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@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…

@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.

@catsalad@infosec.exchange
2026-04-04 15:37:36

:bunny:

Photo of a white & orange bunny and a white & orange cat playing on a sofa / love seat. The cat is laying on its back as the bunny is jumping in the air making it look like it's hovering ominously above the kitty. I've added white action lines around the bunny for maximum dramatic effect.
@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-

@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…
@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

@mcdanlj@social.makerforums.info
2026-04-04 01:10:33

I keep seeing #HamRadio antennas using all sort of huge devices to create links between band segments. Alligator clips. Wago blocks. Mueller clips. Mostly with the antenna wire tied to something stiff that makes it hard to roll up neatly, rather than using flexible cord. I keep looking for and not finding examples of my approach to linking.
My solution is so simple, neat, and tidy…

Photo of an antenna link between 12 meter and 15 meter segments, shown above a metric scale. The entire link is between 17 and 18 cm long. Dacron cord carries the load between the two segments, which are connected by banana plugs insulated by more heat shrink.
The same link as in the first picture, this time disconnected.
Linked dipole form showing one leg of a dipole with many links in it wound up for storage. The wire is wound in a figure eight to avoid twists. Several of the links are partially visible in it.
@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

@aredridel@kolektiva.social
2026-04-03 00:23:07

My moment of clarity in the last few weeks was coming back to “Oh right, copyright is a hack, and one that is not serving us, particularly us on the margins”
The moral rights of authorship and the way we situate our legal process of ownership are, actually, kinda at odds. And it entirely misses the idea of a commons, both as community and as a cultural base to draw from.
I've long believed that we, collectively, should own our culture — to have modern myths be Copyright 1972 LucasFilm, the traditional songs we sing Copyright 1922, now owned by Warner/Chappell Music is one of the things I find repugnant about the situation we find ourselves in.
That said, reconciling that with the behavior of the AI companies, _particularly_ the American ones? It's hard. Google abuses its monopoly position; Microsoft has forced harmful and terrible tooling on people at every turn; OpenAI is run by someone who actively despises art and does not understand it; and Anthropic is run by a guy who is trying to make sure the apocalypse has a pleasant demeanor and doesn't offend any corporations on the way. All of the above have scraped the web with no active consent — and that's largely fine, that's what putting things in common _is_, that's the beauty of the open information world we have the remnants of — but also actively evading measures people put in place to stop it and with absolutely no willingness to engage with the process. Extracting from the commons _is_ the tragedy of the commons.
It does not mean that enlarging the commons with the resulting tools is bad. The doctrine of original sin is a Christian concept I do not subscribe to. The concept of 'fruit of the poisonous tree' is a legal tool to fix power relations not a moral stance. They're worth understanding, but they are not absolute moral stances that are self-evident.
These are not harmless tools, but so too putting hard regulation and corporate, legalistic scrutiny on everything has a vastly negative impact: it is a yoke on human creativity and community to the reins of capital.
And, so too, disruption has huge costs. We are, apparently, committed to doing things the worst possible way. One can just hope that we capture the good too, because the ride has started and it's rather late to get off.

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

Temps above freezing today means window is open.

@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"
@wyri@toot-toot.wyrihaxim.us
2026-04-03 18:45:04

@… so you increase the count of the comment right above it warning you for this? 😜

@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.
@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.

@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!
@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

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

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

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-04-03 00:30:03

Sacred US 😇
神聖的我們 😇
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Lucky SHD 400
If you like my work, buy me a coffee or a roll of film from PayPal #filmphotography

Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) ##English A black-and-white photograph of a person standing next to a brick wall. The person is wearing a thick padded jacket with the hood up. The sunlight casts a strong shadow of the person and a nearby object onto the wall. The roof above has traditional Chinese architectural elements, including decorative tiles. ##中文 一张黑白照片，照片中一个人站在砖墙旁边，穿着厚厚的羽绒服，连帽戴着。阳光将这个人和附近物体的影子清晰地投射在墙上。屋顶上有中国传统建筑装饰，包括瓦当。
Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) ##English A black-and-white photograph of a person standing outdoors, facing a temple or traditional building. The person is wearing a knit hat and a padded jacket. In front of them, a large circular drum with a dragon design is visible through a railing. The scene is dimly lit, and the person appears to be looking at or photographing the drum. ##中文 一张黑白照片，照片中一个人站在户外，面对着一座寺庙或传统建筑。这个人戴着针织帽，穿着羽绒服。前方栏杆内有一个大圆鼓，鼓面上有龙的图案。光线较暗，这个人似乎在观看或拍摄这个鼓。
Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) ##English A black-and-white photograph of an ornate temple interior. The foreground features a large drum with a dragon face carved on it, mounted on a stand. To the left, there is a vertical banner with Chinese characters. Behind the drum, shelves hold several small bell-like objects. The background shows intricate wooden carvings and decorations, including a large altar with statues and offerings. The architecture is traditional, with detailed patterns and motifs. …
Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) ##English A black-and-white photograph of a park or natural area. The scene features a dirt path flanked by bare trees and bushes. In the distance, a small bridge crosses over a narrow stream or ditch. The landscape is open, with patches of grass and shrubs, and the trees are leafless, suggesting it may be autumn or winter. ##中文 一张黑白照片，拍摄的是一个公园或自然区域。画面中有一条土路，两旁是光秃秃的树木和灌木丛。远处有一座小桥横跨在一条狭窄的溪流或水沟上。景色开阔，有草地和灌木丛，树木没有叶子，可能是秋季或冬季。
@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

@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.
@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*

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-04-02 05:50:19

'Fair Share' outpaces other revenues
The Fair Share surtax is a 4% tax on annual income above $1 million in Massachusetts,
which was approved by voters in 2022
The funds are dedicated to public education and transportation.
As of 2026, it has generated over $2.3 billion for these purposes.
The new forecast from the Executive Office of Administration and Finance anticipates that the Commonwealth will collect a total of $44.9 billion in revenue this year,…

'Fair Share' Millionaire Tax Continues to Exceed Expectations - Streetsblog Massachusetts
The Commonwealth's budget office expects that Fair Share tax collections will be $300 million higher in fiscal year 2027.

@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.
@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."

@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

@tezoatlipoca@mas.to
2026-04-02 20:16:56

I was explaining to GF last night about all the science that #NASA does above & beyond just shooting stuff into space. Things like "how do you get x ppl to live in a confined space for years without going insane or killing each other". One of the things that experiments like #BioSphere (despite not bein…

@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…

@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

@scott@carfree.city
2026-04-02 03:23:03

I'd forgotten Slow Streets used to have not just the "local traffic only" sign, but "road closed to through traffic" as well. Both gone now. Slow Streets got so watered down. (2022 photo)

Tree-lined residential street with a row of three posts at the entrance, extending from the right side about 1/3 across the roadway. From left to right, a flex post, a "local traffic only" sign with pedestrian and bicycle icons against a bright yellow background, and a "Slow Streets" sign with icons for various types of pedestrians and nonmotorized wheeled implements. On the sidewalk, above a diamond sign warning of speed humps ahead, a square sign with a white background says "road closed to t…
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2026-04-01 20:12:36

March was the first month above 430 ppm atmospheric CO₂ of this year, and only the second in about 15 million years!
The first one was May 2025; many more to follow, unfortunately.
Based on daily values at Mauna Loa, the average was ~430.2 ppm, that's 2.0 ppm higher than last year.

Graph of 13 months of daily, weekly and monthly averages, showing the seasonal swing with an underlying increase.
@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2026-04-03 03:32:45

Help, I've Erie'd and I can't get up!
#CatsOfMastodon

My legs under a light pink blanket. Between my legs, a black cat is fast asleep, lying on her side with her head resting on her paws. Kind of blurry, as it was taken with a shitty webcam.
A better pic taken of the same cat on my legs. This one taken from above, with a cell phone camera. My silver laptop is partially visible, and Erie's white patches (her tummy, her back paws) are barely visible as well. Her eye is open just a slit (as she looks suspiciously up at my wife).
@wraithe@mastodon.social
2026-04-02 16:34:30

Ground control to Major Tom
Your SMTP’s dead
There’s something wrong
Can you read mail, Major Tom?
Can you read mail, Major Tom?
Can you read mail, Major Tom?
Here…am I floating round my tin can
Far, above the moon
WIndows has gone blue
And there’s nothing I can do
*guitar solo*

@samvarma@fosstodon.org
2026-04-01 22:51:27

Holy shit you guys we just watched #Artemis go from the plane
(Edit: I posted video in the replies, if that's of interest❤️)
#space #nasa

View out of the window of an aeroplane of the trail of smoke from the Artemis rocket against the blue sky, far above the clouds
@neverpanic@chaos.social
2026-04-02 15:11:45

