Reposted by Brian GrinterTim Richards @timrichards.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026Ross Gittins in good form. Immigration isn't the problem, lower wages are. "What’s eating the voters – and driving much of the surge in support for One Nation – is the high cost of living which, as I’ve argued repeatedly, is not so much because of high prices as it is lower wages to pay for […]aus.socialOriginal post on aus.social 011 1
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026theshovel.com.au/2026/10/12/pentago…theshovel.com.auPentagon to Livestream Pete Hegseth Masturbating to Livestream of Public Execution“It’s going to be pretty gruesome, pretty unpleasant, and visually quite shocking. The execution will be pretty grisly too" The post Pentagon to Livestream Pete Hegseth Masturbating to Livestream of Public Execution appeared first on The Shovel. 000 0
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026youtube.com/watch?v=YEaicg1kYMk&… www.briangrinter.com/2026/10/star-t… #StarTrekbriangrinter.comStar Trek TNG – All The Percents### Share this: * Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Share on X (Opens in new window) X * Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr * Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email * 001 1
Reposted by Brian Grinterdaniel:// stenberg:// @bagder.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026"The people holding up the internet" A good-looking but somewhat depressing exposé about the people holding up current digital infrastructure as a hobby. sheets.works/data-viz/holding-up-th…sheets.worksThe people holding up the internetFour billion phones ask one text file what time it is. One lecturer keeps it in his spare time. We counted the rest. 255180 180
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026Four billion phones ask one text file what time it is, and a lecturer at UCLA keeps it in his spare time. We counted who writes the software under your phone, from the code itself. — Read on sheets.works/data-viz/holding-up-the-internet […]mastodon.sdf.orgOriginal post on mastodon.sdf.org 000 0
Reposted by Brian Grinterjonny (nonvenomous) @jonny.neuromatch.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026RE: mastodon.sdf.org/@doragasu/11732469… Not only confirming this, its extremely easy. Almost no prompt injection resistance lmao 516127 127
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026theshovel.com.au/2026/09/24/america…theshovel.com.auAmerican-Run OpenAI Hacks Medicare To Learn What ‘Free Healthcare’ Is — The Shovel"The idea that someone could visit a hospital with a life-threatening disease without first checking with their health insurer is still beyond the understanding of an American run AI bot" 000 0
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026Blast from the past #retrocomputing 000 0
Reposted by Brian GrinterTim Richards @timrichards.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026Funny how people are turning against the energy-sucking, job-threatening, unreliable plagiarism machines. #AI www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria…theage.com.auProposed $1.5b suburban data centre will use more power than a regional cityA $1.47b Spotswood data centre to draw as much power as a regional city triggers pushback, as the state warns the tech industry community sentiment is changing. 001 1
Reposted by Brian GrinterC. @cazabon.mindly.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026Wrong 80-year-old, dammit. #DollyParton #RIP #MangoMussolini 0014 14
Reposted by Brian GrinterIndependent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/07/2026When the AI bubble bursts, what will Australia do with the tools it built? One man thinks he has the answer #AUSpol www.theguardian.com/australia-news/…theguardian.comWhen the AI bubble bursts, what will Australia do with the tools it built? One man thinks he has the answerJournalist and author Cory Doctorow is coming to Australia to spread his message – humans will take their jobs back 033 3
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026I was fortunate to see The Goodies when they did a tour of Australia in 2006 - “The Still Alive” tour For Gen X growing up in Australia your afternoon viewing was The Goodies, Monkey, Doctor Who, Thunderbirds - what else could you ask for? www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjejw8pq5…bbc.comBill Oddie: The Goodies and Springwatch star dies at 85His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist. 000 0
Reposted by Brian GrinterRyan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 26/07/2026someone help square this for me 2418930 189
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 26/07/2026embed.app.guidde.com/playbooks/65nA… www.briangrinter.com/2026/07/testembed.app.guidde.comEmbed guidde videoSee your public video with embed guidde 000 0
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 20/07/2026Sorry for the Facebook link and AI slop but this is too funny not to share if you’re a fan of the Aliens films Finally an almost acceptable use for AI www.facebook.com/share/v/1PcST2sbLZ… #aliens #AISlop 000 0
