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Order 66 has been executed! The new raid is upon us, but we goofed up and didn’t save the tickets to launch it, so we’re saving most of that discussion for next week. But that’s no problem because we got a LOT of info this week about our next Galactic Legend, Hondo Ohnaka. Not only […] The post Galactic War Report – Episode 435: The Errrrrra of Piracy appeared first on RADIO FREE TATOOINE.
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Swashbuckling rogues with a disregard for authority surging across the oceans, the smell of salt and gunpowder in their nostrils... looking for treasure on desert islands. Just like Dan, we're sure you've also grown up reading pirate stories and watching adventure films.But, what if we told you that most of what you know about pirates isn't quite true?This July, Dan is teaming up with the National Maritime Museum Greenwich to unravel the fact from the fiction and tell you the extraordinary stories of the most formidable pirates in history. From the South China Seas to the Barbary Coast and the Caribbean, he'll be joined by leading experts to chart the rise and fall of Piracy across the 17th - 19th centuries.New episodes every Monday from 29th June to 21st July.Be sure to hit follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.You can email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.
A16z Podcast: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- What if the rise of Apple also built modern China?a16z's Erik Torenberg is joined by board partner and former Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky to unpack how Apple's pursuit of design excellence and supply chain scale catalyzed China's manufacturing superpower status - and why that partnership is now under intense scrutiny.Inspired by the book Apple in China (but not a book review), the episode dives deep into:The early days of Apple's shift to Chinese manufacturing What experts got wrong in 1999 about trade, globalization, and China's trajectoryHow Tim Cook's operational playbook reshaped the global tech industryBehind-the-scenes stories from Microsoft's own hardware battles and Surface launchWhy Apple's entanglement with China may now be a strategic liabilityWhat COVID revealed about fragile global dependencies — and where innovation goes nextHow national policy, intellectual property, and AI intersect in the new industrial eraThe episode opens with a few reactions to WWDC: Apple's new UI, the iPad's evolving role, and why Apple's AI story still feels unfinished - before zooming out into one of the most consequential tech and geopolitical stories of our time.TImecodes:00:00 Introduction00:37 Guest Introduction: Steven Sinofsky00:49 WWDC Reactions and Apple's AI Story02:27 WWDC Highlights: Liquid Glass and iPad Updates05:16 Apple's AI Strategy and Market Dynamics06:34 Meta's AI Moves and Market Implications13:30 Apple's Manufacturing Evolution: From Garage to Global20:50 The Rise of ODMs and Global Manufacturing26:32 Microsoft's Struggle with Piracy in China27:19 Apple's Revolutionary MacBook Air29:30 Challenges in PC Manufacturing31:05 The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing Skills32:07 The Point of No Return for Apple and China32:59 Global Trade and Intellectual Property Issues37:04 COVID-19's Impact on Global Manufacturing41:19 Future of Innovation and Manufacturing47:10 Navigating Intellectual Property in the AI Era48:55 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources:Find Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiFind Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenbergStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
A16z Podcast Key Takeaways The view of American businesses in the late 1990s was to get into China, outsource manufacturing, and reduce trade barriers between countries; this evolution was celebrated as the start of a new industrial era It has since turned into a national security issue for the United StatesChina's unique blend of socialism, totalitarianism, and entrepreneurship enabled this to materialize Doing business in China often comes with onerous conditions, such as surrendering intellectual property or allowing government ‘inspectors' access to operationsThe main risks to AI progress: (1) The government thinks that there is only one player, (2) One player thinks that it is the only player, and (3) The tech becomes geographically constrained It is very easy to pour money into China, but oftentimes, it does not come back out In the AI race, Microsoft's strength lies not in being the best, but in ensuring it is embedded in whatever platform ultimately prevailsApple is not a first-mover company; it is a first-integrator company Apple faces a critical decision on its AI strategy – whether that is a ‘strange bedfellows' partnership strategy (Microsoft and OpenAI), support anything that comes out (Amazon), or go its own way (Google, OpenAI, Anthropic) The silver lining for US manufacturing: Constraints fuel innovation; breakthroughs emerge when smart people focus on tough problems over timeCOVID exposed the fragility of the global supply chain system, revealing too many single points of failure to sustain a fracturing world order The role of IP in US-China competition is a litigation issue; we are in for years of market uncertainty as to how this dynamic will ultimately play out Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgWhat if the rise of Apple also built modern China?a16z's Erik Torenberg is joined by board partner and former Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky to unpack how Apple's pursuit of design excellence and supply chain scale catalyzed China's manufacturing superpower status - and why that partnership is now under intense scrutiny.Inspired by the book Apple in China (but not a book review), the episode dives deep into:The early days of Apple's shift to Chinese manufacturing What experts got wrong in 1999 about