Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 25/09/2026What's old is new. Back in the day, I used to see random side conversations in zombie threads on phpBB forums. We eventually caught on and realized people were using the forums as a chat group because their instant message programs were blocked by their university or workplace. 🫠 020
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Ohh. It would be great if someone figured out how to #hack these and install some light weight open weight LLM. 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 22/09/2026#Adobe Premiere is finally on #Android. Just started playing around with it and it appears to be identical as the iOS version that's been out for a while now. Yay! blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2... #video #NLEblog.adobe.comAdobe Premiere expands to Android: Fast, powerful, easy mobile video editingAdobe Premiere mobile is now available on Android, bringing intuitive and powerful video editing to millions more creators around the world, for free 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Was checking out the product page for the new #Canon R8 M2, and saw the new Dual Pixel 3D feature. Looks awesome. On a slight tangent. the #Google Pixel phone has a "social media depth" feature for years, but no practical application. Maybe that will change soon. www.usa.canon.com/digital-came...usa.canon.com 020
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Installed Ubuntu #Linux on an old Core i7 Dell XPS laptop with 16GB of RAM from 2019. Installation was relatively smooth. Only issue I ran into was with TPM and disk encryption. I'll have to research that later. But so far it's very peppy and feels like a new computer. 011
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Same industry that didn't want to be held back by any regulations. Can't put toothpaste back in the tube bro. 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Just got my data request from #Amazon. They track a lot; orders, search queries, photos of doorstep deliveries, etc. You can open it in Excel and see how much you spent total. Worth taking a look at your own. Scroll down to the bottom and Request All Your Data.. www.amazon.com/hz/privacy-c...static.klipy.comRon Swanson Throws Out His ComputerALT: Ron Swanson Throws Out His Computer 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We live in such a doomscroll society now, having a larger but foldable screen is appealing to a lot of people. The price will be the main deterrent. 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Kinda funny/interesting. Whenever I see a news post on IG about Australia enacting a law to allow users to turn off the algorithm..static.klipy.comAI bot comments sectionALT: AI bot comments section 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 02/09/2026When #PenTesting goes wrong. Kinda funny and frustrating how the city wouldn't accept they made a mistake. pca.st/episode/5785... #NetSec #CyberSecuritypca.stThe Courthouse - RevisitedIn this episode we follow up with Gabby and Justin from Episode 59 - two seasoned penetration testers who tell us a story about the time when they tried to break into a courthouse but it went all… 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 31/08/2026That annoying experience when you boot up your computer, open all your software, get started on your day.. the restart icon pops up in the tray and you hope Windows doesn't auto restart while you step away later for lunch. 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Wish there was a filter to hide #Amazon Vine reviews. They're mostly unhelpful. It's always the same.. Just generic unboxing style pics, copy/paste of the product marketing, and then sell on eBay. These people never even used the product or intend to.static.klipy.comRealistic Amazon Prime Parcel Cake SurpriseALT: Realistic Amazon Prime Parcel Cake Surprise 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Ok the clouds are slowing moving.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqDD...youtube.comPARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE | AUGUST 27-28, 2026 | GRIFFITH OBSERVATORYYouTube video by Griffith Observatory 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Live web cam from Griffith Observatory right now. 🫠 000
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kArs Technica @arstechnica.com · 27/08/2026arstechnica.comReport: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billionNvidia is nabbing critical infrastructure for open models as interest grows. 4236
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/08/2026Meta’s $18 billion settlement will bring new screen-time limits, blocks on notifications and other changes to how teenagers use Instagram and Facebook. The new measures are designed to protect teens from excessive use. wapo.st/4hWPpom 82710
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Me: Ohh I'm gonna check out the lunar eclipse tonight! Weather:static.klipy.comDark Storm Clouds Moving Across the SkyALT: Dark Storm Clouds Moving Across the Sky 000
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kWIRED @wired.com · 26/08/2026The conservative majority ruled, rather, that the states that brought the lawsuit did not have standing because they could not show actual damage caused by the order. Read the full story: www.wired.com/story/the-su...wired.comThe Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the MidtermsThe Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting. 3335
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kTechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 26/08/2026Bluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videostechcrunch.comBluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videosBluesky's new 10-minute video support includes faster upload speeds, too. 36621
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kNPR @npr.org · 26/08/2026The social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.n.prCalifornia says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trialThe social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook. 1820243
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I'm sure $18B is hardly anything for this guy. This ruling won't change anything unless the government steps in to break up Meta. 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Found this on LinkedIn. Hate to say it, but I see this happen a lot. Some people use #AI as a replacement for thinking, and it's always obvious. 000
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kPBS News @pbsnews.org · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. to.pbs.org/4irwxhdpbs.orgDolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and... 1124146
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton was asked about avoiding politics: “You’ll find me and my opinions in a lot of my songs. But most of it is based on love, acceptance and lifting people up. My daddy was a Republican, my mama was a Democrat, and I’m a hypocrite!” 552201384
