Weekly Download #60 – Bluesky 101

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WEEKLY DOWNLOAD #60

Good Evening , it’s Sunday, November 17, 2024 and everyone is talking about Bluesky, aka the new 𝕏 (formerly Twitter).

Are you over there yet? We are. You should follow us, ok?

Here’s what we’ve got for this week:

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📲 BLUESKY 101: How to sign up for Bluesky and find your 𝕏 faves.
⏩ FAST FIVE: Five stories you might have missed.
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🙃 MORONS OF THE WEEK: A “Wicked” typo.
💸 DEALS: Discounts on tech you need.
🛠️ TOOLS: Apps we love.

Let’s get into it…
-Roger

_{BLUESKY 101} 
Everything you need to know

Kevin wrote about Bluesky in April 2023, but with the “decentralized” social media platform making headlines again, here’s a quick FAQ.

Q: Isn’t Bluesky owned Jack Dorsey?
No! While the former Twitter head co-founded Bluesky in 2019, he is no longer with the company.

Q: Do I need an invite?
Nope! You can just go to bsky.app and sign up.

Q: Is there an app?
Yep! For both iOS (click here) and Android. The web-browser version is pretty slick too.

Q: How can I find my favorite 𝕏/Twitter accounts?
Well, KnowTechie, Kevin, and Roger are all there. Otherwise, you should use the Sky Follower Bridge Chrome extension, search Feeds, Lists, and Starter Packs for more.

We’ll see you there!

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_{FAST FIVE} 
This Week’s Top Five News Stories

1.) Bluesky gaining 1,000,000 new users every 24 hours
KnowTechie’s Take: Bluesky didn’t really work back in 2023 – but with a robust userbase, the app is springing to life.

2.) ChatGPTs Windows app goes free, Mac version gets superpowered
KnowTechie’s Take: OpenAI’s path to becoming Skynet is clearer than ever.

3.) Netflix says 60m+ people watched Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul “fight”
KnowTechie’s Take: Amanda Serrano should’ve won over Katie Taylor. Also what was up with that stream?

4.) FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO
KnowTechie’s Take: You ever see a headline and say “Well, that’s something…”? Well, that’s something…

5.) “Hawk Tuah” girl launches Pookie, an AI-powered dating app
KnowTechie’s Take: None of these words are in the Bible.

_{GEAR OF THE WEEK} 
Mac Mini m4

At the risk of sounding like an Apple fanboy, when I saw this video I started panting like Pavlov’s dog in a bell factory.

The Mac Mini M4 is available now for an almost shockingly low $599.

_{MORONS OF THE WEEK}
A “Wicked” typo

“Wicked” fever is plaguing the nation (or at least every commercial break). With such a major release, you’d think Mattel would give extra attention to their tie-in toys. You’d think wrong!

Our latest Morons of the Week are the folks at Mattel who accidentally put the name of a porn site on their “Wicked” toys. Oops!

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Samsung Bespoke Flex fridge: $1,700 off with free installation [link]

iRobot Amazon sale offers robot vac/mop combo for a low $299 [link]

Limited-time offer: Samsung microwaves up to $280 off [link]

TOOLS

Momen — AI app for building Minimum Viable Products (MVP) without no coding needed.

Mikrotakt — AI-based vocal remover and instrument isolation.

CleanMyMac – All-new version of this vital tool.

Eddie AI – ChatGPT for video editing.

THANKS FOR READING!

Have a good week!

-Roger