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Alice Clarke

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Multi-award winning freelance journalist specialising in technology, games, entertainment and opinion. Co-curator of the PAX Together area at PAX Aus.

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Spending 2021 having to watch 10+ hours of newscasts a day trying to mine it for comedy sure did change something in me. That’s the year I got into bikes.

04.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They did not

03.03.2026 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My floor is still covered in yogurt, and yet I really like this robot.

02.03.2026 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t

This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t

I can't fucking believe we're doing this again.

28.02.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 13780    πŸ” 3338    πŸ’¬ 111    πŸ“Œ 70
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Her husband wanted to use ChatGPT to create sustainable housing. Then it took over his life. Kate Fox says Joe Ceccanti was the β€˜most hopeful person’ before he started spending 12 hours a day with a chatbot

β€œIt’s difficult to understand the scale of the problem, but OpenAI itself estimates that more than a million people every week show suicidal intent when chatting with ChatGPT.”

28.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 476    πŸ” 207    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 42
Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

28.02.2026 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 23651    πŸ” 7116    πŸ’¬ 734    πŸ“Œ 406
Turn the whole company off and turn it back on again #xbox #comedyshort #playstation #gearsofwar
Share your videos with friends, family and the world Turn the whole company off and turn it back on again #xbox #comedyshort #playstation #gearsofwar

This is very funny https://youtube.com/shorts/mKrdLd9sC3c?si=O8ISlQthqigaoR3y

28.02.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two Pikachu in resort outfits from the PokΓ©mon Winds and Waves reveal trailer

Two Pikachu in resort outfits from the PokΓ©mon Winds and Waves reveal trailer

These Pikachu look like they’re about to tell their exhausted adult kids about how they’re going to open up their marriage to keep the spark alive

27.02.2026 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
LinkedIn screenshot from Halfbrick three hours ago.

Text reads

Today we’re sharing that Halfbrick is making changes to our team structure, including role redundancies in Australia and the conclusion of a number of engagements internationally.
This was not a decision we made lightly. Like many studios, we are navigating a challenging period for the games industry, and we’ve had to make some hard choices about how we move forward. These changes are driven by organizational and strategic priorities, not individual performance.
The most important thing to say is this: the people affected by this decision have made meaningful contributions to Halfbrick. They have helped shape our games, supported our players, and been an important part of this studio. We are sincerely grateful for everything they have brought to the company.
To everyone impacted, thank you. Your work has mattered here, and we are better for having had the chance to work with you.
We also want to say clearly that we would strongly recommend any of these individuals to any team that is hiring. Halfbrick has always cared deeply about the people we bring in, and there is exceptional talent among those now looking for their next opportunity.
Our focus right now is on handling this transition with care, respect, and genuine appreciation for the people who have contributed so much to Halfbrick.
We wish them nothing but the best in what comes next.

LinkedIn screenshot from Halfbrick three hours ago. Text reads Today we’re sharing that Halfbrick is making changes to our team structure, including role redundancies in Australia and the conclusion of a number of engagements internationally. This was not a decision we made lightly. Like many studios, we are navigating a challenging period for the games industry, and we’ve had to make some hard choices about how we move forward. These changes are driven by organizational and strategic priorities, not individual performance. The most important thing to say is this: the people affected by this decision have made meaningful contributions to Halfbrick. They have helped shape our games, supported our players, and been an important part of this studio. We are sincerely grateful for everything they have brought to the company. To everyone impacted, thank you. Your work has mattered here, and we are better for having had the chance to work with you. We also want to say clearly that we would strongly recommend any of these individuals to any team that is hiring. Halfbrick has always cared deeply about the people we bring in, and there is exceptional talent among those now looking for their next opportunity. Our focus right now is on handling this transition with care, respect, and genuine appreciation for the people who have contributed so much to Halfbrick. We wish them nothing but the best in what comes next.

Halfbrick announcing role redundancies in Australia during breakfast on a Saturday morning feels like a choice to me. My best to those impacted. If that's you and you want to chat, you can reach me securely here on dctrjr [at] proton [dot] me

(Now with alt text)

28.02.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That would explain a lot. I hope it never stops

27.02.2026 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Most people aren’t reading beyond 800. As long as you’re saying what needs to be said, you’re good

27.02.2026 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s harder to write it shorter

27.02.2026 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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27.02.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When will my boots return from war?

27.02.2026 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today I have to wear jeans in the bath for work

27.02.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

When will my boots return from war?

26.02.2026 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The old Charizard is dying and the new Flamigo is struggling to be born: now is the time of pocket monsters.

26.02.2026 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m on RRR talking tech right now if you want to tune in

25.02.2026 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An email from Quad Lock with the subject line "NEW iPhone 17e Case Available Now"

An email from Quad Lock with the subject line "NEW iPhone 17e Case Available Now"

The rest of the email showing the various options of iPhone 17e cases

The rest of the email showing the various options of iPhone 17e cases

Whoops.

23.02.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Pope Leo has way better survival instincts than the last guy

23.02.2026 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kaki King's Infinite Ache EP is so so so so so good.

23.02.2026 05:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This job is so weird. Today I’m smearing assorted goos on my floor to see if a robot vacuum cleaner can clean them. So far I’ve spent a lot of time scrubbing on my hands and knees as the robot vacuum cleaner (presumably) laughs at me.

23.02.2026 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Not to mention the PS5 controller on the table

22.02.2026 05:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was *the best* Artie is obsessed with Legoland and the children’s exhibition at the NGV is so so so much fun. Also that Fed Square bus to Chadstone actually makes it super easy

21.02.2026 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It is the most annoying one minute loop with sound effects. It sounds like anti-homeless music and makes changing a nappy hell for all involved. Perhaps we should be at war with Legoland.

21.02.2026 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m pretty sure the music loop in the toilets at Legoland is against the Geneva Convention.

21.02.2026 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we went to Legoland, NGV, Botanical Gardens and then out to dinner and now We Are Tired.

21.02.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello! What’s the name of the artist who drew that picture? I’m interested in seeing some of their other work.

21.02.2026 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No idea if they have it over there, but I love Goldi and Mount Zero

21.02.2026 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meningitis At Work

21.02.2026 05:59 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0