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 19/07/2026It's great to see another CAC Boomerang return to the sky with tests flights of A46-54 (VH-MHB) earlier this year. Some great footage of this aircraft here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=48d16t1H8-8 www.briangrinter.com/2026/07/anothe… #flying #warbirdsbriangrinter.comAnother Boomerang takes FlightIt’s great to see another CAC Boomerang return to the sky with tests flights of A46-54 (VH-MHB) earlier this year. Some great footage of this aircraft here. ### Share this: * Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Share on X (Opens in new window) X * Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr * Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email * 002 2
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 18/07/2026That makes up for pshaw Wordle 1,856 2/6 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 010 1
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2026A fascinating look at the old Schofields Airfield. BY the time I started flying training in the early 90s it was already on the way out and it closed in 1994. Some of the history can also be found on Wikipedia. youtu.be/Tyty1AxrrYA […]mastodon.sdf.orgOriginal post on mastodon.sdf.org 001 1
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2026Spinning youtube.com/shorts/lUjL_rDZ0T8 #avgeek #aerobatics #aviation 000 0
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026This would be cool #avgeek #rocketeer ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/9cc063…ideas.lego.comThe Rocketeer 35th Anniversary - Gee Bee Z Aircraft | LEGO® IdeasThe Idea:Almost 35 years ago, the Rocketeer came soaring off of the comic book pages and onto the silver screen. This movie was filled with some amazing planes … 000 0
Reposted by Brian GrinterTed Underwood @tedunderwood.com · 06/07/2026If England barely fights off the Norwegians, but then is too exhausted to resist France, you do realize we’re getting a tapestry about it 13352112 352
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026A lovely bit of 80s nostalgia. This was the period when things were really taking off, we had computers we enough power to start to do some really amazing stuff. Games like Monkey Island and programs like Deluxe Paint started to show what computers were capable of. I remember seeing this artwork […]mastodon.sdf.orgOriginal post on mastodon.sdf.org 010 1
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026Water levels at Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre ‘best’ locals have seen #australia www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-27/simp…abc.net.auThe dry heart of Australia is now awash with waterThe myth of an inland sea lured 19th century European explorers into the heart of Australia. But where they found only desert, this year it's awash, with water levels at Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre now the best some locals have ever seen. 001 1
Reposted by Brian GrinterTim Richards @timrichards.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/06/2026Fun story - a town that moved to higher ground in 1956: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/tall…abc.net.auSeventy years on, the 'town that moved' isn't going anywhereTallangatta moved from its original position 70 years ago. Those who helped the houses on their way remember the event well. 001 1
Reposted by Brian GrinterTim Richards @timrichards.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/06/2026This is good to see. Rogue developers who knock over buildings without permission have had a solid warning via this drama. #Melbourne www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria…theage.com.auAfter a decade of drama, Corkman pub’s concrete clone is completeTen years after the Carlton landmark was illegally razed, Raman Shaqiri admits his misdeed – but wants credit for the rebuild. 021 2
Reposted by Brian GrinterThe One @tuckfrump.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/06/2026#iran #russia #israel #ReflectingPool #politicalhumor #trump 006 6
Reposted by Brian GrinterMelissa BearTrix @melissabeartrix.gives.hugz.online.ap.brid.gy · 20/06/2026***** please like this to verify your ability to like ***** Please boost, to show you can boost and just how smart the ones that follow you are Hugz & xXx 002 2
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 17/06/2026Not all heroes wear capes #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/paul…abc.net.auPauline Hanson's Press Club address interrupted by protest bannerFollow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster. 030 3
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026I think we need the One Nation version of this mas.to/@SmudgeTheInsultCat/11675769…mas.toSmudge The Insult Cat 🐀 (@SmudgeTheInsultCat@mas.to)Attached: 1 image 000 0
Reposted by Brian Grinterkravietz 🦇 @kravietz.agora.echelon.pl.ap.brid.gy · 13/06/2026Cable management… 52263 63
Reposted by Brian GrinterRyan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Remember when Musk told investors that Twitter would 5x revenue to $28 billion by 2028 and more than 4x its users to nearly 1 billion? Well, that's no where near happening. Instead he's made even loftier predictions for a much larger company that will go public tomm: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/t...nytimes.comIs SpaceX Worth $1.77 Trillion? It’s a Pie in the Sky, Some Investors Say 1516445 164
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 07/06/2026Great day for flying #avgeek #aerobatics 001 1
