Mike Welch
@mikewelch.us
Emmy award winning software engineer, father, tech nerd, fitness enthusiast, and lover of most things edible.
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I was laid off from The Washington Post today. I know, real original sentence. My first plagiarism in 20 years of journalism.
My job was stupid fun and I loved every minute of it. I’m sad for my talented colleagues but sadder the world will not get to read, watch and listen to their amazing work.
My job was stupid fun and I loved every minute of it. I’m sad for my talented colleagues but sadder the world will not get to read, watch and listen to their amazing work.
February 4, 2026 at 9:56 PM
I was laid off from The Washington Post today. I know, real original sentence. My first plagiarism in 20 years of journalism.
My job was stupid fun and I loved every minute of it. I’m sad for my talented colleagues but sadder the world will not get to read, watch and listen to their amazing work.
My job was stupid fun and I loved every minute of it. I’m sad for my talented colleagues but sadder the world will not get to read, watch and listen to their amazing work.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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In 2025, as Bluesky grew from 25M to 42M users, we took actions to keep it welcoming, using proactive design to reduce toxic content by 79%. Our 2025 Transparency Report shares how we're building a safer platform while keeping a transparent and human-centered approach: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
2025 Transparency Report Overview - Bluesky
In 2025, as Bluesky grew from 25 million to 41 million users, we improved the trust and safety infrastructure to better enable our mission. Here's what that looks like in plain language.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
In 2025, as Bluesky grew from 25M to 42M users, we took actions to keep it welcoming, using proactive design to reduce toxic content by 79%. Our 2025 Transparency Report shares how we're building a safer platform while keeping a transparent and human-centered approach: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
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More and more Americans are voicing their outrage at the tactics being deployed by federal agents in Minnesota. But it’s important to understand the broader implications of what this administration is doing, and the threat it poses to the basic freedoms of every American.
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
More and more Americans are voicing their outrage at the tactics being deployed by federal agents in Minnesota. But it’s important to understand the broader implications of what this administration is doing, and the threat it poses to the basic freedoms of every American.
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WMU kicked Border Patrol out of their next Career Fair.
https://www.reddit.com/r/kzoo/comments/1qnihvz/wmu_kicked_border_patrol_out_of_their_next_career/
#wmu #kalamazoo #michigan #ice #dhs #uspol
https://www.reddit.com/r/kzoo/comments/1qnihvz/wmu_kicked_border_patrol_out_of_their_next_career/
#wmu #kalamazoo #michigan #ice #dhs #uspol
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
WMU kicked Border Patrol out of their next Career Fair.
https://www.reddit.com/r/kzoo/comments/1qnihvz/wmu_kicked_border_patrol_out_of_their_next_career/
#wmu #kalamazoo #michigan #ice #dhs #uspol
https://www.reddit.com/r/kzoo/comments/1qnihvz/wmu_kicked_border_patrol_out_of_their_next_career/
#wmu #kalamazoo #michigan #ice #dhs #uspol
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Ring claims it’s not giving ICE access to its cameras
Ring claims it’s not giving ICE access to its cameras
Influencers are telling users to smash their doorbells
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January 22, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Ring claims it’s not giving ICE access to its cameras
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If your representative is voting to cut health care while giving tax breaks to billionaires, they should at least be willing to stand in front of you and explain why.
January 21, 2026 at 1:48 AM
If your representative is voting to cut health care while giving tax breaks to billionaires, they should at least be willing to stand in front of you and explain why.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
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Me checking my email every morning.
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Me checking my email every morning.
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It was a banner year for the smart home at CES
These smart home devices impressed me at CES 2026
These smart home devices impressed me at CES 2026
Yes, it Matters.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:59 PM
It was a banner year for the smart home at CES
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The second edition of my weekly AI news wrap up is here! It's shaping up well, and will continue to evolve.
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
The Week in AI: Physical AI Vaporware, ChatGPT Health, Grok Gets Inappropriate
In this week's AI wrap-up, we explain why AI was everywhere and nowhere at CES and check in on Silicon Valley's attempts to cash in on pricey frontier models.
www.pcmag.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The second edition of my weekly AI news wrap up is here! It's shaping up well, and will continue to evolve.
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
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Scenes from the ICE OUT protest in Minneapolis today. There must have been thousands and thousands of us.
January 10, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Scenes from the ICE OUT protest in Minneapolis today. There must have been thousands and thousands of us.
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DELL EXEC: Consumers are “not buying based on AI. In fact I think AI probably confuses them more than it helps them understand a specific outcome."
@pcgamer.com #CES
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@pcgamer.com #CES
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/del...
Dell seems to be the first to realise we don't actually care about AI PCs
"What we've learned over the course of this year, from a consumer perspective, is they're not buying based on AI."
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January 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
DELL EXEC: Consumers are “not buying based on AI. In fact I think AI probably confuses them more than it helps them understand a specific outcome."
@pcgamer.com #CES
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/del...
@pcgamer.com #CES
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/del...
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Did someone say gold rings 👀?
December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Did someone say gold rings 👀?
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We are SO EXCITED to finally show you Xcavator 2025! This is an unreleased (and unannounced!) NES game from 1991 that we recovered from its source code. The rights to it were 100% donated to us, and it's being published as a fundraiser cartridge to support our work!
We're partnering with @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social + @megacatstudios.bsky.social to release Xcavator 2025, a never before seen NES game from the legendary Chris Oberth.
100% of profits go to @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social!
Pre-order now to play the newest old game on the market: bit.ly/xcavator-2025
100% of profits go to @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social!
Pre-order now to play the newest old game on the market: bit.ly/xcavator-2025
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are SO EXCITED to finally show you Xcavator 2025! This is an unreleased (and unannounced!) NES game from 1991 that we recovered from its source code. The rights to it were 100% donated to us, and it's being published as a fundraiser cartridge to support our work!
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Science saves lives. Matthew’s bone marrow transplant was supported by experts at our Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center—a leader in clinical-stage research and part of the nation’s #1 cancer program. Together, we’re shaping the future of medicine - www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/b/bo...
Meet Matthew | Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Stories
Matthew has a rare genetic disease that has no cure. He participated in a clinical trial, offered through Cincinnati Children’s Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center, to help him and future patients wi...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Science saves lives. Matthew’s bone marrow transplant was supported by experts at our Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center—a leader in clinical-stage research and part of the nation’s #1 cancer program. Together, we’re shaping the future of medicine - www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/b/bo...
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Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
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December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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We are OVER $25K ON DAY TWO, with just over $4k left to hit our minimum goal for 2026! You're all incredible, thanks for the support and the shares!
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We are OVER $25K ON DAY TWO, with just over $4k left to hit our minimum goal for 2026! You're all incredible, thanks for the support and the shares!
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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It’s never been more important to support men and women who respect the Constitution and the rule of law. So make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/VotingInfo/PA.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It’s never been more important to support men and women who respect the Constitution and the rule of law. So make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/VotingInfo/PA.
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Have you seen kratom in the news lately? Exactly what is it and how are people using it? Read these 4 facts to educate yourself about this potentially dangerous plant substance: blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/safety-and-p...
4 Must-Know Facts About Kratom - Cincinnati Children's Blog
Kratom products are becoming easier to purchase, but that doesn't mean they're safe. Learn important facts about this plant substance.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have you seen kratom in the news lately? Exactly what is it and how are people using it? Read these 4 facts to educate yourself about this potentially dangerous plant substance: blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/safety-and-p...