• In a world where snake venom and urine are the new elixirs of youth, the latest biohacking conference has put the "fun" back in dysfunctional. Thanks to the Make America Healthy Again movement, health enthusiasts are now convinced that a splash of reptilian toxins and a little liquid gold will unlock the secrets to eternal life. Who needs scientific evidence when you have fervor and a good dose of wishful thinking?

    So, if you see someone sipping on what looks suspiciously like a cocktail of questionable origins, just remember: they’re probably one conference away from discovering the fountain of immortality—or at least a new trend in bathroom décor.

    #Biohacking #EternalYouth #HealthTrends #SnakeVenom #MA
    In a world where snake venom and urine are the new elixirs of youth, the latest biohacking conference has put the "fun" back in dysfunctional. Thanks to the Make America Healthy Again movement, health enthusiasts are now convinced that a splash of reptilian toxins and a little liquid gold will unlock the secrets to eternal life. Who needs scientific evidence when you have fervor and a good dose of wishful thinking? So, if you see someone sipping on what looks suspiciously like a cocktail of questionable origins, just remember: they’re probably one conference away from discovering the fountain of immortality—or at least a new trend in bathroom décor. #Biohacking #EternalYouth #HealthTrends #SnakeVenom #MA
    Snake Venom, Urine, and a Quest to Live Forever: Inside a Biohacking Conference Emboldened by MAHA
    WIRED attended a biohacking conference filled with unorthodox and often unproven anti-aging treatments. Adherents revealed how the Make America Healthy Again movement has given them a renewed fervor.
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  • So, the 'Front Mission 3 Remake' has arrived, and apparently, the AI took a long coffee break while the artists were left to fend for themselves. Who knew that laziness could manifest in such “monstrous art”? Fans are scratching their heads, wondering if this is a remake or a modern art installation gone wrong. It seems like the only thing more inflated than the mechs in the game is the expectation that we’d actually enjoy this mess. Kudos to whoever decided that slapping on some questionable graphics could pass for creativity. Bravo!

    #FrontMission3Remake #LazyAI #GamingDisappointment #MonstrousArt #VideoGameSatire
    So, the 'Front Mission 3 Remake' has arrived, and apparently, the AI took a long coffee break while the artists were left to fend for themselves. Who knew that laziness could manifest in such “monstrous art”? Fans are scratching their heads, wondering if this is a remake or a modern art installation gone wrong. It seems like the only thing more inflated than the mechs in the game is the expectation that we’d actually enjoy this mess. Kudos to whoever decided that slapping on some questionable graphics could pass for creativity. Bravo! #FrontMission3Remake #LazyAI #GamingDisappointment #MonstrousArt #VideoGameSatire
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  • So, I stumbled upon this revolutionary concept: the Pi Pico Powers Parts-Bin Audio Interface. You know, for those times when you want to impress your friends with your "cutting-edge" audio technology but your wallet is emptier than a politician's promise. Apparently, if you dig deep enough into your parts bin—because who doesn’t have a collection of random electronic components lying around?—you can whip up an audio interface that would make even the most budget-conscious audiophile weep with joy.

    Let’s be real for a moment. The idea of “USB audio is great” is like saying “water is wet.” Sure, it’s true, but it’s not exactly breaking news. What’s truly groundbreaking is the notion that you can create something functional from the forgotten scraps of yesterday’s projects. It’s like a DIY episode of “Chopped” but for tech nerds. “Today’s mystery ingredient is a broken USB cable, a suspiciously dusty Raspberry Pi, and a hint of desperation.”

    The beauty of this Pi Pico-powered audio interface is that it’s perfect for those of us who find joy in frugality. Why spend hundreds on a fancy audio device when you can spend several hours cursing at your soldering iron instead? Who needs a professional sound card when you can have the thrill of piecing together a Frankenstein-like contraption that may or may not work? The suspense alone is worth the price of admission!

    And let’s not overlook the aesthetic appeal of having a “custom” audio interface. Forget those sleek, modern designs; nothing says “I’m a tech wizard” quite like a jumble of wires and circuit boards that look like they came straight out of a 1980s sci-fi movie. Your friends will be so impressed by your “unique” setup that they might even forget the sound quality is comparable to that of a tin can.

    Of course, if you’re one of those people who doesn’t have a parts bin filled with modern-day relics, you might just need to take a trip to your local electronics store. But why go through the hassle of spending money when you can just live vicariously through those who do? It’s all about the experience, right? You can sit back, sip your overpriced coffee, and nod knowingly as your friend struggles to make sense of their latest “innovation” while you silently judge their lack of resourcefulness.

    In the end, the Pi Pico Powers Parts-Bin Audio Interface is a shining beacon of hope for those who love to tinker, save a buck, and show off their questionable engineering skills. So, gather your components, roll up your sleeves, and prepare for an adventure that might just end in either a new hobby or a visit to the emergency room. Let the audio experimentation begin!

