Paul J Schmidt

Philz Coffee close to closing deal to sell to private equity firm for $145 million Employee stocks will be canceled as part of the deal; former employees point to culture change across Philz Coffee.

Corporate bullshit rears its ugly head.....again. Average Joes vs. Globo Gym...with the more accurate result.

Perplexity gives Apple new reason not to acquire the AI company - 9to5Mac Perplexity has long been accused of bypassing anti-scraping measures. A new report shows that it may actually be getting worse.

I know Apple is behind in AI, but I'm not sure it should jeopardize its reputation with privacy just to get ahead.

Movies, books and paintings No important movie has ever been a solo project. While we can see a director’s point of view from movie to movie, the collaborative nature of the work is evident. Actors, cinematographers and…

One of my favorite things that I do is project management. I may set the direction, but it's up to my team to execute. I enjoy watching their interpretation evolve over the course of the project, and I appreciate seeing the client's reaction to how we tell their story.

Black Panther 3’s Villain Just Got A Perfect MCU Setup Wakanda has faced many enemies over time.

This sounds interesting to me. I'd be down to watch this as long as they don't bloat it like the last film.

RIP Corporation for Public Broadcasting: 1967–2026 NPR: Every community will be hurt by Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing.

I have no words. This is inexplicable, and I hold every person who voted for R's responsible for the irresponsible act of eliminating CPB from the budget. How can you turn your back on your constituents? F every single one of y'all. I will never be voting R for the rest of my life.

New Instagram rule cuts off Live broadcasts for small accounts - 9to5Mac Meta is following TikTok’s lead, and will restrict private accounts, and accounts with less than 1,000 followers, from going live.

Well, that's that then....I suppose I will have to figure something else out, or if you could, follow my company at @unodeucemedia on IG. Thank you!

This is the issue with omnibus bills. How petty can you be to throw that in? I realize we are discussing our current Congress. Where is DOGE's advice on the government's financial overreach in this matter?

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US moves to ban shady subscription auto-renewals after FTC court loss Canceling subscriptions should be easy, lawmakers say, reviving FTC fight.

You'd think this would be a no-brainer, yet here we are....again.

Developer survey shows trust in AI coding tools is falling as usage rises “AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite” lead to more debugging work.

So, perhaps Apple is onto something as it tries to integrate AI efficiently...

Tim Cook: Apple is ‘significantly growing’ AI spend, M&A could accelerate roadmap Timed with Apple’s latest quarterly earnings report, Tim Cook says the company is growing AI investment significantly, and hints at M&A.

This is the news you want to hear, considering Apple is notoriously not the first to market with new technologies. It's just this AI hype was a little more public than most new technologies.

10 TV Shows That Made Netflix What It Is Today These series cemented Netflix as a streaming juggernaut.

I've watched six of these series, and they are some of my all-time favorite shows.

Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

Now, this is the research we needed....

Substack’s “Nazi problem” won’t go away after push notification apology Substack may be legitimizing neo-Nazis as “thought leaders,” researcher warns.

As a private company, you don't have to host any of this stuff if you don't want to. You have complete control. You technically wouldn't be violating the First Amendment. The fact that it has been tolerated up to this point is abhorrent.

TikTok gets long-overdue fact-checking, plus new parental controls - 9to5Mac Video streaming platform TikTok is finally introducing fact-checking, in the form of TikTok Footnotes – the equivalent to X’s Community...

I suppose that's a start....

Maxwell is a convicted sex trafficker. The fact that Congress has to negotiate with her because the DOJ really won't do its job is appalling. If you release the files, then we won't waste money. Where's DOGE in all of this?

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EPA plans to ignore science, stop regulating greenhouse gases “Largest deregulatory action” in the history of US would be one of the unhealthiest.

So glad that you have the eye on the future health of our children and grandchildren. Well done.

Apple slams DOJ lawsuit: ’threatens the very principles that set iPhone apart’ - 9to5Mac The US Department of Justice formally sued Apple in March 2024, accusing the company of having a “smartphone monopoly.” Apple...

Apple receives criticism from all sides, both foreign and domestic. I wonder where there is a compromise, if at all. It just seems like the same arguments

Paying attention to attention ift.tt/INlhcoU -> One big thing that I've noticed about myself over the last few years is that I've lacked focus and spread myself too thin. Whether it's pandemic related or not I've realized it's time to reign it in and reset to what's the most important.

Which shelf is yours? A friend sorts his records in an interesting way: not by name or genre, but by which musicians are friends with each other. That means some shelves are very crowded, and I’m imagining a few n…

I pride myself with having the experiences I've gone through be illustrated by the relationships I've forged. I feel comfortable in any space because I have built that trust to be invited. It has helped me be a better community member, employer, and friend.

The menu A while ago, I ate in a restaurant that had no menu. The waiter simply walked over to the table and said, “what do you want?” As bold a statement as this is, it made many diners uncomfo…

A while ago, I made the decision to focus my company solely on video. The reason was that I didn't have the necessary skill set to effectively sell other media-based tools. Not only that, I really didn't want to. So, I stuck to my guns...20 plus years later, I guess it worked out.

10 Moments We Absolutely Loved In Fantastic Four: First Steps (We Can't Stop Talking About Number 1) So many Fantastic moments (way more than Four)...

I just loved that they finally redeemed Marvel's first family and the Silver Surfer and Galactus with an excellent script, characterizations, and cast.

Heard.

Spotify Publishes AI-Generated Songs From Dead Artists Without Permission "They could fix this problem. One of their talented software engineers could stop this fraudulent practice in its tracks, if they had the will to do so."

Hey Siri, unsubscribe from Spotify.

That's how you use AI. F*** Spotify.

How the Trump FCC justified requiring a “bias monitor” at CBS Trump FCC claims there’s precedent for CBS ombudsman, but it’s a weak one.

Well, it looks like Fox News is no longer TrumpTV, as he now has his own TV news network. What a load of BS. If you don't want to be criticized so much, then 1: Don't do shit that'll criticize you or 2: Don't become a politician.

‘Pluribus’: Everything we know about Apple TV+ show from Breaking Bad creator ‘Pluribus’ is the highly anticipated new Apple TV+ series from the creator of Breaking Bad. Here’s everything we know so far.

Galligan? Seehorn? Yes, please.

Sears will soon be down to one California store The company is now a shadow of its former self.

Sears was basically the first Amazon. Imagine where they would be if they believed in the internet.

This Big Lebowski-themed bar in Reykjavik is the tourist trap you'll love Step into a slice of Los Angeles in Reykjavik at Lebowski Bar. From perfect White Russians to movie memorabilia, this tourist trap is worth your time.

Note to self: When finally traveling to Iceland, go in the off season...man....

Skydance deal allows Trump’s FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on CBS FCC now has “never-before-seen controls” over a newsroom, commissioner warns.

Good luck censoing Colbert, Stewart and South Park in the immediate future. This is a sad precedent that Paramount and Disney have set.

Apple may be Intel’s last hope in the foundry business - 9to5Mac Analyst Jeff Pu said that Apple could be among the customers considering Intel’s upcoming 14A process for future M-series chips.

This is most like a factor of contingency and politics if it ever goes anywhere with Apple.

That’s pretty cool. I’ll keep my eye out for that.