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Erika Lee Sears @erikaleesears.bsky.social · Sep 10

Blue nights #art #oilpainting

emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 1d

Journalism still works. 6 days after I published this story, the main family featured in it got a letter that the utility is no longer seeking to seize their land.

"I'm so happy I can barely speak!" says Rizzo, who suspects our piece resulted in the turnabout.

www.pcmag.com/articles/the...

They Thought They'd Live Here Forever. Then AI Upended the Power Grid

As 240-foot-high power lines are set to rise across Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, longtime residents are fighting eminent domain claims. The worst part? There's not even enough juice to keep Big Tech's dat...

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 1d

"Michael Lawton...has performed several [Neuralink] procedures. Notably, he discussed risks involved with any invasive brain surgery, and confirmed he would not do the procedure on a healthy, fully functioning human at this time."

www.pcmag.com/news/neurali...

Neuralink Has a Huge Patient Waitlist. Bring on the Robot Surgeons

Neuralink President DJ Seo says its robotic surgical arm is the company's key differentiator, and could bring its implant to the masses.

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 1d

LinkedIn might be the cringiest social media, but it’s also the most positive - hands down

emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 2d

Ha! I almost bought one when they discontinued a few years ago. Trying to move thru inventory + tax credit…you could get them for like $16K with a super powerful battery

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 2d

Let's gooo!!!

www.pcmag.com/news/revampe...

Revamped Chevy Bolt Arrives in January, Will Be Most Affordable EV in the US

GM resurrects the popular electric car with a $29,000 starting price, four new colors, a larger dash screen, and a different battery.

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 3d

People are feeling burdened by the AI boom when it comes to electricity costs.

70% have seen their electricity costs rise over the past year, and only 20% say the benefits of the tech justifies the cost.

"Consumers painted a stark picture of sacrifice and strain."

www.pcmag.com/news/many-am...

Many Americans Blame Rising Electricity Costs on AI. They Don't Think It's Worth It

As tech firms pour billions into data centers, 70% of households have seen their electricity bills increase over the past year, according to a survey from energy tech firm Arbor.

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 4d

Today's AI fail: I asked ChatGPT to count the number of jobs Tesla has posted at this link for its Optimus robot.

It said 11.

I counted 100.

🤦‍♀️

ALWAYS double check what any chatbot says.

Also, that's a lot of jobs.

www.tesla.com/careers/sear...

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 4d

Update: It is indeed more affordable, but far from the rumored $25K model. We also got a slightly cheaper Model 3

www.pcmag.com/news/is-tesl...

Tesla Debuts 'Standard' Trim Model 3 and Y, But They’re Not Exactly Low-Cost

After getting fans' hopes up for a $25,000 EV, Tesla opts for just a slight trim off the purchase price and cuts some creature comforts.

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 5d

Rumor has it Tesla will debut a more affordable Model Y tomorrow.

That would be awesome, but keep in mind the company's 5 years of flip flopping on this product. I'll believe it when I see it.

www.pcmag.com/news/is-tesl...

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 6d

My latest feature made it into The Sunday Long Read - a selective list of the best longform journalism published this month!

@markyarm.bsky.social

www.pcmag.com/articles/ai-...

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😈Mark (of the Beast) Yarm👿 @markyarm.bsky.social · 6d

🙌 The Sunday Long Read included @emilyforlini.bsky.social's excellent @pcmag.com feature "AI Is Testing America's Power Gride—And Uprooting Rural Families" in this weekend's newsletter. 🙌

PC Mag: AI Is Testing America's Power Gride—And Uprooting Rural Families

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 8d

Had so much fun moderating this star-studded panel on brain implants and Big Tech today!

Gorgeous NYC building full of smart people 💪

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 9d

I have 3 articles on hold because of government agencies that have paused operations...time for this shutdown to end!

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 9d

Humphrey wants you to read about the AI data centers taking over his pasture

www.pcmag.com/articles/ai-...

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 9d

A powerful long read about a little-discussed but very real side of the AI data center boom: Electrical upgrades, and seizing land through eminent domain to build them.

(With a surprise appearance by my favorite camel ever.)

@markyarm.bsky.social

www.pcmag.com/articles/ai-...

This Farm Has Been in the Rizzo Family for 68 Years. AI Could Take It All Away

As 240-foot-high power lines are set to rise across rural Pennsylvania, longtime residents are fighting eminent domain claims. The worst part? There's not even enough juice to keep Big Tech's data cen...

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😈Mark (of the Beast) Yarm👿 @markyarm.bsky.social · 9d

"'When the [power company's] land surveyor came to my house, I put on a very sweet voice, smiled and said, 'I have a .357 magnum and a backhoe.'" That’s a revolver and a gravedigger."

I had the pleasure of editing this great new #longread from @emilyforlini.bsky.social.

This Farm Has Been in the Rizzo Family for 68 Years. AI Could Take It All Away

As 240-foot-high power lines are set to rise across rural Pennsylvania, longtime residents are fighting eminent domain claims. The worst part? There's not even enough juice to keep Big Tech's data cen...

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 11d

I got an exclusive preview of the new immersive Harry Potter audiobook coming out on Nov. 4. It's like a movie, just the sound part, with full-scale sound effects and accomplished voice actors.

www.pcmag.com/news/i-was-o...

I Was One of the First to Hear Audible's Immersive Harry Potter Audiobook. Here's What to Expect

At Amazon's September devices event, I got a sneak peek at the first installment, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, ahead of the Nov. 4 premiere.

www.pcmag.com

emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 11d

I dropped it 👀

pcmag.com @pcmag.com · 11d

Amazon’s new Echo lineup is built for Alexa+, powered by AZ3/AZ3 Pro chips for smarter, more natural conversations. 🗣️

Preorders are live: Echo Dot Max ($99.99), Echo Studio ($219.99), Echo Show 8 ($179.99), and Echo Show 11 ($219.99).

Read more PCMag 👉 bit.ly/4pU2VdY

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 11d

Inventor of the Ring camera in his trusty Ring socks

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 15d

Love to see positive feedback from readers

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 15d

Remember when frunks were the craziest thing ever? And ford blessed us with this absurd shrimp ad

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 15d

"It was not immediately clear if that happened, or to what extent. AP journalists inside Gaza saw no immediate evidence of Netanyahu’s speech being broadcast on phones there."

www.mynbc5.com/article/neta...

At UN, Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' against Hamas in Gaza

In an "unprecedented operation," the Israeli army said it would take over the mobile phones of Gaza residents and Hamas operatives, and his speech would be broadcast live through the mobile devices. H...

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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 15d

My teary goodbye to the EV Tax Credit, which ends in just a few days on Sept. 30. I couldn't help but reminisce on all the adventures it brought me in the past few years. With everything I've learned, here's my strongest rec on how to keep up the progress.

www.pcmag.com/opinions/a-f...

A Final Farewell to the EV Tax Credit—And What Has to Come Next

A look back on how the EV tax rebate skyrocketed adoption of this new technology and took me along for the ride. Bringing the credit back will require a strict focus on new tech.

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TWiT Tech Podcasts @twit.tv · 16d

New Podcast Episode:
Tech News Weekly: iFixit's Take on iPhone 17 'Scratchgate'
EU Considering Ending Cookie Consent Banners
with @mikahsargent.com, @emilyforlini.bsky.social, @liz-ifixit.bsky.social

iFixit’s Take on iPhone 17 ‘Scratchgate’ | TWiT.TV

Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week! The EU is considering ending the cookie consent banners. Amazon reaches a $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC. Some

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