alex halverson
@byalexhalverson
tech reporter @seattletimes / ex - puget sound business journal, seattle p-i / send me leaks/tips at [email protected]
I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother. My thoughts go…
this whole “oh my product is so dangerously good, I’m so conflicted” schtick is so tiring
woke up early on a saturday to have a couple of hours to try using our new model for a little coding project. done in 5 minutes. it is very, very good. not sure how i feel about it...
there are castles everywhere for those with the eyes to see
just remembered that americans don’t have random old castles in the countryside that they can go and visit
didn’t disappoint? even a little?
We asked @Copilot to turn our apps into emojis and it didn’t disappoint
“We deny all allegations of hazing by our fraternity. The brothers at Sigma Chi would never engage in such behavior.”
Arch.
787 switches at center of Air India crash probe were scrutinized before | The Seattle Times Via @LRosenblatt_ seattletimes.com/business/boein…
A set of investors are asking Microsoft to disclose more about how it identifies customers who misuse AI tools, pressure that comes as some of the tech giant's employees push the company to cut ties with the Israeli military over its actions in Gaza: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
“and to restore advertiser confidence”
After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏. When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me…
i talked to a lot of people who have a lot of mixed feelings about working at microsoft -- and quite a few who have some mixed feelings about being laid off by microsoft seattletimes.com/business/micro…
Some at Microsoft fear a “pre-Nadella era” culture of “paranoia, fear and backstabbing” is reemerging as the firm scrambles to pivot to AI. “It’s not a pleasant place to be right now; everyone’s sharpening their knives.” Via @byalexhalverson seattletimes.com/business/micro…
an exceptional job from @Pauledroberts putting Microsoft's series of layoffs in perspective seattletimes.com/business/micro…
Microsoft is going through *another* round of layoffs this year, affecting about 9,000 workers -- more than 15,000 on the year so far. It'll be the largest round since 2023. seattletimes.com/business/micro…
we don’t have full details of the cuts yet, but this is a significant round of layoffs for Microsoft just months after it cut 6,000 people. Teams are being informed throughout the rest of the day
Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees. Xbox chief Phil Spencer says the company “will end or decrease work in certain areas” of Microsoft Gaming. Full memo and details 👇 theverge.com/news/693535/mi…
Microsoft is going through *another* round of layoffs this year, affecting about 9,000 workers -- more than 15,000 on the year so far. It'll be the largest round since 2023. seattletimes.com/business/micro…
feel like twitter algo is getting worse bc it’s showing me people who suck
A comprehensive Politico story about Dems who urged Cuomo to resign in 2021 then endorsed him in this race. An orgy of self-inflicted humiliation. politico.com/news/2025/06/1…
come work with me for 8-10 months! (just enough time before you get tired of me) seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/rPnhnCnn…