trade, globalization, and China's trajectoryHow Tim Cook's operational playbook reshaped the global tech industryBehind-the-scenes stories from Microsoft's own hardware battles and Surface launchWhy Apple's entanglement with China may now be a strategic liabilityWhat COVID revealed about fragile global dependencies — and where innovation goes nextHow national policy, intellectual property, and AI intersect in the new industrial eraThe episode opens with a few reactions to WWDC: Apple's new UI, the iPad's evolving role, and why Apple's AI story still feels unfinished - before zooming out into one of the most consequential tech and geopolitical stories of our time.TImecodes:00:00 Introduction00:37 Guest Introduction: Steven Sinofsky00:49 WWDC Reactions and Apple's AI Story02:27 WWDC Highlights: Liquid Glass and iPad Updates05:16 Apple's AI Strategy and Market Dynamics06:34 Meta's AI Moves and Market Implications13:30 Apple's Manufacturing Evolution: From Garage to Global20:50 The Rise of ODMs and Global Manufacturing26:32 Microsoft's Struggle with Piracy in China27:19 Apple's Revolutionary MacBook Air29:30 Challenges in PC Manufacturing31:05 The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing Skills32:07 The Point of No Return for Apple and China32:59 Global Trade and Intellectual Property Issues37:04 COVID-19's Impact on Global Manufacturing41:19 Future of Innovation and Manufacturing47:10 Navigating Intellectual Property in the AI Era48:55 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources:Find Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiFind Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenbergStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
A16z Podcast Key Takeaways The view of American businesses in the late 1990s was to get into China, outsource manufacturing, and reduce trade barriers between countries; this evolution was celebrated as the start of a new industrial era It has since turned into a national security issue for the United StatesChina's unique blend of socialism, totalitarianism, and entrepreneurship enabled this to materialize Doing business in China often comes with onerous conditions, such as surrendering intellectual property or allowing government ‘inspectors' access to operationsThe main risks to AI progress: (1) The government thinks that there is only one player, (2) One player thinks that it is the only player, and (3) The tech becomes geographically constrained It is very easy to pour money into China, but oftentimes, it does not come back out In the AI race, Microsoft's strength lies not in being the best, but in ensuring it is embedded in whatever platform ultimately prevailsApple is not a first-mover company; it is a first-integrator company Apple faces a critical decision on its AI strategy – whether that is a ‘strange bedfellows' partnership strategy (Microsoft and OpenAI), support anything that comes out (Amazon), or go its own way (Google, OpenAI, Anthropic) The silver lining for US manufacturing: Constraints fuel innovation; breakthroughs emerge when smart people focus on tough problems over timeCOVID exposed the fragility of the global supply chain system, revealing too many single points of failure to sustain a fracturing world order The role of IP in US-China competition is a litigation issue; we are in for years of market uncertainty as to how this dynamic will ultimately play out Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgWhat if the rise of Apple also built modern China?a16z's Erik Torenberg is joined by board partner and former Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky to unpack how Apple's pursuit of design excellence and supply chain scale catalyzed China's manufacturing superpower status - and why that partnership is now under intense scrutiny.Inspired by the book Apple in China (but not a book review), the episode dives deep into:The early days of Apple's shift to Chinese manufacturing What experts got wrong in 1999 about trade, globalization, and China's trajectoryHow Tim Cook's operational playbook reshaped the global tech industryBehind-the-scenes stories from Microsoft's own hardware battles and Surface launchWhy Apple's entanglement with China may now be a strategic liabilityWhat COVID revealed about fragile global dependencies — and where innovation goes nextHow national policy, intellectual property, and AI intersect in the new industrial eraThe episode opens with a few reactions to WWDC: Apple's new UI, the iPad's evolving role, and why Apple's AI story still feels unfinished - before zooming out into one of the most consequential tech and geopolitical stories of our time.TImecodes:00:00 Introduction00:37 Guest Introduction: Steven Sinofsky00:49 WWDC Reactions and Apple's AI Story02:27 WWDC Highlights: Liquid Glass and iPad Updates05:16 Apple's AI Strategy and Market Dynamics06:34 Meta's AI Moves and Market Implications13:30 Apple's Manufacturing Evolution: From Garage to Global20:50 The Rise of ODMs and Global Manufacturing26:32 Microsoft's Struggle with Piracy in China27:19 Apple's Revolutionary MacBook Air29:30 Challenges in PC Manufacturing31:05 The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing Skills32:07 The Point of No Return for Apple and China32:59 Global Trade and Intellectual Property Issues37:04 COVID-19's Impact on Global Manufacturing41:19 Future of Innovation and Manufacturing47:10 Navigating Intellectual Property in the AI Era48:55 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources:Find Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiFind Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenbergStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
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Today on the 5: The move that many people (including me) expected well before now has come at last. Disney is suing Midjourney over alleged piracy via their AI tools, and I would guess many artists couldn't be more conflicted on rooting for the House Of Mouse to win.
