Hello friends, Most of the tech press is still rehashing WWDC, but I have some really interesting non-Apple tech news for you today. My big story is a Pew Research Center survey about how people encounter news on social media. And it's not good news, but not for the reason you might expect. We also have a possible legitimate use for Blockchain to protect…

Well, folks, I promised you I’d be working on interviews on Things of Internet this year. And what a fine way to start this will be. Utsav Mamoria is a dear friend who runs a short-format travel podcast called Postcards from Nowhere. It’s a travel podcast but rather than give influencer-style clickbait about places to visit, Utsav encourages you to slow …

Welcome to BIG, a newsletter on the politics of monopoly power. If you’d like to sign up to receive issues over email, you can do so here. Google just lost its first antitrust trial, as a San Francisco jury returned a decision that Google harmed rival Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, in the $48 billion dollar app store Android market…

As formerly (thankfully!) striking writers justifiably emphasized, AI is transforming Hollywood. It already has. The major streaming services have long used artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance overall viewing experiences, accelerating cord cutting – and fundamentally transforming Hollywood economics - in the …

Next Week in The Sequence: Edge 329: The second installment of our series about fine-tuning covers the different types of fine-tuning methods, MIT’s research around multi-task prompt tuning and the Lamini platform. Edge 330: We discuss DSPy, a new language model programming framework that represents an alternative to LangChain an…

I have just got back from an epic month of travelling. I have been to Trinec in the Czech Republic twice, flying into Katovice and then Krakow airports, and then driving two hours. Its the first t…

Members, Just a quick tactical note. This will be informal and concise. About 2 Months ago during the SVB crisis back in March, I found opportunities to help our folks here to take advantage of tactical disloc…

We took part in a quick rapid fire interview with Larry Cheung, CFA covering AI, geopolitics, financial markets, and other areas we frequently speak about. Larry Cheung is a CFA Charterholder, professional Investment Strategist, and the Author of one of Substack's most popular finance newsletters called "Letters from Larry: U.S. & China Investment Strategy." In this ne…

The Best Buy PS5 restock date and time in July 2022 will come to you via my PS5 restock Twitter tracker – follow and turn on notifications. That’s because I’m now tracking where and when the PlayStation 5 is in stock at retailers in the US, including Best Buy, where there has been a PS5 restock nationwide once in July. Now that demand for the Sony cons…

Dear Chefs, Today we will taste "Cards", let's take a look over some basic information before diving into details regarding to "Burning" and "Crafting" - the main dishes we will serve you today. There are currently 3 types of Card you will have the opportunity to own in Dine Together.

Migrating to Google Workspace can be a transformative journey for any organization, but proper planning and estimation are vital for a successful transition. In our blog post, we provide a comprehensive guide to help you estimate the time and effort required for a smooth migration. From initial assessment and planning to data migration, user provisionin…

What a Beautiful Place to be with Friends SJ This week I googled “lip injections Toronto” with a level of seriousness I wish to forget. I spent more time than I care to admit on this pursuit before ultimately closing my laptop — disappointed and despondent.

A Dog’s Breakfast Sydney Waking up in the morning has been hard this year. I have had to practise delaying my instinctive half-awake scroll through the news until I have first moved through the slow motions of my morning rituals. It is only after my first cup of coffee that I click through the headlines.

Today marks the start of: LGBTQ History Month Work & Family Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM) ADHD Awareness Month, but that only goes to about the 5th or so… *rimshot* Italian-American Heritage Month, which I expect my people will celebrate with our usual understated, low-key aplomb.

Today… is the first day of Women’s History Month, Endometriosis Awareness Month, and National Noodle Month. You know what I’ve been craving, which I have yet to find in DC are those super-thick, chewy Amish-style noodles you get in the freezer section. My mother uses them to make chicken and noodles and they’re so. damn. good.

Today… can’t chat, must parent. The 12yo is returning to school after two weeks out, plus three-day weekend, plus, plus, plus…

Today… is the start of National Health Education Week. is LGBT Center Awareness Day (#lgbtCAD) Yes, sans Q. I checked. is International Gin & Tonic Day. I used to be a huge fan, enjoyed gin and wouldn’t touch vodka, but as I got older my tastes have completely reversed.

Today… in 1976, Representative Henry Hyde Illinois introduced an amendment to the (then-named) Department of Health, Education, and Welfare appropriations bill. And for planning purposes… The Supreme Court added an opinion day tomorrow. Ian @ Vox has

Today… can’t chat, must beach.

The 7th grader with the full leg cast returns to school after two weeks at home, and I still have lunches to make, so no chitchat today! Abortion CNN | Advocates fear Texas and Mississippi abortion laws will worsen the Black maternal health crisis | Nicquel Terry Ellis

Today… is Homemade Bread Day and National Butter Day, and I’m saying that is a model for smart coalition work. I wonder if this is, like, their Roe anniversary, sweating every year to come up with new toplines. (“Rediscover Flatbreads.” “I love it. Should we launch a new hashtag/tweetchat/landing page?” “Please no.” “Can we make it go viral?”

Today… is March, as it has been for such a long time now. is the first day of Women’s History Month, as well as International Women of Color Day.

Today… is National Fritter Day. Oh my God, I can fritter like a champ.

Today… is National Nacho Day. Pairs beautifully with 24-hour MSNBC. in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected. Wouldn’t surprise me at all to hear his ghostly hand has emerged to help count votes in Pennsylvania. “Truuuump, keep my naaame out your mooooouth ooooooo.”

Today… is International Sex Workers Rights Day (#ISWRD). in 1887, Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller met for the first time. With the caveat that yes, I am here for your critiques of The Miracle Worker, yes – I am truly, in my bones obsessed with the moment at the pump