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William P.H.

@willhtpe.bsky.social
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Working in the media in Taiwan since 2016. Interested in geopolitics, demographics, tech, and other issues of relevance to our times.

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Obsolete Sony @obsoletesony.com · 05/06/2025
Wikipedia missed this one. Sony was first with the CD-ROM. 🔗👇
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Obsolete Sony @obsoletesony.com · 27/05/2025
This much cool should be illegal
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Retro Tech Dreams @retrotechdreams.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Winamp Skin: S2 High End
Screenshot of a Winamp skin resembling a 90s home theater system.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/03/2025
Breaking News: The U.S. has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine to pressure its government to cooperate with President Trump, the CIA director said.
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C.I.A. Director Says U.S. Has Paused Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
Trump administration officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.
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Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 03/03/2025
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 26/02/2025
Within the span of 90 minutes on Tuesday morning, two airplanes, at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport and at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, were forced to abort landings to avoid collisions, federal aviation officials said.
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Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions
The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people.
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Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 26/02/2025
DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b Annual increase in deficit: $900b Cuts to Medicare: $880b
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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 20/02/2025
The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.
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Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit: Consequences for Taiwan’s Security
The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16/02/2025
A new law signed by Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah prohibits unions from negotiating wages and other terms for teachers, firefighters, police officers and all other public employees, joining just two other states that have banned collective bargaining in the public sector.
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Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers
Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.
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Internet Dad @whatahellofawaytodad.com · 13/02/2025
Bricking the Tesla MRAP because I didn't put it in "Wash rack" mode
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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 08/02/2025
The U.S. alliance network is its greatest advantage in the competition with China. But Washington can hardly count on its allies if it treats them worse than the way it treats its systemic rival.
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How the US Could Undermine Its Biggest Advantage Over China
The U.S. alliance network is its greatest advantage in the competition with China. But Washington can hardly count on its allies if it treats them worse than the way it treats its systemic rival.
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The Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 08/02/2025
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Su-25 attack jet defence-blog.com/ukrainian-fo...
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Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Su-25 attack jet
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 close air support aircraft over the Toretsk sector in the Donetsk region on February 8, according to a statement by the press service of the 28th Separate Me...
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rob pike @robpike.io · 08/02/2025
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Google Maps changed the way we get around. It all began in a spare bedroom in Sydney
This weekend, Google Maps turns 20 – and Stephen Ma is writing himself and his friends back into its origin story
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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 08/02/2025
If Trump is not invested in AUKUS or the Quad, the number or order of meetings and phone calls will count for naught. 
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Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump
The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.
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William P.H. @willhtpe.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Breaking News: Trump announces Gaza City to get its first In-N-Out Burger
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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 06/02/2025
Contrary to popular belief, Chinese consumers already spend much more of what they earn than their American counterparts. If China's government wants to raise consumption, then, it needs to raise wages first.
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The Big Myth About China’s Low Consumption
Contrary to popular belief, Chinese consumers already spend much more of what they earn than their American counterparts. Low wages are to blame for stagnant consumption.
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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 05/02/2025
U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing.
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US Tech Companies Embrace AI ‘Arms Race’ With China – and the Money It Brings
U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing.
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Obsolete Sony @obsoletesony.com · 05/02/2025
This was designed 36 years ago...
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Jason Moore @moorejh.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Picked up this nice external Mac 800K 3.5" floppy drive on eBay. Arrived today in great working order. All my classic Macs have 1.44M floppy drives. I do love a happy Mac! #retrocomputing #macintosh #mac
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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
“On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs. Essential personnel expected to continue working will be informed by Agency leadership by Thursday, February 6, at 3:00pm (EST).

For USAID personnel currently posted outside the United States, the Agency, in coordination with missions and the Department of State, is currently preparing a plan, in accordance with all applicable requirements and laws, under which the Agency would arrange and pay for return travel to the United States within 30 days and provide for the termination of PSC and ISC contracts that are not determined to be essential. The Agency will consider case-by-case exceptions and return travel extensions based on personal or family hardship, mobility or safety concerns, or other reasons. For example, the Agency will consider exceptions based on the timing of dependents’ school term, personal or familial medical needs, pregnancy, and other reasons. Further guidance on how to request an exception will be forthcoming.

Thank you for your service”
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William P.H. @willhtpe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Reading the news these days is like driving by a car wreck. It's an atrocity, but you can't look away
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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Btw let me reinforce this again when it comes to this crew: EVERY ACCUSATION IS A CONFESSION.
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.eurosky.social · 01/02/2025
"The U.S. Center for Countermeasures has released new details on the testing of the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance system, a directed energy weapon installed on the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Preble." @defence-blog.com defence-blog.com/us-navy-eval...
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US Navy evaluates laser weapon aboard destroyer
The U.S. Center for Countermeasures (CCM) has released new details on the testing of the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system, a directed energy (DE) weap...
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Obsolete Sony @obsoletesony.com · 25/01/2025
1988 Sony Produce 200 Personal Word Processor
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Retro Tech Dreams @retrotechdreams.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
An Apple prototype (1995) from MacWorld
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