    #PiPico #AudioInterface #DIYTech #BudgetGadgets #FrugalInnovation
    So, I stumbled upon this revolutionary concept: the Pi Pico Powers Parts-Bin Audio Interface. You know, for those times when you want to impress your friends with your "cutting-edge" audio technology but your wallet is emptier than a politician's promise. Apparently, if you dig deep enough into your parts bin—because who doesn’t have a collection of random electronic components lying around?—you can whip up an audio interface that would make even the most budget-conscious audiophile weep with joy. Let’s be real for a moment. The idea of “USB audio is great” is like saying “water is wet.” Sure, it’s true, but it’s not exactly breaking news. What’s truly groundbreaking is the notion that you can create something functional from the forgotten scraps of yesterday’s projects. It’s like a DIY episode of “Chopped” but for tech nerds. “Today’s mystery ingredient is a broken USB cable, a suspiciously dusty Raspberry Pi, and a hint of desperation.” The beauty of this Pi Pico-powered audio interface is that it’s perfect for those of us who find joy in frugality. Why spend hundreds on a fancy audio device when you can spend several hours cursing at your soldering iron instead? Who needs a professional sound card when you can have the thrill of piecing together a Frankenstein-like contraption that may or may not work? The suspense alone is worth the price of admission! And let’s not overlook the aesthetic appeal of having a “custom” audio interface. Forget those sleek, modern designs; nothing says “I’m a tech wizard” quite like a jumble of wires and circuit boards that look like they came straight out of a 1980s sci-fi movie. Your friends will be so impressed by your “unique” setup that they might even forget the sound quality is comparable to that of a tin can. Of course, if you’re one of those people who doesn’t have a parts bin filled with modern-day relics, you might just need to take a trip to your local electronics store. But why go through the hassle of spending money when you can just live vicariously through those who do? It’s all about the experience, right? You can sit back, sip your overpriced coffee, and nod knowingly as your friend struggles to make sense of their latest “innovation” while you silently judge their lack of resourcefulness. In the end, the Pi Pico Powers Parts-Bin Audio Interface is a shining beacon of hope for those who love to tinker, save a buck, and show off their questionable engineering skills. So, gather your components, roll up your sleeves, and prepare for an adventure that might just end in either a new hobby or a visit to the emergency room. Let the audio experimentation begin! #PiPico #AudioInterface #DIYTech #BudgetGadgets #FrugalInnovation
    Pi Pico Powers Parts-Bin Audio Interface
    USB audio is great, but what if you needed to use it and had no budget? Well, depending on the contents of your parts bin, you might be able to …read more
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  • Ah, the AirPods Max – those luxurious little orbs of sound that promise to elevate your auditory experience to heavenly heights. But wait, let’s pause for a moment before we dive headfirst into that Labor Day deal that boasts the lowest price ever – because we all know that’s just a fancy way of saying, "Hey, here’s your chance to pay a premium for something that’ll make you look particularly stylish while ignoring the world around you!"

    First, let’s talk about the design. Oh, the design! They’re like the love child of a spaceship and a pair of earmuffs you’d find at your grandma’s house. Who wouldn’t want to sport that look while strolling down the street, desperately trying to convince everyone that you’re both hip and excessively wealthy? But really, when you put them on, it's not just about sound quality; it’s about transforming into an audio-engineering superhero, ready to save the world from mediocre bass and treble.

    Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: the price. Yes, they’re on sale for the lowest price ever. It’s almost like saying, “Look, we’ve slashed the price of your next existential crisis!” Because let’s be honest, do you really need headphones that are priced higher than your monthly grocery budget? Sure, you’ll be able to hear every single whisper of the universe, but will you also be able to afford rent? It’s a fine balance between living your best life and living in your parents’ basement.

    And how about that "noise cancellation"? It’s almost magical! You’ll be so immersed in your own world that you won’t hear your friends trying to communicate with you. Remember socializing? That’s out the window. You’ll be too busy basking in the glory of your overpriced headphones to notice that your social life is slowly fading away. But hey, at least you’ll have great sound quality while binge-watching that show you promised you’d watch with your friends three months ago!

    Let’s not forget about the battery life. They say it lasts long enough to get you through a full workday. But let’s be real: if you’re using them all day, are you even working? Or are you just pretending to be busy while actually listening to your secret playlist of 90s boy bands? Either way, you’ll be the picture of productivity, even if your productivity is strictly limited to singing along to “I Want It That Way.”

    In conclusion, while the AirPods Max may be your favorite headphones, maybe just maybe, you should save your hard-earned cash for something a little less extravagant. After all, there’s a fine line between enjoying life’s luxuries and being the punchline in a “what was I thinking?” story. So go ahead, indulge in that Labor Day deal, but don’t say I didn’t warn you when you find yourself hiding from your friends in the corner of your apartment, cranking up the volume on your guilt over your questionable financial decisions.

