Rob Terrell
@robterrell.com
Lovable dork. CTO. Formerly Zynga CTO.
what the fuck do you mean, this stove will require bluetooth-enabled pots, can you hear how you sound
July 24, 2026 at 7:40 PM
what the fuck do you mean, this stove will require bluetooth-enabled pots, can you hear how you sound
should I do a breakthrough
July 23, 2026 at 4:33 AM
should I do a breakthrough
Spotted one of the rare blue-eyed coyotes, in Mount Tam state park
July 23, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Spotted one of the rare blue-eyed coyotes, in Mount Tam state park
I think Athena is purely a figment of his guilty conscience — she is the only god ever shown in the film; she doesn’t meet Telemachus; she appears in the form of the priestess who was executed (and she never appears in any events that happen before that).
I’m just going to say it I’m mad about this movie! The women of color are boxed in, weak- as Helen, Lupita Nyong'o is broken, maimed after the war- not the majestic presence she is in Homer. And Zendaya, f’n ATHENA, is also meek, sad, reacting to Odysseus: rather than IN CONTROL. I was shocked
July 19, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I think Athena is purely a figment of his guilty conscience — she is the only god ever shown in the film; she doesn’t meet Telemachus; she appears in the form of the priestess who was executed (and she never appears in any events that happen before that).
weird that my parents’ internet is too slow to download movies to watch on the plane (presumably the infamous streaming tv boxes sold to seniors that secretly add their IP to a botnet) but the plane has starlink so I can download fine while in the air
June 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
weird that my parents’ internet is too slow to download movies to watch on the plane (presumably the infamous streaming tv boxes sold to seniors that secretly add their IP to a botnet) but the plane has starlink so I can download fine while in the air
It’s been decades since I’ve had the chance to indulge but am now discovering that this choice, before a cross-country flight, was a mistake.
June 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
It’s been decades since I’ve had the chance to indulge but am now discovering that this choice, before a cross-country flight, was a mistake.
“Data center” is more of a Shelbyville idea
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Caught on camera: Shelbyville mayor insinuates citizens opposing data centers are poor renters in ‘sh***y houses’
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson was caught on camera insulting his own constituents and insinuating that everyone with “No Data Centers” signs in their yards were p…
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June 4, 2026 at 7:59 PM
“Data center” is more of a Shelbyville idea
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@snell.zone I enjoyed the new podcast! It’s not super important but FYI your second swing at pronouncing “Terrell” is how Paul himself says it.
May 27, 2026 at 12:24 AM
@snell.zone I enjoyed the new podcast! It’s not super important but FYI your second swing at pronouncing “Terrell” is how Paul himself says it.
Great morning out in the headlands
April 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Great morning out in the headlands
Obligatory photo when in the neighborhood.
March 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Obligatory photo when in the neighborhood.
Obligatory photo when in the neighborhood.
March 19, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Obligatory photo when in the neighborhood.
Guy at the flower shop was quoted $185 for the arrangement he picked out and then he asked “what is the expected romantic ROI for these?”
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Guy at the flower shop was quoted $185 for the arrangement he picked out and then he asked “what is the expected romantic ROI for these?”
AI is simultaneously over- and under-hyped.
WARNING: I am about to talk about a small way in which I found an AI tool to be useful. If you hate *all* talk of AI, you don't need to tell me. You can just ignore or block. I am discussing this because I am interested in it and others have expressed curiosity in how I use these tools.
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
AI is simultaneously over- and under-hyped.
Reposted by Rob Terrell
If you want to honor Bobby Weir, consider a contribution to Sweetwater Music, the concert hall Bobby founded that now operates as a non-profit.
sweetwatermusichall.org
sweetwatermusichall.org
Sweetwater Music Hall | Live Music | Mill Valley, CA
This reincarnation holds true to the heart of the old days, and aims to feed the soul with music, community, and excellent food.
sweetwatermusichall.org
January 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM
If you want to honor Bobby Weir, consider a contribution to Sweetwater Music, the concert hall Bobby founded that now operates as a non-profit.
sweetwatermusichall.org
sweetwatermusichall.org
Reposted by Rob Terrell
We had a good run
2026 could be great. We simply don't know.
January 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
We had a good run
Yesterday I got to participate in something incredible. My uncle, Paul Terrell, wanted to celebrate the 50th birthday of his famous original computer store, the Byte Shop. This store is legendary in Silicon Valley.
Some photos from the Byte Shop 50th birthday event. Here’s an Apple 1.
December 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Yesterday I got to participate in something incredible. My uncle, Paul Terrell, wanted to celebrate the 50th birthday of his famous original computer store, the Byte Shop. This store is legendary in Silicon Valley.
Some photos from the Byte Shop 50th birthday event. Here’s an Apple 1.
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Some photos from the Byte Shop 50th birthday event. Here’s an Apple 1.
The Byte Shop had a gum-ball machine that you could get RAM chips from
December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The Byte Shop had a gum-ball machine that you could get RAM chips from
Behind the scenes of the Byte Shop
December 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Behind the scenes of the Byte Shop
Come join us here — this should be good!
I’m excited to be one of the people helping to put together this 50th birthday party for the Byte Shop in San Jose this weekend. It’s free and open to the public, and will be an extraordinary opportunity to mingle with some of the folks who invented the PC age. byteshop50thyearbirthdayp.rsvpify.com
Byte Shop 50th Year Birthday Party • RSVPify
December 6, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - Double Tree by Hilton 2050 Gateway Place San Jose, Ca. 95110
byteshop50thyearbirthdayp.rsvpify.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Come join us here — this should be good!
Hal Hartley! Has a new movie!
I am trying to manifest a Hal Hartley revival with @loureedsnephew.bsky.social www.themediumcool.com/p/trust-in-h...
TRUST IN HAL HARTLEY
With a new movie out is it finally time for Gen X's most indie filmmaker?
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November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hal Hartley! Has a new movie!