David Meyer
@superglaze.bsky.social
Tech journalist and presenter of Tech Gets Real. Sings and plays guitar in a band called The Board. Signal: superglaze.66
Excellent aim
In case you forgot: on 30 March 1990 Italian heartthrob Fabio killed a goose with his face while on a rollercoaster.
January 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Excellent aim
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Norbert Rottgen is a deep transatlanticist. This is the first I have seen of centrist German politician reminding US policy-makers about basing rights. Ramstein airbase is one of the largest US facilities in the world. Its not an open threat but saying out loud something that was never spoken.
European allies give the United States far more than is often acknowledged: bases, overflight rights, intelligence, and forward presence. Without Europe, America would be less a global power.
www.defenseone.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.defenseone.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump’s Greenland threat has already hurt US security—but far worse may come
A hostile takeover would shatter America’s key alliance, limit its military’s global reach, and invite economic reprisal.
www.defenseone.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Norbert Rottgen is a deep transatlanticist. This is the first I have seen of centrist German politician reminding US policy-makers about basing rights. Ramstein airbase is one of the largest US facilities in the world. Its not an open threat but saying out loud something that was never spoken.
I do not recommend this approach
The @usdot.bsky.social, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence
The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer....
www.propublica.org
January 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I do not recommend this approach
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If you weren't watching us on Saturday night at Brauhaus Südstern, then you missed this
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM
If you weren't watching us on Saturday night at Brauhaus Südstern, then you missed this
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This is how the Tory statement on Braverman's defection begins...
<godzilla let-them-fight gif>
<godzilla let-them-fight gif>
January 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM
This is how the Tory statement on Braverman's defection begins...
<godzilla let-them-fight gif>
<godzilla let-them-fight gif>
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The latest evidence that broadcasting people’s movements and intimate data in the Real-Time Bidding online advertising system is truly dangerous.
www.wired.com/story/ice-as...
www.wired.com/story/ice-as...
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations
A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.
www.wired.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:27 AM
The latest evidence that broadcasting people’s movements and intimate data in the Real-Time Bidding online advertising system is truly dangerous.
www.wired.com/story/ice-as...
www.wired.com/story/ice-as...
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Purposefully making products bad to juice revenue is exactly what MBA programs* teach students to view as "rational"--the kind of strategy that gets raises and promotions.
* How very dare I critique MBAs? I was a biz school prof for 9yrs & an HBS MBA student, after working in SilValley startup.
* How very dare I critique MBAs? I was a biz school prof for 9yrs & an HBS MBA student, after working in SilValley startup.
January 26, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Purposefully making products bad to juice revenue is exactly what MBA programs* teach students to view as "rational"--the kind of strategy that gets raises and promotions.
* How very dare I critique MBAs? I was a biz school prof for 9yrs & an HBS MBA student, after working in SilValley startup.
* How very dare I critique MBAs? I was a biz school prof for 9yrs & an HBS MBA student, after working in SilValley startup.
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It's the Ship of Theseus but all the original parts are being used to build a second, crappier ship.
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as the party's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally.
www.bbc.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:47 PM
It's the Ship of Theseus but all the original parts are being used to build a second, crappier ship.
One of those venues where it's impossible to stop the drums from overwhelming - but still, it was fun
If you weren't watching us on Saturday night at Brauhaus Südstern, then you missed this
January 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM
One of those venues where it's impossible to stop the drums from overwhelming - but still, it was fun
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Bluesky idea: if people who didn't agree with you change their opinions so that they do agree with you, why not be happy that you are making progress - rather than complaining that they are "only just catching up"?
January 26, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Bluesky idea: if people who didn't agree with you change their opinions so that they do agree with you, why not be happy that you are making progress - rather than complaining that they are "only just catching up"?
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2 referrals have now been made by a Bulgarian court regarding AI Act interpretation.
CJEU, tech law
Request from a national court to interpret the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, for the first time AFAIK - concerns use of AI re an expert court report eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
Request from a national court to interpret the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, for the first time AFAIK - concerns use of AI re an expert court report eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
January 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM
2 referrals have now been made by a Bulgarian court regarding AI Act interpretation.
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Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, on January 24. DHS claims he died after an armed struggle, but videos of the incident appears to contradict that claim. Read our analysis here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting - bellingcat
Bellingcat has analysed video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The footage appears to contradict statements made by the Department of Homeland Security.
www.bellingcat.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, on January 24. DHS claims he died after an armed struggle, but videos of the incident appears to contradict that claim. Read our analysis here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
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The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM
The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
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stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
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A reminder that one of the new owners of TikTok is Larry Ellison who also now owns CBS News…
I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
January 26, 2026 at 4:16 AM
A reminder that one of the new owners of TikTok is Larry Ellison who also now owns CBS News…
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Watching Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino giving their account of the murder of Alex Pretti…I can’t stop thinking about this scene from “Andor”.
January 25, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Watching Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino giving their account of the murder of Alex Pretti…I can’t stop thinking about this scene from “Andor”.
<shivers>
German AfD Leader Alice Weidel: “When we take government responsibility, we will join the newly founded Board of Peace of Donald Trump.”
January 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
<shivers>
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One of the few EU politicians so far to speak out
A wake up call to anyone supporting democracy, freedoms and civil rights.
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 6:37 PM
One of the few EU politicians so far to speak out
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"in most cases, these videos appear to have been filmed secretly - using Meta smart glasses."
Argh for the love of god BAN. THE. PERVERT GLASSES.
Argh for the love of god BAN. THE. PERVERT GLASSES.
Women filmed in secret for TikTok content - then harassed online
Women filmed in secret for TikTok content - then harassed online
So-called manfluencers wearing smart glasses approach women and then post videos to TikTok.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:02 AM
"in most cases, these videos appear to have been filmed secretly - using Meta smart glasses."
Argh for the love of god BAN. THE. PERVERT GLASSES.
Argh for the love of god BAN. THE. PERVERT GLASSES.
Are you *sure* about that
January 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Are you *sure* about that
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January 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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“Don’t be silly, of course they wouldn’t try to ban VPNs”, they said…
UK government targets VPNs in online safety consultation as Lords vote for ban
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promises "evidence-led" approach to keeping children safe online
www.techradar.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:26 AM
“Don’t be silly, of course they wouldn’t try to ban VPNs”, they said…