Jacob Hobbie
@bsky.jacobhobbie.com
I type code, I think a lot about the future, and I try to make the world a little better every single day.
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Jacob Hobbie
@bsky.jacobhobbie.com
· Nov 10
Just a reminder that I'm on all the things currently! Is Mastodon my favorite? Absolutely. Is Bluesky popping off right now? Also yes. Is Threads a thing? Maybe. Follow me on whatever your favorite is!
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honestly i would read an essay about the incredible graphic design of the zohran campaign vs the ai generated slop cuomo has been putting out and how that impacted their campaigns. i feel like the importance of good branding can’t be ignored here!!! (also he’s married to an artist!!)
"you're canadian this doesn't concern you at all" you forget that zohran also had the better fonts. a win for Graphic Design the world over
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
honestly i would read an essay about the incredible graphic design of the zohran campaign vs the ai generated slop cuomo has been putting out and how that impacted their campaigns. i feel like the importance of good branding can’t be ignored here!!! (also he’s married to an artist!!)
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On Monday, Yacht Club Games delayed the much-anticipated upcoming game Mina the Hollower.
On Tuesday, I visited their studio and saw the game. It made for a rare glimpse at why a video game gets delayed and what "polish" actually means.
This week's column:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
On Tuesday, I visited their studio and saw the game. It made for a rare glimpse at why a video game gets delayed and what "polish" actually means.
This week's column:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Why 'Mina the Hollower' Was Delayed
Yacht Club Games hasn't given a new release date, but the delay shouldn’t be more than a few months
www.bloomberg.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
On Monday, Yacht Club Games delayed the much-anticipated upcoming game Mina the Hollower.
On Tuesday, I visited their studio and saw the game. It made for a rare glimpse at why a video game gets delayed and what "polish" actually means.
This week's column:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
On Tuesday, I visited their studio and saw the game. It made for a rare glimpse at why a video game gets delayed and what "polish" actually means.
This week's column:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
October 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I know people hate Tiktok but I've been watching videos from Japanese feminists and I think social media can still be a conduit to find other good people in the world talking about their experiences
September 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I know people hate Tiktok but I've been watching videos from Japanese feminists and I think social media can still be a conduit to find other good people in the world talking about their experiences
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‼️ NEW CHIPZEL MUSIC
it's my birthday!!! happy my birthday to everyone
& happy rapture to all who celebrate
can't wait to ascend with you all 🥰
🍻 buy me 1/8th of a pint
🎧LISTEN & 🛍 BUY:
chipzelmusic.bandcamp.com/track/shaman
it's my birthday!!! happy my birthday to everyone
& happy rapture to all who celebrate
can't wait to ascend with you all 🥰
🍻 buy me 1/8th of a pint
🎧LISTEN & 🛍 BUY:
chipzelmusic.bandcamp.com/track/shaman
Shaman, by Chipzel
track by Chipzel
chipzelmusic.bandcamp.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
‼️ NEW CHIPZEL MUSIC
it's my birthday!!! happy my birthday to everyone
& happy rapture to all who celebrate
can't wait to ascend with you all 🥰
🍻 buy me 1/8th of a pint
🎧LISTEN & 🛍 BUY:
chipzelmusic.bandcamp.com/track/shaman
it's my birthday!!! happy my birthday to everyone
& happy rapture to all who celebrate
can't wait to ascend with you all 🥰
🍻 buy me 1/8th of a pint
🎧LISTEN & 🛍 BUY:
chipzelmusic.bandcamp.com/track/shaman
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Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest’s best bridge to Apple Home
Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest’s best bridge to Apple Home
RIP Starling Home Hub
buff.ly
September 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest’s best bridge to Apple Home
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Like every business, Panic has a curated, themed playlist that plays in our lobby, emanating office-parkily from a weird rock speaker.
The vibe goal? 80's-corporate, EPCOT center, inspirational slideshow of Apple II quarterly results, slight unease/discomfort, and personal computer optimism.
The vibe goal? 80's-corporate, EPCOT center, inspirational slideshow of Apple II quarterly results, slight unease/discomfort, and personal computer optimism.
