Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Based on what I overheard on board this United retrojet, a 2009-built 737 painted in a classic Continental livery, many passengers thought it was actually a very, very old plane that had a new interior. Even after the flight attendant explained, people were still asking questions. 050
Reposted by Keith BarryEmily St. James @emilystjams.bsky.social · 23/09/2026They're also almost always about women and queer people in left-leaning spaces, which says whom we reflexively think of as toxic or annoying. I guarantee some fantasy football league is falling apart over some petty asshole, but he doesn't become a symbol for the annoying left. He can just be Jeff. 301445210
Reposted by Keith BarryDr. Stephanie @punkrockscience.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The fact that every major news outlet includes vocal tics and hesitations when it’s a woman saying “like” and not when it’s a man saying “um” is itself wicked telling. 33929779
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Jaye P. Morgan died last week at 94. Most people who remember her only know the infamous Gong Show appearance, or her early career as a jazz singer. But in 1976, she hired a little-known producer named David Foster to record an album that changed the history of pop music: (1/4) youtu.be/tEmGUnsMtNcyoutu.beJAYE P MORGAN CAN'T HIDE LOVEYouTube video by TheRAREGROOVEMAN 142
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Two old wordmarks (including one that’s unexpected in the U.S.) hiding under the hood of the 2026 Kicks 020
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I want to know the entire backstory of how these Food Lion store brand tortilla chips ended up on the shelves of an IGA in Connecticut 220
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 30/08/2026And an incredible soundtrack youtu.be/yvXFGUWBMHYyoutu.beSweet FreedomYouTube video by Michael McDonald - Topic 171
Reposted by Keith BarryChris Person @papapishu.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Sorry chatbot lovers but the waning of Boolean operators in most search functions on websites has made my life actively worse. You can't find anything, you can only have things suggested to you. 10464201089
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Car dealerships are now using voice agents to make cold calls. They’re programmed to not take no for an answer, they can make a lot more calls in a day than any human, and they’re endlessly optimistic. www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-mai...consumerreports.orgHow Car Dealerships Are Using AI to Upsell Service - Consumer ReportsWhether it's a human or a chatbot, here's how to resist sales pitches from the service desk. 221
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Note: If you’re looking to make a good investment, pick an everyday classic that people will actually remember. 010
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 19/08/2026“Q. Why are you closing? A. Low sales, raised rent, online shopping, etc.” 000
Reposted by Keith BarryLuke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Of all the fake things people gas themselves up about that are going to kill them how is just driving or walking to the store not the main thing? That is, quite literally, how they get you. 1513
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Always had a soft spot for these, but I’ve never actually driven one. Based on what I’ve heard, those two statements may be related? 130
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Is it "rear interior door handles that are easy to open manually"? (No, it is not.) 2110
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Has anyone ever had a GOOD experience shipping a car? I wrote about how I arranged my least-bad transport: www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-dr...consumerreports.orgHow to Ship a Car: CR’s Expert Auto Transport & Shipping Tips - Consumer ReportsHow much does shipping a car cost? Should you go with a broker or direct shipper? What about insurance? 260
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 13/08/2026If you've ever wanted to race on the Consumer Reports test track in CT, now you can! Just, not in a car. You'll also get to see some of the work we do and meet the people who do it: cr.org/5krunsignup.comConsumer Reports 5KThe Consumer Reports 5K is on Saturday October 17, 2026. It includes the following events: Consumer Reports 5K - Run/Walk at the Auto Test Track, Virtual 5K, and Spectator. 000
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Car dealership AI platforms now brag that they can robocall owners whose cars have open recalls and positive equity, then prompt sales staff to hard sell them on a new car while they wait for a fix. "Turning a safety event into a sales event," one company says. 210
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I have found that the “Do not accept rides from drivers who approach you” sign at the airport is also the best way to deal with all cold calls and sales pitches. 020
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I was really afraid this latest redesign would make the Lexus ES too sporty or modern. I was wrong. It’s the perfect car to electrify. youtu.be/k-K98HeDzqgyoutu.beLexus Finally Gets Electric Right: 2026 Lexus ES 500e | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #518YouTube video by Consumer Reports 021
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Heard “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” and “When I Need You” in public places multiple times this week. I’m calling it: It’s the Summer of Sayer. 000
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Keep honking I am desperately trying to get my current-generation Toyota’s infotainment system to connect via the world’s flakiest wireless CarPlay setup because I’m in an unfamiliar city and need the navigation to work 010
