Chris Messina

@chrismessina

😬 Man of the internet; generalist. 🆕 App updates and snark. 🫡 Twitter sober since April '23. #️⃣ Invented the hashtag. 🚬 Non-smoker.

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Chris Messina@chrismessina· 15d

Lol, these lyrics open.spotify.com/track/0GM8QL...

The image features a bold text design against a deep red background. The phrase "Your wife is calling," appears multiple times, with the top and bottom instances in a lighter font, while the central text highlights "extremely cool harmonica/guitar/drum" in a striking white font. The overall layout emphasizes the contrast between the repeated phrase and the central declaration, creating a visually engaging effect.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· 17d

Honestly, WTF #WhenCaptchasAttack

Chris Messina@chrismessina· 17d

X Money apparently is rolling out. Taking a page out of PayPal's playbook. This is telling: campaignId=xmoney-early-access-07-24-2026-wave-4 x.com/i/money?from... #NewXMoney

The image displays a promotional pop-up for a financial service called "X Money." The message emphasizes the urgency of not missing out on exclusive access, highlighting benefits such as a 6% annual percentage yield (APY) on account balances and a 3% cashback offer with an associated metal card. There are two buttons at the bottom: one to claim a $25 incentive and another to decline the offer. The background is dark with a subtle design, creating a contrast that makes the text and buttons stand out.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· 28d

🏆 @osaurus.ai is #2 on Product Hunt — help us tell a new story about AI! One that's free, open source, and local. www.producthunt.com/products/osa...

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Jul 12

Look what I found in trumpaccount.com/robots.txt

The image displays a playful ASCII art representation of a robot with large eyes and a speech bubble containing the phrase "Exterminate all humans.txt." Below the robot, there are additional ASCII characters forming its body and arms.

Additionally, the image includes a section labeled "User-agent: *" which outlines directives for web crawlers. The directives specify paths that are allowed and disallowed for crawling, such as allowing access to "/applinks.well-known/" while disallowing access to various paths like "/home/", "/account/", and others. A link to the sitemap is also provided at the end.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Jul 9

Can hardly believe OpenAI just up and replaced the ChatGPT app with Codex. That's a lot of people's cheese to move at once! 🧀

The image shows a close-up of a smartphone screen featuring three application icons in a dock. The first icon on the left appears to represent a spark or burst symbol, possibly indicating a creative or productivity app. The second icon is a blue cloud with a terminal or command line symbol, likely representing a coding or development tool. The third icon is also a blue cloud but includes a question mark, suggesting it may be an app related to assistance or inquiry, such as a chatbot or help tool. Above the icons, there is a label that reads "ChatGPT."

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 21

Spotify DJ is coming to podcasts. You’ll be able to ask questions about episodes, etc. #NewSpotify

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 15

Hmm, that's a lot of email.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 13

Fuck off Google. I keep removing this from my Login Items, and AGI keeps adding it back.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 12

Yeah remember this?

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 10

Found @bmann.ca in my Flickr archive, circa 2005. Love the Flock sticker! Such a bright guy. 😄

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 5

Awesome! Rhyzo thanks you!

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 5

Google Maps has absurd reach.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· May 5

The only way to drink gin is eight at a time

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 30

Found this random PDF from 2013 and if by golly we aren't still talking about the same damn things these days www.networkcultures.org/_uploads/%23...

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 29

A tale of two cities: $GOOG vs $META

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 29

Rolling into the Elon vs Altman trial like

The image depicts a protest scene outside a building. A man stands in the foreground, holding a cardboard sign that reads, "MY AI PSYCHOSIS RECOGNIZES THE AI PSYCHO IN YOU." He has short, styled hair, glasses, and is wearing a black t-shirt with the same phrase prominently displayed. He has a cigarette in his mouth and appears to be addressing a crowd. In the background, two men in suits are visible, one of whom has a serious expression. Several photographers are capturing the moment, and there are police officers visible in the background. The setting suggests a significant event related to artificial intelligence, likely drawing attention from both the media and the public.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 28

Did Tesla lose a lawsuit? Autopilot Naming Update This change only updates the name of certain features and text in your vehicle, and does not change the way your features behave. • Navigate on Autopilot has been renamed to Navigate on Autosteer • FSD Computer has been renamed to Al Computer.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 25

Even the in-flight entertainment console wants to age gate and authenticate me

The image displays a digital screen prompting users to verify their date of birth for sign-in. The background is a solid blue, with clear instructions at the top stating, "Please verify your date of birth to sign in." Below this, there are two dropdown menus labeled "Month" and "Day," along with a prominent "Verify" button. To the right, there is an additional section titled "Verify using your personal device," which includes a QR code and an illustration of a hand holding a device. The text advises users to set their devices to airplane mode and connect to the Unitedwifi network, providing a link for further instructions. At the bottom, options for "Show my name" and "Privacy policy" are visible. The overall design is user-friendly, focusing on guiding users through the sign-in process.

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 24

New presidential portrait just dropped

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 22

Ugg fuck us

Chris Messina@chrismessina· Apr 19

He might be a dumbass, and he clearly has no idea what ibogaine is or what the experience is like, or the mechanisms of its effectiveness, but honestly — if he did do it, he'd probably find God and become less of a douchenozzle...