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton was an icon. She was a brilliant songwriter and performer. She was an incredible activist and advocate, helping to donate over 200 million free books to children. She was one of my personal heroes. This is a terrible loss. She will be greatly missed. 329197352913
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kReuters @reuters.com · 25/08/2026Country music star Dolly Parton has passed away, her family said in a statement reut.rs/3USJhDMreut.rsDolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80Dolly Parton was around six when she wrote her first song: "Little Tiny Tasseltop," an ode to her corncob doll with corn-silk hair. Her mother stored it preciously in a shoebox. 2548590
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Walking through the grocery store these days is interesting. So many products with added protein, like this coffee drink. They even have Pop Tarts with #protein. Wondering when protein infused Doritos will come out. #food #nutrition #ProteinMaxxing 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I feel like AI data centers are a solution looking for a problem. Just a bunch of speculating investors trying to cash in now and building as many as they can. Then get out right before the bubble bursts.static.klipy.comCharlie Brown's Classic Football FailALT: Charlie Brown's Classic Football Fail 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Since #Microsoft finally cut the #Teams API in #StreamDeck last week, I filled the empty buttons with weather info. 🤷 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Seeing more and more #AI #slop accounts on IG. This one for example talks about a pig sanctuary but the AI image features golden retrievers. 😂 The less obvious ones are retro and history accounts. They just post images/videos and generate dry text about them the subject. I just block them all now. 020
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 13/08/2026What's old is new. Lol. #GenZ #language #vernacular #LARP 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Seeing lots of similar videos on my socials. Did these people just find out about the #eclipse today? Pretty sure it's been mentioned on all the media outlets for months now. 😑 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Why do modern #running shoes resemble 70s platform shoes? I'm having a hard time finding low stack and low heel drop shoes. Been running Asics GT-2000 series shoes for years but the last pair I got triggered some injuries due to the shoe redesign. Seems every shoe maker is following this trend. 😑 251
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 31/07/2026And this is why #Garmin still makes handheld GPS devices. www.sfgate.com/national-par...sfgate.comA group of teen hikers relied on Google Maps. It was a disaster.A British Columbia rescue reveals the limits of Google Maps for hikers. 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 27/07/2026New service from #USPS. $5.51 per transaction seems pretty reasonable.. assuming it would have cost more to ship it. #ecommerce #BuySellTrade 020
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 26/07/2026There's a police officer in the San Diego Police Department that carries nunchucks along with his gun. It was pretty wild when I first saw them attached to his duty belt. Was chatting with him and if I recall he had to get a bunch of waivers for it. #AAPI #history #martialarts 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Interesting episode that covers our current housing shortage situation. pca.st/episode/0d08...pca.stTrump’s Clashing Goals: More Housing, Fewer ImmigrantsTo address the United States’ acute housing shortage, Congress recently passed a landmark piece of legislation designed to encourage the construction of new homes. The problem is that President… 010
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kThe Economist @economist.com · 22/07/2026Containing AI systems is getting harderbit.lyHow an OpenAI model broke free and hacked into another company’s serversContaining AI systems is getting harder 4128
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Wow this is bad. techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/h... #hack #AI #OpenAI #skynettechcrunch.comHow OpenAI’s human mistake led to the AI-powered hack on Hugging Face | TechCrunchOpenAI made a mistake setting up what it called a “highly isolated” testing environment and sandbox. According to cybersecurity experts, that human mistake is what made the AI-powered attack on Huggin... 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 17/07/2026So I guess Community Notes on Instagram write themselves now. This is concerning. 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Went on a museum crawl the other day and managed to walk over 8 miles in the process. ✅ LACMA ✅ Geffen Gallery ✅ Petersen Automotive 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 29/06/2026I like the effort here, and the specs are impressive. My wishlist items are 5G support for hotspot mode and RCS SMS. I'm sure it would driven the price up but maybe in a future version. www.engadget.com/2202085/comm...engadget.comCommodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders - EngadgetA refreshing direction for a price change. 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Pro Tip: When buying anything from Amazon, check the prices weekly until your return window is closed. Last week, I bought an item that went on sale.. the price dropped significantly 2 more times afterward. Since Amazon won't credit the difference, I had to return and re-buy it at the lower price. 🙄 000
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Still amazed that LastFM is still around. stereogum.com/2503537/last...stereogum.comLast.fm Deleted All The Bots, And The BTS Army Is PissedFor about 20 years, the long-running music-scrobbling website Last.fm was owned by CBS and its assorted corporate overlords. Last month, as Endgadget reported, Last.fm became an independent company, b... 000
Reposted by Richard☕B a i kReuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 24/06/2026The head of the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday defended a plan demanded by President Donald Trump to require states to provide lists of voters who received mailed ballots.reut.rsUS Postal Service defends plan to require states to disclose mail voting listsThe head of the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday defended a plan demanded by President Donald Trump to require states to provide lists of voters who received mailed ballots. 033
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Finally! I experienced these new scanners at San Jose Airport and going through security was so fast. Now if only TSA gets rid of the liquids restriction next.. youtu.be/f4OiaSjhJrEyoutu.beTSA rolling out $781M scanner upgrade at LAXYouTube video by KTLA 5 010
Richard☕B a i k @richbaik.bsky.social · 15/06/2026If companies didn't make websites with obnoxious ads appear on their pages, we wouldn't need ad blockers. 000