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 26/07/2026This is the best and most important sitcom recommendation I’ve encountered in the wild since 2003, when I first heard about Arrested Development on NPR and immediately rented the DVDs from Blockbuster. 130
Reposted by Keith BarryAsher Elbein @asherelbein.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I think people who do not work in media have trouble grasping how genuinely terrifying it is watching organization after organization (even those ostensibly held by entities able to fund them!) continually get carved down into nothing. Lights going out all over 152115729
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 20/07/2026If “My Mother the Car” were filmed today, Jerry Van Dyke’s character’s mother would be reincarnated as a 1989 model year vehicle 110
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 18/07/2026An unusual car feature that’s been useful these days 2130
Reposted by Keith Barryparis martineau @paris.nyc · 18/07/2026Given the lack of details provided by Taylor Farms thus far, Consumer Reports' food safety experts are advising folks in the 27 states implicated by the recall to discard ALL iceberg lettuce until we know more about where the parasite-linked products ended up www.consumerreports.org/health/food-... 281259792
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 15/07/2026There is so much misinformation going around about this so-called “2027 car surveillance law,” from all sides and corners of the internet. Almost none of it sounded plausible, so I dug in to find out what’s actually happening: www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-saf...consumerreports.orgNo, Your Car Isn’t Getting a 'Kill Switch' in 2027 - Consumer ReportsSocial media is full of posts about a supposed 2027 car surveillance drunk driving camera law and kill switches. CR's experts say what's really happening. 074
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 10/07/2026My colleagues at @consumerreports.org uncovered a safety issue during testing that led to a recall: www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-rec...consumerreports.orgNissan Leaf EVs Recalled After Consumer Reports Safety Findings - Consumer ReportsNissan is recalling the Leaf EV after Consumer Reports' testing found an issue with child car seat safety. 080
Reposted by Keith Barryvictoria scott @victoriascott.bsky.social · 09/07/2026I’m sorry do you people not rotate the article in your mind for a week, vomit it onto the Google Doc in three hours with your eyes completely black, and then regain consciousness and publish it? 2124618
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 09/07/2026If these had been available in the U.S., Ford could have unintentionally sold hundreds of thousands of them in Boston 180
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 03/07/2026An Aston and a VinFast in the same row of street parked cars? 0173
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 02/07/2026www.perthnow.com.au/news/offbeat...perthnow.com.auIs this the most unroadworthy car in Western Australia?This ‘bits are missing’ (Mitsubishi) Lancer was spotted by police on Guildford Road in Bayswater — and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. 020
Reposted by Keith BarryBrian Phillips @brianphillips.lol · 28/05/2026And we are live! Massive thanks to everyone who contributed to this. Reading your posts made me so much madder than I ever knew was possibletheringer.comThe 40 Most Rage-Inducing Problems in TechThe bugs, broken apps, and nightmare customer-service bots we can't escape, presented as a blessed and sacred addendum to Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on AI 942485837
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 01/07/2026For Canada Day, here’s a uniquely Canadian tableau 1123
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 25/06/2026A controversial take: Of all the uses for AI, “improving natural speech processing for complex voice commands while driving” might actually offer everyday benefits. I’d love to be able to ask a car, “Find an open level 3 charger on my route that also has a good coffee shop within walking distance.” 5110
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Even if you love classic cars, it’s important to be realistic about how far car safety has come in the last 30 years. In a modern car, you could walk away from a 40 mph crash with a few bumps and bruises. In a classic, that crash might be fatal. m.youtube.com/watch?v=iAFc...m.youtube.com1996 vs. 2026 Chevrolet Blazer IIHS Crash Test: The Difference Is Shocking | Consumer ReportsYouTube video by Consumer Reports 2113
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 20/06/2026I can sing the jingles for at least three of these 052
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Had a great chat with @mikeschlee.bsky.social about the pitfalls of using chatbots to find a car, and what happens when someone heads to the dealership armed with AI misinformation. www.autoguide.com/auto/autogui...autoguide.comWhy AI Can't Help You Buy Your Next Car: Ep 126 011
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 14/06/2026After Arrested Development went off the air the first time, all the props and costumes ended up on eBay. 22-year-old me bought one of Gob’s ridiculous shirts with the intent of wearing it as a joke, but they accidentally sent me one of Franklin’s shirts instead. Come on! 180
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Free idea for all the big shot Hollywood movie producers who hang out on Bluesky: Teena Marie biopic. Call it “Lovergirl.” Cast Ariana Grande. Where’s my house in Malibu? 020
Keith Barry @itskeithbarry.bsky.social · 11/06/2026After I was born, my parents drove me home from the hospital in their Chevette, which I think explains a lot 081