What if the rise of Apple also built modern China?a16z's Erik Torenberg is joined by board partner and former Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky to unpack how Apple's pursuit of design excellence and supply chain scale catalyzed China's manufacturing superpower status - and why that partnership is now under intense scrutiny.Inspired by the book Apple in China (but not a book review), the episode dives deep into:The early days of Apple's shift to Chinese manufacturing What experts got wrong in 1999 about trade, globalization, and China's trajectoryHow Tim Cook's operational playbook reshaped the global tech industryBehind-the-scenes stories from Microsoft's own hardware battles and Surface launchWhy Apple's entanglement with China may now be a strategic liabilityWhat COVID revealed about fragile global dependencies — and where innovation goes nextHow national policy, intellectual property, and AI intersect in the new industrial eraThe episode opens with a few reactions to WWDC: Apple's new UI, the iPad's evolving role, and why Apple's AI story still feels unfinished - before zooming out into one of the most consequential tech and geopolitical stories of our time.TImecodes:00:00 Introduction00:37 Guest Introduction: Steven Sinofsky00:49 WWDC Reactions and Apple's AI Story02:27 WWDC Highlights: Liquid Glass and iPad Updates05:16 Apple's AI Strategy and Market Dynamics06:34 Meta's AI Moves and Market Implications13:30 Apple's Manufacturing Evolution: From Garage to Global20:50 The Rise of ODMs and Global Manufacturing26:32 Microsoft's Struggle with Piracy in China27:19 Apple's Revolutionary MacBook Air29:30 Challenges in PC Manufacturing31:05 The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing Skills32:07 The Point of No Return for Apple and China32:59 Global Trade and Intellectual Property Issues37:04 COVID-19's Impact on Global Manufacturing41:19 Future of Innovation and Manufacturing47:10 Navigating Intellectual Property in the AI Era48:55 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources:Find Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiFind Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenbergStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Jim Fitzpatrick signed Limited Print of Elizabeth O'Farrell Regular readers of this column will know that I wholeheartedly support the efforts of the Moore St. Preservation Trust to preserve the 1916 Moore St. Battlefield site in Dublin that is under threat from the developers wrecking ball. This week the Trust - a not for profit organisation led by Relatives of the Signatories of the 1916 Proclamation – will launch a new limited edition signed print of Elizabeth O'Farrell by the renowned Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick. One hundred prints will be available from Thursday evening at €150 as part of the fundraising efforts of the Trust to raise much needed funds in support of its alternative plan for a cultural and historical quarter in the Moore Street battlefield site. Health and Care in a New IrelandLast month the European Movement in Ireland –Amárach Research – reported that a majority of people in both parts of the island were in favour of a united Ireland within the EU. The figures were 67% in favour in the North and 62% in favour in the South.Last week the Life and Times Survey, which is conducted by Queens University, reported that the gap between those who support the union with Britain and those who favour Irish Unity, has halved in the last year. In 2021 the gap was 23 points. In 2023 that had halved to 12 points. This year it has halved again to 5 points.An Act of International PiracyIn an act of international piracy Israeli forces hijacked the humanitarian aid vessel the Madleen in international waters as it was making its way to the Gaza Strip with much needed humanitarian aid for the beleaguered community. The Madleen is part of the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition and it had a crew of 12 including environmental activist activist Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan MEP. The Israel action is part of its strategy to control the public narrative around events in the Palestinian occupied territories, particularly Gaza, where millions face starvation.In the Gaza Strip and the west Bank the daily slaughter of innocents by the Israeli regime's murder squads continues unimpeded. So too does the deliberate targeting of the health service which has been all but obliterated by Israel's genocidal military campaign. The objective is clearly to remove sll Palestinians from Gaza.
French Protests Erupt over Israeli Piracy https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/french-cities-erupt-in-protests-after-activists-detained-aboard-gaza-bound-aid-ship/3592732 #peoplearerevolting twitter.com/peoplerevolting Peoplearerevolting.com movingtrainradio.com
As Israel has continued its attacks on starving Palestinians who are seeking aid in Gaza, the humanitarian aid flotilla that had been set to arrive from its journey across the Mediterranean sea bringing a small amount of basic support was captured early this morning by Israeli state piracy forces. The 12 humanitarian activists aboard that vessel from all around the world were kidnapped and brought as hostages to the Israeli port of Ashdod. Well over 600 days, now, of the zionist war of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, today, we return to our recurring segment, the Palestine Post. We're joined by Nora Barrows-Friedman, editor of the Electronic Intifada and former KPFA host and producer. Check out the Electronic Intifada here: https://electronicintifada.net/ — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Palestine Post: Gaza Flotilla Captured by Israeli Piracy Forces w/ Nora Barrows-Friedman appeared first on KPFA.
For many of us, when we think of the history of the seas, we think of one thing: pirates.In this episode, Bise chats to maritime historian Chris Maxworthy about the Australian tradition of piracy, including women pirates and the role piracy played in imperial government.Listen now to this swashbucklin' interview!PS: Can you help us keep making Out Of The Blue? This June, we need your support for 3CR's Radiothon. You can make a donation at https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/outoftheblue
As the US withdraws from its position as global protector of the seas, will the age of pirates return once more? Okay, maybe Blackbeard won't be making a comeback, but piracy will have a role in the future of trade.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-future-of-piracy-arrrgh
According to Ars Technica, Switch and Switch 2 users who try to hack their consoles or play pirated copies of games may find their devices rendered completely inoperable by Nintendo. The warning was buried in a recent update to the Nintendo User Account Agreement, as first noticed by Game File. In this episode, hosts Paul John Spaulding, Kyle Haglund, VP, Audio Engineering at Cybercrime Magazine, and Sam White, Video Producer at Cybercrime Magazine, discuss their thoughts on what this means for the video gaming industry, whether it will curb piracy and hacking, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic Leeroy Jenkins meme and explore Nintendo's updated policies on emulation and piracy. FOX's Eammonn Dignam with the details in this "FOX On Games." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The full final hour of The Lake Show! First, Henry chats with Charles Hallman from the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder about the upcoming Minnesota Lynx season. More NBA history chat ensues. Finally, Henry gets heavy handed with St. Paul porch pirates and calls for harsher penalties for their thievery.
