn't get my camera set up, lol.
Got a few nice shots from the park before it slowed down too much but got cold and didn't want to be out too late. If it picks up again I might pop outside.

Red and green aurora glow above tree-covered hills silhouetted against the sky
Green aurora glow lighting up the sky above a tree-lined dirt parking lot
A starry sky, centered on Orion, seen above several tall trees
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2026-01-25 21:13:15

Reconstruction of the cold-blooded execution of Alex Pretti by ICE in Minneapolis:
"..while Mr. Pretti is on his knees and restrained, the agent standing directly above him appears to fire one shot at Mr. Pretti at close range. He immediately fires three additional shots."

The New York Times The agent in the gray coat removes the weapon, which matches the profile of a gun D.H.S. says belonged to Mr. Pretti, from the scene. Then, while Mr. Pretti is on his knees and restrained, the agent standing directly above him appears to fire one shot at Mr. Pretti at close range. He immediately fires three additional shots. Additional shots fired Still from video shared with The Times. The New York Times Several agents have moved away from Mr. Pretti, who has collapsed. An…
@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social
2026-02-02 17:54:14
Content warning:

We all need a sweet tush on Monday, right? And who better to provide it than golden Aphrodite herself?
#BumDayMonday #GreekRomanArt

Photograph of a Greek Gold Aphrodite Hairpin dated to the 1st century BCE. This long and elegant gold hairpin is adorned with a charming figurative scene: positioned at the top of a Corinthian capital featuring an abundance of acanthus leaves, a small Eros offers the necessary support to the goddess Aphrodite who rests above him, her foot balanced over a dolphin. Eros holds a mirror in his hands as the nude goddess appears to adorn herself, adjusting one of her anklets to complement the snake-…
@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2025-12-31 20:01:59

The last light of 2025....
(...is giving me big hopes for 2026, against all odds!)
#LandscapePhotography #Sunset #Alps

The silhouette of a group of spruce trees against an intensely golden sky above the northern Alps in the background. The sun itself is partially visible through the trees, light shafts through the low haze.
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-04 21:46:03

Arm reports Q3 revenue up 26% YoY to $1.24B, vs. $1.22B est., and license and other revenue up 25% to $505M, vs. $519.9M est.; ARM drops 7% after hours (Reuters)
reuters.com/business/retail-co

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-02-01 21:55:35

Amazon's Melania documentary opens with $7M at the North American box office, above pre-release estimates of $3M to $5M; Amazon spent $75M on the documentary (Rebecca Rubin/Variety)
variety.com/2026/film/box-offi

Melania Box Office: First Lady Doc Beats Expectations
Sam Raimi's thriller "Send Help" lead the box office over several newcomers, including the "Melania" doc and YouTuber Markiplier's "Iron Lung."

@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2026-02-28 08:55:23

Bizarrely warm end of the winter, here in the Netherlands: average temperature in the last part of February (21-28/29) was more than a full degree higher than the previous record set just five years ago:
10.5°C, that's warmer than the already warmed 1991-2020 average for April!
Peak was above 17°C.

Table showing #1 2026 10.55 #2 2021 9.53 #3 1997 9.09
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-02-28 20:22:21

The American bombardment of Iran has been launched without explanation,
without Congress,
without even an attempt to build public support.
Above all it has been launched without a coherent strategy for the Iranian people,
and without a plan to let them decide how to build a legitimate Iranian state.
This lack of coherence has plagued the Trump administration’s policy for many weeks.
On at least eight occasions during Iran’s nationwide uprising in early Jan…

Trump Has No Plan for the Iranian People
The mere act of bombing Iran will not by itself create a stable regime.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-03 22:40:53

Super Micro reports Q2 net sales up 123% to $12.7B, vs. $10.43B est., and expects Q3 net sales above estimates; SMCI jumps 5% after hours (Luke Kawa/Sherwood News)
sherwood.news/markets/super-mi

Super Micro crushes estimates for Q2, offers strong guidance
The AI server company just released its fiscal Q2 results.

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-01-26 14:20:40

Source: OpenAI targets ~$60 per 1,000 views for ChatGPT ads, on par with live NFL broadcasts and above Meta's sub-$20 CPM, while offering little conversion data (The Information)
theinformation.com/articles/op

OpenAI Seeks Premium Prices in Early Ads Push
In its initial rollout of ads, OpenAI is charging prices that rival those for coveted video programs like the NFL, and well above what rivals such as Meta Platforms’ social media apps charge. But unlike Meta or Google, OpenAI won’t be providing detailed information about the query responses ...

