Steve Peltonen
@stevepeltonen.com
Entrepreneur at heart, world traveler by night.
#dftba #entrepreneurship #startups #events #tech #politics #education #innovation & #cocreation
📍Helsinki, Finland
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@framian.fi
#dftba #entrepreneurship #startups #events #tech #politics #education #innovation & #cocreation
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@framian.fi
Reposted by Steve Peltonen
SCOOP / UPDATE — Disney saw more than 1.7 million total paid streaming cancelations during the period 9/17-9/23, a Disney source confirms to me. The total includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.
NEW — I wrote about my confirmed scoop from last night that Disney hastened Kimmel's return because of a planned Disney+ streaming price increase announcement coming on Tuesday:
Kimmel reinstatement preempted Disney+ price increase
The Handbasket reported first Monday evening on Bluesky
www.thehandbasket.co
September 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
SCOOP / UPDATE — Disney saw more than 1.7 million total paid streaming cancelations during the period 9/17-9/23, a Disney source confirms to me. The total includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.
Any tips on what to do in Auckland between Jan/Feb?
September 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Any tips on what to do in Auckland between Jan/Feb?
Are you in the EU? Do you care about your fundamental rights?
You should.
Contact your representatives and tell them to oppose Chat Control. This tool makes it quick and simple: fightchatcontrol.eu
Your voice matters… use it.
#EU #Privacy #ChatControl #Censorship
You should.
Contact your representatives and tell them to oppose Chat Control. This tool makes it quick and simple: fightchatcontrol.eu
Your voice matters… use it.
#EU #Privacy #ChatControl #Censorship
Fight Chat Control - Protect Digital Privacy in the EU
Learn about the EU Chat Control proposal and contact your representatives to protect digital privacy and encryption.
fightchatcontrol.eu
August 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Are you in the EU? Do you care about your fundamental rights?
You should.
Contact your representatives and tell them to oppose Chat Control. This tool makes it quick and simple: fightchatcontrol.eu
Your voice matters… use it.
#EU #Privacy #ChatControl #Censorship
You should.
Contact your representatives and tell them to oppose Chat Control. This tool makes it quick and simple: fightchatcontrol.eu
Your voice matters… use it.
#EU #Privacy #ChatControl #Censorship
The US government is becoming more and more like the @theonion.com every day and now it looks like the UK Gov wants to join.
#savewater
#savewater
August 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The US government is becoming more and more like the @theonion.com every day and now it looks like the UK Gov wants to join.
#savewater
#savewater
A new study says X’s dominance in research metrics may be ending as Bluesky emerges as a clear alternative matching engagement in ways once unthinkable. Politics and geography play a big role.
#Altmetrics #Research #Bluesky
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty... by @patrickjack.bsky.social
#Altmetrics #Research #Bluesky
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty... by @patrickjack.bsky.social
X’s Altmetric Hegemony Ceding to Bluesky
The alternative social media platform is matching engagement of Elon Musk’s X in ways that “would have seemed unthinkable until recently,” says study.
www.insidehighered.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A new study says X’s dominance in research metrics may be ending as Bluesky emerges as a clear alternative matching engagement in ways once unthinkable. Politics and geography play a big role.
#Altmetrics #Research #Bluesky
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty... by @patrickjack.bsky.social
#Altmetrics #Research #Bluesky
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty... by @patrickjack.bsky.social
Ghost 6.0 adds social web syndication and a built-in reader for platforms like Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon. New analytics too. Prices are going up but publishers have earned over $100M on the platform. #ActivityPub #Newsletters #Bluesky
From @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/news/718286/...
From @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/news/718286/...
One of the biggest newsletter platforms now syndicates to Bluesky and Mastodon
Ghost 6.0 adds social web-focused features.
www.theverge.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ghost 6.0 adds social web syndication and a built-in reader for platforms like Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon. New analytics too. Prices are going up but publishers have earned over $100M on the platform. #ActivityPub #Newsletters #Bluesky
From @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/news/718286/...
From @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/news/718286/...
Interesting move by Germ @germnetwork.com to offer secure messaging linked to Bluesky handles. Is this the future of messaging using ATProto? Should we wait for encrypted DMs or is it easier to use Signal usernames? Let’s try it out. Message me by clicking here (iOS only) <a href="/hashtag/Privacy" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Privacy <a href="/hashtag/Encryption" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Encryption
This Company Wants to Bring End-to-End Encrypted Messages to Bluesky’s AT Protocol
🔗 www.404media.co/this-company...
