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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I would never guess that 200 Unreal Engine machines were running simultaneously for a Buzz Lightyear ride! My latest report goes into the unexpected high-tech ride updates at Disney, including new ways Imagineers are designing animatronics. I also interview… THE Muppets!! 👀 youtu.be/bGXbyIh0Fu0

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You Won't Believe the Tech Disney Used to Update These Rides

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Scott Stein @scottstein.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A whole deep dive into the Muppet and Mandalorian (and Space Ranger) updates at Disney and the tech that powers it… love this @bridgetcarey.bsky.social video (and envious) youtu.be/bGXbyIh0Fu0?...

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Disney Imagineers Share Secrets of New Tech in Rides

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dangentile007.bsky.social @dangentile007.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

If you're a journalist, odds are that Google has turned your job upside down over the past 6 months. It's only gonna get worse, @drewmagary.bsky.social's latest www.sfgate.com/tech/article...

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Google hates you

"The repercussions of Google's pivot to AI will be vast and horrid."

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Yes, I use Siri. So it’s my job to help @iyaz.bsky.social this week understand what Apple users want from the Google-Apple partnership. We also trash AI assistants while drawing each other. Take that, AI! youtu.be/rzr0Csjwqiw

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Can Google Finally Save Siri From Itself?

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The ultimate Star Wars collectable goes on sale today at 1 pm Eastern: a $599 Baby Yoda robot programmed to come alive with 250 animations. I visited Hasbro’s HQ to talk with the designers behind this “dream toy” named Ultimate Grogu: youtu.be/RjdMIAspWwc

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Ultimate Grogu! How Hasbro Made a $600 Star Wars Animatronic

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A little project I’m proud of: One More Thing has a newsletter! Every Friday morning you’ll get a quick digest of news and analysis on everything happening in the world of Apple 🍎. Here’s a preview: tinyurl.com/ywmfn34a Please subscribe over at cnet.com/newsletters and tell me what you think!

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

There’s a lot of loud hot takes this week, but I found this to be a truly refreshing convo about the future of Apple. Thanks @trickholland.bsky.social & @scottstein.bsky.social for the smart chat reflecting on the past 15 years of Cook and what changes come next in hardware youtu.be/SAjAk1RpA1U?...

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Apple Without Tim Cook at the Helm: What Comes Next?

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

New Samsung Galaxy phones announced soon - follow along with us live as it happens! With @iyaz.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/live/NqUCgpz...

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Apple is showing a thing! Maybe more than one thing! I’ll be going on March 4, stay tuned. 😆

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Anger and frustration toward Apple grows louder on social media — with some people calling to boycott or stop upgrading their products — after Tim Cook’s actions this week. It’s a tricky PR moment as Apple also launched two new products. I unpack it all in this week’s One More Thing video:

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Can Apple's New AirTag Track How Many Fans Tim Cook Just Lost?

Apple releases the second-gen AirTag and Creator Studio subscription in the middle of a tricky public relations week for CEO Tim Cook.

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Jose Pagliery @josepagliery.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

It's been an intense two days. Here are some deeply disturbing details people have shared with me. But there's also another tale: that of the Battle for Minneapolis and a community that's showing America what it means to resist. @notus.com: www.notus.org/immigration/...

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Minnesotans Mourn Pretti's Death and Call for Local Law Enforcement to Step Up

“Minneapolis is not the soft target they thought it was,” a local entrepreneur told NOTUS of the Trump administration.

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 22/01/2026

Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

My husband doesn’t like updating his iPhone. But Apple can be sneaky. It updated overnight. He’s assaulted with Liquid Glass, complex screenshots, pointless dizzying animations. I try to help, try to calm and coach him. But I can’t ease his pain. One week in and he is sending me… Android fan memes.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Heading back home after covering another exciting CES exploring future tech, meeting awesome people, and working with the best crew in the biz. ❤️ @cnet #ces2026 #bestofces

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Behind the scenes of my @cnet.com video shoot today. I’ve entered my high-tech, high-fashion era. #iPhonePocket

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Scott Stein @scottstein.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Got a look at the ROG Xbox Ally X today and Silksong. Controls on the Ally X felt great. Couldn’t explore the OS at all. Silksong was fun too but honestly just a brief demo and I have no idea what comes next -

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I’m not often hyped about a TV streaming box, but the next Apple TV 4K might be different. Could we see a bigger focus on gaming at the iPhone event? Today’s “One More Thing”: www.cnet.com/tech/home-en...

