Okay old #radio folks… when was the last time you saw one of these?! It looks like these contain bloopers from my #CKWX news1130 days 25 years ago. How’s one supposed to listen to these in the year 2026?? #radiohistory
Cam MacMurchy
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Former journalist, radio / TV host, and scribbler on 9to5Mac. Now handling communications for a global tech company. Media, travel, tech, Canucks. @ Hong Kong | Bangkok.
The story of what happened in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11 takes on a new resonance amid a now strained relationship between Canada and the U.S. It’s nice to remember another time. youtu.be/yODNXngq-_A?...
When a Canadian town provided safe haven on 9/11
YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning
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Excellent, almost frame-by-frame deep dive into the surreal trailer for the upcoming documentary on Elizabeth Holmes. spyglass.org/you-can-see-...
You Cannot Unsee 'You Can See Everything'
What did I just watch?
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I’m sure I’m late to this… but nice to see Waymo territory expanded all the way down to San Jose. Also saw Waymo pickup spots at the airport.
Foreigners flocking back to #HongKong. I’ve noticed this anecdotally, too. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Expats Flock Back to Hong Kong Seeking Low Taxes, Better Jobs
Thousands are returning after the city’s foreign population was hollowed out by Covid and Beijing’s tightening control.
bloomberg.com
www.macrumors.com/2026/07/15/... Big news… I've been running the beta and the new Siri is a totally new experience. It's finally fulfilling the promise it made at debut… so I noticed it when I couldn't access Apple Intelligence on the Mainland. #china #apple #ai
Apple Intelligence Finally Cleared to Launch in China
Apple Intelligence has been approved by Chinese regulators, opening the door for the AI system to reach iPhones in the country for the first time. Reuters reports that China's Cyberspace Administration registered Apple's on-device generative AI service this week, putting it on a list of newly cleared providers that also includes homegrown systems from Chinese phone makers.
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AI attitudes in #China compared to the #US mentioned by @profgalloway.com on @pivotpod.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
This is awesome… when the mic was malfunctioning during the Canadian national anthem — in Buffalo, New York! — the crowd pitched in. So cool. youtu.be/mMbsvYDlQIY?...
Buffalo Sabres Crowd Sings "O Canada" After Mic Issue
YouTube video by Bleacher Report
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Love the tongue-in-cheek name for this polishing cloth for Apple gadgets…
TikTok works in Hong Kong now? When did that happen?! Did I miss an announcement or something?! #tiktok
I somehow just came across this tool, called RageCheck — it’s a very interesting idea. I doubt people would use it reguarly, but it’s fun to play with and see specifically how news media can manipulate emotions. #media #journalism ragecheck.com
RageCheck - Detect Outrage Bait Patterns
Analyze articles and social posts for manipulative language patterns, fear-mongering, and engagement bait.
ragecheck.com
Canada is having a moment — and the world is finally paying attention www.businessinsider.com/canada-momen...
Canada is having a moment — and the world is finally paying attention
As US-Canada relations grow rocky, Canada is rethinking its economy, its alliances, and its place on the world stage under Mark Carney.
businessinsider.com
On China, Trump Is Rolling the Dice on America’s Future www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/o...
Opinion | On China, Trump Is Rolling the Dice on America’s Future
nytimes.com
This is great. More creative examples of how the Vision Pro can actually help be more productive. Inside My Vision Pro Office Setup youtu.be/sOsXNHQ4dKk?...
Inside My Vision Pro Office Setup
YouTube video by Justin Ryan ᯅ
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Lionel Barber with some advice for Bari Weiss amid the 60 Minutes controversy… open.substack.com/pub/lionelba...
The 60 Minutes scrap
Has Bari Weiss blundered?
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The apparent “Eyes Wide Shut” conspiracy linked to Jeffrey Epstein…
The Eyes Wide Shut Conspiracy
Did Stanley Kubrick warn us about Jeffrey Epstein?
vulture.com
This is unequivocally the best #homeoffice setup I’ve ever had. Not to mention it’s 24 degrees a week before #Christmas. #hk
There is a positive side to the tectonic shifts happening in #media today: there are now so many sources for news and info that a change of #font used at the State Department has spawned a million think pieces.
The Full Text of Marco Rubio’s Directive on State Department Typography, Re-Establishing Times New Roman
Good on Rubio for rescinding a bad decision, and even better for doing so with a fair and informative explanation.
daringfireball.net
When the current keyboard craze goes too far... The Verge reviews a keyboard that costs US$3,600... for real.
Norbauer Seneca review: a $3,600 luxury keyboard for the keyboard obsessed
Someone who is good with the economy please help me
theverge.com
Why The Economist isn't doing AI deals but has launched on Substack #media pressgazette.co.uk/news-leaders...
Why The Economist isn't doing AI deals but has launched on Substack
The Economist president Luke Bradley-Jones shares his three Ds: differentiation, direct relationships, discoverability.
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No matter how late I’m working or puttering around in my home office/studio, he waits patiently until I’m ready to go to bed… (Though, as this photo demonstrates, he does sometimes get a head start)
Paramount Skydance is preparing a majority cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery that is backed by the Ellison family, according to people familiar with the situation www.wsj.com/business/med...
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