Bluesky: the tech hotshot that’s old, new, borrowed and blue

The social network offers a near facsimile of Elon Musk’s X that’s friendlier to users, if not necessarily investors

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Canada’s Gas Brings Indigenous People New Money, and Old Worries

New export terminals along the rugged Pacific coastline have reignited a generations-old debate over identity and environmental stewardship.
The New York Times - 1d
Peter Hargreaves’ Blue Whale sells major tech stocks over AI concerns

Fund cuts exposure to ‘Magnificent Seven’ because of heavy spending on artificial intelligence
Financial Times - 22h
Australia to introduce ‘news tax’ on tech companies

Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media content
Financial Times - 3d
Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.
BBC News - 3d
New York Times and Tech Guild Reach Deal

The union, which represents some 600 tech workers at the publication, had been negotiating for a contract for more than two years. It will vote on ratifying the deal next week.
The New York Times - 4d
U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks jobs and inflation, issued a report on what caused embarrassing episodes in which data was released improperly.
The New York Times - 5d
4 reasons to borrow home equity before the new year, according to experts

Using your home equity now could pay off in 2025, experts say. Here's how.
CBS News - 5d
Dodgers’ Deferred Deals Infuse New Cash Into Old Tactic

DALLAS — The last time we saw the Los Angeles Dodgers, they came back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 5 and the World Series over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Since then, they’ve been ...
Yahoo Sports - 6d
Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now.

Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.
The New York Times - Dec. 8

Bluesky: the tech hotshot that’s old, new, borrowed and blue

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