Brandon, Steve, and Daniel get together to discuss Nintendo's new terms of service, the NSO GameCube controller, and the uncertain future of physical media.
In this engaging conversation, we explore a variety of topics ranging from light-hearted banter about beverages to the complexities of real estate transactions. We share personal experiences with CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and discuss the nostalgia of classic movies and the implications of remakes (don't you DARE remake Goonies!).Support the show ( https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15325671) or Buy Us A Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PoddiMouths Visit https://www.poddimouths.com to listen to past episodes, shop the merch store, and so much more! Wanna start your own podcast? Get started with Riverside.fm by clicking https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=poddiChapters00:00 Beverage Banter: A Lighthearted Start03:03 Real Estate Rollercoaster: Navigating Contracts and Offers06:01 CSA Season: Fresh Produce and Floral Surprises09:03 Movie Remakes and Nostalgia: A Trip Down Memory Lane11:58 Grandparenting: Names and Generational Changes15:03 Podcasting Setup: Behind the Scenes18:05 Vehicle Tech Talk: Tools for the Modern Driver25:42 Storage Solutions and Home Organization27:44 Car Enthusiasm and Vehicle Features31:02 Innovations in Electric Trucks35:54 Generational Perspectives on Education44:39 The Quirky Certificate in Piracy
News and Updates: Tech job descriptions are becoming more confusing Because of the rate of advancement, tech jobs become obsolete quickly The “You Wouldn't Steal a car” ad pirated a lot in the ad Google Messages is blurring nudity in communications Mark Zuckerberg told the FTC that social media has changed
It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Saturday, May 3, 2025, as heard LIVE on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! We will discuss another layoff period for World Wrestling Entertainment. On the heels of the largest gate in WrestleMania history, the company has released several long-time talent. We'll discuss the layoffs of both WWE main roster and NXT talent. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. Tune in!
Bleacher Bunch celebrates Lee Elia Day with the Ranters rendition of the famous rant from 1983, then Cotton talks with Liz Johnson about her scorecards that she makes as well as her time working with the Orioles and MASN. Check out her baseball scorecards at https://diamondscorecard.company.site/ . Then Jeff Ragauskis joins to talk Pirates, Brewers, and MLB the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The court shivers its timbers this week when Richard Blakemore (“Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy”) swabs the poop deck with the 2003 adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” *** Prosecutor: Richard Blakemore. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?
The start of a new campaign, where our players are (for now) led by Jordan as Game Master, and this time it's Pirates! New characters from the past (to main campaign) start on their road to becoming world renown pirates. If they can escape town fast enough. It's adventures on the high seas, SEA you there. *wink
Second of a double podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy, with historian Marcus Rediker. Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistoryPart 2 covers the extent of piracy, how pirates organise themselves, how colonial powers fought them, the decline of pirates, and their legacy today.More information, and eventually a transcript on the webpage for this episode here: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e103-pirates/Get Marcus's Books:Marcus Rediker, Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden AgeMarcus Rediker and David Lester, Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic NovelAcknowledgementsThanks to our Patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Special thanks to Jazz Hands, Jamison D. Saltsman, Fernando López Ojeda, Nick Williams and Old Norm.Written by Audrey Kemp and Tyler HillProduced by Tyler HillEpisode graphic: Contemporary illustration of the execution of two pirates. Courtesy Wikimedia CommonsOur theme tune is Bella Ciao, thanks for permission to use it from Dischi del Sole. You can purchase it here or stream it here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Trump is showing that China is the big polluter, but nobody points this out. Chevron announces drilling in the Gulf Of America. The economy is going through withdrawal, we are now transitioning into a new system. Trump puts out a statement about gold. Gold destroys the Fed. The [DS] is fighting back with their criminal syndicate. The patriots are now cleaning out the system and exposing the criminals. The stage is being cleaned and cleared for the next performance. In the end the [DS] will destroy themselves. This is all being setup for the midterms to gain control over everything the [DS] had control over. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Gavin Newsom Fail: Movies and TV Productions Rapidly Fleeing California to Film Outside USA Film and TV productions are still fleeing California en masse thanks to the high taxes and unfavorable working conditions for the productions, and nothing Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom can do seems to be stopping the exodus. Productions have been steadily leaving California for more than a decade as costs have made filing in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California prohibitive, and the recent devastating fires in L.A. have only made matters worse. Locations elsewhere in the U.S. have been the happy recipient of entertainment productions as Las Vegas, Chicago, and the states of Georgia and New Mexico, among many others, have benefited greatly from the influx of filmmakers. But productions outside the U.S. have also been reaping the rewards. As a result, filmmakers have streamed to Australia, Ireland, Hungary, and a growing list of other countries. Meanwhile, the industry's footprint in Los Angeles continues to dwindle. Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/ISAACforEnergy/status/1914335079247081959 6. Protective Technical Standards (Japan's bowling ball test) 7. Counterfeiting, Piracy, and IP Theft (Over $1 trillion a year) 8. Transshipping to EVADE Tariffs!!! https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1914424905904611770 all-time high. Gold prices have now rallied 29% this year, the best year-to-date gain since 1974. In fact, in less than 5 months, gold has already exceeded its 27% return seen in 2024. Gold is making history. Powell has always been “To Late,” except when it came to the Election period when he lowered in order to help Sleepy Joe Biden, later Kamala, get elected. How did that work out? https://twitter.