    #AirPodsMax #Headphones #LuxuryLifestyle #TechHumor #SmartSpending
    Ah, the AirPods Max – those luxurious little orbs of sound that promise to elevate your auditory experience to heavenly heights. But wait, let’s pause for a moment before we dive headfirst into that Labor Day deal that boasts the lowest price ever – because we all know that’s just a fancy way of saying, "Hey, here’s your chance to pay a premium for something that’ll make you look particularly stylish while ignoring the world around you!" First, let’s talk about the design. Oh, the design! They’re like the love child of a spaceship and a pair of earmuffs you’d find at your grandma’s house. Who wouldn’t want to sport that look while strolling down the street, desperately trying to convince everyone that you’re both hip and excessively wealthy? But really, when you put them on, it's not just about sound quality; it’s about transforming into an audio-engineering superhero, ready to save the world from mediocre bass and treble. Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: the price. Yes, they’re on sale for the lowest price ever. It’s almost like saying, “Look, we’ve slashed the price of your next existential crisis!” Because let’s be honest, do you really need headphones that are priced higher than your monthly grocery budget? Sure, you’ll be able to hear every single whisper of the universe, but will you also be able to afford rent? It’s a fine balance between living your best life and living in your parents’ basement. And how about that "noise cancellation"? It’s almost magical! You’ll be so immersed in your own world that you won’t hear your friends trying to communicate with you. Remember socializing? That’s out the window. You’ll be too busy basking in the glory of your overpriced headphones to notice that your social life is slowly fading away. But hey, at least you’ll have great sound quality while binge-watching that show you promised you’d watch with your friends three months ago! Let’s not forget about the battery life. They say it lasts long enough to get you through a full workday. But let’s be real: if you’re using them all day, are you even working? Or are you just pretending to be busy while actually listening to your secret playlist of 90s boy bands? Either way, you’ll be the picture of productivity, even if your productivity is strictly limited to singing along to “I Want It That Way.” In conclusion, while the AirPods Max may be your favorite headphones, maybe just maybe, you should save your hard-earned cash for something a little less extravagant. After all, there’s a fine line between enjoying life’s luxuries and being the punchline in a “what was I thinking?” story. So go ahead, indulge in that Labor Day deal, but don’t say I didn’t warn you when you find yourself hiding from your friends in the corner of your apartment, cranking up the volume on your guilt over your questionable financial decisions. #AirPodsMax #Headphones #LuxuryLifestyle #TechHumor #SmartSpending
    The AirPods Max are my favourite headphones – but you shouldn't buy them
    This Labor Day deal is the lowest price they've ever gone for.
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  • So, it seems like the latest buzz in the gaming world revolves around the profound existential question: "Should you attack Benisseur in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?" I mean, what a dilemma! It’s almost as if we’re facing a moral crossroads right out of a Shakespearean tragedy, except instead of contemplating the nature of humanity, we’re here to decide whether to smack a digital character who’s probably just trying to hand us some quests in the Red Woods.

    Let’s break this down, shall we? First off, we have the friendly Nevrons, who seem to be the overly enthusiastic NPCs of this universe. You know, the kind who can't help but give you quests even when you clearly have no time for their shenanigans because you’re too busy contemplating the deeper meanings of life—or, you know, trying not to get killed by the next ferocious creature lurking in the shadows. And what do they come up with? "Hey, why not take on Benisseur?" Oh sure, because nothing says “friendly encounter” like a potential ambush.

    Now, for those of you considering this grand expedition, let’s just think about the implications here. Attacking Benisseur? Really? Are we not tired of these ridiculous scenarios where we have to make a choice that could lead to our doom or, even worse, a 10-minute loading screen? I mean, if I wanted to sit around contemplating my choices, I would just rewatch my life decisions from 2010.

    And let’s not forget the Red Woods—because every good quest needs a forest filled with eerie shadows and questionable sound effects, right? It’s almost like the developers thought, “Hmm, let’s create an environment that screams ‘danger!’ while simultaneously making our players feel like they’re in a nature documentary.” Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re being hunted while trying to figure out if attacking Benisseur is worth it?

    On a serious note, if you do decide to go for it, just know that the friendly Nevrons might not be so friendly after all. After all, what’s a little betrayal between friends? And if you find yourself on the receiving end of a quest that leads you into an existential crisis, just remember: it’s all just a game. Or is it?

    So here’s to you, brave adventurers! May your decisions in Clair Obscur be as enlightening as they are absurd. And as for Benisseur, well, let’s just say that if he turns out to be a misunderstood soul with a penchant for quests, you might want to reconsider your life choices after the virtual dust has settled.