I have the feeling my smartphone OS is trying to tell me something. OnePlus, never settle.
#slop #OnePlus #NeverSettle

A smartphone browser displaying the contents of a bug tracker. A commit hash in a message is selected, and the smartphone operating system overlays an action menu above the selection. All 9 visible options are "AI writer" with a colorful pen icon.
@tiotasram@kolektiva.social
2026-04-02 03:02:04

For those wondering about the bizarre Apache helicopter flyover of a No Kings rally and "spontaneous" visit to Kid Rock's mansion, whether it was intentionally orchestrated (seems likely to me) or not, the effect was to send a public signal to the military that acts of allegiance to Trump and his supporters will get rewarded and shielded with impunity, even if they're flagrant violations of military codes and procedures.
It's another step in the fascist playbook of getting the military in line to support tyrannical acts, so it's very much not a "no harm no foul" situation.
As for why I think it's more likely quite deliberate: those helicopters don't fly without thousands of dollars of fuel, air traffic control (or you're creating some *serious* danger going without), and other logistical support. There's no way that level of risk makes personal sense to some random army helicopter pilots, just for the benefit of pulling a public stunt? These aren't random rookies in basic training, it takes serious skill and many hours of training to successfully pilot a helicopter at all. Why risk your entire military career on a stunt, and how did you convince an entire ground crew and air traffic control tower to get in on it? Having some kind of orders/encouragement/guarantee of impunity from above makes the most sense. I'd be 0% surprised if Hegseth directly gave the orders/go-ahead and the show of an "investigation into insubordination" that gets publicly cancelled by Hegseth personally is an entirely intentional result if not the main objective.
Also buzzing the No Kings rally was 100% intentional.
#NoKings

@adamhotep@infosec.exchange
2026-03-03 20:12:18

Oops, the South Korean police posted a photo of their bust that included the master password for the cryptocurrency wallet they seized. An unknown person drained USD$4.8M from the account.
bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu

A USB (hard wallet) photo for virtual asset storage revealed by the Internal Revenue Service that it had been seized from a delinquent. The paper with the “Nemonik” (recovery phrase), the absolute master key for wallet recovery, is exposed without any mosaic processing. [Photo = Internal Revenue Service Press Release] The above was translated from the original Korean report's caption for that image: 국세청이 체납자로부터 압류했다고 공개한 가상자산 저장용 USB(하드월렛) 사진. 지갑 복구를 위한 절대적 마스터키인 ‘니모닉(복구 구문)’이 적힌 종이가 아무런…
@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

@detondev@social.linux.pizza
2026-04-01 09:12:40

The land of the dead's geography was informed by the interplay of sunlight and leaf shadow decorating the ground above

@smashtie@mas.to
2026-04-04 12:19:33

The Hurvin Anderson exhibition at Tate Britain is eye-opening for me. I didn't really know anything about him, and I'm loving the vibes, the subjects, the treatment and the materials (mostly acrylic on linen).
#art #painting

The Banqueting Palace, 2026 A looming building in a dark grey, rain soaked painting, with figures in the middle ground, on a bike, one riding on the handlebars, reflected in the wet pavement. Bare winter trees are in either side in front of a blue sky. Anderson explains: 'This is the painting of a memory. I wanted to recapture a walk home from school. The canvas is dominated by a dark sky. Devoid of people, it evokes the twilight of a suburban winter afternoon in England. A lot of the time th…
Passenger Opportunity, 2023-24, Reworked 2026 A huge panelled work featuring verdant scenes on the right and urban on the left. Subjects included slavery - lines of slaves in irons on the right, and family and community on the left. The colours are vibrant acrylic. At the bottom are images of departure, arrival and farewells.
Miss Sylvia, 2011 A striking, simple blue and yellow beach scene, with a single black woman in the middle, in a bikini, with her sun on her head and shoulders. The foliage behind her is portrayed by the absence of the blue background so the yellow wash shows through.
Untitled (Red Flags), 2004 The epic scale of the dark green jungle foliage behind this beach, stretching high above to fill the frame, dwarfs the crowd of people on the beach. There are red dangers flags in front of a red and white parasol. In the distance on the right, a line of fierce surf can be seen. For something so colourful and innocent, this picture of a busy beach gives me a surprising sense of ominous dread.
@benthos@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-01 19:15:10

Third Ear Band - s/t (1970)
#NowPlaying #ThirdEarBand

Album cover features a purple- tinted black and white photograph of large puffy clouds above a mountain.
@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.

