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Speculation about Musk’s Intentions with Twitter Goes Into Overdrive
Musk decides not to join Twitter’s board, which likely portends poison pill adoption by Twitter, and potentially moves toward greater stake by Musk.
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Voice of America 2.0? We Need a Smarter Digital Media Strategy in Wartime.
Food for thought: Given the massive reach of YouTube, Netflix, Apple App Store, Amazon Prime and more, is cutting off access their highest and best use in time of crisis with an adversary?
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War Comes to the Small Screen
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine feels like an altogether new phase of social media in warfare. Maybe it’s the verbs which adorn those buttons: Like. Share. Donate. Block. They invite us in, and whisper: “Decide.”
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Musk v. Holmes: “Fake It Till You Make It” Only Sometimes Works
The conviction of Elizabeth Holmes should cause any founder to take stock of their claims: hopes, exaggeration, or fraud?
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Farewell, Facebook
The time has come to de-prioritize Facebook in my life. Here are some of the steps I’m taking if you too are considering it.
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Twitter’s New CEO and Freedom of Speech
What does the changing of the guard at Twitter suggest about free speech online?
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Which Seattle candidate most agrees with you? Take the all-new Alignvote quiz.
Which candidate most agrees with you in the Seattle 2021 general election? Take the all-new Alignvote quiz to find out.
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DIY Photo Booth 2.0: Now Controls an iPhone or iPad
Looking for a fun make-it-yourself project? Why not build a photo booth for your next party? I share a few updates on a #Maker post I made a couple years ago.
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Migrating from WordPress to Strapi
Wordpress users: Are you thinking about moving to a so-called “headless” Content Management System? Here’s a quick rundown of the experience.
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