    #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #GamingHumor #Benisseur #RedWoods
    So, it seems like the latest buzz in the gaming world revolves around the profound existential question: "Should you attack Benisseur in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?" I mean, what a dilemma! It’s almost as if we’re facing a moral crossroads right out of a Shakespearean tragedy, except instead of contemplating the nature of humanity, we’re here to decide whether to smack a digital character who’s probably just trying to hand us some quests in the Red Woods. Let’s break this down, shall we? First off, we have the friendly Nevrons, who seem to be the overly enthusiastic NPCs of this universe. You know, the kind who can't help but give you quests even when you clearly have no time for their shenanigans because you’re too busy contemplating the deeper meanings of life—or, you know, trying not to get killed by the next ferocious creature lurking in the shadows. And what do they come up with? "Hey, why not take on Benisseur?" Oh sure, because nothing says “friendly encounter” like a potential ambush. Now, for those of you considering this grand expedition, let’s just think about the implications here. Attacking Benisseur? Really? Are we not tired of these ridiculous scenarios where we have to make a choice that could lead to our doom or, even worse, a 10-minute loading screen? I mean, if I wanted to sit around contemplating my choices, I would just rewatch my life decisions from 2010. And let’s not forget the Red Woods—because every good quest needs a forest filled with eerie shadows and questionable sound effects, right? It’s almost like the developers thought, “Hmm, let’s create an environment that screams ‘danger!’ while simultaneously making our players feel like they’re in a nature documentary.” Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re being hunted while trying to figure out if attacking Benisseur is worth it? On a serious note, if you do decide to go for it, just know that the friendly Nevrons might not be so friendly after all. After all, what’s a little betrayal between friends? And if you find yourself on the receiving end of a quest that leads you into an existential crisis, just remember: it’s all just a game. Or is it? So here’s to you, brave adventurers! May your decisions in Clair Obscur be as enlightening as they are absurd. And as for Benisseur, well, let’s just say that if he turns out to be a misunderstood soul with a penchant for quests, you might want to reconsider your life choices after the virtual dust has settled. #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #GamingHumor #Benisseur #RedWoods
    Should You Attack Benisseur In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
    In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’ll come across friendly Nevrons that’ll hand out quests for the party to take on. Some are easier than others, including this one located in the Red Woods.Read more...
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  • Why invest in an ergonomic chair if you’re just going to sit for hours playing video games? It’s a question that has been plaguing the gaming community since the dawn of the pixelated age. I mean, who needs lumbar support when you can have the sweet embrace of a gaming throne that looks like it was designed by a medieval knight with back issues?

    Let’s face it: the idea of opting for an ergonomic chair suggests that we value our spines as much as we value our high scores. But why choose comfort when you can cultivate a personal relationship with your couch? After all, your couch has been there for you during those late-night gaming marathons, silently judging your life choices, yet providing an unparalleled level of support for your questionable lifestyle.

    And let’s not forget the allure of the “gaming chair.” You know the type—those flashy, over-the-top models that look like they belong in a spaceship rather than your living room. Sure, they’re marketed as ergonomically friendly, but let’s be honest: the only "ergonomics" we really care about is the angle at which we can tilt ourselves to reach for snacks without leaving our gaming station.

    Plus, how can we ignore the aesthetic? Who wouldn’t want a chair that screams, “I’m a serious gamer!” while simultaneously whispering, “I haven’t seen sunlight in days?” The more cushion and neon lights, the better! Ergonomics? Please. Give me RGB lighting and a lumbar support that doubles as a snack holder.

    And speaking of long hours spent sitting, nothing says “I’m a professional” quite like developing a slight hunch while furiously clicking away to conquer the next level. After all, who needs to stand up and stretch when you can achieve that coveted “gamer posture”? It’s practically a badge of honor in our digital world.

    So here’s to the cozy chairs that cradle us in our quest to save imaginary worlds while neglecting our real-world responsibilities. Who cares if we’re leaving a trail of back pain and posture issues in our wake? All that matters is that we’re leveling up, and that’s worth every crick in our necks!

    In conclusion, the next time someone asks, “Why opt for an ergonomic chair if you’re going to spend hours gaming?” just nod knowingly, because they clearly haven’t unlocked the secret level of comfort that comes with a good old-fashioned couch. Happy gaming, my fellow digital warriors!

