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@zacharyparadis.bsky.social
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GVP CX & Innovation Consulting and Global Offering Lead at Publicis Sapient. Husband of Laura, father of Z + R, and cats Neko and Ryder. Resident of greater Boston, formerly of Chicago, London, San Francisco, and Maine. Opinions my own.

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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 21h
Legend. apple.news/AEf7TeRKqT-i... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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Margaret Hamilton, Who Developed Software for First Moon Landing, Dies at 90
Her work enabled NASA’s Apollo onboard computers to alert astronauts of problems
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The old dudes can still rawk. 🤘 #music #smashingpumpkins #boston Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fun fact: in a former life running concert venues I walked into my office one morning to find someone sitting in my seat, reading the paper with their feet up on my desk. That someone was Rick Nielsen. apple.news/At70m1CfqShC... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
apple.news
Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen is selling his guitars for a not-so-cheap price: Here’s why
A legendary rock musician is selling some of his famous guitar collection, including two instruments valued at more than $200,000.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This Apple keynote is going to be huge given the sheer number of products rumored to be launched. That combined with iOS 27 delivering a powerful Siri to the world is going be a nice way for Ternus to start his tenure as CEO. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As Apple introduces more ads to their ecosystem they need a way for me to block stuff I don’t want to see. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Given I travel and use a wide range of hotels, rental cars, etc, I am almost certainly in this breach. 🤦🏼‍♂️
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My first coffee in Copenhagen does not disappoint. #coffee #copenhagen #denmark #cafe Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Oh and that PowerMac 9600 cost was in 1997 dollars which in real dollars is the equivalent of over $41,000 in 2026. Computers were EXPENSIVE back in the day. cc: @gruber Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
RIP. ❤️
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Per @daringfireball.bsky.social the new top of the line Max Studio (36/80 cores, 256GB RAM, 16TB SSD) costs $18,900. I once bought a maxed out PowerMac 9600 (300Mhz 604e, 768MB RAM, 4GB striped RAID) for roughly $20,000. The RAM itself was $10,000. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Given I am a hobbyist beekeeper I invested in a bee specific baking pan and having just flipped this honey lemon cake out of the oven it seems like a good choice. #beekeeping #bee #honey #baking Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Seems shortsighted given the revenue and relatively limited R&D budget investment from Apple to get rid of Vision team members. apple.news/A4ROSy6_8Qpm... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
apple.news
Apple reportedly lays off 60 Vision employees amid shifting priorities
AppleInsider reports that Apple “has just laid off an entire team dedicated to VR development,” with at least 60 employees reportedly affected. Here are the details.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
My Boston area brethren.
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Lincoln County Indivisible Maine @lcimaine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
@hcrichardson.bsky.social WE ARE ALL ON THE DECOY PLANE.🛩️ —-BOSTON N 93 Overpass
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Science is cool. apple.news/ACfnCOv26Qiu... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
apple.news
Novel Cancer Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returning in First for mRNA
Result in high-risk patients validates decades of research into mRNA-based therapeutic cancer vaccines
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Yet another example of a failed Trump admin. Maybe cutting the FDA wasn’t a good idea? Cyclospora not under control. Eggs can now kill people? www.rd.com/article/urge... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
rd.com
38 Million Eggs Have Now Been Recalled, FDA Says
The FDA has issued a new update about a recall involving eggs and is warning consumers about the potentially serious health risks.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The likely new AirPods with cameras are fascinating because they present all of the weird possibilities of always on cameras but not the obvious it’s on your face part. apple.news/AIa07z8KXOVC... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
apple.news
MacOS 26.7 Tahoe Release Candidate Contains a Video Demonstrating Camera-Equipped AirPods in Action
Tue Aug 18 03:37:14 GMT 2026 Oops.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Obviously the Japanese are reknowned for their bladesmiths, and my knife purchase there is backing that up. This thing is amazing. #japan #tokyo #knife #bladesmith Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Just had the craziest meal of my life. I was sat in a completely dark room with a glass of cold sake and some extremely dim digital art and then a light came on over my head and I was served this spicy miso ramen. #tokyo #japan #ramen #art Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Ok. This guy knows how to make a cup of coffee. #coffee #japan #tokyo #kielo Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The fantastic man who made me sushi in a tiny standing room only place in Shibuya is somehow missing from my camera roll but this lovely woman who served us mostly local beer is someone to remember. #japan #tokyo #beer #bar Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Mt Fuji looking very Mt Fuji. #japan Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Sorry… 😳
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Japan is wild. Random night in a Tokyo “magic show” bar. #magic #tokyo #japan #cocktails Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The guys is a liar who constantly lies yet the media just report this as normal news. There’s no rational evidence a deal could be made. apple.news/AcpURxhATQQ6... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
@openvibe.social is jumping the shark trying to get me to play games in the interface. Focus on product quality not on gimmicks!