@UP8@mastodon.social
2026-01-31 21:44:12

№ 3 Dalen Davis from the Princeton Tigers tries to block № 7 Anthony Nimani of Cornell's Big Red in Newman Arena this Jan 30, 2026
#photo #photography #sports

A black man wearing a black jersey with the red number 3 has his arms wide to obstruct a white man in a white jersey with the red number 7 while a referee right in the middle is behind and exactly between him with his whistle. Nike swoosh logos an be seen on the video sign behind them and above that spectators in red seats.
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-04-02 14:56:36

The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate has jumped by 10% today,
after Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard” for the next few weeks,
dashing hopes of de-escalation and an early end to the conflict.
US crude is trading at $111 a barrel,
the highest level since 9 March.
This puts a barrel of WTI above the international benchmark,
Brent crude, which has jumped more than 8% to $109.32 a barrel.
Although Trump pledged last night to fini…

US crude oil hits $110 a barrel and Wall Street slides as Trump dashes Iran de-escalation hopes – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

@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-…
@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

@azonenberg@ioc.exchange
2026-02-28 01:43:53

Ferry boat. Furry boat.
Know the difference!

The MV Chimacum, a roll on / roll off double ended car ferry with four decks and capacity for something over a hundred vehicles and a thousand pedestrians. Mostly white paint scheme with green trim.
A very similar looking boat but anthropomorphized as a pig-like creature, with the car deck entrance being its mouth, the bridge wings ears, the front radar mast a hat, and the twin exhaust stacks buttocks. It's lying face down on a green pool floatie reminiscent of the green paint seen on the real boat just above the water line
@aardrian@toot.cafe
2026-02-27 15:40:18

This is not, in fact, a great turnstile. None of these perform any counting nor prevent a person from going through in the wrong direction. Somebody needs a refund.

A street sign reading “Great turnstile” mounted on a wall above three bollards that are leading into a narrow alley.
@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-04-04 20:39:37

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Beth Orton:
🎵 The Ground Above
#BethOrton
#newRelease 🆕 single
bethorton.bandcamp.com/track/t
open.spotify.com/track/03czEOG

@cjust@infosec.exchange
2026-01-31 17:03:35

#Shitpost #Shitposting #melaniamovie

This image is a movie poster for a film titled "MELANIA TWENTY DAYS ON THE ISLAND". The title is prominently displayed at the top of the poster in large, bold, black letters. Above "MELANIA" is the text "NEW FILM" in smaller black letters. The letters of "MELANIA" are stylized, with the first two letters, "ME", appearing to be formed by the silhouette of high-heeled shoes. The main visual element of the poster is a man and a woman standing back-to-back, with their shoulders touching. The man i…
@harrysentonbury@social.linux.pizza
2026-03-31 19:58:56

#tombTuesday #MementoMori

a skull carved on top of grave stone. the stone has patches of white lichen, a couple of patches above the skull's left eye socket. moss draped over the top of the skull's head that extends like green hair either side on top of the grave stone. trees in the background, one of them in full white blossom
@adamhotep@infosec.exchange
2026-02-03 00:28:38

My old state just realized I left 2.5 years ago. (Yes, I did the change of address, closed things out, and registered to vote in my new home state.)
I'm quite fond of the issue between the fifth option and the signature it requires, plus the fact that (aside from the zip code and other USPS requirements) this could have looked identical a hundred years ago. No website, email, or phone number. Also note the old convention of two spaces following each period.

Photographed piece of mail. Main Elections Division Voter Confirmation Mail 184 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0184 Important: REPLY CARD ATTACHED FORWARDING SERVICE REQUESTED [ address redacted ] ---- Voter Confirmation Mail Reply Card (CACC) Dear Voter [ name redacted ] Our records indicate you may have moved (changed your residence address) from the one listed above. Please help us keep the voter list current by checking the correct box below and returning this card to us …
@Erikmitk@mastodon.gamedev.place
2026-03-31 19:04:00

Happy Birthday, Angus Young!
I listen to Live At River Plate almost every day. This album and his performance all across the board gives me life!
When I’m 71 I want to be able to jump and run around as much as he still does!