🔗 www.404media.co/this-company...
This Company Wants to Bring End-to-End Encrypted Messages to Bluesky’s AT Protocol
Germ says it is the “first secure messaging service on the ATProtocol!”
www.404media.co
July 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Interesting move by Germ @germnetwork.com to offer secure messaging linked to Bluesky handles. Is this the future of messaging using ATProto? Should we wait for encrypted DMs or is it easier to use Signal usernames? Let’s try it out. Message me by clicking here (iOS only) <a href="/hashtag/Privacy" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Privacy <a href="/hashtag/Encryption" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Encryption
Corporate America (S&P 500) carries $36.9 trillion in liabilities nearly the same as the US national debt of $37.1 trillion.
Do you think this level of debt is sustainable and which one poses a bigger risk to the economy?
Sources: gurufocus.com/economic_ind... & usdebtclock.org
Do you think this level of debt is sustainable and which one poses a bigger risk to the economy?
Sources: gurufocus.com/economic_ind... & usdebtclock.org
July 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Corporate America (S&P 500) carries $36.9 trillion in liabilities nearly the same as the US national debt of $37.1 trillion.
Do you think this level of debt is sustainable and which one poses a bigger risk to the economy?
Sources: gurufocus.com/economic_ind... & usdebtclock.org
Do you think this level of debt is sustainable and which one poses a bigger risk to the economy?
Sources: gurufocus.com/economic_ind... & usdebtclock.org
Andrew Cuomo, notorious for his inability to accept the word “no,” posts a video in a clumsy attempt at appearing human.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social responds with a link to donate to his own campaign. Once again, Cuomo gets thoroughly ratio’d by Mamdani.
I know who’s gonna win. #Mamdani
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social responds with a link to donate to his own campaign. Once again, Cuomo gets thoroughly ratio’d by Mamdani.
I know who’s gonna win. #Mamdani
July 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Andrew Cuomo, notorious for his inability to accept the word “no,” posts a video in a clumsy attempt at appearing human.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social responds with a link to donate to his own campaign. Once again, Cuomo gets thoroughly ratio’d by Mamdani.
I know who’s gonna win. #Mamdani
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social responds with a link to donate to his own campaign. Once again, Cuomo gets thoroughly ratio’d by Mamdani.
I know who’s gonna win. #Mamdani
Still hopeful about Bluesky but it’s time to talk about the stall.
Growth has slowed, engagement is down and Mark Cuban says it feels like an echo chamber. But I still can’t see myself using/supporting X or Threads (Meta).
beingliberal.substack.com/p/bluesky-st... #Bluesky #SocialMedia
Growth has slowed, engagement is down and Mark Cuban says it feels like an echo chamber. But I still can’t see myself using/supporting X or Threads (Meta).
beingliberal.substack.com/p/bluesky-st... #Bluesky #SocialMedia
Bluesky: Still Hopeful, But Where Did the Buzz Go?
Consider this a friendly check-in from a concerned ally who’s still optimistic, but can’t ignore the elephant in the room: Why did Bluesky’s momentum stall, and what can we do about it?
beingliberal.substack.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Still hopeful about Bluesky but it’s time to talk about the stall.
Growth has slowed, engagement is down and Mark Cuban says it feels like an echo chamber. But I still can’t see myself using/supporting X or Threads (Meta).
beingliberal.substack.com/p/bluesky-st... #Bluesky #SocialMedia
Growth has slowed, engagement is down and Mark Cuban says it feels like an echo chamber. But I still can’t see myself using/supporting X or Threads (Meta).
beingliberal.substack.com/p/bluesky-st... #Bluesky #SocialMedia
Ring the bell
July 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Ring the bell
We need more women in preemptive military strikes #girlboss (from www.youtube.com/@VikasMusic)
June 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We need more women in preemptive military strikes #girlboss (from www.youtube.com/@VikasMusic)
Reposted by Steve Peltonen
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani is on track to become Dems' candidate for NYC mayor — toppling Andrew Cuomo's comeback dreams and putting incumbent Eric Adams on notice.
Cuomo has conceded and said he called to congratulate Mamdani.
ow.ly/SHE050WfR0C
Cuomo has conceded and said he called to congratulate Mamdani.
ow.ly/SHE050WfR0C
June 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani is on track to become Dems' candidate for NYC mayor — toppling Andrew Cuomo's comeback dreams and putting incumbent Eric Adams on notice.
