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K. O. Lynn

@literarymachine.bsky.social
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Creator of the podcast 'The Literary Machine.' Aspiring published writer. Currently streaming story heavy #videogames on youtube. www.theliterarymachine.com , www.youtube.com/@TheLiteraryMachine

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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A third party security for Discord got hacked and breached about a million emails, after Discord decided rolling out the age verification was perfectly fine and dandy (note: this wasn't the company apparently storing those verifications). Who woulda thunk: www.rockpapershotgun.com/hackers-stea...
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Hackers steal millions of Discord IDs and email addresses in "deliberate, multi-stage attack" on security service Double Counter
Discord's privacy woes continue as hackers of a third-party security tool make off with 1 million user email addresses.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I continue my Greatsword Skin series with the Ley Line skin! #GW2 youtube.com/shorts/_z4Iu...
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#gw2 Greatsword Skin Series - 9 Ley Line
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Every creative needs to be circling these AI developers like sharks because there is blood in the water. www.courthousenews.com/ai-training-...
courthousenews.com
AI training of copyrighted material not fair use: Third Circuit
Using someone else's "creative spark" to start a competing business runs afoul of copyright law, the panel found.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My second Legendary ever and my second for the year! Sunrise! #GW2
A cat-like characters stands with his back to the camera. On his back is the Guild Wars 2 Legendary greatsword Sunrise. The blade has a cloud box texture with the yellow-orange-red soft glow of the sunrise.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I will always do my own writing, even the simplest emails. There are few things I value more than my self-expression.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The evidence is damning. Two Soras are also almost literally in the same pose, wearing the same expression. Can we say lazy? #FuckAI #gaming www.polygon.com/kingdom-hear...
polygon.com
Kingdom Hearts fans slam new game art as AI-generated
After a new version of a beloved game series was announced today, fans on social media accused the game of using AI art.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I was thankfully recording my pain and suffering and have a helpful tip for how to clear the first gear on the diving goggles path: youtube.com/shorts/7o4WC... #GuildWars2
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#gw2 - Not So Secret Jumping Puzzle Dive Goggle Path - First Jump
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Finally conquered this motherfucker. Only took a collective 5 hours ... #GW2 #JumpingPuzzles
A big tiger-like character stands on a gadget with 4 light beams above an airship which is part of the Not So Secret jumping puzzle.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wipe the floor with them! And while we're at it, fine them into oblivion! If it's a felony to pirate movies, it should be even worse to steal IP for a data model.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My cat, Hobbes, crossed the rainbow bridge today. Know that he was a special little cat and I miss him dearly. #cats imgur.com/gallery/cat-...
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My Cat is Sunsetting
Discover topics like Aww, Cats, tuxedo kitty, and the magic of the internet at Imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gi...
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oh, the collapse of biodiversity via climate change wasn't fast enough for you? Introducing speedrun: www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren't the target, new Trump rule says
Killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would not be considered illegal unless the animals were specifically targeted, under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species ...
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Gee, it's almost like Paramount is already too fucking big. www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I can't believe China is the one with the most sensible AI regulations. US Congress, if that doesn't make you feel inferior, it should. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org
China’s AI Regulations and How They Get Made
Beijing is leading the way in AI regulation, releasing groundbreaking new strategies to govern algorithms, chatbots, and more. Global partners need a better understanding of what, exactly, this regula...
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Valheim is officially out of beta! I played this years ago and it was fun. But everything I've heard about it since suggests it's somehow waaaay better! Definitely one of the biggest indie success stories: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsSW...
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Valheim: 1.0 Out Now
YouTube video by Iron Gate
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I continue showing off #GuildWars2 greatsword skins with the beautiful Eclipse! This gorgeous sword merely requires a scavenger hunt to unlock. youtube.com/shorts/gbUSN...
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#gw2 Greatsword Skins - #7 Eclipse
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
According to the dice, my Dragonborn Paladin is an utter klutz. #DnD #thedicearetryingtokillme
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Maybe it's 'adult yells at clouds' in me, but I am not feeling the new Ocarina of Time art style... The photorealism doesn't fit. I never even played the original. This isn't nostalgia, but I feel like the cartoony style should stay cartoony.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I see you Aliens reference. #GuildWars2
An event tag reads: "The spirits mostly come out at night. Mostly...
The spirits are at rest, but the White Mantle are in high number. Beware."
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I've never even owned an XBox, but Microsoft desperately needs to rue the day. #gaming
Reddit graphic from r/gaming. Caption is: This is an XBox* 
*But only for 15 hours a month
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It really just feels like the game industry is doing its level best to crash and burn. Subscribers to the Ultimate Game Pass ($22.99/month) will have access to ONLY 15 hours of gaming?! #gaming www.cnbc.com/2026/09/03/m...
