Chris Trubac
@christrubac.bsky.social
Advocate for Michigan’s gas and electric ratepayers. Ingham County Commissioner. Owner of too many camera bags. Here for the consumer protections and tech regulatory news. Personal account- opinions are mine, reposts are things I thought were neat.
Brilliant takedown of Apple’s anti-consumer practices from one of their most ardent fans. This company continues to alienate even its most loyal followers. youtu.be/GksuTcGy-zk?...
When Apple Used To Care
YouTube video by Apple Explained
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Brilliant takedown of Apple’s anti-consumer practices from one of their most ardent fans. This company continues to alienate even its most loyal followers. youtu.be/GksuTcGy-zk?...
Reposted by Chris Trubac
Study says DTE, Consumers, SEMCO ratepayers will see gas bills skyrocket by 2050: planetdetroit.org/2025/05/mich...
Natural gas spending will cost Michigan ratepayers, hurt climate goals, report finds
A report warns Michigan gas customers of rising energy bills as investments in natural gas infrastructure increase.
planetdetroit.org
May 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Study says DTE, Consumers, SEMCO ratepayers will see gas bills skyrocket by 2050: planetdetroit.org/2025/05/mich...
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The Democratic members of an independent agency dedicated to protecting Americans from dangerous products and issuing recalls and safety warnings were fired by President Trump via an overnight email.
Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission works to protect Americans from dangerous products and issuing recalls and warnings. It's the latest attempt by Trump to exact control over independent agencies.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Democratic members of an independent agency dedicated to protecting Americans from dangerous products and issuing recalls and safety warnings were fired by President Trump via an overnight email.
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High returns on equity for utilities add $300 annually to the average customer’s power bill planetdetroit.org/2025/05/util...
DTE Energy, Consumers Energy shareholder returns help drive up Michigan energy bills: 'It's costing consumers so much money'
Investor-owned utilities impose $50 billion in annual charges on U.S. ratepayers to benefit shareholders, a study says.
planetdetroit.org
May 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
High returns on equity for utilities add $300 annually to the average customer’s power bill planetdetroit.org/2025/05/util...
People who can’t distinguish good info from bad shouldn’t use ChatGPT, but they also shouldn’t use Google or the internet.
May 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
People who can’t distinguish good info from bad shouldn’t use ChatGPT, but they also shouldn’t use Google or the internet.
Yes
Amazon now has a ‘Get book’ button in its iOS Kindle app
Amazon now has a ‘Get book’ button in its iOS Kindle app
A welcome upgrade.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Yes
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As summer approaches and the need for cooling increases, faculty director @knittelmit.bsky.social presents new research detailing how essential the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is for millions of families.
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May 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
As summer approaches and the need for cooling increases, faculty director @knittelmit.bsky.social presents new research detailing how essential the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is for millions of families.
Reposted by Chris Trubac
Beloved childhood television host, Bill Nye the Science Guy, stopped by CNN to express his concerns with Donald Trump's PBS budget cuts.
Bill Nye says he 'put heart and soul into show' as Donald Trump rips PBS funding
www.irishstar.com
May 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Beloved childhood television host, Bill Nye the Science Guy, stopped by CNN to express his concerns with Donald Trump's PBS budget cuts.
Timeless and inspirational clip of a true hero. No higher calling.
On May 1, 1969, Fred Rogers, host of children's television series, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications to defend $20 million in federal funding for the new non-profit Corporation for Public Broadcasting 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱 @pbs.org
youtu.be/fKy7ljRr0AA
youtu.be/fKy7ljRr0AA
May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications
YouTube video by Road Less Marveled
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May 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Timeless and inspirational clip of a true hero. No higher calling.
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Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts reut.rs/4d1iPNt
Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts
The U.S. Department of Defense wants new and existing defense contracts to give the Army the right to repair its own weapons, in a bid to save money and time by ending requirements to use original manufacturers for servicing.
reut.rs
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts reut.rs/4d1iPNt
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Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google
Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google
App makers want to take on Apple and Google.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google
Reposted by Chris Trubac
This is so damning - Apple used its copywriting prowess to make the web itself sound unsafe www.theverge.com/apple/659296...
May 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This is so damning - Apple used its copywriting prowess to make the web itself sound unsafe www.theverge.com/apple/659296...
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A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
The judge called Apple’s insubordination a “gross miscalculation.“
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April 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
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The @cpsc.gov, a federal agency dedicated to keeping unsafe products out of our homes, is now under threat, say lawmakers and safety advocates.
Lawmakers and Advocates Denounce a Plan to Eliminate Critical Product Safety Agency - Consumer Reports
A leaked budget proposal would eliminate the Consumer Product Safety Commission as an independent agency. Safety advocates are raising the alarm.
www.consumerreports.org
May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The @cpsc.gov, a federal agency dedicated to keeping unsafe products out of our homes, is now under threat, say lawmakers and safety advocates.
Just hopped over from Threads, where are all the lame jokes from random people?
July 10, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Just hopped over from Threads, where are all the lame jokes from random people?