Adam Ismail
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Senior editor @thedrive.com | Talk on @extendti.me and @silentdiscographer.com podcasts
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Automatic emergency braking and rear seat reminders save lives, and while some ADAS technologies do add costs to consumers, these systems can be had on many very affordable cars. They're not the cause of $50K+ ATPs.
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Automatic emergency braking and rear seat reminders save lives, and while some ADAS technologies do add costs to consumers, these systems can be had on many very affordable cars. They're not the cause of $50K+ ATPs.
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Project Motor Racing DARES to ask the question:
"What if Steering wheel was 0, or 100?"
A new paradigm in sim racing is upon us.
"What if Steering wheel was 0, or 100?"
A new paradigm in sim racing is upon us.
November 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Project Motor Racing DARES to ask the question:
"What if Steering wheel was 0, or 100?"
A new paradigm in sim racing is upon us.
"What if Steering wheel was 0, or 100?"
A new paradigm in sim racing is upon us.
1) Yeah we’re all old
2) I will never be able to properly put into words how PGR3 broke my 12-year-old brain. An all-timer launch title if you ask me.
2) I will never be able to properly put into words how PGR3 broke my 12-year-old brain. An all-timer launch title if you ask me.
fun math for everyone: now that the Xbox 360 is 20 years old, it's the same age that the NES was back in 2005
Xbox 360 is now 20 years old (November 22, 2005)
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
1) Yeah we’re all old
2) I will never be able to properly put into words how PGR3 broke my 12-year-old brain. An all-timer launch title if you ask me.
2) I will never be able to properly put into words how PGR3 broke my 12-year-old brain. An all-timer launch title if you ask me.
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Our new episode is live!
Here we dig into R.E.M.'s ninth album, MONSTER from 1994 with special guest @emilyemeo.bsky.social!
This episode ends with a rearranged cover of King Of Comedy, featuring Emily on bass and @pnwpotato.bsky.social on additional vocals. Enjoy!
Here we dig into R.E.M.'s ninth album, MONSTER from 1994 with special guest @emilyemeo.bsky.social!
This episode ends with a rearranged cover of King Of Comedy, featuring Emily on bass and @pnwpotato.bsky.social on additional vocals. Enjoy!
R.E.M. - Monster | The Silent Discographer
The crew dig's into R.E.M.'s ninth LP, Monster (1994), with special guest Emily Meo!
the-silent-discographer.simplecast.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Our new episode is live!
Here we dig into R.E.M.'s ninth album, MONSTER from 1994 with special guest @emilyemeo.bsky.social!
This episode ends with a rearranged cover of King Of Comedy, featuring Emily on bass and @pnwpotato.bsky.social on additional vocals. Enjoy!
Here we dig into R.E.M.'s ninth album, MONSTER from 1994 with special guest @emilyemeo.bsky.social!
This episode ends with a rearranged cover of King Of Comedy, featuring Emily on bass and @pnwpotato.bsky.social on additional vocals. Enjoy!
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Laughing at Donald Trump saying he'd definitely feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's New York on the same day that half the consultant brain-poisoned Democratic party voted to condemn socialism
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Laughing at Donald Trump saying he'd definitely feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's New York on the same day that half the consultant brain-poisoned Democratic party voted to condemn socialism
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<screen turns misty-colored> "Ah, New York in the old days, when a fellow could get a table at Sardi's and stroll the tree-lined avenues and email businessmen and politicians about our shared interest in sex trafficking... a glorious time for this old Knickerbocker."
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
<screen turns misty-colored> "Ah, New York in the old days, when a fellow could get a table at Sardi's and stroll the tree-lined avenues and email businessmen and politicians about our shared interest in sex trafficking... a glorious time for this old Knickerbocker."
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Uhhhhhh ... this is NOT the parody @nytpitchbot.bsky.social account.
It's the actual @nytimes.com.
J.F.C.
It's the actual @nytimes.com.
J.F.C.
November 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Uhhhhhh ... this is NOT the parody @nytpitchbot.bsky.social account.
It's the actual @nytimes.com.
J.F.C.
It's the actual @nytimes.com.
J.F.C.
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gaming magazines used to be so true........
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
gaming magazines used to be so true........
I should take part in #RandomGameSaturday more so here’s the game I just got in the mail, the Other Namco Launch PS2 Racer, MotoGP.
Technically the later games are better because they have way more content but this is closer to a port of 500GP from the arcades, and that makes it the coolest.
Technically the later games are better because they have way more content but this is closer to a port of 500GP from the arcades, and that makes it the coolest.
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I should take part in #RandomGameSaturday more so here’s the game I just got in the mail, the Other Namco Launch PS2 Racer, MotoGP.
Technically the later games are better because they have way more content but this is closer to a port of 500GP from the arcades, and that makes it the coolest.
Technically the later games are better because they have way more content but this is closer to a port of 500GP from the arcades, and that makes it the coolest.
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Personally I am of the opinion that it would be both Cool AND Good for everyone involved if I was hired somewhere as an in-house composer.
Hey everyone! I've put a new composition reel together in hopes of better displaying a range of things I have done/can do with music for video games. I'm always open to new projects, so please feel free to contact me if you're interested in working together! ^_^
🌐 satellitesound.net
🌐 elmore.design
🌐 satellitesound.net
🌐 elmore.design
November 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Personally I am of the opinion that it would be both Cool AND Good for everyone involved if I was hired somewhere as an in-house composer.