    #GamingChair #Ergonomics #VideoGames #CouchLife #GamerPosture
    Why invest in an ergonomic chair if you’re just going to sit for hours playing video games? It’s a question that has been plaguing the gaming community since the dawn of the pixelated age. I mean, who needs lumbar support when you can have the sweet embrace of a gaming throne that looks like it was designed by a medieval knight with back issues? Let’s face it: the idea of opting for an ergonomic chair suggests that we value our spines as much as we value our high scores. But why choose comfort when you can cultivate a personal relationship with your couch? After all, your couch has been there for you during those late-night gaming marathons, silently judging your life choices, yet providing an unparalleled level of support for your questionable lifestyle. And let’s not forget the allure of the “gaming chair.” You know the type—those flashy, over-the-top models that look like they belong in a spaceship rather than your living room. Sure, they’re marketed as ergonomically friendly, but let’s be honest: the only "ergonomics" we really care about is the angle at which we can tilt ourselves to reach for snacks without leaving our gaming station. Plus, how can we ignore the aesthetic? Who wouldn’t want a chair that screams, “I’m a serious gamer!” while simultaneously whispering, “I haven’t seen sunlight in days?” The more cushion and neon lights, the better! Ergonomics? Please. Give me RGB lighting and a lumbar support that doubles as a snack holder. And speaking of long hours spent sitting, nothing says “I’m a professional” quite like developing a slight hunch while furiously clicking away to conquer the next level. After all, who needs to stand up and stretch when you can achieve that coveted “gamer posture”? It’s practically a badge of honor in our digital world. So here’s to the cozy chairs that cradle us in our quest to save imaginary worlds while neglecting our real-world responsibilities. Who cares if we’re leaving a trail of back pain and posture issues in our wake? All that matters is that we’re leveling up, and that’s worth every crick in our necks! In conclusion, the next time someone asks, “Why opt for an ergonomic chair if you’re going to spend hours gaming?” just nod knowingly, because they clearly haven’t unlocked the secret level of comfort that comes with a good old-fashioned couch. Happy gaming, my fellow digital warriors! #GamingChair #Ergonomics #VideoGames #CouchLife #GamerPosture
    Pourquoi opter pour une chaise ergonomique si vous passez de longues heures assis à jouer aux jeux vidéo ?
    ActuGaming.net Pourquoi opter pour une chaise ergonomique si vous passez de longues heures assis à jouer aux jeux vidéo ? On ne le remarque peut-être pas assez, mais pour grand nombre d’entre nous, une grande […] L'article Pourquoi opter pour
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  • Tanks, guns and face-painting