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Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have cloud gaming capped starting in November.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
An interesting article that actually goes into better detail what the #GuildWars3 combat will look like: www.polygon.com/guild-wars-3...
polygon.com
Guild Wars 3 is the First MMO for Fans with ‘Real-Life Schedules’
The genre hasn't changed in 20 years. ArenaNet wants to fix that
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
15 years, countless re-releases, and now Skyrim is getting the pièce de résistance: Ikea furniture. #gaming screenrant.com/skyrim-new-o...
screenrant.com
Skyrim Officially Getting Brand-New DLC September 9
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is officially still going strong, but their latest collaboration is very strange indeed.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
And nothing of value was lost.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My #GuildWars2 greatsword skin series continues. With yet another year year behind us, I focus on the Decade Dragon skin. youtube.com/shorts/V3ScB...
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#gw2 Greatsword Skins - #6 Dragon Decade
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Really? That's the concern here? You know what also costs businesses in lost sales? Paying their workers shitty wages. #gaming #economy gamefragger.com/multiplatfor...
gamefragger.com
GTA 6 Launch Could Cost U.S. Businesses $1 Billion In Lost Workdays From Employees Calling Out
An estimate circulating after GTA 6’s Netflix showcase says U.S. absenteeism on November 19 could top $1 billion, while Take-Two still expects a record sales opening.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
If we don't own our digital games, then why are digital and physical prices the same? But this is why I've always bought physical for my consoles. #gaming www.polygon.com/sony-digital...
polygon.com
PlayStation Wants To Prove In Court That You Don't Own Your Digital Games
Ahead of an all-digital future for PlayStation, Sony needs to prove in court that players know they don't own digitally purchased games
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Fingers crossed my desktop will survive this shitty administration. For everyone else ... good luck. www.notebookcheck.net/Trump-admini...
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Trump administration is reportedly considering new tariffs on gaming consoles, laptops, and more
According to a new report, the Trump administration is considering a new set of tariffs targeting semiconductors. However, the plan could go beyond the chips themselves and also cover products that u...
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Generative AI is just an endless source of frustration. I hate that creators now have to prove they didn't use AI, which goes against logic - can't prove a negative. But I am glad that people are making AI economically risky to use: kotaku.com/opening-nigh...
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Here Are The Opening Night Live Games You Can Ignore Because Of GenAI Slop - Kotaku
Some were already known to feature genAI, but a lot of them are new
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The gasp I gasped when I saw. Of course, I actually know his voice best from Toonami trailers. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
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Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
The theater-trained Canadian also created sounds for King Kong and the Predator and portrayed Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh's pal.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#GW2 Greatsword #5 in my Greatsword Skins Series: youtube.com/shorts/VpwKx...
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#gw2 Greatsword Skin Series - #5 Leviathan Bone
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
There is no news that I will share today that is more important: #Cats www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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Wisconsin kitten with 29 toes breaks world record for most toes on a cat
Maine Coon named Erebus Anomaly breaks previous record of 28 toes held for over two decades after overcoming illness
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Don't forget to become a Friend of Dragons! #GuildWars2 youtu.be/XwUwFKkSn8o
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Becoming a Friend of Dragons (Achievement)
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As a guardian main in #GuildWars2, the greatsword is my favorite weapon. So I've made it a mission to collect as many greatsword skins as I can manage. I've decided to record this hunt by sharing the various skins and how to get them. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/shorts/T1fo2...
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#guildwars2 Greatsword Skins - #4 Spellwork Greatsword
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It's time for another #podcast episode of #TheLiteraryMachine! In today's podcast, I talk about the beautifully animated show #Arcane and how Season 1 may have failed Season 2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c0L...
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How Season 1 Set Up Season 2 for Failure | Arcane | The Literary Machine
YouTube video by K. O. Lynn
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Next gen graphics haven't done Sora any favors. They're really getting away from the KH style if you ask me. #KH4
A screenshot of Sora from the Kingdom Hearts IV trailer.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Yesss! I'll be getting this when it comes out. Physical media ftw!
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Oh, damn it! This is the studio that's working on Jurassic Park: Survival and I was so looking forward to that game. But if this is how they treat their former employees, I'll pass. I smell a defamation suit in this idiot's future. And he gets another demerit for replacing an artist with AI. #gaming
[Update: 13 August 2026: This Week in Videogames requested a follow-up comment from Saber Interactive, and received the following statement from Karch:

"Stella who? I had to ask Claude because I have never spoken to her or seen her. We have already said we are using AI for certain parts of the game and will update the Steam page once we have finalized the feature set.

"Let me clarify that the entire story concept, were it to win an award, would go to someone who can walk up on stage and receive it. It was always our intention to reveal this until Stella violated her confidentiality clause and revealed this before we were ready.

"We look at our use of AI in this particular game, which will be a lower priced title, as a plus for consumers," he said.

"As far as Stella is concerned, she was replaced by someone more talented and terminated for a variety of reasons a few months later. From what I can gather she enjoys controversy even more than I do. I would frankly in retrospect have been happy to replace her with AI. At least we would be dealing with someone programmed to be honest."]
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I discovered Shake Shack's fee more than a year ago. In my area's case, it's because they're too chickenshit to raise prices to cover the minimum wage increase. Anyway, boycotting them. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
usatoday.com
Viral video ignites Shake Shack pricing debate
A customer's claim that non-tippers are being charged more at Shake Shack has recently gone viral and the chain has something to say about it.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Hey look, the reason why people don't trust digital storefronts! #gaming #stopkillinggames www.techradar.com/gaming/ninte...
techradar.com
A Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans
The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite has shut down, rendering it unplayable for buyers.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I'm so stoked to see the public outcry against generative #AI. But I kinda disagree with this article that the outcry is a result of lack of consent. I think the bigger problem is that it's become harder and harder to distinguish what's real and what isn't. www.wired.com/story/the-ai...
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The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Ahahahaha! Hopefully this means the indie book market will stop being clogged with #AI slop. futurism.com/artificial-i...
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Hack "Writers" Fuming After ChatGPT Starts Refusing Prompts to Copy a Specific Author's Style
AI "writers" are seething after ChatGPT began refusing requests to mimic a specific author's style, living or dead.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I'm enjoying seeing the public make #AI a bad bet. gizmodo.com/spotify-exec...
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Spotify Execs Bet People Will Pay for AI-Generated Music
The company is going all in on AI features, including AI-generated songs, to turn free users to paid.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I still have a bunch of PS4 games I never got around to playing. If I have to resort to that, so be it. Fuck these assholes for trying to go subscription-based. #gaming www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
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Take-Two CEO expects cloud gaming boom 'within 3 years,' which is good news if you hate owning stuff
Rockstar's parent company believes cloud gaming will grow its customer base even as hardware prices rise.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
"He wants to be known as the President who cured autism." Ain't going to beat the President who is known as a pedophilic rapist felon! arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
arstechnica.com
Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
#GuildWars3 blog post: This 4th species "is one you've never heard of because the historical records have been lost to time." Youtubers: *guesses what the species will be*
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Intense Cat Stare
Alt: A cat stares in an unimpressed manner.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A bit too little too late, EA, dontchya think? Disagree with the article. All BioWare is now is a name. The talent is gone. Veilguard was considered lackluster. So unless it sells with one of its IPs, then BioWare isn't worth crap. #gaming tech4gamers.com/ea-looking-t...
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EA Looking To Sell BioWare And Other IPs Following Saudi Arabia Takeover, Claims Insider
As reported by an insider, EA could look to offload BioWare in its bid to cut $700 million in annual spending.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Windows 11 had a 32 GB RAM minimum?!? How could #Microsoft be so out of touch with its core audience?! No wonder they're circling the drain. www.windowslatest.com/2026/08/05/m...
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Microsoft just deleted Windows 11's 32GB RAM recommendation docs, as prices soar and it rushes to sell 8GB RAM PCs
Microsoft quietly deletes its 32GB RAM recommendation docs for Windows 11, while pushing new 8GB RAM Surface devices to counter high prices.
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Are we sure that GRRM isn't trying to burn the canon of A Song of Ice and Fire to the ground at this point? www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/com...
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From the asoiaf community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the asoiaf community
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Hmm... Paramount is overextended. Can they last that long? Fingers crossed the merger fails. www.cnn.com/2026/07/24/m...
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months | CNN Business
Paramount says its takeover of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, will be delayed for many months, and potentially well into 2027, due to pending lawsuits by state attorneys general and the...
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K. O. Lynn @literarymachine.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I know this was inevitable, but I really hope Framework can survive this. I think customizable and fixable laptops are going to be especially important after this age of greedy stupidity finally meets its end. www.techspot.com/news/113216-...
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Framework nearly doubles Laptop 13 Pro memory prices overnight after suppliers demand more than twice as much
Framework's 32GB module has jumped from $439 to $800, an increase of 82%, while the 64GB option has risen from $849 to a brutal $1,600, up 88%....
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