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Roland Dreier
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I put the R in RDMA.
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Screw it, my bike has purple tires and I'm gonna go ride it for a little bit
What's in the system prompt for the @grok bot??
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Wow TIL! Sports betting is actually not the same thing as investing!

www.schwab.com/learn/story/...
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm imagining being a Canonical engineer who has to do maintenance on Ubuntu 14.04 into 2029 … and I think I might enjoy it??
ubuntu.com//blog/canoni...
Canonical expands total coverage for Ubuntu LTS releases to 15 years with Legacy add-on | Ubuntu
Ubuntu Pro now supports LTS releases for up to 15 years through the Legacy add-on. More security, more stability, and greater control over upgrade timelines for enterprises.
ubuntu.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Pretty big expansion of Waymo autonomous rides to the whole SF Bay peninsula, including curbside service at San Jose airport:
waymo.com/blog/2025/11...
Taking riders further, safely with freeways
The open road symbolizes freedom and unlimited possibility– highlighted especially by the ease and speed by which freeways allow us to get where we’re going. Waymo is now bringing that experience into...
waymo.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Interesting tidbit - Arm quietly acquiring some RDMA IP

www.sdxcentral.com/news/arm-to-...
Arm to acquire AI networking chipmaker DreamBig in $265M deal
Move brings AI-SuperNIC technology in-house as Arm looks to capitalize on surging data center demand
www.sdxcentral.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I'm on my way to the Golden State Warriors game so I don't have much time... But wanted to offer the quick thought that the criticism of Trump's “gold everywhere” White House aesthetic seems overblown to me?
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I grew up in New Jersey and was in grade school for “Brendan Byrne Arena.” Trump should totally go for it with this
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
Trump reportedly wants new NFL stadium in Washington named after him
ESPN reports Trump wants the Commanders’ new $3.7bn stadium to bear his name, with the White House suggesting the request could succeed
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Or the mayor can appoint someone with no record, who no one knows enough about to like or not...
missionlocal.org/2025/11/sf-b...
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Are you optimizing LTV or just juicing vanity TOFU metrics? Make sure your competitors aren't stealing your crown jewels.
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The land area of the US is about 3.5 million square miles. With a market cap of about $4T, Apple is now valued at more than $1 million per square mile.
November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I'm delighted to inform you - it's arm warmer weather, motherfuckers
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Microsoft has loved ‘fungible’ things at least since 2023

blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/01...
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As a single issue Jimmy Hoffa voter, this is really meaningful to me
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · 23d
The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, two law enforcement sources told CNN. https://cnn.it/4hyqdST
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Interesting re the Rivian/ALSO e-bike. Non-proprietary chargers are a huge step forward and USB PD EPR at 240W is plenty for e-bikes. I wonder if there's any chance for a better connector tho.

electrek.co/2025/10/27/t...
The number of e-bikes with USB-C charging has now doubled – to two
The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two. Rivian’s ALSO e-bike, the company’s new...
electrek.co
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
enterprise sales is like a rigged mob poker ring, except it's legal
October 26, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Ouch, they don't even call Billups "Mr. Big Shot"
October 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Adam Silver rn after hearing Chauncey Billups was arrested for being involved in a Mafia-tied poker ring, not betting on NBA games

nypost.com/2025/10/23/s...
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Shockley: check out this cool transistor I invented
Capitalism: thanks! Let's see what happens if we make a sextillion of them
October 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
BREAKING: Tachyum *still* has not taped out!

“Tachyum has continuously upgraded its Prodigy design while waiting for the Series C investment necessary for tape-out. With Series C closing as outlined above, Tachyum will finalize the tape-out process and schedule.”

www.tachyum.com/media/press-...
Tachyum Signs $220 Million Funding and $500 Million Purchase Order | Tachyum
Tachyum has executed a binding agreement for its C-Series funding with a $220 million investment wired into Tachyum’s account within a month.
www.tachyum.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
And what a year of accomplishments for the x86 ecosystem it was!
www.amd.com/en/blogs/202...
www.amd.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Seen in Sunnyvale
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Imagine you raised a bunch of money for your AI company and you need office space in Palo Alto. Your real estate agent takes you to this crappy small old building on a busy stretch of Charleston Road...
October 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A low-tech yard sign advertising ... online ads?
October 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM