Manos Nikolaidis
@shadowmanos.bsky.social
Software Engineer. Interested in Infosec, Java, and tech news. Some interest in economics, science, and history. London, UK. Tend to post sarcastically.
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The “Jupiter Greedy” discourse is quite literally sending me into outer space
January 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The “Jupiter Greedy” discourse is quite literally sending me into outer space
The US military can't do Middle East at the moment, they're busy in Minnesota and Greenland.
Kurdish commander calls on US to 'intervene forcefully' in Syria clashes reut.rs/49HblOb
Kurdish commander calls on US to 'intervene forcefully' in Syria clashes
The U.S. should intervene more forcefully to end a Syrian offensive that has gained key territory from Kurdish fighters in recent days, the head of the main Kurdish forces told Reuters.
reut.rs
January 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The US military can't do Middle East at the moment, they're busy in Minnesota and Greenland.
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The Tron arriving at Platform 3 is the new Piccadilly line train calling at Acton Town.
January 18, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The Tron arriving at Platform 3 is the new Piccadilly line train calling at Acton Town.
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Last night I met a guy who said everyone in his office uses ChatGPT "because you just type in two lines and it generates a whole email for you!"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"
January 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Last night I met a guy who said everyone in his office uses ChatGPT "because you just type in two lines and it generates a whole email for you!"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"
I 100% support as a Greek. Let's do this.
What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
January 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
I 100% support as a Greek. Let's do this.
Spare a thought for this 71 year old millionaire whose projects make $2.5 billion each, which is apparently not enough.
James Cameron says he must find a cheaper way to produce the Avatar movies in order to continue making them. https://bit.ly/4qnlOpl
January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Spare a thought for this 71 year old millionaire whose projects make $2.5 billion each, which is apparently not enough.
This sounds a bit like: "They are using Wikipedia for training AI anyway, we might as well get some cash". But I feel like the public's motivation (or lack thereof) to contribute isn't appreciated.
www.independent.co.uk/news/wikiped...
www.independent.co.uk/news/wikiped...
Wikipedia unveils new AI licensing deals as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary
www.independent.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM
This sounds a bit like: "They are using Wikipedia for training AI anyway, we might as well get some cash". But I feel like the public's motivation (or lack thereof) to contribute isn't appreciated.
www.independent.co.uk/news/wikiped...
www.independent.co.uk/news/wikiped...
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It’s actually three guys but they’re all Peter Sellers
BREAKING: The UK is sending a single military officer to Greenland at the request of Denmark to participate in a multi-nation exercise
January 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
It’s actually three guys but they’re all Peter Sellers
Naval engineers: "I can see a multihull design here"
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Naval engineers: "I can see a multihull design here"
3 Greek tankers attacked by drones, without casualties or heavy damage, on their way to pick up Kazakh oil from a Russian terminal. Ukraine says no comment. Could also be hostile business competition. Landlocked Kazakhstan has trouble exporting and this obviously won't help.
Στέλεχος της Thenamaris επιβεβαίωσε ότι το «Matilda» χτυπήθηκε από δύο drones ενώ βρισκόταν σε κατάσταση έρματος περίπου 30 μίλια από τα σημεία αγκυροβολίας της CPC
Μαύρη Θάλασσα: Τι γνωρίζουμε για την επίθεση με drones σε τρία ελληνόκτητα τάνκερ
Τρία ελληνικής διαχείρισης δεξαμενόπλοια δέχθηκαν επιθέσεις από αγνώστου ταυτότητας drones στη Μαύρη Θάλασσα, ενώ κατευθύνονταν για να φορτώσουν αργό σε τερματικό σταθμό στις ρωσικές ακτές, σύμφωνα με πηγές του Reuters.
www.kathimerini.gr
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
3 Greek tankers attacked by drones, without casualties or heavy damage, on their way to pick up Kazakh oil from a Russian terminal. Ukraine says no comment. Could also be hostile business competition. Landlocked Kazakhstan has trouble exporting and this obviously won't help.
"We'll go after UK residents instead of X in these cases because they're easier targets for us"
Alex Norris explaining that the govt is passing legislation that means if someone asks Grok to produce an image of a woman in a bikini they will be committing a criminal offence. Whereas when it comes to taking action against X, we're told thats a matter for Ofcom not the govt.
January 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM
"We'll go after UK residents instead of X in these cases because they're easier targets for us"
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OK, and someone who operates a HITL service would be a... HITL-er
Oh no, new acronym spotted in these genAI days: HITL, for human-in-the-loop! Human oversight is crucial when using genAI, so I wonder if HITL will become a widely recognized acronym in the coming years... Article is by Juliet John, published 12 November 2025 on Zapier's blog.
January 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
OK, and someone who operates a HITL service would be a... HITL-er
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Operation Barbarossa
January 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Operation Barbarossa
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harsh but fair 🥲 thx for feedback
January 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
harsh but fair 🥲 thx for feedback
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The problem here is the wholesale appification of commerce, public services and transport. The more purchases, e-learning, social services and transport tickets rely on apps the more people from the age of 11 are structurally dependent on smartphones
January 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
The problem here is the wholesale appification of commerce, public services and transport. The more purchases, e-learning, social services and transport tickets rely on apps the more people from the age of 11 are structurally dependent on smartphones
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We used to do real science
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
We used to do real science
slightly diminish a game:
Miffed Birds
Miffed Birds
slightly diminish a game:
expedition 32
expedition 32
Slightly diminish a game:
Châteauvania
Châteauvania
January 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
slightly diminish a game:
Miffed Birds
Miffed Birds
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you need to take it seriously when a cat makes a sound. you need to have a dialogue and say "expand on that" and such
January 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM
you need to take it seriously when a cat makes a sound. you need to have a dialogue and say "expand on that" and such
I received this email and almost clicked "let us know". I remember it looked authentic. Before clicking, I checked this list in Meta's account center, and they hadn't sent any emails. You have to really dig in the settings to find this list.
January 10, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I received this email and almost clicked "let us know". I remember it looked authentic. Before clicking, I checked this list in Meta's account center, and they hadn't sent any emails. You have to really dig in the settings to find this list.
Guess who just attempted to make tea by putting cold water and a tea bag in a cup and then turning on an empty kettle.
January 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Guess who just attempted to make tea by putting cold water and a tea bag in a cup and then turning on an empty kettle.
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I just saw someone use the term "slopulism" and it's a very good word.
My proposed definition: "Junk policy aimed at populism-inclined voters which will go nowhere and achieve nothing but which strategists believe will win support."
My proposed definition: "Junk policy aimed at populism-inclined voters which will go nowhere and achieve nothing but which strategists believe will win support."
January 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I just saw someone use the term "slopulism" and it's a very good word.
My proposed definition: "Junk policy aimed at populism-inclined voters which will go nowhere and achieve nothing but which strategists believe will win support."
My proposed definition: "Junk policy aimed at populism-inclined voters which will go nowhere and achieve nothing but which strategists believe will win support."
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More websites should approach UI design like Wikipedia: find something that works and stick with it for a while. Much rather use a good design from a decade ago, than a UI that is chopping and changing to keep up with the latest trends.
January 9, 2026 at 9:55 PM
More websites should approach UI design like Wikipedia: find something that works and stick with it for a while. Much rather use a good design from a decade ago, than a UI that is chopping and changing to keep up with the latest trends.
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The Brazilian National Guard is looking fierce!
Brazil to send national guard near border with Venezuela https://aje.news/xalq3s
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The Brazilian National Guard is looking fierce!
What other business demands regular statements from people that they are not customers, and even if you waste time filling in their stupid form, they'll still try to visit your home to confirm. Also notice the small link to "claim" I am not a customer.
January 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
What other business demands regular statements from people that they are not customers, and even if you waste time filling in their stupid form, they'll still try to visit your home to confirm. Also notice the small link to "claim" I am not a customer.
Adjusting the audio volume to successfully load a computer game.
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Adjusting the audio volume to successfully load a computer game.