@chadbourn.bsky.social as Iran goes dark today, you may be interested in my new data showing how similar blackouts cost $214.7 million last year www.top10vpn.com/research/cos...
thanks, will do
Very happy to share my latest writing. "We are analogue creatures. Virtual water will not quench your thirst, digital food will not satisfy your appetite, and AI companions are no companions at all." Let's cherish the analogue, before we damage or lose it. #AIEthics
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@markhachman.bsky.social Hi Mark, my new report shows global internet shutdown costs hit $19.7bn in 2025 with the standout trend being Russia's "zombie internet" strategy for disrupting Cloudflare & WhatsApp. If you're interested, where can I send it? Cheers
@kevincollier.bsky.social Hi Kevin, just flagging the data I've emailed you on the $20bn cost of internet shutdowns in 2025. Russia caused 60% of that, in no small part due to new tactics that create a "zombie internet".
I'm not usually very patriotic. As a dual national I'm neither fish nor fowl, but this does make feel proud to be English. Not the sporting achievement, which has little to do with Englishness, but instead the wholesomeness of the support for this fantastic team www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I'm also digging the trend for shorter albums after years of bloat. In & out in sub 32 mins, Precipice leaves you wanting more. And bollocks to playlists, nothing beats an album for creating a world that you inhabit while its playing, each song doing its part in creating that experience. #music
Happy #NewMusic Friday! Trying not to get too overwhelmed by Indigo da Souza's Precipice. ADORE her last 2 (both AOTY level for me) so was nervous after not vibing with the singles. In the context of the album tho, they really work. 🔥🔥🔥so much emotion 💔🥹😭🥲 open.spotify.com/album/7vVrYk...
My teenage son said I should listen to Alex G. So I am listening to Alex G. I think I might be too old for Alex G as I think the G in Alex G might stand for "Guff". I am also unable to accept the non-consensual sax within his songs. I feel very aged rn. #music #NowPlaying
This is an actually good and accurate article about #jungle by Shawn Reynaldo - one of just a handful I have ever read in 30+ years of loving this music www.ninaprotocol.com/articles/new...
This is one of the most preposterously pretentious articles ever to be found on a #music site and yet I can't argue with much of it really thequietus.com/interviews/b...
Considering how horrific most current releases from the 90s jungle OGs tend to be, the fact that I don't hate it is a major surprise. It does have a couple of very skippable missteps that veer more towards the modern foghorn sound but the more atmospheric tunes are actually pretty nice.
I don't usually accept #DnB but the new Rufige Kru (a #Goldie alias responsible for some early 90s bangers) is surprisingly solid and (mostly) doesn't suffer from the relentless boom-tish drum work that makes the genre so often unlistenable open.spotify.com/album/4Rqkoy... #NewMusic #spotify
Any day with a new Half Man Half Biscuit single is a great day, that could only bettered by a new album release (coming on June 13, way-fucken-hey!) open.spotify.com/album/0Axuo2... #NewMusic #spotify #HMHB
So I'm experimenting with YT Shorts aboutt #VPN, which are much harder to do than they look! This is the last of my first batch that I filmed in one day. I think I did ok for a first try but I'm keen to have another crack and step it up. Any feedback appreciated 🙏 www.youtube.com/shorts/LBXDo...
Watch me rattle through some of the downsides of #VPN apps in under 60s. On an earlier video some rascal commenter told me I "identified as a lesbian", do you agree? www.youtube.com/shorts/cinnY...
Another browser extension ownership change gone wrong. The owner of "Browser Boost Extra Tools For Chrome" sold the extension and transferred it late January. Didn't take long for it to go bad for 30,000 users. The new code redirected users dynamically to whatever pages the new owner chose.
The guitars are super swirly, full of twinkling melodies, ebbing and flowing but I'm just as taken by the vocals that remind me of Brett Anderson on Suede's later records and also James' Tim Booth. I'm surprised they didn't make it much bigger than they did.
I vaguely remember Kitchens of Distinction from the pages of Melody Maker and NME back in 1991/2 but as I was but a young teen obsessed with Neds, Nirvana, Metallica & Mudhoney, I never listened. Boy, did I miss out! open.spotify.com/album/17842n... #music #indie #shoegaze
Been YouTubing about #VPN stuff again. It’s a nasty habit youtube.com/shorts/RT1Kp...
Here's my latest super short video explaining why you don't need to be techy or shady to use a #VPN. Give it a watch and even a Like so my children can be proud of me 🙏 www.youtube.com/shorts/VmvGk...
My #AOTW is the new Miki Berenyi Trio record, a lovely continuation from those early Lush records. Swirling and melodious guitars, twinkly synths, gorgeously ethereal vocals with a bit of bite to them, and laidback groovy beats. I hope it blows up! open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE... #NewMusic #Music
Check out the filthy basslines on Sali's live show on the new Planet Wax website! Right NOW! live.planetwax.net/episodes/202... #bass #NewMusic
This is the funniest thing I've seen in ages. I wish it was suitable to show my Home Alone-obsessed youngest boy, maybe in about 10 years! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI_H... #JoelHaver #comedy
Turns out if you have a sudafed, 6 espressos and 3 giant chocolate cookies from Waitrose and wear a Garmin sports watch, you'll get at least one, possibly multiple, "WTF are you doing???" heart-rate alarms. Who knew?
Whether or not you care about Deafheaven's new album, a new Michael Nelson article makes any day, a good day. One of the best #music writers out there www.stereogum.com/2301531/prem... #metal #NewMusic
Left out guy at the party meme with caption “They don’t know I’m the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.”
Beach Bunny release video for “Big Pink Bubble”
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Is "Death by Television" by The Lillingtons the best #PopPunk album of all time? Why, yes, yes it is. If you don't know it, you have the joy of hearing it for the first time awaiting at the end of this link open.spotify.com/album/2T1ler... #Punk #Music #NowPlaying #Spotify
Ermagerd, @el-p.bsky.social has teamed up with Pigs x7 for a new single! This is not something I was expecting to hear today (or ever). Definitely reminds me of C4C-era El-P. What a fucking cool thing open.spotify.com/track/4rSyP1... #music #NowPlaying #NewMusic #music
