Summary: The Waffle Weekly kicks off 2025 with an engaging newsletter covering CES highlights, Peertube's platform updates, and shifts in social media landscapes, while maintaining focus on community building and future plans.
As a tech journalist, I've seen countless New Year predictions come and go, but there's something special about the way Josh Bailey and the Waffle Fam are approaching 2025. In the latest edition of The Waffle Weekly, we're treated to more than just tech updates – we're invited into a conversation about meaningful community building in our digital age.
The CES 2025 coverage caught my attention immediately, particularly with NVIDIA's announcement of their RTX 5090 GPU. At $2,000, it's a significant investment, but what's more interesting is how the community has already started discussing its practical applications for content creators. The lighthearted mention of Jensen's famous leather jacket adds a personal touch that resonates with tech enthusiasts.
Perhaps the most exciting development comes from Peertube's major overhaul. As someone who's followed the platform's evolution, the addition of a mobile app and redesigned channel pages marks a significant step forward for open-source video hosting. It's refreshing to see alternatives to mainstream platforms gaining traction.
The newsletter's take on the evolving social media landscape is particularly insightful. The emergence of specialized communities across platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon shows how digital spaces are becoming more focused and intentional. It's no longer about being everywhere – it's about finding your authentic space.
What struck me most was the genuine excitement about future plans for the community. Rather than making grand promises, the focus is on sustainable growth and meaningful engagement. It's a reminder that in our fast-paced tech world, sometimes the most valuable updates are about the connections we build.
The tech world may be constantly evolving, but it's communities like the Waffle Fam that remind us why we're all here in the first place – to connect, share, and grow together.
Summary: The Waffle Weekly kicks off 2025 with an engaging newsletter covering CES highlights, Peertube's platform updates, and shifts in social media landscapes, while maintaining focus on community building and future plans.
As a tech journalist, I've seen countless New Year predictions come and go, but there's something special about the way Josh Bailey and the Waffle Fam are approaching 2025. In the latest edition of The Waffle Weekly, we're treated to more than just tech updates – we're invited into a conversation about meaningful community building in our digital age.
The CES 2025 coverage caught my attention immediately, particularly with NVIDIA's announcement of their RTX 5090 GPU. At $2,000, it's a significant investment, but what's more interesting is how the community has already started discussing its practical applications for content creators. The lighthearted mention of Jensen's famous leather jacket adds a personal touch that resonates with tech enthusiasts.
Perhaps the most exciting development comes from Peertube's major overhaul. As someone who's followed the platform's evolution, the addition of a mobile app and redesigned channel pages marks a significant step forward for open-source video hosting. It's refreshing to see alternatives to mainstream platforms gaining traction.
The newsletter's take on the evolving social media landscape is particularly insightful. The emergence of specialized communities across platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon shows how digital spaces are becoming more focused and intentional. It's no longer about being everywhere – it's about finding your authentic space.
What struck me most was the genuine excitement about future plans for the community. Rather than making grand promises, the focus is on sustainable growth and meaningful engagement. It's a reminder that in our fast-paced tech world, sometimes the most valuable updates are about the connections we build.
For those interested in diving deeper into these topics and joining the conversation, you can find the original newsletter at: https://www.2tonwaffle.com/the-waffle-weekly-new-year-new-tech-same-amazing-community/
The tech world may be constantly evolving, but it's communities like the Waffle Fam that remind us why we're all here in the first place – to connect, share, and grow together.
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