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1914422096769520050 only set interest rates, but also social policies... https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1914649244318703818 https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1914121880371347732 1609 Q !CbboFOtcZs ID: 19fdc8 No.1929392 Jun 27 2018 15:58:30 (EST) ARE YOU AWAKE? MSM = propaganda tool of the D party. POTUS economy - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS job creating (record) - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS GPD - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS fair trade (protect America) - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS manufacturing - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS record low unemployment - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS tax reform (more take home money) - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS save the world from NK - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS stock market gains - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS undo harmful regulations - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS boost US energy dominance - not good enough - IMPEACH.Q 2619 Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 089200 No.4281049 Dec 12 2018 19:01:15 (EST) Anonymous ID: 376ff2 No.4280876
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticBecome A Patron Of The Notorious Mass Effect Podcast For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme! Join Our Patreon Here: https://ow.ly/oPsc50VBOuHIn this segment, Analytic Dreamz dives into Nintendo's landmark legal victory against Dstorage, owner of 1fichier.com, as ruled by the French Supreme Court on February 26, 2025. Explore the case details, including Dstorage's liability for hosting pirated games and the court's rejection of their appeal. Learn about the €422,750 fine, €25,000 in legal fees, and the ruling's impact on European sharehosting sites. Analytic Dreamz also examines Nintendo's broader anti-piracy efforts, from targeting emulators like Yuzu to lawsuits against individuals. This segment highlights the ruling's significance for the gaming industry and its potential to shape future anti-piracy measures.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Read Bad Lieutenants for FREE here: (use promo code 09POD to save 30% on the print edition): https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501781025/bad-lieutenants/#bookTabs=1 Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/a8G8EDW_TZoMrgdZUjox_q2LKt4?utm_source=copy_url Andrew Mertha is the George and Sadie Hyman Professor of China Studies and Director of the School of Advanced International Studies China Research Center at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of three other books from Cornell University Press—Brothers in Arms, China's Water Warriors, and The Politics of Piracy. We spoke to Andrew about how the Khmer Rouge remained a force to be reckoned with long after the fall of Pol Pot's government, how they were able to keep their political power intact, and the three key Khmer Rouge leaders who were instrumental in the movement's strange durability.
TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY: 1/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by Sean Kingsley (Author), Rex Cowan (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1709
TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY: 2/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by Sean Kingsley (Author), Rex Cowan (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1700 WINDSOR
TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY: 3/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by Sean Kingsley (Author), Rex Cowan (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1659
TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY: 4/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by Sean Kingsley (Author), Rex Cowan (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1706 MAURITIUS
THE PRC PLAN WAS PIRACY FROM THE FIRST OPPPORTUNITY: 1/4: Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back by Jonathan Pelson (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Wars-Dangerous-Domination-Fighting/dp/1953295614/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DJU62K5HQ6WR&keywords=wireless+wars&qid=1662137784&s=books&sprefix=wireless+wars%2Cstripbooks%2C65&sr=1-1 In Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back, author Jon Pelson explains how America invented cellular technology, taught China how to make the gear, and then handed them the market. Pelson shares never-before-told stories from the executives and scientists who built the industry and describes how China undercut and destroyed competing equipment makers, freeing themselves to export their nation's network gear—and their surveillance state. He also reveals China's successful program to purchase the support of the world's leading political, business, and military figures in their effort to control rival nations' networks. What's more, Pelson draws on his lifelong experience in the telecommunications industry and remarkable access to the sector's leaders to reveal how innovative companies can take on the Chinese threat and work with counterintelligence and cybersecurity experts to prevent China from closing the trap. He offers unparalleled insights into how 5G impacts businesses, national security and you. Finally, Wireless Wars proposes how America can use its own unique superpower to retake the lead from China. This book is about more than just 5G wireless services, which enable self-driving cars, advanced telemedicine, and transformational industrial capabilities. It's about the dangers of placing our most sensitive information into the hands of foreign companies who answer to the Chinese Communist Party. And it's about the technology giant that China is using to project its power around the world; Huawei, a global super-company that has surged from a local vendor to a $120 billion-a-year behemoth in just a few yearsE