Cuomo has conceded and said he called to congratulate Mamdani.
ow.ly/SHE050WfR0C
Cuomo has conceded and said he called to congratulate Mamdani.
ow.ly/SHE050WfR0C
#JDVance (@jd-vance-1.bsky.social) joined #Bluesky and it didn't go well. First post got him suspended (later reinstated).
It made him the most blocked person. Currently blocked by 772 791 users via lists and individually by 141 468 users.
Check out all of the labels on his profile and post :D
It made him the most blocked person. Currently blocked by 772 791 users via lists and individually by 141 468 users.
Check out all of the labels on his profile and post :D
June 23, 2025 at 4:31 AM
#JDVance (@jd-vance-1.bsky.social) joined #Bluesky and it didn't go well. First post got him suspended (later reinstated).
It made him the most blocked person. Currently blocked by 772 791 users via lists and individually by 141 468 users.
Check out all of the labels on his profile and post :D
It made him the most blocked person. Currently blocked by 772 791 users via lists and individually by 141 468 users.
Check out all of the labels on his profile and post :D
America has now entered the war directly.
Israel-Iran conflict now in its second week, the escalation is now global. The war is here. The rules are gone.
#Iran #Israel #US #MiddleEast
Israel-Iran conflict now in its second week, the escalation is now global. The war is here. The rules are gone.
#Iran #Israel #US #MiddleEast
Israel bombed civilian areas in Tehran with U.S. backing.
This isn’t just Israel. American weapons, American intel and an American defense shield give Israel confidence to escalate.
If #Iran retaliates its “terror” when #Israel strikes first, it’s “security”. Total double standard.
This isn’t just Israel. American weapons, American intel and an American defense shield give Israel confidence to escalate.
If #Iran retaliates its “terror” when #Israel strikes first, it’s “security”. Total double standard.
How is this not a war crime? How this not a green light for Iran to target Israeli or U.S. civilian scientists in return?
June 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
America has now entered the war directly.
Israel-Iran conflict now in its second week, the escalation is now global. The war is here. The rules are gone.
#Iran #Israel #US #MiddleEast
Israel-Iran conflict now in its second week, the escalation is now global. The war is here. The rules are gone.
#Iran #Israel #US #MiddleEast
#Bluesky is gaining ground fast. With 20M+ users and a decentralized open-source model, it offers more control and transparency than legacy platforms.
DMs still lack E2E encryption, but that’s on the roadmap. Is it safe? Safer than most. #Privacy #Security #Decentralization
hide.me/en/blog/blue...
DMs still lack E2E encryption, but that’s on the roadmap. Is it safe? Safer than most. #Privacy #Security #Decentralization
hide.me/en/blog/blue...
Bluesky security features. Is Bluesky safe?
Learn more about the Bluesky's architecture, privacy features, and user controls to understand why it is a safe, reliable social media platform
hide.me
June 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
#Bluesky is gaining ground fast. With 20M+ users and a decentralized open-source model, it offers more control and transparency than legacy platforms.
DMs still lack E2E encryption, but that’s on the roadmap. Is it safe? Safer than most. #Privacy #Security #Decentralization
hide.me/en/blog/blue...
DMs still lack E2E encryption, but that’s on the roadmap. Is it safe? Safer than most. #Privacy #Security #Decentralization
hide.me/en/blog/blue...
Israel bombed civilian areas in Tehran with U.S. backing.
This isn’t just Israel. American weapons, American intel and an American defense shield give Israel confidence to escalate.
If #Iran retaliates its “terror” when #Israel strikes first, it’s “security”. Total double standard.
This isn’t just Israel. American weapons, American intel and an American defense shield give Israel confidence to escalate.
If #Iran retaliates its “terror” when #Israel strikes first, it’s “security”. Total double standard.
How is this not a war crime? How this not a green light for Iran to target Israeli or U.S. civilian scientists in return?
June 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Calling #LA a “city of criminals” ignores history. Real progress comes from protest.
From Magna Carta to civil rights, change is won by those who rise up.
Today’s LA protests carry that legacy, fighting for justice and dignity.
If standing up is “criminal,” then count me in. #CityOfAngels
From Magna Carta to civil rights, change is won by those who rise up.
Today’s LA protests carry that legacy, fighting for justice and dignity.
If standing up is “criminal,” then count me in. #CityOfAngels
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called Los Angeles a “city of criminals” and not a city of immigrants. But like its name, Los Angeles is a city of angels. We protect and look out for one another, especially the most vulnerable.
