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Lex Friedman

@lexfri.xyz

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I'm the real Lex Friedman. I make word games at Lex.Games. I host a lot of podcasts. I’m at lexfriedman.com. I’m not that other guy. Follow me on Mastodon: @[email protected]

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@lexfri.xyzOct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM

Apple donated $25M to Trump’s ballroom fund: https://lexontech.org/apple-donated-25m-to-trumps-ballroom-fund

@lexfri.xyzOct 15, 2026, 1:26 PM

Indie developer spotlight: Max Melzer’s Flyleaf is a fresh take on reading later: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-max-melzer-flyleaf

@lexfri.xyzOct 14, 2026, 4:54 PM

iPhone Duo repair costs: prices with and without AppleCare: https://lexontech.org/iphone-duo-repair-costs-prices-with-and-without-applecare

@lexfri.xyzOct 13, 2026, 11:01 PM

Jiminy.

@masnick.comOct 13, 2026, 6:00 PMReposted by @lexfri.xyz

Remembering that time when some big name accounts were arguing that X is all good now and the algorithm has been de-Elon'd. Wait, that was yesterday. The same time this was happening.

AAndy@andyoregon.bsky.socialOct 13, 2026, 3:58 PM

“Musk then prevented any community notes from appearing on Sortor’s post for many hours, ensuring that no one could debunk the bogus claim before it reached tens of millions of people, and suspended accounts that dug into its veracity” @lebassett.bsky.social www.laura-bassett.com/p/anatomy-of...

laura-bassett.comAnatomy of a fake scandalWSJ obtained video of Ken Paxton partying with literal fugitives in Dubai, so Republicans panicked and invented a story about Talarico checking into a psych hospital. It backfired.
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@lexfri.xyzOct 13, 2026, 9:21 PM

I’m working on a puzzle game based on pinball. I need beta testers. If you’ll send feedback and want to try it out, here’s the link.

https://testflight.apple.com/join/RTwyPYYY

@lexfri.xyzOct 13, 2026, 6:30 PM

Advertise to Lex On Tech readers: https://lexontech.org/advertise-to-lex-on-tech-readers

@lexfri.xyzOct 13, 2026, 4:39 PM

Apple’s “Switch to Safari” website feels odd: https://lexontech.org/im-not-sure-how-i-feel-about-apples-switch-to-safari-campaign

@lexfri.xyzOct 13, 2026, 3:16 PM

New Home Collection banner offers Apple-influenced accessories – Six Colors: https://lexontech.org/new-home-collection-banner-offers-apple-influenced-accessories-six

@lexfri.xyzOct 13, 2026, 1:03 PM

Wired blows the embargo: The Apple HomeView is like a giant Apple Watch for the home: https://lexontech.org/wired-blows-the-embargo-the-apple-homeview-is-like-a-giant-apple

@lexfri.xyzOct 12, 2026, 11:36 PM

The origin story of Kid Pix: https://lexontech.org/the-origin-story-of-kid-pix

@lexfri.xyzOct 12, 2026, 9:48 PM

Believe me, I want to stop writing about X. I hope to soon.

John wrote to a few folks that the Ellisons suck, and asked if folks avoiding X will also stop watching HBO.

It’s a fair question. Here’s my fair answer.

https://lexontech.org/a-few-more-thoughts-on-why-embracing-x-is-wrong

@lexfri.xyzOct 12, 2026, 9:48 PM

A few more thoughts on why embracing X is wrong: https://lexontech.org/a-few-more-thoughts-on-why-embracing-x-is-wrong

@lexfri.xyzOct 12, 2026, 6:58 PM

Gnome for Mac updates!

https://lexfriedman.com/gnome

Settings window appears when requested.

GIF organizer optimizations.

VoiceOver support is improved.

CPU consumption reduced.

Fix for a Finder tag annoyance.

@lexfri.xyzOct 12, 2026, 5:28 PM

What Freakonomics gets right (and wrong) about podcast money: https://lexontech.org/what-freakonomics-gets-right-and-wrong-about-podcast-money

@lexfri.xyzOct 11, 2026, 11:48 PM

X is bad, though: https://lexontech.org/x-is-bad-though

@lexfri.xyzOct 10, 2026, 7:33 PM

Nice update to The Universe, Controlled.

Tutorial mode. Room for giant scores.

Would you please consider leaving a review?

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-universe-controlled/id6812953850

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@lexfri.xyzOct 10, 2026, 3:56 PM

Crossroad clues where it’s clear the puzzle creator got themselves into a jam, letter-wise

www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/cro...

Via @eod.com

@lexfri.xyzOct 9, 2026, 11:18 AM

The new Siri annoys just as much as the old Siri, just in different ways: https://lexontech.org/the-new-siri-annoys-just-as-much-as-the-old-siri-just-in-different

@lexfri.xyzOct 9, 2026, 12:53 AM

Opening night is tomorrow. I finally know my goddamn lines.

https://slch.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/40009

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