@xjet

Technologist and columnist On YouTube at https://nitter.cf/t.co/RMkj3NkN53

 New Zealand
aardvark.co.nz
Joined December 2008
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Is this a professional thing, photography-wise? I mean, putting your finger in front of the lens. Have I been doing it wrong all these years?
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My local council advertising the opening of a new facility -- and look at the target audience:
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What ever happened to the hippocratic oath? dailymail.com/news/article-1…

Doctor behind Christa Pike's botched execution spotted for first time

Dr Mark Fowler, 69, who oversaw the botched execution of murderer and accused Satanist Christa Pike in Tennessee was spotted for the first time at his home on Thursday.

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At last, an AI datacenter in space! Unfortunately (as predicted) there are thermal issues. It can only run for 15 minutes at a time. Hahaha! npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-598…

Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space

The fridge-size satellite with AI chips on board is part of Project Suncatcher, the company's moonshot effort to put AI data centers in space and harness solar energy.

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I don't get it... why do they release terror suspects on bail? Surely they are the *least* trustworthy accused? bbc.com/news/articles/c6d095…

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford investigation bailed

The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.

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Does anyone here get motion sickness when they're a passenger in an EV? bbc.com/news/articles/c3y0zx…

Why electric cars might be making some passengers feel sick

Research shows there are several reasons people might experience motion sickness in electric vehicles.

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If you're not taking creatine as a supplement and you're over 40... you should be! stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/0…

Study finds creatine’s benefits extend beyond the gym – Texas A&M Stories

New research suggests creatine may help aging adults maintain lean tissue and strength — even without structured exercise.

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Just a tip... skip past the headline BS and look at the study data yourself. I have a video coming on this because the headline doesn't match the *actual* study data. This is a BS story -- but creatine is still a fantastic supplement (it won't grow muscle on its own though)
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Er.. what? *EVERY* electronic component has the potential to be used in a weapons system. WTF? nzherald.co.nz/nz/apvm-elect…

NZ company fined over export of components with military potential

Customs seized all 9000-plus components before any shipment had left New Zealand.

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Uh-oh. I would not entrust the future military tech of a nation to @elonmusk -- given is ratio of promises to deliveries. The last thing the USA needs are weapons that aren't delivered on time. youtube.com/watch?v=7Wt8qMTD…

US Defense Secretary Hegseth puts Elon Musk in charge of military...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the 'Project Meridian' initiati...

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OMG! It had to happen. I've noticed a sudden uptick in spam and scammy ads for fuel-saver devices. I guess the pain at the pump is activating the scammers.
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For the benefit of those who don't remember... this was the scam de jour back in the day (almost 20 years ago) aardvark.co.nz/hho.shtml
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Here's the latest that arrived by email (spam) just a few minutes ago:
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Not just me then (in respect to B-group vitamins and PD): bbc.com/news/articles/cmy0ze…

Son who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case can help other Parkinson's patients

Doctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug.

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xjet@xjet
Sep 9
An interesting observation. Since going on a hi-dose regimen of Vitamin B12 injections, my Parkinson's symptoms have lessened somewhat. Research indicates B12 plays a role in dopamine production. Yet another connection in a complex puzzle.
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Sputnik on steroids.
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
Sep 30
How do you get a probe ready for the heat of Venus? Put it in a furnace.🔥 From Aug. 28 to Sept. 10, a model of our DAVINCI probe went through six cycles to 869°F (465°C), each matched to its planned hour-long descent. It came out unscathed: go.nasa.gov/3VYwVKR
Close-up of the DAVINCI probe engineering model, a rounded metallic vessel about the size of a yoga ball, before heat testing. Credit: NASA/Mike Guinto

ALT Close-up of the DAVINCI probe engineering model, a rounded metallic vessel about the size of a yoga ball, before heat testing. Credit: NASA/Mike Guinto

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When a politician announces a ban you know that the problem was too difficult for them to work out a sensible mitigation.
Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers
Sep 30
BREAKING: Card surcharges are now banned.
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See, they warned us about AI -- now Microsoft's LLM has tried to hijack an airliner :-)
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This is the @elonmusk school of practice -- fast and with lots of mistakes.
Daractenus
@Daractenus
Sep 30
Misspelling the name of your own country in a document about super intelligence is an impressive feat.
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This is why aviation is so expensive. They sell us planes with extra parts that are clearly not even necessary. What a rip-off!!
OSINTtechnical
@Osinttechnical
Sep 30
Flydubai Flight 1073 lost most of its rudder after significantly exceeding its never-exceed speed. The aircraft plummeted over 14,000 feet in 37 seconds, with a max descent rate of 30,976 feet per minute.
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What could possibly go wrong? I also note that FoxNews didn't get the memo -- it's Super Intelligence, not Artificial Intelligence. youtube.com/watch?v=oUAlifHZ…

NEW: Trump launches AI-powered website to replace THOUSANDS of...

President Donald Trump meets with top tech CEOs at the White House ...

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