Meme image of Lisa and Bart Simpson. Where Lisa is giving Bart a bandaid over the knee after falling with the skateboard. The word Me is over Bart and AC/DC is written above Lisa.
@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2026-03-30 20:28:12

What the company had to say - #Starlink satellite incident: "On Sunday, March 29, Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly on-orbit, resulting in loss of communications with the satellite at ~560 km above Earth.
Latest analysis shows the event poses no new risk to the @Space_Station, its crew, or to the upcoming launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission. We will continue to monitor the satellite along with any trackable debris and coordinate with @NASA and the @USSpaceForce.
The event also posed no new risk to this morning’s Transporter-16 mission, which was designed to avoid Starlink with payload deploys well above or well below the constellation. The SpaceX and Starlink teams are actively working to determine root cause and will rapidly implement any necessary corrective actions."

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-31 12:03:12

Mack Brown: Why I think Drake Maye can become one of the best ever nytimes.com/athletic/7004004/2

Mack Brown: Why I think Drake Maye can become one of the best ever
Brown coached the Patriots quarterback for three seasons at North Carolina. One trait stood out above the rest.

@matthiasott@mastodon.social
2026-03-08 15:57:19

✍️ New post: Weis­sKlang L1 – Punch­ing Above Its Weight
#audio #recording #microphones

WeissKlang L1 – Punching Above Its Weight · Matthias Ott
Web design engineer, UX designer, teacher, and speaker – helping teams build websites and digital products with a focus on CSS, accessibility, and performance.

@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.
@memeorandum@universeodon.com
2026-04-01 21:30:50

DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100,000 (Nicole Sganga/CBS News)
cbsnews.com/news/dhs-scraps-no
memeorandum.com/260401/p91#a26

@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
@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。
@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.
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-03-29 00:57:52

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.
-- 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
2026-03-02 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

@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 ...

@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
@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-03-28 06:16:54

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #StreetSounds
Above the Law:
🎵 Black Superman
#AbovetheLaw
frostie.bandcamp.com/track/fro
open.spotify.com/track/2RTXQxm

@aardrian@toot.cafe
2026-03-30 15:09:45

I largely dismiss claims like this from NYT:
bsky.app/profile/nytimespr.bsk
…given reporting showing its leadership has pushed an anti-trans agenda:
“'A Directive From Above': Former NYT Editor Lays Out How Th…

NYTimes Communications (@nytimespr.bsky.social)
The New York Times’s body of reporting on the American Medical Association’s stance on gender-related care for minors is accurate and factual, and remains so despite the recent statement from the Chair of the A.M.A. Board, which contradicts the A.M.A.’s own statements. https://www.nytco.com/press/fact-checking-claims-about-our-american-medical-association-coverage/

@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.

@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
@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
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite

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
@qurlyjoe@mstdn.social
2026-03-29 01:44:00

#silentSunday #clouds #sunset
Clouds at sunset. November 2017

Clouds at sunset. A dark silhouette of a horizon settles at the bottom of the image. The light blue sky immediately above it fades quickly to very dark blue at the top. Across the middle, billows of clouds that would be fluffy white at mid-day are instead washed in oranges and yellows and shadows. November 2017
@UP8@mastodon.social
2026-03-03 14:51:11

Hydrangea flowers dusted with snow
#photo #photography #flowers #bloomscrolling

One big cluster of dried brown flowers in the front with a light dusting of snow and another above and behind it a bit further away and more than blending into the background
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-02 10:15:38

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)
reuters.com/business/media-tel

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-02-27 12:00:06

Höllental ❤️
(Named after the hellish canyon section at the bottom of this most amazing valley, a section with tunnels and waterfalls which made the valley impassible during winter months (even still now) and the only way in & out is via a very narrow path along the rocks higher up...)
#FootpathFriday

Square format high contrast B&W photo of a large and very deep high alpine valley, looking down from a mountain pass around 800 meters above the valley floor. A small footpath with switchbacks through some forest is visible near the bottom. The opposite side of the valley is formed by a single massive rock face with jagged peaks & ridge line...
@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.