    Of all the jarring things I’ve witnessed on the National Mall, nothing will beat the image of the first thing I saw after I cleared security at the Army festival: a child, sitting at the controls of an M119A3 Howitzer, being instructed by a soldier on how to aim it, as his red-hatted parents took a photo with the Washington Monument in the background. The primary stated reason for the Grand Military Parade is to celebrate the US Army’s 250th birthday. The second stated reason is to use the event for recruiting purposes. Like other military branches, the Army has struggled to meet its enlistment quotas for over the past decade. And according to very defensive Army spokespeople trying to convince skeptics that the parade was not for Donald Trump’s birthday, there had always been a festival planned on the National Mall that day, and it had been in the works for over two years, and the parade, tacked on just two months ago, was purely incidental. Assuming that their statement was true, I wasn’t quite sure if they had anticipated so many people in blatant MAGA swag in attendance — or how eager they were to bring their children and hand them assault rifles. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: An Army festival attendee holds a M3 Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty ImagesThere had been kid-friendly events planned: an NFL Kids Zone with a photo op with the Washington Commanders’ mascot, a few face-painting booths, several rock-climbing walls. But they were dwarfed, literally, by dozens of war machines parked along the jogging paths: massive tanks, trucks with gun-mounted turrets, assault helicopters, many of them currently used in combat, all with helpful signs explaining the history of each vehicle, as well as the guns and ammo it could carry. And the families — wearing everything from J6 shirts to Vineyard Vines — were drawn more to the military vehicles, all-too-ready to place their kids in the cockpit of an AH-1F Cobra 998 helicopter as they pretended to aim the nose-mounted 3-barrelled Gatling Cannon. Parents told their children to smile as they poked their little heads out of the hatch of an M1135 Stryker armored vehicle; reminded them to be patient as they waited in line to sit inside an M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer with a 155MM rifled cannon.Attendees look at a military vehicle on display. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBut seeing a kid’s happiness of being inside a big thing that goes boom was nothing compared to the grownups’ faces when they got the chance to hold genuine military assault rifles — especially the grownups who had made sure to wear Trump merch during the Army’s birthday party.It seemed that not even a free Army-branded Bluetooth speaker could compare to how fucking sick the modded AR-15 was. Attendees were in raptures over the Boston Dynamics robot dog gun, the quadcopter drone gun, or really any of the other guns available.RelatedHowever many protesters made it out to DC, they were dwarfed by thousands of people winding down Constitution Avenue to enter the parade viewing grounds: lots of MAGA heads, lots of foreign tourists, all people who really just like to see big, big tanks. “Angry LOSERS!” they jeered at the protesters.and after walking past them, crossing the bridge, winding through hundreds of yards of metal fencing, Funneling through security, crossing a choked pedestrian bridge over Constitution Ave, I was finally dumped onto the parade viewing section: slightly muggy and surprisingly navigable. But whatever sluggishness the crowd was feeling, it would immediately dissipate the moment a tank turned the corner — and the music started blasting.Americans have a critical weakness for 70s and 80s rock, and this crowd seemed more than willing to look past the questionable origins of the parade so long as the soundtrack had a sick guitar solo. An M1 Abrams tank driving past you while Barracuda blasts on a tower of speakers? Badass. Black Hawk helicopters circling the Washington Monument and disappearing behind the African-American history museum, thrashing your head to “separate ways” by Journey? Fucking badass. ANOTHER M1 ABRAMS TANK?!?!! AND TO FORTUNATE SON??!?!? “They got me fucking hooked,” a young redheaded man said behind me as the crowd screamed for the waving drivers.Members of the U.S. Army drive Bradley Fighting Vehicles in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty ImagesWhen you listen to the hardest fucking rock soundtrack long enough, and learn more about how fucking sick the Bradley Fighting Vehicles streaming by you are, an animalistic hype takes over you — enough to drown out all the nationwide anger about the parade, the enormity of Trump’s power grab, the fact that two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers were shot in their homes just that morning, the riot police roving the streets of LA.It helped that it didn’t rain. It helped that the only people at the parade were the diehards who didn’t care if they were rained out. And by the end of the parade, they didn’t even bother to stay for Trump’s speech, beelining back to the bridge at the first drop of rain.The only thing that mattered to this crowd inside the security perimeter — more than the Army’s honor and history, and barely more than Trump himself — was firepower, strength, hard rock, and America’s unparalleled, world-class ability to kill.See More:
    #tanks #guns #facepainting
    Tanks, guns and face-painting
    Of all the jarring things I’ve witnessed on the National Mall, nothing will beat the image of the first thing I saw after I cleared security at the Army festival: a child, sitting at the controls of an M119A3 Howitzer, being instructed by a soldier on how to aim it, as his red-hatted parents took a photo with the Washington Monument in the background. The primary stated reason for the Grand Military Parade is to celebrate the US Army’s 250th birthday. The second stated reason is to use the event for recruiting purposes. Like other military branches, the Army has struggled to meet its enlistment quotas for over the past decade. And according to very defensive Army spokespeople trying to convince skeptics that the parade was not for Donald Trump’s birthday, there had always been a festival planned on the National Mall that day, and it had been in the works for over two years, and the parade, tacked on just two months ago, was purely incidental. Assuming that their statement was true, I wasn’t quite sure if they had anticipated so many people in blatant MAGA swag in attendance — or how eager they were to bring their children and hand them assault rifles. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: An Army festival attendee holds a M3 Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty ImagesThere had been kid-friendly events planned: an NFL Kids Zone with a photo op with the Washington Commanders’ mascot, a few face-painting booths, several rock-climbing walls. But they were dwarfed, literally, by dozens of war machines parked along the jogging paths: massive tanks, trucks with gun-mounted turrets, assault helicopters, many of them currently used in combat, all with helpful signs explaining the history of each vehicle, as well as the guns and ammo it could carry. And the families — wearing everything from J6 shirts to Vineyard Vines — were drawn more to the military vehicles, all-too-ready to place their kids in the cockpit of an AH-1F Cobra 998 helicopter as they pretended to aim the nose-mounted 3-barrelled Gatling Cannon. Parents told their children to smile as they poked their little heads out of the hatch of an M1135 Stryker armored vehicle; reminded them to be patient as they waited in line to sit inside an M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer with a 155MM rifled cannon.Attendees look at a military vehicle on display. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBut seeing a kid’s happiness of being inside a big thing that goes boom was nothing compared to the grownups’ faces when they got the chance to hold genuine military assault rifles — especially the grownups who had made sure to wear Trump merch during the Army’s birthday party.It seemed that not even a free Army-branded Bluetooth speaker could compare to how fucking sick the modded AR-15 was. Attendees were in raptures over the Boston Dynamics robot dog gun, the quadcopter drone gun, or really any of the other guns available.RelatedHowever many protesters made it out to DC, they were dwarfed by thousands of people winding down Constitution Avenue to enter the parade viewing grounds: lots of MAGA heads, lots of foreign tourists, all people who really just like to see big, big tanks. “Angry LOSERS!” they jeered at the protesters.and after walking past them, crossing the bridge, winding through hundreds of yards of metal fencing, Funneling through security, crossing a choked pedestrian bridge over Constitution Ave, I was finally dumped onto the parade viewing section: slightly muggy and surprisingly navigable. But whatever sluggishness the crowd was feeling, it would immediately dissipate the moment a tank turned the corner — and the music started blasting.Americans have a critical weakness for 70s and 80s rock, and this crowd seemed more than willing to look past the