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Clues to Apple's Next TV Box Point to Big Video Game Possibilities

I'm not often hyped about a TV streaming box, but the next Apple TV 4K could be different.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Google is showing off a bunch of new Pixel devices today — tune in to our live show with analysis and hands-on impressions, the live banter kicks off at 12:30 ET: www.youtube.com/live/Wp1ynkJ...

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Made By Google Event 2025

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I will miss calling it the Microsoft National Broadcasting Company.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Big tech is in a race to make an AI gadget that can take down the iPhone. But Tim Cook doesn’t seem worried. If you look at where Apple is heading, the next stage of AI will still help the iPhone and Apple thrive (even if Siri needs more time): www.cnet.com/tech/apples-...

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Apple's Rivals Are Betting Big on AI, but Tim Cook Doesn't Need to Worry

Commentary: If you think the iPhone is in trouble, you're not looking at the full picture.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Apple’s recently pulled down video (the parent presentation) is part of a pattern of problematic marketing from Apple, and it got me thinking about what is different now compared to the iconic “cool Apple” ads of the past: www.cnet.com/tech/apple-a...

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Apple Ads Aren't Cool Anymore. Here's What I Think Changed

Commentary: You don't need an 81-slide deck to convince your parents to buy you a Mac for college. Apple should change its tone to get its advertising groove back.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Universal patented new tech to pull off wild animatronics at Epic Universe — and it’s amazing how robots interact with guests (Toothless is wild). Plus so many animatronics exposed to Florida heat! I spoke with Universal about it and, yes, drone dragons are in the works: www.cnet.com/tech/i-never...

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I Never Saw Animatronics Like This: Epic Universe Team Reveals Challenges of Theme Park Tech

Universal's new theme park pushes the boundaries of what's being done with animatronics today -- especially in extreme Florida heat. The design teams behind Epic Universe's attractions talk about brin...

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

My reporting this week has me in Florida at Epic Universe before the grand opening, learning how robot dragons work in 90 degree heat, and how AR visors are used to battle Bowser. The wild future tech you see in your feed is making it into theme parks — stay tuned, more coming soon #epicuniverse

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We’re at a new level of tech in theme parks, where the fantastical comes to life by playing tricks on your mind, blending actors, robotics and display tech. In this Tech Therapy, myself and @scottstein.bsky.social go inside Epic Universe before it opens (no on-ride spoilers!) youtu.be/rC49sUf0hsc

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Our Reactions to Epic Universe Tech: Robots Rule the Theme Park | Tech Therapy

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Scott Stein @scottstein.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Also, our Tech Therapy episode from there where we debrief and go over the top things we felt and the hiccups (pun intended) - it’s long, so have a coffee youtu.be/rC49sUf0hsc

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Our Reactions to Epic Universe Tech: Robots Rule the Theme Park | Tech Therapy

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Scott Stein @scottstein.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I got to take a look at Epic Universe, which opens May 22 - its best moments made me feel a sense of mixed reality. Thoughts on all of it, and a big video from @bridgetcarey.bsky.social and myself: www.cnet.com/tech/my-trip...

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My Trip Inside Epic Universe: The Line Between Real and Virtual Blurs Even More

I got an early visit to one of the biggest new theme parks in decades, and it showed us a bit of the future -- for those who can afford it.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Jumping on a flight today to report on something Epic

Suitcase packed with clothes and plush dolls of Mario, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Switch 2 news coming. My body is ready.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Hi! 👋 Been working on a new podcast project at CNET with @scottstein.bsky.social — because our tech world today is wild and we need to vent and laugh as we cope with change. We call it Tech Therapy. This week’s episode is impressive just from how many times we say “slop.” 🫠

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David Lumb @outonalumb.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I made it to GDC and the first thing I did was spank a giant cat butt controller. Grateful to @dayofthedevs.org for a chill space to try out rad games. www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2gBkQJd/

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The sherpa denim really cinches it. #gdc #gdc2025 #cats #hozieryell #indiegames #dayofthedevs

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

There’s much rage about Siri’s Intelligence being delayed. It’s bad marketing to boast about unfinished magic. But Apple isn’t the only guilty party. Now Apple is delaying to get it right. That’s better than treating us like guiena pigs with our most personal info. My take on the drama this week:

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Apple Intelligence Delay Isn't a Failure — The Problem Is Bigger Than Apple

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Back in November, I called out the early days of Apple Intelligence for missing the mark. (See below) Some aspects have improved since, but the Internet is all FURY this week for Apple delaying AI Siri. So of course I have more to say on this in tomorrow’s episode of One More Thing. Can’t wait. 😏

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Apple Intelligence is for the Stupid Ones

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Scott Stein @scottstein.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

It’s your weekend Tech Therapy, where @bridgetcarey.bsky.social and I dive into iPad fatigue, digital “ownership” rot, and a hatching dino robots chaser youtu.be/tThnsYVEKb0

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iPads Just Won’t Evolve! Digital Ownership Is Broken, and Cool Dino Toys | Tech Therapy

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Horror in real life news today and then horror watching Severance at night. Okay I give up. I’ll actually pick up a book, build some Lego, paint with kids. Nothing good on screens right now.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

This week I get to watch robot baby dinosaurs hatch from gooey eggs. Here’s an exclusive early look at a toy that will bring out the kid in any Jurassic Park fan. New York Toy Fair kicks off this weekend and I’ll be there to report how companies spare no expense on bringing toys to life with tech.

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This 'Jurassic World' Robotic Baby T. Rex Hatches From Gooey Eggs in Hopes of Becoming a Hot Toy

"Push! Push!" Spin Master's Primal Hatch aims to excite Jurassic Park fans with its new evolution in the Hatchimals toy line.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

1. Musk is launching a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment services on X Meanwhile, Musk's associates have just been granted access to confidential information about X's competitors, an official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau told Musk Watch.

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Musk associates granted access to confidential info about X's competitors

With Elon Musk's social media platform X poised to launch a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment services, Musk's associates have been granted access to confidential information about X's competito...

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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

In preparation for today’s Super Bowl in New Orleans, state police forced over 100 homeless men and women onto buses under threat of arrest, dumping them in an unheated warehouse. Tents destroyed, belongings lost. Press are barred from the warehouse. The price tag for this cruelty? $17.5 million

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Louisiana coerced unhoused people into an unheated warehouse – and paid $17.5m for it

Dozens of New Orleanians were bused to a site with insufficient heating and blankets days before the city is to host the Super Bowl

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Scott Stein @scottstein.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

And the new episode of Tech Therapy with @bridgetcarey.bsky.social and I: Pebble, Vision Pro, self-driving taxis and general anxiety youtu.be/xUrIvJhPUZI

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Apple’s Vision Pro Problem, Zoox Taxicab Confessions and more | Tech Therapy

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

The App Store cannot connect because all of America stopped watching and needs $10,000 from this Fetch app

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

It’s worth emphasizing that the Colombia fight was not about accepting deportations. It was that the Colombian president demanded deportees be treated humanely, and not as props for Trump’s performative cruelty. That simple request for decency was enough for Trump to instigate a trade war.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Tim Cook probably had a lot on his mind at Trump’s Inauguration. But why did he feel like he needed to play the game and donate? In this week’s “One More Thing” I go over the drama Apple will need to navigate in this new administration: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7YcH...

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Tim Cook and Trump: Apple’s Potential Battles Ahead

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The Tim Cook pretending to be on Severance promo thing is weird because Tim C.’s outtie would clearly be one of those rich cult leaders that keep us in a locked system oh yeah I get it

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I’ve done some occasional sharing of my links on Twitter for folks who still used it. But screw that mess. It’s not easy to grow on Bluesky but I hope maybe someone thinks I’m cool enough for a starter pack someday. What’s a retweet here? Blue me? Yes please blue me and I’ll blue you back.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Sudden urge to get a flu shot while I still can… 😳

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Historian of fascism here. It was a Nazi salute and a very belligerent one too.

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

simple point i tried to convey in the post I just shared. if someone does a nazi salute at a political rally, i don't need to do a critical biography or do some deep dive on why they did it. if you want a research project, sure, whatever. but that doesn't matter. They did it. Thats all that matters.

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Bridget Carey @bridgetcarey.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

People don’t just “accidentally” do a nazi salute. You cool with it? Are you going to shrug it off as him being socially weird? Or are you going to speak out? This man thinks he faces no consequences.

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