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Just taking it all in for now...this Mastodon business.

I write about and work in the rigid packaging industry - did I mention my love for #tacos? 🌮, coffee ☕, tech junkie, and I enjoy my round of anime, when time in my life permits.

Anything else, feel free to ask or comment.

#glass #plasticbottles #onepiece #AlPastor #birria

The Muse
@alberto
I honestly have to say they needed a bit of a break up from all of the craziness out there today. This guy came at the right time.
Environmental journalism is under attack

Attacks on environmental journalists have become more common around the world, according to a UNESCO report.

The Verge

Great work done by @the_verge (as always) covering the #Apollo #Reddit drama in this Wednesday episode. I'm rooting for you Christian Selig ✊ #podcast #pocketcasts

https://pca.st/episode/ccfbe0dd-a7f1-49f4-9f88-4e3de050368f

The war for Reddit, new MacBook Air, and Meta's Twitter competitor - The Vergecast

Today on the flagship podcast of suddenly private subreddits:  David Pierce and Nilay Patel call up Christian Selig, who runs the popular Reddit app Apollo, to talk about the changes to the platform that have infuriated Redditors, and what it means for the future of Reddit.  Reddit’s API updates: all the news about changes that have infuriated Redditors  More than 6,000 subreddits have gone dark to protest Reddit’s API changes Apollo’s developer on Reddit’s new API changes, and why users revolted Then, David talks with deputy editor Alex Heath about Meta’s reaction to the new Apple Vision Pro headset, and that new Twitter competitor the company is launching. Here’s what Mark Zuckerberg thinks about Apple’s Vision Pro Instagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor shown in leaked screenshots After that, senior reviewer Monica Chin joins the show to discuss her review of Apple’s new 15-inch Macbook Air.  Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: exactly what was asked for Keep listening for this week’s Vergecast

Pocket Casts
Marissa Mayer figures Yahoo could’ve done better buying Netflix instead of Tumblr - https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/5/23712973/yahoo-tumblr-netflix-hulu-ceo-marissa-mayer
Marissa Mayer figures Yahoo could’ve done better buying Netflix instead of Tumblr

In an interview with Tech Brew, former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer says the purchase of Hulu or Netflix would’ve been better than acquiring Tumblr.

The Verge
The Google Pixel Fold looks nearly gapless in first leaked marketing images - https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/29/23703925/google-pixel-fold-leak-evan-blass-marketing-renders
The Google Pixel Fold looks nearly gapless in first leaked marketing images

Evan Blass, one of the foremost gadget image leakers, has revealed two new Google marketing renders of the Pixel Fold.

The Verge
Bluesky is starting to feel like Twitter

Bluesky might be the Twitter-like we’ve been waiting for. It’s not without problems, and it is missing some table-stakes features, but there’s a real energy I haven’t gotten from other Twitter alternatives.

The Verge
Realizing that #GroundhogDay" came out 30 years ago...damn I feel old.
@dcseifert
This is pretty cool, I have a little one interested in coding and I'd like to introduce them to the hardware first. This is a great intro, thanks for the rec.

This should be the top story on every news outlet...

"Scientists say planet in midst of sixth mass extinction, Earth's wildlife running out of places to live"

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/earth-mass-extinction-60-minutes-2023-01-01/

Scientists say planet in midst of sixth mass extinction, Earth's wildlife running out of places to live - 60 Minutes

Leading biologist tells Scott Pelley humans would need "five more Earths" to maintain our current way of life.

CBS News