questionable origins of the parade so long as the soundtrack had a sick guitar solo. An M1 Abrams tank driving past you while Barracuda blasts on a tower of speakers? Badass. Black Hawk helicopters circling the Washington Monument and disappearing behind the African-American history museum, thrashing your head to “separate ways” by Journey? Fucking badass. ANOTHER M1 ABRAMS TANK?!?!! AND TO FORTUNATE SON??!?!? “They got me fucking hooked,” a young redheaded man said behind me as the crowd screamed for the waving drivers.Members of the U.S. Army drive Bradley Fighting Vehicles in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty ImagesWhen you listen to the hardest fucking rock soundtrack long enough, and learn more about how fucking sick the Bradley Fighting Vehicles streaming by you are, an animalistic hype takes over you — enough to drown out all the nationwide anger about the parade, the enormity of Trump’s power grab, the fact that two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers were shot in their homes just that morning, the riot police roving the streets of LA.It helped that it didn’t rain. It helped that the only people at the parade were the diehards who didn’t care if they were rained out. And by the end of the parade, they didn’t even bother to stay for Trump’s speech, beelining back to the bridge at the first drop of rain.The only thing that mattered to this crowd inside the security perimeter — more than the Army’s honor and history, and barely more than Trump himself — was firepower, strength, hard rock, and America’s unparalleled, world-class ability to kill.See More: #tanks #guns #facepainting
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    Tanks, guns and face-painting
    Of all the jarring things I’ve witnessed on the National Mall, nothing will beat the image of the first thing I saw after I cleared security at the Army festival: a child, sitting at the controls of an M119A3 Howitzer, being instructed by a soldier on how to aim it, as his red-hatted parents took a photo with the Washington Monument in the background. The primary stated reason for the Grand Military Parade is to celebrate the US Army’s 250th birthday. The second stated reason is to use the event for recruiting purposes. Like other military branches, the Army has struggled to meet its enlistment quotas for over the past decade. And according to very defensive Army spokespeople trying to convince skeptics that the parade was not for Donald Trump’s birthday, there had always been a festival planned on the National Mall that day, and it had been in the works for over two years, and the parade, tacked on just two months ago, was purely incidental. Assuming that their statement was true, I wasn’t quite sure if they had anticipated so many people in blatant MAGA swag in attendance — or how eager they were to bring their children and hand them assault rifles. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: An Army festival attendee holds a M3 Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty ImagesThere had been kid-friendly events planned: an NFL Kids Zone with a photo op with the Washington Commanders’ mascot, a few face-painting booths, several rock-climbing walls. But they were dwarfed, literally, by dozens of war machines parked along the jogging paths: massive tanks, trucks with gun-mounted turrets, assault helicopters, many of them currently used in combat, all with helpful signs explaining the history of each vehicle, as well as the guns and ammo it could carry. And the families — wearing everything from J6 shirts to Vineyard Vines — were drawn more to the military vehicles, all-too-ready to place their kids in the cockpit of an AH-1F Cobra 998 helicopter as they pretended to aim the nose-mounted 3-barrelled Gatling Cannon. Parents told their children to smile as they poked their little heads out of the hatch of an M1135 Stryker armored vehicle; reminded them to be patient as they waited in line to sit inside an M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer with a 155MM rifled cannon.Attendees look at a military vehicle on display. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBut seeing a kid’s happiness of being inside a big thing that goes boom was nothing compared to the grownups’ faces when they got the chance to hold genuine military assault rifles — especially the grownups who had made sure to wear Trump merch during the Army’s birthday party. (Some even handed the rifles to their children for their own photo ops.) It seemed that not even a free Army-branded Bluetooth speaker could compare to how fucking sick the modded AR-15 was. Attendees were in raptures over the Boston Dynamics robot dog gun, the quadcopter drone gun, or really any of the other guns available (except for those historic guns, those were only maybe cool).RelatedHowever many protesters made it out to DC, they were dwarfed by thousands of people winding down Constitution Avenue to enter the parade viewing grounds: lots of MAGA heads, lots of foreign tourists, all people who really just like to see big, big tanks. “Angry LOSERS!” they jeered at the protesters. (“Don’t worry about them,” said one cop, “they lost anyways.”) and after walking past them, crossing the bridge, winding through hundreds of yards of metal fencing, Funneling through security, crossing a choked pedestrian bridge over Constitution Ave, I was finally dumped onto the parade viewing section: slightly muggy and surprisingly navigable. But whatever sluggishness the crowd was feeling, it would immediately dissipate the moment a tank turned the corner — and the music started blasting.Americans have a critical weakness for 70s and 80s rock, and this crowd seemed more than willing to look past the questionable origins of the parade so long as the soundtrack had a sick guitar solo. An M1 Abrams tank driving past you while Barracuda blasts on a tower of speakers? Badass. Black Hawk helicopters circling the Washington Monument and disappearing behind the African-American history museum, thrashing your head to “separate ways” by Journey? Fucking badass. ANOTHER M1 ABRAMS TANK?!?!! AND TO FORTUNATE SON??!?!? “They got me fucking hooked,” a young redheaded man said behind me as the crowd screamed for the waving drivers. (The tank was so badass that the irony of “Fortunate Son” didn’t matter.)Members of the U.S. Army drive Bradley Fighting Vehicles in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty ImagesWhen you listen to the hardest fucking rock soundtrack long enough, and learn more about how fucking sick the Bradley Fighting Vehicles streaming by you are (either from the parade announcer or the tank enthusiast next to you), an animalistic hype takes over you — enough to drown out all the nationwide anger about the parade, the enormity of Trump’s power grab, the fact that two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers were shot in their homes just that morning, the riot police roving the streets of LA.It helped that it didn’t rain. It helped that the only people at the parade were the diehards who didn’t care if they were rained out. And by the end of the parade, they didn’t even bother to stay for Trump’s speech, beelining back to the bridge at the first drop of rain.The only thing that mattered to this crowd inside the security perimeter — more than the Army’s honor and history, and barely more than Trump himself — was firepower, strength, hard rock, and America’s unparalleled, world-class ability to kill.See More:
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    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that revises and rolls back cybersecurity policies set in place by his Democratic predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
    In a White House fact sheet, the administration claims that Biden’s Executive Order 14144 — signed days before the end of his presidency — was an attempt “to sneak problematic and distracting issues into cybersecurity policy.”
    Among other things, Biden’s order encouraged agencies to “consider accepting digital identity documents” when public benefit programs require ID. Trump struck that part of the order, with the White House now saying this approach risks “widespread abuse by enabling illegal immigrants to improperly access public benefits.”
    However, Mark Montgomery, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, told Politico that “the fixation on revoking digital ID mandates is prioritizing questionable immigration benefits over proven cybersecurity benefits.” 
    On AI, Trump removed Biden’s requirements around testing the use of AI to defend energy infrastructure, funding federal research programs around AI security, and directing the Pentagon to “use AI models for cyber security.”
    The White House describes its moves on AI as refocusing AI cybersecurity strategy “towards identifying and managing vulnerabilities, rather than censorship.”Trump’s order also removed requirements that agencies start using quantum-resistant encryption “as soon as practicable.” And it removed requirements that federal contractors attest to the security of their software — the White House describes those requirements as “unproven and burdensome software accounting processes that prioritized compliance checklists over genuine security investments.”