September 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Like every business, Panic has a curated, themed playlist that plays in our lobby, emanating office-parkily from a weird rock speaker.
The vibe goal? 80's-corporate, EPCOT center, inspirational slideshow of Apple II quarterly results, slight unease/discomfort, and personal computer optimism.
The vibe goal? 80's-corporate, EPCOT center, inspirational slideshow of Apple II quarterly results, slight unease/discomfort, and personal computer optimism.
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regardless of what happens to the tariffs, they're doomed from the start because the average conservative holds all three of these positions at once:
— virtue signals about supporting US manufacturing
— against increasing the minimum wage
— buys foreign imports because they're cheap
— virtue signals about supporting US manufacturing
— against increasing the minimum wage
— buys foreign imports because they're cheap
August 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
regardless of what happens to the tariffs, they're doomed from the start because the average conservative holds all three of these positions at once:
— virtue signals about supporting US manufacturing
— against increasing the minimum wage
— buys foreign imports because they're cheap
— virtue signals about supporting US manufacturing
— against increasing the minimum wage
— buys foreign imports because they're cheap
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Tot 2.0.1 corrects the previous purchase restore bug and is now available in the App Store. Appreciate your patience while we submitted this fix. #TotRocks
August 26, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Tot 2.0.1 corrects the previous purchase restore bug and is now available in the App Store. Appreciate your patience while we submitted this fix. #TotRocks
The problem with rich people is when a normal person's parents don't hug them as a child, it's their problem to learn from. When it's a rich person, it's everyone's problem to deal with.
August 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The problem with rich people is when a normal person's parents don't hug them as a child, it's their problem to learn from. When it's a rich person, it's everyone's problem to deal with.
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I don’t talk publicly about my previous job for a lot of reasons. But the people that know me, know that it became a primary source of anguish for me.
I’m glad someone is finally talking about what it was like for us:
www.richardeaglespoon.com/articles/wei...
I’m glad someone is finally talking about what it was like for us:
www.richardeaglespoon.com/articles/wei...
The Shameless Impropriety of Joshua Weissman: An investigation into the provenance of Weissman’s recipes led to many of his former employees who described exploitive behavior, patterns of abuse, and pervasive sexual misconduct.
Original reporting, recipes, gift guides, and other food-related writing
www.richardeaglespoon.com
July 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I don’t talk publicly about my previous job for a lot of reasons. But the people that know me, know that it became a primary source of anguish for me.
I’m glad someone is finally talking about what it was like for us:
www.richardeaglespoon.com/articles/wei...
I’m glad someone is finally talking about what it was like for us:
www.richardeaglespoon.com/articles/wei...
Seems like a lit party happening at David's Express on Lincoln and Edgemoor - Music is PUMPING
July 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Seems like a lit party happening at David's Express on Lincoln and Edgemoor - Music is PUMPING
Donkey Kong Bananza is such a blast. It's performant, it's funny, it just feels good to play.
BUT - Man, the Lava mechanic might be one of the most frustrating mechanics I've dealt with so far. The ice maker paths getting to lava is so inconsistent!
BUT - Man, the Lava mechanic might be one of the most frustrating mechanics I've dealt with so far. The ice maker paths getting to lava is so inconsistent!
July 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Donkey Kong Bananza is such a blast. It's performant, it's funny, it just feels good to play.
BUT - Man, the Lava mechanic might be one of the most frustrating mechanics I've dealt with so far. The ice maker paths getting to lava is so inconsistent!
BUT - Man, the Lava mechanic might be one of the most frustrating mechanics I've dealt with so far. The ice maker paths getting to lava is so inconsistent!
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Life finds a way! Return to Jurassic Park with this week's adorable, FREE wallpaper inspired by everybody’s favorite fictional theme park. 🦕
Get this super-cute wall in Wallaroo, our simple, fun wallpaper app: apps.apple.com/us/app/walla...
or download on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/133831...
Get this super-cute wall in Wallaroo, our simple, fun wallpaper app: apps.apple.com/us/app/walla...
or download on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/133831...