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Apple is going to have to bring chat management into the new Siri FAST. Using it casually to do a few things I then realized I have this massive history with no way to easily manage. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Trump’s crew didn’t have the mental capacity to realize Iran was close enough to bomb massive, radically valuable, radically flammable targets. Trump loved checkers!
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This thread. 😳
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This story jeeds to be made into a comedy tragedy because it’s too amazing not to fictionalize.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Two facts are clear from this headline: 1. Telegram must be doing some great stuff for freedom. 2. Telegram’s founder sadly now needs more security.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
What’s even more wild is there is a show named after a deceased right winger and this is deemed ok. Do we need shows named after slain politicians? Weird!
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
So who gets credit for this form factor? Samsung got to market first but Apple was rumored (for a while) to be releasing this form factor? 🤔
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Trump playing checkers while the rest of the world plays chess.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
If Jrue Holiday joins the 76’ers, Jaylen Brown will really be showing how much influence he has in the NBA. Brad Stevens and the @celticsnba.bsky.social focused a bit too much on finances in their move. #nba #celtics Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I don’t know anyone talking about this and I am working with people who build AI solutions every day. apple.news/AbyS3eRj_QiG... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
apple.news
ChatGPT’s mysterious new gadget could replace your iPhone – here’s why everyone is talking about it
OpenAI wants to build a mysterious gadget of its own, with legendary former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive on board
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Focus. Discipline. Respect. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Focus. Discipline. Respect. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
We can question how AI is created and sometimes used but denying it is also an incredible invention means lying to yourself. #ai
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
When the story of why humanity didn't stop climate change is written, it will feature front pages like this. Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it.
The Times: Net zero risks blackouts. Below a photo of French wildfires.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
I thought the only way Brad Stevens could get me to root for LeBron was to acquire him with the @celticsnba.bsky.social but instead he traded away my favorite player who immediately recruited Bron. They wasted Tatum’s prime. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
LeBron to 76’ers. 😂😳😢 Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The people in The White House are sociopaths.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I got one “Kitchen Item” delivered today From Amazon and yes this change by them is a UX disaster. The title of this article should lay blame on Amazon not Apple. apple.news/ADnGL6YD5RRq... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
apple.news
Apple just lost a fan-favorite Wallet feature—and users are mad
Users aren't pleased that Apple just lost a fan-favorite feature on its Wallet app.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
That thing where you land and then immediately get a check notification for your return flight. Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Trump continues to play checkers with our national security. apple.news/AAGj9hYBbRWa... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
apple.news
Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they ​would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Trump and Infantino are loudly jeered as they walk out to present the World Cup trophy.
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God @thegodshow.com · 19/07/2026
Congrats to Spain on winning the World Cup! Trump cut off trade to Spain a few weeks ago. He also gave $20 billion to his fascist buddy Javier Millei who runs Argentina. Everything he touches turns to crap.
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
New girls started laying so now we have brown eggs too. #chickens Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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zach @zacharyparadis.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I was at this show and can verify it was a gem. #music
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