@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social
2025-12-31 13:41:53
Content warning:

Have a great last day of the year and a wonderful start into 2026, everyone 🥳 🥂
#NewYearsEve #HappyNewYear2026

A white t-shirt with a stylised drawing of Dionysos holding up a spilling wine cup in his right and a cluster of grapes in his left. Above and below him the words "The party don't start til I walk in" frame the scene in black letters. Happy New Year!
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-02-07 07:04:54

Stock market hits all-time high as Dow closes above 50,000
The U.S. stock market ended a bumpy week with a bang,
as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time.

The Dow crossed the threshold
— an important psychological barrier
— earlier Friday before retreating
and then surging again to close at 50,115.67.

That was a jump of 2.47 percent, more than 1,200 points for the day.

The rally extended to the S&P 500 and the …

Stock market hits all-time high as Dow closes above 50,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at a record 50,115.67 on Friday, rising more than 1,200 points for the day.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-02-26 00:30:04

Urban Demons VII 👻
城市鬼魂 VII 👻
📷 Zeiss IKON Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Ilford HP5 400 Plus, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text A black‑and‑white photo of a tall street lamp with an old‑fashioned design. The lamp has a decorative metal top shaped like a scalloped dome and glass panels around the light. Several cables run from the pole outward in different directions. The sky behind it is cloudy and empty, giving the scene a quiet, nostalgic feeling. A faint outline of another pole or structure appears in the distance. 中文替代文字 一张黑白照片，画面中是一盏高高的老式路灯。灯罩呈波浪形金属顶，四周是玻璃面板。电线从灯杆向外延伸。背景是…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text A black‑and‑white image of a traditional Chinese bell tower. The structure features layered, upturned eaves and intricate wooden carvings. It stands on a stone platform with a decorative railing. A plaque on the stone wall bears Chinese characters meaning “Bell Tower.” 中文替代文字 一张黑白照片，呈现一座传统中国钟楼。建筑有多层飞檐和精致木雕，立于石基之上，周围有装饰性栏杆。石墙上的牌匾写着“钟楼”二字。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text A black‑and‑white photograph of an ornate building combining Chinese and Western architectural styles. The entrance is framed by carved columns and arches, and two statues stand on a balcony above it. The roof has traditional Chinese tiles and decorative ridges. Chinese characters above the entrance and balcony indicate themes related to theater or drama. 中文替代文字 一张黑白照片，展示一座融合中式与西式元素的华丽建筑。入口由雕刻柱子和拱门围成，上方阳台上立着两尊雕像。屋顶为传统中式瓦片和装饰脊。入口和阳台处的中文文字与戏剧相关。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text A traditional Chinese-style building with a large, detailed dragon sculpture mounted above the entrance. The dragon appears to leap outward with its mouth open and claws extended. The building has curved roof tiles, hanging lanterns, and ornate wooden details. Chinese characters are displayed on signs near the entrance. 中文替代文字 一座传统中式建筑，入口上方有一条雕刻精细的大龙，张口伸爪，仿佛从屋檐跃出。屋顶是弯曲瓦片，门口挂着灯笼，木雕装饰繁复。入口处的牌匾和窗上可见中文文字。
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-03-02 11:15:41

Shanghai-based MiniMax reports 2025 revenue up 159% YoY to $79M, above ~$71.4M est., and a $1.87B net loss, up from a ~$465.2M loss in 2024, after its IPO (Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-02 21:36:18

Palantir reports Q4 revenue up 70% YoY to $1.41B, vs. $1.33B est., and forecasts FY 2026 and Q1 revenue above estimates; PLTR jumps 6% after hours (Samantha Subin/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2026/02/02/palantir-p

Palantir beats fourth-quarter estimates on the strength of AI and defense demand
Palantir topped Wall Street's fourth-quarter estimates as more businesses and the U.S. government race to buy its artificial intelligence tools.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-02-28 00:30:02

