Former @statesman tech writer. Freelancing: @WIRED, @WashingtonPost, @LATimes, @CNET, @texasstandard, @texashighways. He works hard for the money.
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15 Jun 2018
The most successful people I've met:
1. Read constantly
2. Cool by day, then at night work up a sweat
3. Know how to become number one in a hot party show
4. Push it
5. Push it real good
6. Pump hard
7. Make it fast
8. Know this dance ain’t for everybody
9. Only the sexy people
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On @TexasStandard radio this week we talked about what it's like to attend Pokemon Go Fest and how the 10-year-old mobile game has a strong connection to Austin, TX #pokemongofest
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Jun 11
A more personal story for @CNET - how I spent my weekend chasing Mega Pokemon in Chicago at #pokemongofest
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The startup touted a production-ready breakthrough in solid-state battery tech, but the claims collapsed under scrutiny. cnet.com/home/electric-vehic…
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Jun 5
On @texasstandard radio, we talked about why environmental activist Erin Brockovich is asking people to help map out data centers across the U.S.
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Jun 1
I guess the only real way to avoid endless TV reboots is to kill off all the main characters on a show. That's how you know the showrunner is REALLY done.
Until the prequel, at least.
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In @CNET @omarg's coverage of @CNN's suit vs. @perplexity_ai over copyright infringement, read @NYLawSchool Prof @MP_Goodyear analysis on merits of issues at stake as these types of suits escalate cnet.com/tech/services-and-s…
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May 27
Wrote for @ConsumerReports about apps / AI / data sent to companies over Wi-Fi that have taken over home appliances and gadgets. Very smart people offered advice for reducing some of the risks:
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Your favorite gabmeisters @theglaw1 and @omarg chew the fat about @AppleTV shows #MargotsGotMoneyTroubles & #WidowsBay bookandfilmglobe.com/televis…
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May 21
Even if you're not a fan of horror or are squeamish, you should check out Apple TV 's very fun "Widow's Bay" starring Matthew Rhys and a very stacked cast of very talented people. My review for @BookPlusFilm is here:
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Will Ferrell closes 'SNL' season with Paul McCartney and doppelganger Chad Smith latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
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May 15
Me on @TexasStandard talking about the new AI/Copilot features in Edge and the trouble Microsoft has had getting people to like Copilot
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May 14
For @TexasHighways I wrote about not one, but TWO big Texas strawberry festivals including one you may not know about happening this weekend in Pasadena (near Houston)
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May 10
My recap of last night's #SNL with host Matt Damon and musical guest Noah Kahan. It's hard to believe dude has only hosted three times, he's quite good at it.
May 10
Matt Damon returns as Brett Kavanaugh on 'SNL' and gives moms a Mother's Day gift latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
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May 2
I talked about it all at the "Austin's AI Gamble" panel this morning with @gttuttle (former CEO of @SiliconLabs, now building @circuit_ai) and @memeofaustin (founded @WeMeasureUS). And OG Austin reporter @omarg at @KUT Fest.
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My recap of last night’s quite good #SNL
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Olivia Rodrigo hosts 'SNL' and debuts new song, while Aziz Ansari takes on Kash Patel latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
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Apr 14
Enjoyed chatting with City Cast Austin's podcast about why data centers are becoming an increasingly big problem (or is it a problem-opportunity?) for Texas
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Apr 12
My recap of last night’s #SNL. Colman Domingo, no surprise, was an ideal host.
Apr 12
Colman Domingo makes his 'SNL' hosting debut with a cool vibe and plenty of laughs latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
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Apr 5
My recap of last night’s #SNL with Jack Black and Jack White
Apr 5
Jack Black joins 'SNL' Five-Timers Club with help from Jonah Hill and Melissa McCarthy latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
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Mar 20
My #SXSW follow up with some movies and TV you’ll want to watch in the coming months.
Robots vs humanity at @sxsw and maybe the humans just about won. @omarg #sxsw bookandfilmglobe.com/film/hu…
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Mar 18
This is by no means comprehensive -- even after spending five full days at #SXSW I still barely touched on all the happenings, but here's my initial take on what South by Southwest was like this year. Will have more highlights later at @BookPlusFilm.
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