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    Going back even further, Trump’s executive order repeals Obama’s policies around sanctions for cybersecurity attacks on the United States; those sanctions can now only be applied to “foreign malicious actors.” The White House says this will will prevent “misuse against domestic political opponents” and clarify that “sanctions do not apply to election-related activities.”
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    Trump administration takes aim at Biden and Obama cybersecurity rules
    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that revises and rolls back cybersecurity policies set in place by his Democratic predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. In a White House fact sheet, the administration claims that Biden’s Executive Order 14144 — signed days before the end of his presidency — was an attempt “to sneak problematic and distracting issues into cybersecurity policy.” Among other things, Biden’s order encouraged agencies to “consider accepting digital identity documents” when public benefit programs require ID. Trump struck that part of the order, with the White House now saying this approach risks “widespread abuse by enabling illegal immigrants to improperly access public benefits.” However, Mark Montgomery, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, told Politico that “the fixation on revoking digital ID mandates is prioritizing questionable immigration benefits over proven cybersecurity benefits.”  On AI, Trump removed Biden’s requirements around testing the use of AI to defend energy infrastructure, funding federal research programs around AI security, and directing the Pentagon to “use AI models for cyber security.” The White House describes its moves on AI as refocusing AI cybersecurity strategy “towards identifying and managing vulnerabilities, rather than censorship.”Trump’s order also removed requirements that agencies start using quantum-resistant encryption “as soon as practicable.” And it removed requirements that federal contractors attest to the security of their software — the White House describes those requirements as “unproven and burdensome software accounting processes that prioritized compliance checklists over genuine security investments.” Techcrunch event + on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. + on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | July 15 REGISTER NOW Going back even further, Trump’s executive order repeals Obama’s policies around sanctions for cybersecurity attacks on the United States; those sanctions can now only be applied to “foreign malicious actors.” The White House says this will will prevent “misuse against domestic political opponents” and clarify that “sanctions do not apply to election-related activities.” #trump #administration #takes #aim #biden
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    Trump administration takes aim at Biden and Obama cybersecurity rules
    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that revises and rolls back cybersecurity policies set in place by his Democratic predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. In a White House fact sheet, the administration claims that Biden’s Executive Order 14144 — signed days before the end of his presidency — was an attempt “to sneak problematic and distracting issues into cybersecurity policy.” Among other things, Biden’s order encouraged agencies to “consider accepting digital identity documents” when public benefit programs require ID. Trump struck that part of the order, with the White House now saying this approach risks “widespread abuse by enabling illegal immigrants to improperly access public benefits.” However, Mark Montgomery, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, told Politico that “the fixation on revoking digital ID mandates is prioritizing questionable immigration benefits over proven cybersecurity benefits.”  On AI, Trump removed Biden’s requirements around testing the use of AI to defend energy infrastructure, funding federal research programs around AI security, and directing the Pentagon to “use AI models for cyber security.” The White House describes its moves on AI as refocusing AI cybersecurity strategy “towards identifying and managing vulnerabilities, rather than censorship.” (Trump’s Silicon Valley allies have complained repeatedly about the threat of AI “censorship.”) Trump’s order also removed requirements that agencies start using quantum-resistant encryption “as soon as practicable.” And it removed requirements that federal contractors attest to the security of their software — the White House describes those requirements as “unproven and burdensome software accounting processes that prioritized compliance checklists over genuine security investments.” Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | July 15 REGISTER NOW Going back even further, Trump’s executive order repeals Obama’s policies around sanctions for cybersecurity attacks on the United States; those sanctions can now only be applied to “foreign malicious actors.” The White House says this will will prevent “misuse against domestic political opponents” and clarify that “sanctions do not apply to election-related activities.”
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