THE PRC PLAN WAS PIRACY FROM THE FIRST OPPPORTUNITY: 2/4: Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back by Jonathan Pelson (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Wars-Dangerous-Domination-Fighting/dp/1953295614/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DJU62K5HQ6WR&keywords=wireless+wars&qid=1662137784&s=books&sprefix=wireless+wars%2Cstripbooks%2C65&sr=1-1 In Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back, author Jon Pelson explains how America invented cellular technology, taught China how to make the gear, and then handed them the market. Pelson shares never-before-told stories from the executives and scientists who built the industry and describes how China undercut and destroyed competing equipment makers, freeing themselves to export their nation's network gear—and their surveillance state. He also reveals China's successful program to purchase the support of the world's leading political, business, and military figures in their effort to control rival nations' networks. What's more, Pelson draws on his lifelong experience in the telecommunications industry and remarkable access to the sector's leaders to reveal how innovative companies can take on the Chinese threat and work with counterintelligence and cybersecurity experts to prevent China from closing the trap. He offers unparalleled insights into how 5G impacts businesses, national security and you. Finally, Wireless Wars proposes how America can use its own unique superpower to retake the lead from China. This book is about more than just 5G wireless services, which enable self-driving cars, advanced telemedicine, and transformational industrial capabilities. It's about the dangers of placing our most sensitive information into the hands of foreign companies who answer to the Chinese Communist Party. And it's about the technology giant that China is using to project its power around the world; Huawei, a global super-company that has surged from a local vendor to a $120 billion-a-year behemoth in just a few yearsE
THE PRC PLAN WAS PIRACY FROM THE FIRST OPPPORTUNITY: 3/4: Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back by Jonathan Pelson (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Wars-Dangerous-Domination-Fighting/dp/1953295614/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DJU62K5HQ6WR&keywords=wireless+wars&qid=1662137784&s=books&sprefix=wireless+wars%2Cstripbooks%2C65&sr=1-1 In Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back, author Jon Pelson explains how America invented cellular technology, taught China how to make the gear, and then handed them the market. Pelson shares never-before-told stories from the executives and scientists who built the industry and describes how China undercut and destroyed competing equipment makers, freeing themselves to export their nation's network gear—and their surveillance state. He also reveals China's successful program to purchase the support of the world's leading political, business, and military figures in their effort to control rival nations' networks. What's more, Pelson draws on his lifelong experience in the telecommunications industry and remarkable access to the sector's leaders to reveal how innovative companies can take on the Chinese threat and work with counterintelligence and cybersecurity experts to prevent China from closing the trap. He offers unparalleled insights into how 5G impacts businesses, national security and you. Finally, Wireless Wars proposes how America can use its own unique superpower to retake the lead from China. This book is about more than just 5G wireless services, which enable self-driving cars, advanced telemedicine, and transformational industrial capabilities. It's about the dangers of placing our most sensitive information into the hands of foreign companies who answer to the Chinese Communist Party. And it's about the technology giant that China is using to project its power around the world; Huawei, a global super-company that has surged from a local vendor to a $120 billion-a-year behemoth in just a few yearsE
THE PRC PLAN WAS PIRACY FROM THE FIRST OPPPORTUNITY: 4/4: Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back by Jonathan Pelson (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Wars-Dangerous-Domination-Fighting/dp/1953295614/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DJU62K5HQ6WR&keywords=wireless+wars&qid=1662137784&s=books&sprefix=wireless+wars%2Cstripbooks%2C65&sr=1-1 In Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back, author Jon Pelson explains how America invented cellular technology, taught China how to make the gear, and then handed them the market. Pelson shares never-before-told stories from the executives and scientists who built the industry and describes how China undercut and destroyed competing equipment makers, freeing themselves to export their nation's network gear—and their surveillance state. He also reveals China's successful program to purchase the support of the world's leading political, business, and military figures in their effort to control rival nations' networks. What's more, Pelson draws on his lifelong experience in the telecommunications industry and remarkable access to the sector's leaders to reveal how innovative companies can take on the Chinese threat and work with counterintelligence and cybersecurity experts to prevent China from closing the trap. He offers unparalleled insights into how 5G impacts businesses, national security and you. Finally, Wireless Wars proposes how America can use its own unique superpower to retake the lead from China. This book is about more than just 5G wireless services, which enable self-driving cars, advanced telemedicine, and transformational industrial capabilities. It's about the dangers of placing our most sensitive information into the hands of foreign companies who answer to the Chinese Communist Party. And it's about the technology giant that China is using to project its power around the world; Huawei, a global super-company that has surged from a local vendor to a $120 billion-a-year behemoth in just a few yearsE
First in a double podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy, with historian Marcus Rediker. The legendary pirates of this era weren't just thieves—they were daring rebels challenging the very systems of power and authority of their time. Fighting every colonial empire, and creating their own ways of living free from authority, pirates became symbols of liberty and resistance to working-class and poor people everywhere. Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistoryPart 1 covers the historical and economic background, the different eras of piracy in the golden age, about life at sea, how people became pirates.Our patreon supporters can listen to part 2 now early, covering the extent of piracy, how pirates organise themselves, how colonial powers fought them, the decline of pirates, and their legacy today: available here for early listening for our patreon supporters.More information, and eventually a transcript on the webpage for this episode here: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e103-pirates/Get Marcus's Books:Marcus Rediker, Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden AgeMarcus Rediker and David Lester, Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic NovelAcknowledgementsThanks to our Patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Special thanks to Jazz Hands, Jamison D. Saltsman, Fernando López Ojeda, Nick Williams and Old Norm.Written by Audrey Kemp and Tyler HillProduced by Tyler HillEpisode graphic: Painting depicting the capture of Blackbeard, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, 1920. Courtesy Wikimedia CommonsOur theme tune is Bella Ciao, thanks for permission to use it from Dischi del Sole. You can purchase it here or stream it here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.