Holy shit this is my favorite show ever and I’ve never seen this before
In 1998, Cartoon Network commissioned MST3K creator (and CtC guest) Joel Hodgson and his brother Jim to create a new intro for SGCTC. 17 were produced, but were never used. Five of them were eventually released as Easter Eggs on the Volume 2 DVD. Models by Screaming Mad George. Paul Feig played SG
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Holy shit this is my favorite show ever and I’ve never seen this before
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We love @elmore.zone, one of the finest zones if you ask me
Our video edited by @oliemack.bsky.social featuring his work with @elmore.zone is tracking to be our most popular video/news story of the year. It has yet to crack it, but it may end up being more popular than the DLSS4 reveal and GTA 6 videos.
That is interesting!
youtu.be/2rv83LgXiN0?...
That is interesting!
youtu.be/2rv83LgXiN0?...
Hands-On With Steam Machine: Valve's Beautiful PC/Console - Specs, Impressions And More
YouTube video by Digital Foundry
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We love @elmore.zone, one of the finest zones if you ask me
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Guy who sorta half remembers the beginning of Falls To Climb: "that's the one about assuming the missionary position to get pegged right?"
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Guy who sorta half remembers the beginning of Falls To Climb: "that's the one about assuming the missionary position to get pegged right?"
The Chinese EVs have broken containment with the American public
*OK, most of the American public isn’t watching terrestrial Turkish television but you get what I mean.
*OK, most of the American public isn’t watching terrestrial Turkish television but you get what I mean.
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Chinese EVs have broken containment with the American public
*OK, most of the American public isn’t watching terrestrial Turkish television but you get what I mean.
*OK, most of the American public isn’t watching terrestrial Turkish television but you get what I mean.
I'm honestly surprised how much I enjoyed Assetto Corsa Rally with a pad (sacrilege, I know). This is shaping up to be good, and I'd argue it's already better than EA WRC. www.thedrive.com/news/assetto...
Assetto Corsa Rally Early Access Review: Hardcore Rally Fans, Your Sim Is Here
Assetto Corsa Rally captures the sport's beauty and agony even in early access, and is ideal for anyone let down by EA WRC's more forgiving nature.
www.thedrive.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I'm honestly surprised how much I enjoyed Assetto Corsa Rally with a pad (sacrilege, I know). This is shaping up to be good, and I'd argue it's already better than EA WRC. www.thedrive.com/news/assetto...
And while you’re at it, go listen to The Great Beyond. Do it like four times. It’ll make your day or night better!
Our next episode recording enters the third and final leg of R.E.M.'s career with their eleventh album, UP (1998) as well as their score for Man On The Moon.
If you've got thoughts or memories to share about this record, feel free to reply below or write in to [email protected]!
If you've got thoughts or memories to share about this record, feel free to reply below or write in to [email protected]!
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
And while you’re at it, go listen to The Great Beyond. Do it like four times. It’ll make your day or night better!
So anytime I think of Free Fallin' I instinctively start singing to myself "[he's/she's/they're] a/an [adjective] [boy/girl/etc] from [cardinal direction] [city/state]" endlessly until I stop being able to improvise
example: he's a good boy from western miami, she's a mean girl from south illinois
example: he's a good boy from western miami, she's a mean girl from south illinois
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
So anytime I think of Free Fallin' I instinctively start singing to myself "[he's/she's/they're] a/an [adjective] [boy/girl/etc] from [cardinal direction] [city/state]" endlessly until I stop being able to improvise
example: he's a good boy from western miami, she's a mean girl from south illinois
example: he's a good boy from western miami, she's a mean girl from south illinois
This is a travesty! I was just there. If only I knew, maybe I could’ve done something 😭
Also now I feel bad for passing on buying Suica penguin merch from one of the station gift shops.
Also now I feel bad for passing on buying Suica penguin merch from one of the station gift shops.
They're getting rid of the Suica penguin. Society is crumbling!
「Suicaのペンギン」2026年度末をもって“卒業”へ。Suica誕生25周年を機に、新たなイメージキャラクターへバトンタッチ。作者の坂崎千春氏も感謝のコメント
https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2511112m
https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2511112m
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This is a travesty! I was just there. If only I knew, maybe I could’ve done something 😭
Also now I feel bad for passing on buying Suica penguin merch from one of the station gift shops.
Also now I feel bad for passing on buying Suica penguin merch from one of the station gift shops.
Hey I was in Japan last week and got to play so much good shit.
Gigo 3 let me play a ton of racing games for the first time, including Dirt Dash and Thrill Drive. Some went better than others but I could have spent four times as long here. Cameo by @kylempatrick.bsky.social on Scud Race there.
Gigo 3 let me play a ton of racing games for the first time, including Dirt Dash and Thrill Drive. Some went better than others but I could have spent four times as long here. Cameo by @kylempatrick.bsky.social on Scud Race there.
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Hey I was in Japan last week and got to play so much good shit.
Gigo 3 let me play a ton of racing games for the first time, including Dirt Dash and Thrill Drive. Some went better than others but I could have spent four times as long here. Cameo by @kylempatrick.bsky.social on Scud Race there.
Gigo 3 let me play a ton of racing games for the first time, including Dirt Dash and Thrill Drive. Some went better than others but I could have spent four times as long here. Cameo by @kylempatrick.bsky.social on Scud Race there.
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
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This episode is good because I ask the the bold question: “Have you ever weaponized a time signature?”
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
This episode is good because I ask the the bold question: “Have you ever weaponized a time signature?”
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