An interesting read on Microsoft as Satya tries to reshape it for AI (or continues to reshape it) Feel like this sort of supplement’s Paul’s article on the How Microsoft Ends. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/05/satya-nadella-reinvented-microsoft-once-can-he-do-it-in-the-ai-era.html

“Since becoming CEO, however, he has immersed himself in the industrial design and human interface teams. Several people familiar with the department say he works hands-on in the studio several times a week, sometimes visiting multiple times in a single day.“ “This is in stark contrast to former CEO Tim Cook, who only visited the…

I haven’t found any legitimate confirmation on this but if it’s true, what a sad loss. Not sure if you heard anything Paul? I recall watching and recording Triumph of the Nerds on PBS and becoming fascinated with it. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49949438

“We give developers powerful APIs to build incredible capabilities into their apps for Apple products, backed by a set of controls designed to protect users’ private data. Full Disk Access largely sidesteps these controls in order to allow backup apps to function properly on the Mac. Some developers are using Full Disk Access in ways…

I think one job category that might be replaced by AI is CEO. For a company to prosper from an AI CEO it cannot possess too much of a soul or ambition (i.e. flailing). So guess what big company I’m predicting will be run by an AI say in 2030? That means 4 more years…

If you’re a PC gamer, it’s worth checking out the Steam Autumn Sale, which is ongoing through October 8. A few items caught my eye but there’s probably something in there for anyone. 007: First Light is 30 percent off to $49 Marathon is 40 percent off to $24 Red Dead Redemption is 75 percent…