Send us a textEpisode 30 - Controversial Subjects: Stirring the Scale Model Pot with Special Guest Frank PerroneOn the episode, the guys are joined by special guest cohost Frank Perrone. The guys first talk about Heritagecon, the Atlanta Amps Show, and Replicon then move into discussion Controversial Subjects in the hobby and send it with the recent issue of Piracy in the hobby. Some fun outtakes at the end, so stick around and have a few laughs.Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvostMusic promoted by http://www.free-stock-music.comJoin the Podcast on Facebook on The Modeling Insanity Podcast PageEmail the Insanity Crew at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com for any comments or suggestions.
“A lot of people in our communities don't view them as pirates. I think they are defenders of the sea.”In 2011, Somali piracy peaked. Crews were attacked at gunpoint and many held as hostages for months. The World Bank says there were 243 incidents that year. After a crackdown involving international navies, attacks plummeted to almost zero.But since last year there's been an uptick in incidents. Houthi attacks on shipping using the Suez Canal - in support of the Palestinians in Gaza – drew global attention, and firepower, away from the Somali coastline. And the root causes of the problem – poverty and lack of infrastructure for local fishing communities, and illegal fishing by foreign trawlers – were never addressed.So could piracy return to the levels of 15 years ago?Alan @kasujja speaks with a local fisherman from the affected town of Eyl, and to fisheries expert Abdirahman Mohamed.
Did you know Hong Kong used to be a hub for pirates? That factoid has long been part of the popular history for Hong Kong—and for Southern China broadly. For centuries, Chinese pirates raided merchants and coastal communities up and down the Chinese coast, taking advantage of weak imperial rule and safe havens like what's now present-day Vietnam. Robert Antony tells the story of pirates like Zheng Yi Sao in his recent book Outlaws of the Sea: Maritime Piracy in Modern China (Hong Kong UP, 2024) Before retiring in 2019, Robert Antony was distinguished professor at Guangzhou University and recently visiting scholar at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Princeton. His recent books include Unruly People: Crime, Community, and State in Late Imperial South China (HKU Press: 2016), The Golden Age of Piracy in China, 1520-1810: A Short History with Documents (Rowman & Littlefield: 2022), and Rats, Cats, Rogues, and Heroes: Glimpses of China's Hidden Past (Rowman & Littlefield: 2023), also covered by the New Books Network. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Outlaws of the Sea. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Social media is all aflutter over an article by Alex Reisner in The Atlantic: The Unbelievable Scale of A.I.'s Pirated Books Problem. In this episode, Jess and Sarina cover the news and its ramifications for authors.You won't want to miss this discussion about the lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI. We discuss problems and remedies, and the formation of legal markets for A.I. training. Like the work by HarperCollins on a paid licensing deal. We also discuss the root cause: ebook piracy, and author reactions. Including this heartfelt one from author Julia Sykes.Sarina has also written more about piracy, and how to move toward a world where it's not as prevalent. Join us for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe
Why do we give charity? Is there a cap of 20% to how much we can give? In this mishna we learn about a striking rationale for charity, answer these questions, and contrast the two types of givers. This Ethics Podcast was originally released on the Ethics Podcast on Jan 13, 2019 – – – […]
Did you know Hong Kong used to be a hub for pirates? That factoid has long been part of the popular history for Hong Kong—and for Southern China broadly. For centuries, Chinese pirates raided merchants and coastal communities up and down the Chinese coast, taking advantage of weak imperial rule and safe havens like what's now present-day Vietnam. Robert Antony tells the story of pirates like Zheng Yi Sao in his recent book Outlaws of the Sea: Maritime Piracy in Modern China (Hong Kong UP, 2024) Before retiring in 2019, Robert Antony was distinguished professor at Guangzhou University and recently visiting scholar at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Princeton. His recent books include Unruly People: Crime, Community, and State in Late Imperial South China (HKU Press: 2016), The Golden Age of Piracy in China, 1520-1810: A Short History with Documents (Rowman & Littlefield: 2022), and Rats, Cats, Rogues, and Heroes: Glimpses of China's Hidden Past (Rowman & Littlefield: 2023), also covered by the New Books Network. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Outlaws of the Sea. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Did you know Hong Kong used to be a hub for pirates? That factoid has long been part of the popular history for Hong Kong—and for Southern China broadly. For centuries, Chinese pirates raided merchants and coastal communities up and down the Chinese coast, taking advantage of weak imperial rule and safe havens like what's now present-day Vietnam. Robert Antony tells the story of pirates like Zheng Yi Sao in his recent book Outlaws of the Sea: Maritime Piracy in Modern China (Hong Kong UP, 2024) Before retiring in 2019, Robert Antony was distinguished professor at Guangzhou University and recently visiting scholar at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Princeton. His recent books include Unruly People: Crime, Community, and State in Late Imperial South China (HKU Press: 2016), The Golden Age of Piracy in China, 1520-1810: A Short History with Documents (Rowman & Littlefield: 2022), and Rats, Cats, Rogues, and Heroes: Glimpses of China's Hidden Past (Rowman & Littlefield: 2023), also covered by the New Books Network. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Outlaws of the Sea. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies
Why does Hollywood get hacking wrong in so many movies and TV series?