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

Different Corners III ▶️
不同的角落 III ▶️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Fujifilm NEOPAN SS, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A gritty black-and-white photo showing a pile of large sacks stacked behind a partially built or broken brick wall. The sacks are made of woven plastic or fabric and bear Chinese text, possibly indicating industrial or construction materials. Some sacks are dirty and worn. A few glass bottles lie at the bottom of the pile. The scene suggests a utilitarian or industrial setting, with textures of rough brick, fabric, and debris contributing to a raw, document…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white street scene featuring a stained, tufted sofa placed on a paved surface. On top of the sofa sits a small, foldable wooden stool with frayed fabric straps, appearing aged and possibly broken. To the right stands a large cylindrical concrete utility pole. The ground shows cracks and patches, with a small exposed dirt area near the pole’s base. The background includes faint street markings and a manhole cover. The image conveys urban decay an…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a utility pole densely packed with surveillance cameras, overhead wires, and traffic signs. A triangular sign shows two children walking, indicating a school zone. Below it, a rectangular sign in Chinese reads “School Ahead.” A circular sign displays “20,” marking a speed limit of 20 km/h. Another sign reads “100 meters ahead.” In the background are trees, mountains, and a flagpole with the Chinese national flag. The image reflect…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of an outdoor area with various objects arranged against a wall. On the left, two vertically standing quilted mats or mattresses lean side by side. In the center, two tall stacks of circular metal trays or containers are neatly piled. To the right, a round wicker table with a lower shelf sits alone. Above, a leafy vine with broad leaves and a hanging gourd-like fruit stretches across the wall, casting shadows. The ground is scattered …
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2026-01-31 10:54:12

More great news for Utrecht's centuries-old Amelisweerd park!
Cancelling the useless, expensive, damaging and risky project to widen highway A27 through the park, as demanded by a majority in parliament earlier this week, is now in the new government coalition agreement too!

De voorgenomen verbreding van de A27 bij Utrecht Lunetten lossen we met de regio op binnen de bestaande snelwegbak, bij voorkeur binnen het bestaande Tracébesluit. Het vrijkomende budget investeren we deels in doorstroming van het verkeer in de regio Utrecht en voor ruim 1 miljard in andere grote (prioritaire) verkeersprojecten.
Photo from above showing 12 lane highway and trees of the park
@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

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2026-02-26 07:45:01

uhh, were users *asking* for this? support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/r

Manage remote improvements settings in Firefox | Mozilla Support
How to manage remote improvement settings in Firefox version 148 and above.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-02 00:30:02

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

CineStill 800T (FF) English: This image shows a close-up of a store shelf displaying stacks of round jars. The jars are black with red and white labels featuring an image of a person’s face and Chinese text. The jars are neatly arranged in rows and columns, and the word "OPEN" is visible on the lids. The background includes a red and white sign with partial Chinese characters, and the lighting is warm, creating a cozy atmosphere. Chinese: 这张图片展示了商店货架上整齐摆放的圆形罐子。罐子为黑色，贴有红白相间的标签，标签上印有一张人物脸部图片和中文…
CineStill 800T (FF) English: This image shows the entrance of a store, with people ascending and descending on an escalator. The entrance is brightly lit with a yellow grid-like design on the wall. Inside the store, colorful displays and products are visible, and a few people are entering or exiting the store. The atmosphere is lively and inviting. Chinese: 这张图片展示了商店入口处，顾客正通过自动扶梯上下。入口处墙壁装饰有黄色的网格设计，灯光明亮。店内色彩缤纷的展示和商品清晰可见，几位顾客正在进出商店。整体氛围活跃而热情。
CineStill 800T (FF) English: This image captures an escalator with a reflective metal railing. The escalator is in a shopping mall, and the reflection on the railing shows the mall's interior, including a Toys"R"Us store sign in the background. The lighting is bright, and the mall appears spacious and modern. Chinese: 这张图片展示了购物中心内的自动扶梯，扶梯的金属扶手反射出商场内部的景象。扶手的反射中可以看到远处的玩具反斗城（Toys"R"Us）店招。商场内灯光明亮，空间宽敞，现代感十足。
CineStill 800T (FF) English: This image captures the interior of a toy store, specifically the Toys"R"Us brand. The scene shows shelves filled with various toys and collectibles, including dolls and action figures. The shelves are well-lit, and colorful packaging is visible. A person is standing in front of the shelves, browsing the items. Above the shelves, there are signs in both English and Chinese, indicating different sections like "role play" and "collectibles." Chinese: 这张图片展示了玩具反斗城（To…
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-01-31 07:37:00

The rolling grasslands and rocky beaches of
"Vandenberg Space Force Base",
— home to more than a dozen at-risk species,
easily could pass for a peaceful nature preserve
— but that's an illusion.
The nearly 100,000-acre base was a testing ground in the 1960s for early-generation ballistic missiles,
and today it's a launch site for satellites, classified missions and other payloads key to a new type of war: one fought far above the Earth.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-26 21:30:49