Urban Demons IX👻
城市鬼魂 IX 👻
📷 Zeiss IKON Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Ilford HP5 400 Plus, expired 1993
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Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English alt text: A grainy black‑and‑white image showing several parked cars in a lot, viewed through a translucent or frosted foreground surface. A vertical object partially blocks the view. Only a small clear section reveals a sharply focused white car, creating a layered contrast between blurred foreground and crisp background. 中文替代文字： 一张黑白颗粒感照片，通过半透明或磨砂状的前景表面看到停车场中的多辆汽车。前景有一条垂直物体遮挡部分视线。只有一小块清晰区域能看到一辆白色汽车，形成模糊前景与清晰背景的对比层次。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English alt text: A black‑and‑white photo of a modern multi‑story commercial building with bold Chinese characters mounted high on the façade. The structure has angular lines, large windows, and a flagpole on the roof. Smaller shop signs appear below the main signage. The sky is textured with grain, giving the image an aged or film‑like quality. 中文替代文字： 一张黑白照片，画面中是一座现代多层商业建筑，外墙上方有醒目的中文招牌。建筑线条分明，带有大窗户，屋顶上立着旗杆。下方还有较小的店铺招牌。天空呈现颗粒感，使整张照片带有旧胶片的质感。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English alt text: A black‑and‑white photograph of the entrance to a traditional Chinese building with an ornate tiled roof and decorative painted beams. A signboard with Chinese characters hangs above the doorway. Several motorbikes are parked in front, blending traditional architecture with modern urban life. 中文替代文字： 一张黑白照片，展示一座传统中式建筑的入口，屋顶为精致的瓦片结构，梁柱上有装饰性彩绘。门上方悬挂着写有中文的匾额。入口前停放着多辆摩托车，呈现传统建筑与现代城市生活的交织。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English alt text: A black‑and‑white image of an empty storefront with multiple signs reading “Prime Shop for Rent” in Chinese, along with a phone number. The signs appear above the entrance and on the open doors. Inside the vacant space, a few items such as a crate and a mop are visible. 中文替代文字： 一张黑白照片，画面为一间空置商铺，门上方和敞开的门板上挂着多张写有“旺铺出租”和电话号码的招租告示。店内空荡，可见塑料筐和拖把等零散物品
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Alibaba plans to spend ~$431M in a Lunar New Year campaign starting February 6 to attract users to its Qwen AI app, above Tencent's ~$143.7M and Baidu's ~$71.8M (Reuters)
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Dell reports Q4 revenue up 39% YoY to $33.4B, vs. $31.73B est., and forecasts FY 2027 revenue above estimates; DELL jumps 10% after hours (Jaspreet Singh/Reuters)
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Salesforce reports Q4 revenue up 12% YoY to $11.2B, vs. $11.18B est., forecasts Q1 revenue above estimates, and announces a $50B share repurchase program (Zaheer Kachwala/Reuters)
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Snowflake reports Q4 product revenue up 30% YoY to $1.23B, vs. $1.18B est., and forecasts Q1 and FY 2027 product revenue above estimates (Jaspreet Singh/Reuters)
reuters.com/business/snowflake

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2026-01-27 22:50:58

Seagate reports Q2 revenue up 22% YoY to $2.83B, vs. $2.73B est., forecasts Q3 results above estimates on strong data storage demand; STX jumps 8% after hours (Zaheer Kachwala/Reuters)
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2026-01-27 22:01:26

Texas Instruments reports Q4 revenue up 10% YoY to $4.42B, vs. $4.44B est., and forecasts Q1 revenue above estimates; TXN jumps 9% after hours (Arsheeya Bajwa/Reuters)
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2026-01-26 14:30:49

Source: OpenAI targets ~$60 per 1,000 views for ChatGPT ads, on par with live NFL broadcasts and above Meta's sub-$20 CPM, while offering little conversion data (The Information)
theinformation.com/articles/op

OpenAI Seeks Premium Prices in Early Ads Push
In its initial rollout of ads, OpenAI is charging prices that rival those for coveted video programs like the NFL, and well above what rivals such as Meta Platforms’ social media apps charge. But unlike Meta or Google, OpenAI won’t be providing detailed information about the query responses ...

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2026-01-22 03:50:58

BitGo raises $212.8M in its US IPO at $18 per share, above the marketed range of $15 to $17 per share, giving it a market value of about $2.1B (Bloomberg)
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