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Yes, the Chromagraph Camera app costs $13. Which is steep!! Even so, I’m enchanted by the color processing that emulates film effects.
Got this cool Halloween shot on a bar’s back patio with zero adjustments on my end.
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Got this cool Halloween shot on a bar’s back patio with zero adjustments on my end.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Yes, the Chromagraph Camera app costs $13. Which is steep!! Even so, I’m enchanted by the color processing that emulates film effects.
Got this cool Halloween shot on a bar’s back patio with zero adjustments on my end.
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Got this cool Halloween shot on a bar’s back patio with zero adjustments on my end.
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An underground activist group says it plans to start openly doxing billionaires as part of a phased campaign against what it calls the American oligarchy—starting with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board.
Anti-Oligarchy Activists Plan to Dox Elon Musk and Hundreds of Billionaire-Linked Homes
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll im...
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November 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
An underground activist group says it plans to start openly doxing billionaires as part of a phased campaign against what it calls the American oligarchy—starting with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board.
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This is an insane plan, on its face - as numerous experts told @telliotter.bsky.social! But important to note, and take it seriously -- thus is from Russel Vought's think tank, an architect of Project 2025 and so many different aspects of the Trump administration's takeover.
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Don't skip this one:
NEW from me: a right-wing think tank founded by Project 2025 architect Russ Vought is arguing that people who don’t support the Constitution could be barred from taking office, even if they win their elections. Who does this apply to? Muslims and progressives.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This is an insane plan, on its face - as numerous experts told @telliotter.bsky.social! But important to note, and take it seriously -- thus is from Russel Vought's think tank, an architect of Project 2025 and so many different aspects of the Trump administration's takeover.
Don't skip this one:
Don't skip this one:
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NEW from me: a right-wing think tank founded by Project 2025 architect Russ Vought is arguing that people who don’t support the Constitution could be barred from taking office, even if they win their elections. Who does this apply to? Muslims and progressives.
www.wired.com/story/a-righ...
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November 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
NEW from me: a right-wing think tank founded by Project 2025 architect Russ Vought is arguing that people who don’t support the Constitution could be barred from taking office, even if they win their elections. Who does this apply to? Muslims and progressives.
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The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.
A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume...
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November 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.
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The DOJ has been trying (and, at least so far, failing) to sow chaos ahead of tomorrow's midterms. Here's what they're doing and where:
The Trump Administration Is Wreaking Havoc on the Electoral System Before the Midterms
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
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November 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The DOJ has been trying (and, at least so far, failing) to sow chaos ahead of tomorrow's midterms. Here's what they're doing and where:
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.
Anti-Oligarchy Activists Plan to Dox Elon Musk and Hundreds of Billionaire-Linked Homes
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll...
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November 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.
Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice, helmed by Attorney General Todd Blanche, has endeavored to sow doubt in voters’ minds about the security and validity of the electoral process. So far, the efforts have fallen flat.
The Trump Administration Is Wreaking Havoc on the Electoral System Before the Midterms
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice, helmed by Attorney General Todd Blanche, has endeavored to sow doubt in voters’ minds about the security and validity of the electoral process. So far, the efforts have fallen flat.
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All the ways that the Trump Administration is trying to screw with the midterms—and all the ways that their efforts are going awry.
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The Trump Administration Is Wreaking Havoc on the Electoral System Before the Midterms
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
www.wired.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
All the ways that the Trump Administration is trying to screw with the midterms—and all the ways that their efforts are going awry.
Brought to you by @davidgilbert.bsky.social and I
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The Trump administration has been wreaking havoc on the electoral process ahead of the midterms.
From Alaska to California to Nevada and more, @wired.com's @tessowen.bsky.social and @davidgilbert.bsky.social spell out exactly what's been happening and where it goes from here:
From Alaska to California to Nevada and more, @wired.com's @tessowen.bsky.social and @davidgilbert.bsky.social spell out exactly what's been happening and where it goes from here:
The Trump Administration Is Wreaking Havoc on the Electoral System Before the Midterms
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
www.wired.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The Trump administration has been wreaking havoc on the electoral process ahead of the midterms.
From Alaska to California to Nevada and more, @wired.com's @tessowen.bsky.social and @davidgilbert.bsky.social spell out exactly what's been happening and where it goes from here:
From Alaska to California to Nevada and more, @wired.com's @tessowen.bsky.social and @davidgilbert.bsky.social spell out exactly what's been happening and where it goes from here:
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
The Trump Administration Is Wreaking Havoc on the Electoral System Before the Midterms
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
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November 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
A network of around 400 apps that look like regular AI tools have secret features allowing the generation of violent and sexually explicit AI images and videos using photos users upload, a WIRED investigation found.
Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features
WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
A network of around 400 apps that look like regular AI tools have secret features allowing the generation of violent and sexually explicit AI images and videos using photos users upload, a WIRED investigation found.
Chatbots are often quite good at retrieving the information you want from the web. But sometimes you’ll get better results by typing your query into a good old search engine.
When You Should—and Shouldn’t—Use AI to Search the Web
Chatbots are often quite good at retrieving the information you want from the web. But sometimes you’ll get better results by typing your query into a good old search engine.
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November 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Chatbots are often quite good at retrieving the information you want from the web. But sometimes you’ll get better results by typing your query into a good old search engine.
I've gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics. buff.ly/ac3uabw
My Journey to the Center of America’s Political Spam Text Hell
I’ve gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics.
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November 2, 2026 at 11:32 AM
I've gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics. buff.ly/ac3uabw
Even as studios incorporate generative tech into film and TV production, comedy content creators have broken through by roasting chatbots.
Want to Sign With a Hollywood Agent? Start Making Fun of AI
Even as studios incorporate generative tech into film and TV production, comedy content creators have broken through by roasting chatbots.
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November 2, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Even as studios incorporate generative tech into film and TV production, comedy content creators have broken through by roasting chatbots.
WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features
WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
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November 2, 2026 at 10:08 AM
WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
Please Let the Internet Die
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
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November 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
Every day, Wikipedia biographies of living people are flagged for deletion because the subjects are not “notable” enough. How do these poor souls take the news?
The Tragedy of Having a Wikipedia Page—and Then Losing It
Every day, Wikipedia biographies of living people are flagged for deletion because the subjects are not “notable” enough. How do these poor souls take the news?
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November 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Every day, Wikipedia biographies of living people are flagged for deletion because the subjects are not “notable” enough. How do these poor souls take the news?
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations is engaged in far-reaching spying against left-wing activists that rivals the FBI and CIA crackdowns on the Civil Rights and anti-war movements.
ICE Is Running One of the Largest Anti-Left Surveillance Operations in US History
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations is engaged in far-reaching spying against left-wing activists that rivals the FBI and CIA crackdowns on the Civil Rights and anti-war movements.
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November 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations is engaged in far-reaching spying against left-wing activists that rivals the FBI and CIA crackdowns on the Civil Rights and anti-war movements.
The Chromagraph Camera app costs $13 dollars and processes iPhone photos with the same color math Rian Johnson’s cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, uses for film.
The Hollywood Color Nerd Who Shot ‘Knives Out’ Explains His Viral iPhone Camera App
The Chromagraph Camera app costs $13 dollars and processes iPhone photos with the same color math Rian Johnson’s cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, uses for film.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The Chromagraph Camera app costs $13 dollars and processes iPhone photos with the same color math Rian Johnson’s cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, uses for film.
You may not have noticed everything Google’s free software suite offers—especially a web app called Google Vids.
There’s a Free Video Editor Inside Google Drive That Anyone Can Use
You may not have noticed everything Google’s free software suite offers—especially a web app called Google Vids.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
You may not have noticed everything Google’s free software suite offers—especially a web app called Google Vids.
With a number of anti-data-center candidates poised to win on Tuesday, New York provides a glimpse at the tensions around actually having to do something about the digital infrastructure.
What Democrats Can Learn From New York’s Data Center Moratorium
With a number of anti-data-center candidates poised to win on Tuesday, New York provides a glimpse at the tensions around actually having to do something about the digital infrastructure.
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November 1, 2026 at 11:03 AM
With a number of anti-data-center candidates poised to win on Tuesday, New York provides a glimpse at the tensions around actually having to do something about the digital infrastructure.
Outsourcing planning to AI can lead people to surrender their own critical thinking, which can have potentially deadly results in places like the backcountry.
Chatbots Are Leading Hikers Astray, With Dangerous Consequences
Outsourcing planning to AI can lead people to surrender their own critical thinking, which can have potentially deadly results in places like the backcountry.
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November 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Outsourcing planning to AI can lead people to surrender their own critical thinking, which can have potentially deadly results in places like the backcountry.
A dying star 1,600 light-years from Earth is surrounded by two rings of gas and dust that astronomers believe are the remnants of the planetary bodies it once hosted.
A Newly Discovered Trail of Cosmic Debris Illustrates How the End of the Solar System Could Look
A dying star 1,600 light-years from Earth is surrounded by two rings of gas and dust that astronomers believe are the remnants of the planetary bodies it once hosted.
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November 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
A dying star 1,600 light-years from Earth is surrounded by two rings of gas and dust that astronomers believe are the remnants of the planetary bodies it once hosted.