Reposted by Brian GrinterTim Richards @timrichards.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026Good read (passed on from @travelfish on LinkedIn): "OpenAI and the entire AI industry has a major problem on its hands. The massive amounts of capital they’ve poured into AI have not led to miraculous breakthroughs. Everywhere warning signs are flashing. AI is polling worse than ICE. Young […]aus.socialOriginal post on aus.social 020 2
Reposted by Brian GrinterTim Richards @timrichards.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2026This seems like good news. Less Chinese strategic involvement with our Pacific neighbours is probably for the best, from Australia's POV. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-03/solo…abc.net.auNew Solomon Islands leader wants to 'reset' relations with AustraliaThe new Solomon Islands PM has made a clear pivot towards Australia, agreeing to kickstart negotiations on a comprehensive treaty and promising to "review" the Pacific nation's contentious security agreement with China. 042 4
Reposted by Brian GrinterTom Stafford @tomstafford.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 02/06/2026Fedizens! Please send me your favourite meme which shows something important about the #Fediverse I'll go first: 3039212 212
Reposted by Brian GrinterTim Richards @timrichards.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/06/2026Awkward. #AI finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technolog…finance.yahoo.comStarbucks quietly retired its AI agent just months after deployment after it miscounted coffee shop inventories and slowed down baristas"It started off not particularly accurate and got less accurate over time," one Starbucks employee told Fortune. 002 2
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 25/05/2026Reading the reviews of the Mandalorian and Grogu, and then having seeing the film, if I turn out as boring and cynical as they are, without any joy in my life - I hope my kids do the right thing and turn off the life support… #starwars 110 1
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026Keep track of AI’s profitability with this handy tool isaiprofitable.com www.briangrinter.com/2026/05/is-ai-… #AIisaiprofitable.comIs AI Profitable Yet? 001 1
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 12/05/2026Can I do 3000 pushups in a month? No idea But why not help me support Lifeline at the same time! www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundr…thepushupchallenge.com.auDonate to level up mental health in AustraliaHelp raise funds for much-needed mental health services and initiatives by donating to my page. I’m completing The Push-Up Challenge to support this great cause and would love your help to reach my fundraising target. 000 0
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 06/05/2026Bixonimania doesn’t exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness? — Read on www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01100-y […]mastodon.sdf.orgOriginal post on mastodon.sdf.org 111 1
Reposted by Brian GrinterZelda @zelda.zone · 03/05/2026As an owner of almost every portable console from Sony and Nintendo...I really must say USB C should have been standard 10-15 years earlier. Good lord. I've seen chargers you gamers wouldn't believe. 3DS chargers that don't charge Wii U. PSP chargers with a USB-A side that still use a 5V […]mastodon.socialOriginal post on mastodon.social 006 6
Reposted by Brian GrinterServelan @servelan.newsie.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/04/2026King Charles: The hidden messages in his speech to Congress – POLITICO www.politico.eu/article/king-charle…politico.euKing Charles: The hidden messages in his speech to CongressThe British monarch delivered a jovial address to Washington’s leaders that was laced with plenty of shade. 002 2
Reposted by Brian GrinterGarrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026The Justice Department seems to be going out of its way to avoid saying that Cole Allen didn't fire any weapons at all inside the Washington Hilton — and that the officer hit was most likely hit by friendly fire. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/is-the-jus...doomsdayscenario.coIs the Justice Department lying about Saturday's "shooting"?A central point of the government's case doesn't add up. 15431531301 3.2K
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 25/04/2026Forgotten action movies of the 1980s This was really good. Had the scale model kit of the aircraft as a kid youtube.com/watch?v=xffMQXR83LA&… www.briangrinter.com/2026/04/blue-t… #80s #Filmsbriangrinter.comBlue ThunderForgotten action movies of the 1980s This was really good. Had the scale model kit of the aircraft as a kid ### Share this: * Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Share on X (Opens in new window) X * Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr * Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email * 000 0
Reposted by Brian GrinterDebbie Goldsmith 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 @dgoldsmith.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/04/2026RE: mas.to/@gabrielesvelto/116460797225… This is the way.mas.to 115 5
Brian Grinter @bgrinter.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 25/04/2026As the space debris (a.k.a. Kessler syndrome) challenge grows, AI and international cooperation are increasingly crucial to ensuring satellite safety. — Read on spectrum.ieee.org/kessler-syndrome-space-debris […]mastodon.sdf.orgOriginal post on mastodon.sdf.org 020 2