Meta is facing significant scrutiny following revelations that it allegedly used pirated books to train its AI model, Llama 3. An investigation by The Atlantic uncovered that Meta employees prioritized acquiring these books, deeming them more crucial than web data. The company reportedly accessed a vast library of over 7.5 million books through LibraryGenesis, a known source of illegal distribution. This situation raises profound ethical concerns regarding the future of knowledge sharing and the legality of generative AI development, as enterprises may hesitate to trust AI models lacking a clear intellectual property chain of custody.In the realm of technology investments, global spending on data centers surged by 51% last year, reaching $455 billion, with expectations of a further 30% growth this year. The majority of this capital expenditure is concentrated among the top 10 hyperscalers, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, who are heavily investing to meet the rising demand for AI capabilities. However, the U.S. PC market is projected to see only modest growth due to ongoing tariff concerns, despite a notable increase in shipments driven by the commercial sector's demand for Windows 10 refresh cycles.CoreWeave, a cloud AI startup backed by NVIDIA, is preparing for an IPO aiming to raise up to $2.7 billion, but it faces challenges as Microsoft has opted not to exercise a significant option to purchase additional data center capacity. This decision reflects a shift in how tech companies are managing their AI budgets. Analysts have revised CoreWeave's revenue growth expectations downward, indicating a potential cash burn increase, which raises questions about the sustainability of its rapid growth and reliance on a single major customer.The podcast also highlights the implications of the current job market, which is increasingly reliant on government, healthcare, and education sectors, raising concerns about future labor market stability. As hiring in these sectors is expected to slow, the overall economic growth may be hindered, particularly for firms offering productivity-enhancing solutions. The convergence of these trends—ethical concerns in AI development, fluctuating tech investments, and a stagnant job market—paints a complex picture of the current business landscape. Three things to know today 00:00 Clouds Rise, Macs Fly, and the Job Market Sighs: A Look at the State of Play06:45 Meta's Alleged Book Piracy Raises IP Risks Across the Generative AI Ecosystem09:01 CoreWeave's IPO Balances Sky-High Growth and Soaring Costs as Microsoft Rethinks AI Spend Supported by: https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/https://timezest.com/mspradio/ Event: : https://www.nerdiocon.com/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech
March 17th: Eastern Air Lines Shuttle Flight 1320 (1970) You never know if the stranger you casually pass is someone dangerous hiding in plain sight. On March 17th 1970 a group of strangers boarded a plane having no clue that a passenger among them had nefarious plans for this particular flight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Air_Lines_Shuttle_Flight_1320, http://www.celebrateboston.com/disasters/eastern-airlines-hijacking-1970.htm, https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/20/magazine/you-dont-understand-captain-he-has-gun-hijacking-flight-1320/, https://www.magzter.com/stories/Lifestyle/Readers-Digest-India/Hijacked, https://joeclarksblog.com/?p=2163 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Wise_N_Nerdy, Charles, Joe, and Kurt kick things off with the Question of the Week: Which fictional character would make the best (or worst) podcast co-host? The answers range from hilariously chaotic choices like Brak from Space Ghost, the ever-conflicted Gollum, and the divisive Jar Jar Binks. Can you imagine the kind of wild podcast episodes they would produce?Next, the dice roll leads us straight into some Bad Dad Jokes, featuring listener submissions from TheFullRunThrough and Devocite. If you love groan-worthy humor, you won't want to miss this round of classic dad-level comedy.The next roll brings us to "What Are You Nerding Out About?", where the hosts share their latest fandom obsessions. Kurt dives into the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again, while Joe explores Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, a fascinating blend of fantasy and adventure. Charles hypes up some upcoming releases, including Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and the much-anticipated Borderlands 4.Then, fate smiles upon us with a "Daddy, Tell Me a Story" segment. Charles shares a tale about handling online trolls and turning negativity into a teaching moment—because even trolls can be useful sometimes!The dice then decree that it's time for the "Parliament of Papas", where the crew debates the controversial topic of pirating content. Is it ever justifiable? What are the real consequences? The discussion is both thoughtful and engaging, with different perspectives from each host.Finally, the episode wraps up with "How Do I…?", a heartfelt segment where the hosts discuss how to talk to your kids about sensitive topics—including The Talk. It's an insightful and meaningful conversation filled with personal experiences and practical advice for parents navigating these tricky conversations.So, if you're looking for a podcast that blends nerdy fun with real parenting discussions, Find your FAMdom right here.Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom.
Ching Shih, born as Shi Yang, was quite possibly the most powerful pirate of all time. While famous UK pirates like Blackbeard, Black Bart, Calico Jack, Sir Francis Drake, or Captain Kidd get much more name recognition, none of them ever commanded a confederation of pirates up to 80,000 men strong, with around 2,000 ships. Learn some of the history you never learned in school, today, on Timesuck. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com
This week, everyone shows up in the war room to delay the Quarter Quell yet another week. After Patches and Da7e both felt like January was wasted, Katey organizes a host wellness check-in. Then, Katey and Patches are both into Paradise, the new Hulu show that has a twist at the end of the pilot […]