June 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Calling #LA a “city of criminals” ignores history. Real progress comes from protest.
From Magna Carta to civil rights, change is won by those who rise up.
Today’s LA protests carry that legacy, fighting for justice and dignity.
If standing up is “criminal,” then count me in. #CityOfAngels
From Magna Carta to civil rights, change is won by those who rise up.
Today’s LA protests carry that legacy, fighting for justice and dignity.
If standing up is “criminal,” then count me in. #CityOfAngels
New @pewresearch.org data show the share of news influencers on Bluesky nearly doubled after the 2024 election. Growth is driven mostly by left-leaning voices.
43% of the sample now on Bluesky
69% of left-leaning influencers have accounts
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
43% of the sample now on Bluesky
69% of left-leaning influencers have accounts
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Bluesky has caught on with many news influencers, but X remains popular
The share of news influencers in our sample with a Bluesky account roughly doubled in the four months after Election Day 2024, from 21% beforehand to 43% by March.
www.pewresearch.org
June 10, 2025 at 6:22 AM
New @pewresearch.org data show the share of news influencers on Bluesky nearly doubled after the 2024 election. Growth is driven mostly by left-leaning voices.
43% of the sample now on Bluesky
69% of left-leaning influencers have accounts
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
43% of the sample now on Bluesky
69% of left-leaning influencers have accounts
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Imagine telling your boys “I spent a million dollars last night in Las Vegas”.
And your boys are like, what'd you do? And you're like, I saw JD Vance fucking speak.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
And your boys are like, what'd you do? And you're like, I saw JD Vance fucking speak.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
May 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Imagine telling your boys “I spent a million dollars last night in Las Vegas”.
And your boys are like, what'd you do? And you're like, I saw JD Vance fucking speak.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
And your boys are like, what'd you do? And you're like, I saw JD Vance fucking speak.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump threatens 50% tariffs. Von der Leyen calls, so he delays. #Meloni wants a summit. Brussels scrambles while Trump plays dealmaker on Truth Social.
Grow a pair and stand up to Trump. Just look at what happened with China.
#EU #Tariffs #TradeWar #DiplomacyOrElse #Geopolitics
on.ft.com/4dBs2fB
Grow a pair and stand up to Trump. Just look at what happened with China.
#EU #Tariffs #TradeWar #DiplomacyOrElse #Geopolitics
on.ft.com/4dBs2fB
EU countries push for swift trade deal with Donald Trump
Giorgia Meloni asks Ursula von der Leyen to resolve differences through negotiation
on.ft.com
May 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Trump threatens 50% tariffs. Von der Leyen calls, so he delays. #Meloni wants a summit. Brussels scrambles while Trump plays dealmaker on Truth Social.
Grow a pair and stand up to Trump. Just look at what happened with China.
#EU #Tariffs #TradeWar #DiplomacyOrElse #Geopolitics
on.ft.com/4dBs2fB
Grow a pair and stand up to Trump. Just look at what happened with China.
#EU #Tariffs #TradeWar #DiplomacyOrElse #Geopolitics
on.ft.com/4dBs2fB
As far as YouTuber apologizes go this one is great. A rare case of clarity self-awareness and making it right. Worth watching whether or not you care about Sam Altman’s #blockchain project, #Worldcoin and their eye-scanning “orbs”.
#WLD #YouTube #TechEthics #Orb #SamAltman #AdamConover #Web3 #AI
#WLD #YouTube #TechEthics #Orb #SamAltman #AdamConover #Web3 #AI
Why taking the World gig was an embarrassing mistake, why I’m turning down the money, and what I REALLY think of the Sam Altman’s crypto Orb.
youtu.be/eDsSg-Xm1ms
youtu.be/eDsSg-Xm1ms
Why I Became a Crypto Shill
YouTube video by Adam Conover
youtu.be
May 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
As far as YouTuber apologizes go this one is great. A rare case of clarity self-awareness and making it right. Worth watching whether or not you care about Sam Altman’s #blockchain project, #Worldcoin and their eye-scanning “orbs”.
#WLD #YouTube #TechEthics #Orb #SamAltman #AdamConover #Web3 #AI
#WLD #YouTube #TechEthics #Orb #SamAltman #AdamConover #Web3 #AI
Love that Bluesky is being added to sharing options across the web. Nice work @theintercept.com! Article: theintercept.com/2025/05/25/h...
May 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Love that Bluesky is being added to sharing options across the web. Nice work @theintercept.com! Article: theintercept.com/2025/05/25/h...