July 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Life finds a way! Return to Jurassic Park with this week's adorable, FREE wallpaper inspired by everybody’s favorite fictional theme park. 🦕
Get this super-cute wall in Wallaroo, our simple, fun wallpaper app: apps.apple.com/us/app/walla...
or download on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/133831...
Get this super-cute wall in Wallaroo, our simple, fun wallpaper app: apps.apple.com/us/app/walla...
or download on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/133831...
Actually massive???
Super Mario Strikers – Nintendo GameCube Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for Switch 2 July 3rd. ow.ly/Q4NS50WheuT
June 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Actually massive???
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One of the most honest things a super PAC donor has ever said
June 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
One of the most honest things a super PAC donor has ever said
I kinda love this ngl
HOLY SHIT SQUARE ENIX
www.theverge.com/games/688499...
www.theverge.com/games/688499...
Vibes based video game development.
Square Enix has put out an interview with Kazutoyo Maehiro, the director of the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics remaster. The interview focused on why the beloved game is coming out now and the challen...
www.theverge.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I kinda love this ngl
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If random men in masks claiming to be ICE agents try to grab me, and they’re *not* really ICE, I have the legal right to defend myself against them, yes? And if they are ICE, I don’t?
So how am I supposed to tell the difference? I’m supposed to give my masked kidnappers the benefit of the doubt??
So how am I supposed to tell the difference? I’m supposed to give my masked kidnappers the benefit of the doubt??
I still can't get past the idea that people in America are now supposed to accept that this is a valid form of law enforcement and just assume it's fine when random dudes in groups with face-coverings, no ID, no warrant, & no uniform grab people off the street and force them into unmarked vehicles
Not an original point but worth saying again - there is not a single element in this picture that identifies any of these folks as law enforcement agents. No badges, no uniforms, no vests. Out of context it just looks like a bunch of random guys are kidnapping a mayoral candidate.
June 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
If random men in masks claiming to be ICE agents try to grab me, and they’re *not* really ICE, I have the legal right to defend myself against them, yes? And if they are ICE, I don’t?
So how am I supposed to tell the difference? I’m supposed to give my masked kidnappers the benefit of the doubt??
So how am I supposed to tell the difference? I’m supposed to give my masked kidnappers the benefit of the doubt??
I love the irony that my work gets better the less I care about it.
June 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I love the irony that my work gets better the less I care about it.
Did… Did Apple finally crack iPadOS multitasking? By basically making it macOS without making it macOS?
June 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Did… Did Apple finally crack iPadOS multitasking? By basically making it macOS without making it macOS?
When you have to double-check that it’s @theonion.com because you weren’t sure if it was real or not.
U.S. Military Bans Men With Girl Names From Participating In Combat
May 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
When you have to double-check that it’s @theonion.com because you weren’t sure if it was real or not.
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10 pixel pieces in 🟪🟦
April 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
10 pixel pieces in 🟪🟦
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I'm feeling helpful today, so may I present Swole Woman As A Service (SWAAS): You ask me a question about lifting weights, exercise, bodies, eating, and I will either point you to the right column to read or give you an answer right in the replies. Fire away!
April 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I'm feeling helpful today, so may I present Swole Woman As A Service (SWAAS): You ask me a question about lifting weights, exercise, bodies, eating, and I will either point you to the right column to read or give you an answer right in the replies. Fire away!
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Google Zero, some have called it
Google says AI Overviews drive more traffic to a diverse mix of publishers. But it has never shared data to back up that claim.
@daveyalba & I spoke to 25 creators who painted a different picture. Several are out of business. One is on food stamps. Our latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@daveyalba & I spoke to 25 creators who painted a different picture. Several are out of business. One is on food stamps. Our latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Google AI Search Shift Leaves Website Makers Feeling ‘Betrayed’
In March 2024, website owner Morgan McBride was posing for photos in her half-renovated kitchen for a Google ad celebrating the ways the search giant had helped her family’s business grow.
www.bloomberg.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Google Zero, some have called it