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)
reuters.com/business/dell-fore

@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…
@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-04-02 07:24:32

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Beth Orton:
🎵 The Ground Above
#BethOrton
#newRelease 🆕 single
bethorton.bandcamp.com/track/t
open.spotify.com/track/03czEOG

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-25 23:16:02

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

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-01 00:28:01

Withering Heights 🫥
消失的巨人 🫥
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ ERA 100, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography

ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A cityscape in black and white, viewed from above. In the foreground, mid-rise buildings with gabled roofs and dormer windows line a street. Cars are parked and moving along the road, which includes a pedestrian crosswalk. Trees dot the area, adding greenery. In the background, tall high-rise buildings loom but are obscured by heavy fog or smog, creating a hazy atmosphere. The image contrasts traditional architecture with modern density under environmental strain…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black and white photograph shows a cluster of high-rise apartment buildings. The towers are closely packed, but their details are blurred by thick smog or fog. The atmosphere is dark and heavy, with little visibility. The lack of clarity emphasizes urban density and environmental challenges, evoking a somber mood of pollution or obscured city life. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面是一组高层住宅楼。建筑紧密排列，但因浓雾或雾霾而模糊不清。整体氛围阴沉、能见度低。画面突出了城市的密集感和环境问题，传递出一种因污染或迷雾而显得沉重的城市氛围。
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black and white photo shows a paved sidewalk or plaza with geometric tiles. In the center stands a fire hydrant, its side nozzles secured with short chains. To the right, several small plastic stools and tables are arranged in a line, suggesting a casual outdoor seating area. The contrast between the utilitarian hydrant and the makeshift furniture creates a structured yet informal urban scene. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面是一片铺设方形和三角形地砖的人行道或广场。中央有一个消防栓，两侧的接口用短链条固定。右侧摆放着几…
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@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-04-01 22:51:57

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #AfternoonShow
Gang Starr feat. Inspectah Deck:
🎵 Above the Clouds
#GangStarr #InspectahDeck
owltree.bandcamp.com/track/gan
open.spotify.com/track/3ZBSXNY

@Techmeme@techhub.social
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)
reuters.com/business/seagate-f

@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.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-25 21:21:04

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)
reuters.com/sustainability/sus

@Techmeme@techhub.social
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)
reuters.com/business/analog-ch

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-02-26 01:45:34

The price of silver smashed through the $90 mark Wednesday morning
for the first time in weeks
as the metal recoups gains it lost after a late January crash,
though the precious metal remains far from the record highs it previously hit above $120.
KEY FACTS
The price of silver is $90.68 as of 9:25 a.m. EST, up nearly 4% but down slightly from a high of $91.18 reached earlier in the morning.

Silver Breaks $90 Mark Again—Fueled By Tariff Uncertainty, Iran Tensions
Silver has recouped some of the losses that it suffered following a price crash in late January.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
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 ...

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-25 21:45:20

Nvidia reports Q4 revenue up 73% YoY to $68.13B, vs. $66.21B est., Data Center revenue up 75% to $62.3B, and forecasts Q1 revenue above estimates (Ian King/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-29 10:50:38

STMicro reports Q4 net revenue up 0.2% YoY to $3.33B, operating income down 66% YoY to $125M, and forecasts Q1 2026 net revenue of $3.04B, above $2.92B est. (Christina Kyriasoglou/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@Techmeme@techhub.social
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)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-28 09:31:05

SK Hynix reports Q4 revenue up 66% YoY to $23B, above ~$22.4B est., and operating profit up 137% YoY to $13.3B, both company records, driven by AI HBM demand (Dylan Butts/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2026/01/28/sk-hynix-s

SK Hynix smashes earnings estimates as AI memory demand drives record profit
South Korea's SK Hynix on Wednesday posted record quarterly revenue and profit, to beat estimates.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-28 21:28:11

IBM reports Q4 revenue up 12% YoY to $19.7B, vs. $19.2B est., and projects 2026 revenue growth and free cash flow above estimates; IBM jumps 8% after hours (Brody Ford/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-10 10:46:05

SMIC reports Q4 revenue up 13% YoY to $2.49B, above est., net profit up 61% YoY to $172.85M, above $139.5M est., and 2025 revenue of $9.33B, above 2024's $8.03B (Sherry Qin/Wall Street Journal)
wsj.com/busin…