Mike Welch
@mikewelch.us
Emmy award winning software engineer, father, tech nerd, fitness enthusiast, and lover of most things edible.
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Me checking my email every morning.
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Me checking my email every morning.
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It was a banner year for the smart home at CES
These smart home devices impressed me at CES 2026
These smart home devices impressed me at CES 2026
Yes, it Matters.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:59 PM
It was a banner year for the smart home at CES
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The second edition of my weekly AI news wrap up is here! It's shaping up well, and will continue to evolve.
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
The Week in AI: Physical AI Vaporware, ChatGPT Health, Grok Gets Inappropriate
In this week's AI wrap-up, we explain why AI was everywhere and nowhere at CES and check in on Silicon Valley's attempts to cash in on pricey frontier models.
www.pcmag.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The second edition of my weekly AI news wrap up is here! It's shaping up well, and will continue to evolve.
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
The last section, Overheard at the Bar, is my favorite. It has all the AI gossip and weird stuff from the internet you might have missed.
www.pcmag.com/news/week-in...
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Scenes from the ICE OUT protest in Minneapolis today. There must have been thousands and thousands of us.
January 10, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Scenes from the ICE OUT protest in Minneapolis today. There must have been thousands and thousands of us.
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DELL EXEC: Consumers are “not buying based on AI. In fact I think AI probably confuses them more than it helps them understand a specific outcome."
@pcgamer.com #CES
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@pcgamer.com #CES
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Dell seems to be the first to realise we don't actually care about AI PCs
"What we've learned over the course of this year, from a consumer perspective, is they're not buying based on AI."
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January 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
DELL EXEC: Consumers are “not buying based on AI. In fact I think AI probably confuses them more than it helps them understand a specific outcome."
@pcgamer.com #CES
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/del...
@pcgamer.com #CES
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/del...
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Did someone say gold rings 👀?
December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Did someone say gold rings 👀?
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We are SO EXCITED to finally show you Xcavator 2025! This is an unreleased (and unannounced!) NES game from 1991 that we recovered from its source code. The rights to it were 100% donated to us, and it's being published as a fundraiser cartridge to support our work!
We're partnering with @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social + @megacatstudios.bsky.social to release Xcavator 2025, a never before seen NES game from the legendary Chris Oberth.
100% of profits go to @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social!
Pre-order now to play the newest old game on the market: bit.ly/xcavator-2025
100% of profits go to @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social!
Pre-order now to play the newest old game on the market: bit.ly/xcavator-2025
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are SO EXCITED to finally show you Xcavator 2025! This is an unreleased (and unannounced!) NES game from 1991 that we recovered from its source code. The rights to it were 100% donated to us, and it's being published as a fundraiser cartridge to support our work!
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Science saves lives. Matthew’s bone marrow transplant was supported by experts at our Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center—a leader in clinical-stage research and part of the nation’s #1 cancer program. Together, we’re shaping the future of medicine - www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/b/bo...
Meet Matthew | Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Stories
Matthew has a rare genetic disease that has no cure. He participated in a clinical trial, offered through Cincinnati Children’s Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center, to help him and future patients wi...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Science saves lives. Matthew’s bone marrow transplant was supported by experts at our Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center—a leader in clinical-stage research and part of the nation’s #1 cancer program. Together, we’re shaping the future of medicine - www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/b/bo...
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Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
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Is a Club TWiT membership the perfect tech gift this season? Annual plans are 10 percent off with promo code Holiday25.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Is a Club TWiT membership the perfect tech gift this season? Annual plans are 10 percent off with promo code Holiday25.
Learn more: buff.ly/V8ttjmy
Learn more: buff.ly/V8ttjmy
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We are OVER $25K ON DAY TWO, with just over $4k left to hit our minimum goal for 2026! You're all incredible, thanks for the support and the shares!
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We are OVER $25K ON DAY TWO, with just over $4k left to hit our minimum goal for 2026! You're all incredible, thanks for the support and the shares!
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
Finishing the meter isn't a guarantee though, so if you were thinking of giving but waiting, help us keep this momentum going! gamehistory.org/donate
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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It’s never been more important to support men and women who respect the Constitution and the rule of law. So make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/VotingInfo/PA.
I Will Vote
Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It’s never been more important to support men and women who respect the Constitution and the rule of law. So make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/VotingInfo/PA.
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Have you seen kratom in the news lately? Exactly what is it and how are people using it? Read these 4 facts to educate yourself about this potentially dangerous plant substance: blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/safety-and-p...
4 Must-Know Facts About Kratom - Cincinnati Children's Blog
Kratom products are becoming easier to purchase, but that doesn't mean they're safe. Learn important facts about this plant substance.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have you seen kratom in the news lately? Exactly what is it and how are people using it? Read these 4 facts to educate yourself about this potentially dangerous plant substance: blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/safety-and-p...
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A note for sports: Bluesky’s engagement rate was x10 higher than X’s across a sampling of identical posts made on both platforms by @rapsheet.bsky.social (sharing with permission)
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A note for sports: Bluesky’s engagement rate was x10 higher than X’s across a sampling of identical posts made on both platforms by @rapsheet.bsky.social (sharing with permission)
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
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South Koreans held their government accountable earlier this year. And now they’re protesting for American’s rights and democracy on No Kings too!
Thank you South Korea! #NoKings ❌👑
Thank you South Korea! #NoKings ❌👑
October 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
South Koreans held their government accountable earlier this year. And now they’re protesting for American’s rights and democracy on No Kings too!
Thank you South Korea! #NoKings ❌👑
Thank you South Korea! #NoKings ❌👑
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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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For the 16th year in a row, we’ve earned a spot on the Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! We’re proud to be ranked #1 in the nation for: Pediatric Cancer Care, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Diabetes & Endocrinology.
October 7, 2025 at 4:16 AM
For the 16th year in a row, we’ve earned a spot on the Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! We’re proud to be ranked #1 in the nation for: Pediatric Cancer Care, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Diabetes & Endocrinology.
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Original iPhone camera on a 17 Pro Max 📱
October 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Original iPhone camera on a 17 Pro Max 📱
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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.