Eric Z
@zeman.bsky.social
Journalist. I cover technology, mostly mobile. Also: guitar player, concert goer, photographer, outdoor lover, and dad. Threads: ericmzeman Insta: ericmzeman Mast: emz@mastodon.social Signal: emz.94
New Spidey flick was fun, don't bother sitting through the credits.
Early bird gets the best view for the tall ships on the 4th of July
RIP, man. Half the planet knows that song www.billboard.com/music/pop/vi...
Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, ‘YMCA’ Co-Writer, Dies at 74
Victor Willis, the longtime lead singer of the costumed disco band the Village People and co-writer of such anthems as 'Y.M.C.A.' has died at 74.
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Terrible call
Nicole Auerbach@nauerbach.com · 2mo agoAthletes *know* they can't bet on their own team. It's to preserve competitive integrity — and it's why today's ruling left so many in CFB speechless. Actions should have consequences, and those consequences should not be voided by friendly judges. www.nbcsports.com/college-foot...
My teenage daughter and all her friends referring to one another as "bro" is hysterical.
The enforcement surge cost 668,000 jobs. Across the cities with the sharpest rise in ICE arrests, employment fell 0.73% below what they would have seen absent the surge, and 1.48% in the 51 cities observed at least six months out.
Shock, awe, and economic fallout | Brookings
Escobari, Seyal, and Beach find the 2025 ICE enforcement surge cost 668,000 jobs across U.S. cities, including jobs held by American-born workers.
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My next-door neighbor uses a weed whacker / string trimmer to "mow" his lawn. He owns a mower that he never uses. Who does this.
Yep, Bullshit with a capital B, Valnet
Jen A. Miller@byjenamiller.bsky.social · 2mo agoHey this is bullshit.
I'm glad one of our resident financial mavens has skimmed this filing, since I don't have time to right now. This part seems bad for the company: "AI is a black hole. Incinerating cash, no demand. Doesn’t make money even ex R&D. Just a money pit."
George Pearkes@peark.es · 3mo agoSpaceX S1 is out. I have to get my kid to soccer, will post stuff about this later or tomorrow. www.sec.gov/Archives/edg...
Trump did not reach a settlement with the government. There was no case to settle. He has not created a slush fund. He has colluded with Todd Blanche to steal money from the US Treasury. This is not a “deal.” This is a crime for which Trump & Blanche must be prosecuted. It ia a crime.
The Android Show: I/O Edition! May 12th, 10am PT. It's going to be a big one! You won't want to miss it. Sign up to get notified: www.android.com/new-features...
Android Show I/O Edition: What's New for Android in 2026 | Android
Get ready! In the run-up to Google I/O, Android is unveiling the biggest updates yet. Stay tuned for Android news.
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My two best guitar amplifiers each have only seven knobs. I have others with 24+ knobs, and they're great, too, but most of the time simplicity wins.
My 50-year-old neighbor has his Cybertruck set to fart every time he locks the doors. So, multiple times per day, I get to listen to his truck squish one out. loudly as he walks away. This is a grown man. Thanks, Elon.
Some big-ass bee keeps flying head-first into the glass of my office window, and dang, that dude has to have a heck of a headache by now.
Omg Iron Maiden is FINALLY going to be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame www.billboard.com/lists/rock-a...
Five Takeaways From 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions
Five takeaways from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 inductees, including Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Oasis.
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RIP to Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplifiers. He gave Tony Iommi a vital element of Sabbath's sound.