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Trump’s Loyalty Purge Deepens GOP Wedge Between base and swing voters
politics3 days ago

Trump’s Loyalty Purge Deepens GOP Wedge Between base and swing voters

Trump’s ongoing purge of GOP dissent intensifies after Thomas Massie’s primary defeat, signaling a power move to consolidate loyalty while risking cross-party support and complicating his agenda in a razor-thin Congress; with several high-profile critics still in office, polls showing weak broad support and independents turning away, the strategy could backfire in the upcoming midterms even as Trump’s core base remains ardently behind him.

via The Guardian|
#loyalty#massie#midterms
iPhone Loyalty Reaches 96% as Android Users More Likely to Switch
technology1 month ago

iPhone Loyalty Reaches 96% as Android Users More Likely to Switch

SellCell’s U.S. smartphone survey finds iPhone loyalty at 96.4% (3.6% would switch) and Android loyalty at 86.4% (13.6% would switch). Of iPhone switchers, 69.7% would choose Samsung and 20.2% Google. Reasons for sticking include preferring Apple and the ecosystem; about half of those considering switching cite price or value, while 22.5% say other brands have better tech. iPhone users have a longer tenure (83.8% over five years) than Android users (33.8%). The study surveyed 5,000 respondents with roughly equal iPhone/Android representation.

via MacRumors|
#android#iphone#loyalty
Starbucks taps ChatGPT to spark drink ideas in beta app
technology1 month ago

Starbucks taps ChatGPT to spark drink ideas in beta app

Starbucks has launched a beta app inside ChatGPT to inspire customers’ drink orders; users enable the Starbucks app in ChatGPT and prompt with @Starbucks to get drink recommendations and customizable options, though final checkout remains on the Starbucks app or website. The move supports its Back to Starbucks turnaround to entice customers back (especially Gen Z), and follows AI initiatives like Green Dot Assist; Walmart, Etsy and Booking.com are also testing ChatGPT-based shopping.

via CNBC|
#ai#chatgpt#drink-discovery
Tesla 2026.2: Hidden Tweaks, Global Milestone Chargers, and a Loyalty Debate
technology2 months ago

Tesla 2026.2: Hidden Tweaks, Global Milestone Chargers, and a Loyalty Debate

Tesla’s 2026.2 update appears to include several undocumented changes: Autopilot is being renamed Self-Driving; the Maps screen now displays only region and version; 3D Supercharger site maps with live data expand to Europe; the ECU Update Status panel now includes non-CAN ECUs; a forthcoming 2026.8 update adds Comfort Braking for Model Y. The piece also showcases a series of milestone-based, uniquely designed Superchargers worldwide and ends with an opinion that Tesla is chasing short-term profits at the expense of loyalty, citing FSD transfer policy changes, price swings on the Cybertruck, and declining flagship-model updates and service-center quality.

via Not a Tesla App|
#loyalty#note-only-five-tags-allowed-the-fifth-is-loyalty#self-driving
Trump doubles down on loyalty, keeping aides intact in a steadier second term
politics3 months ago

Trump doubles down on loyalty, keeping aides intact in a steadier second term

Axios reports that President Trump is resisting firing senior aides in his second term, preferring to move personnel rather than oust them. After the killing of Alex Pretti, Trump faced calls to dismiss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem but did not remove her; the only major change cited was moving Mike Waltz from national security adviser to UN ambassador, with Greg Bovino reassigned instead of fired. Analysts attribute the shift to a desire for stability, a display of strength, and to avoid new confirmation fights in a narrowly divided Senate. Other officials have faced scrutiny without being ousted, highlighting a pattern of prioritizing loyalty and continuity, though the president could still act if new disloyalty or criminal negligence were proven.

via Axios|
#kristi-noem#loyalty#politics
Landman Season 2 Finale: Norris Reboots the Oil Empire
television4 months ago

Landman Season 2 Finale: Norris Reboots the Oil Empire

Tommy Norris survives a brutal finale, is fired by Cami Miller, and is reborn with a $44 million loan from Garcia (now Danny Morrell) to fund a fresh drilling venture via CTT Exploration, reestablishing cartel ties and setting up his son Cooper in a leadership role as Season 3 looms. The episode reinforces Sheridan’s loyalty-driven drama, with Angela’s support and Paigyn/Ainsley’s evolving arc adding humor and heart to the mix.

via Deadline|
#cartel#landman#loyalty
politics4 months ago

Trump's Ally with Controversial Past Faces Scrutiny

Paul Ingrassia, a young conservative activist with close ties to Trump and controversial views, has navigated a turbulent political career marked by loyalty to Trump, association with extremist figures, and a series of administrative roles despite scandals and opposition, exemplifying the enduring influence of ideological loyalty in the Trump administration.

via Politico|
#controversy#gsa#ingrassia