Intro

Hello, how the tech are you?

This is our weekly tech show on Echoplex Media.

*Matt introduces himself and segment*

*HK introduces himself and segment*

Matt

Science, History, Art. The most Historian Matt story.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/07/x-rays-reveal-hidden-first-drafts-of-ancient-egyptian-paintings-at-theban-necropolis/

• Using x-rays, scientists discover early drafts of Egyptian paintings.

• Tomb chapels in the Theban Necropolis (about 3500 years old)
• Used a portable macro-X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) imaging device
• The x-rays can pass through layers of paint without damaging them.
• The technique has been used on many paintings, but this may be the oldest painting yet.

Twitter revenue collapses as advertisers flee.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/07/musk-admits-advertisers-havent-returned-to-twitter-ad-revenue-down-50/

• Twitter ad revenue is down 50% since Elon Musk took over.

• Twitter is still not profitable even after mass layoffs (duh).
• Twitter has tried to increase non-ad revenue, but it is unclear if that is making any dent in the loss of revenue.
• Content moderation, or lack thereof, is thought to be why advertisers are leaving.

HK

Port87 is the best email service for people who struggle with organization.

https://sciactive.com/2023/07/17/the-best-email-for-those-who-struggle-with-organization/

• Full disclosure: I made Port87, and I run the company behind it.
• It’s now in Public Beta, which means anyone can sign up for the waitlist, and you’ll eventually get an invite code.

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Further Info

The Egyptian pyramids in the thumbnail came from wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:All_Gizah_Pyramids.jpg