digichelle

digichelle, 2 days ago to random

You know these fuckers made it sound like ScarJo on purpose. They’re absolutely shameless and will rip off anyone and anything. But now that they’ve been caught, they’re trying to play innocent.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/20/24161108/openai-scarlett-johanson-chatgpt-her-sky

digichelle, 5 days ago to random

Broadcom may not be the worst company in the world—it’s quite a competitive space, after all—but damn, they’re going for the crown. Absolute fucking clown show from top to bottom.

https://matduggan.com/the-worst-website-in-the-entire-world/

digichelle, 7 days ago to random

In case you were wondering, yes, we are living in a tech-fueled dystopian nightmare.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c25rre8ww57o

digichelle, 8 days ago to random

Though the Global North (the United States in particular) contributed to climate change the most, it’s the Global South paying the price. But good luck getting the Global North (Americans in particular) to care.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/14/impossible-heatwave-philippines-april-scientists

digichelle, 9 days ago to random

I’m sure the Red Sox fans amongst you will be amused by this news.

(FYI: I root for the Dodgers, so if any of y’all wanna hate on the Yankees, I’m right there with you.)

https://gothamist.com/news/new-york-lawmakers-to-honor-red-sox-legend-david-ortiz-yes-really

#sportsball

digichelle, 20 days ago to random

“Order must prevail.” That phrase alone betrays so much. You may protest, but it must be in the place we designate and in the manner we prescribe. And anyway, it’s useless, since I’m not changing my mind. The status quo must be upheld at all costs.

Conveniently, he and many others overlook the fact that the violent “outside agitators” they blame are often the police. The chaos stems not from the protests, but from the response.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/02/joe-biden-protests-speech

digichelle, 20 days ago to random

It’s all too obvious how The New York Times feels about the campus protests sweeping the world. They’re not even trying to hide it.

I can’t say I’m surprised. So much about the NY Times makes sense when you know it’s a paper by the powerful, for the powerful.

digichelle, 20 days ago to random

More on the conflation of antisemitism and criticism of Israel, from @TheRaDR. Alas, the thread is on Bluesky, but it’s worth a read.

https://bsky.app/profile/theradr.bsky.social/post/3krj5fj5ia326

digichelle, 22 days ago to StarTrek

I wish there were more people in my life who shared—or at the very least, understood—my singular obsession with #StarTrek. Alas.

digichelle, 24 days ago to random

I keep thinking about how, in 2003, I was a student protester against the Iraq War. Despite the government’s insistence, despite the media’s complicity, we persevered. We knew what the war was really about, and we knew it would end in disaster. And sadly, we were right.

Students were right about civil rights and Vietnam in the 60s, students were right about apartheid in the 80s, students were right about Iraq in the aughts, and students are right about Gaza today. Listen to them.

digichelle, 26 days ago to random

I have an Apple Watch Series 5 running watchOS 10 point whatever-the-latest-release-is. Every now and then, I see the red dot denoting new notifications at the top of the screen, but can’t pull down to see them. The only way to fix this is to reboot the watch.

Anyone else experiencing the same issue? Or is my watch just too fucking old?

digichelle, 26 days ago to random

I wish smoking would go the way of the dodo.

digichelle, 28 days ago to random

The sound of my voice absolutely horrifies me. Any of you feel the same?

digichelle, 1 month ago to random

Just arrived at the church. I’m carrying my father’s ashes. Pray for me, I guess?

digichelle, 1 month ago to random

My nephew and niece are still adorably smol. Enjoying it while it lasts!

digichelle, 1 month ago to random

I know there’s an extension that replaces “woke” with “respectful” across the web. I’d love one that replaces “anti-woke” with “fucking ignorant”.

Seriously, that whole “debate” is enraging. We’re really out here treating bigotry as a valid political position? Miss me with that shit.

digichelle, 1 month ago to random

In other news, my Brother MFC-L2740DW still does what I need it to do, and hardly complains—which is way more than I can say about most printers on the market today.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/2/24117976/best-printer-2024-home-use-office-use-labels-school-homework

digichelle, 1 month ago to random

There are so many things I could say about this, but at the moment, only one thing springs to mind: “Seriously, what the actual fuck?!”

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-former-coworkers-identity-for-30-years/

digichelle, 2 months ago to random

My father died today, at 13:45 Pacific time. Stage four liver cancer. He was 71.

Always and forever, fuck cancer.

digichelle, 2 months ago to random

It’s not like I’m traveling any time soon, but when I do? I’m making sure I’m not flying on a Boeing plane. What an absolute clusterfuck.

And now, this.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68534703

digichelle, 2 months ago to random

One thing I love about my aging Honda: ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROLS. Screw fancy touchscreens—I want real buttons and knobs I can find and manipulate by touch alone. It’s a better experience, and far safer too.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/03/carmakers-must-bring-back-buttons-to-get-good-safety-scores-in-europe/

digichelle, 2 months ago to random

One of the hilarious things about being Filipina and in a hospital is the sheer amount of Tagalog spoken. It’s like Little Manila in here! 🇵🇭❤️🤍💙💛

digichelle, 2 months ago to tumblr

WTF, is #Tumblr really trying to burn all its goodwill in a single go? Sure seems like it. https://hachyderm.io/@thisismissem/112017182949290205

digichelle, 2 months ago to random

Please, hold your loved ones close today, and remind them that you love them.

digichelle, 2 months ago to random

If any of you ever need a textbook example of mansplaining, bookmark this toot.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/feb/23/you-shouldnt-be-doing-that-female-pro-golfer-films-mansplainer-at-driving-range