Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Headlines -- September 10, 2025

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Jargon: it's called a "chyron" because that's the name of a company, Chyron Corporation, that developed early, revolutionary software for creating and displaying text graphics on television screens. 

The word "chyron" is a genericized trademark, meaning the brand name became so synonymous with the product type that it's now used to describe any similar graphics, even if made by another company.
The company, originally named Systems Resource Corporation, changed its name to Chiron (and then to Chyron) and derived that name from the Greek mythological figure Chiron, a wise and benevolent centaur. [Why? Asking for a friend.]

AI: is going to destroy the subscription model for mainstream media (NY Times, WSJ, etc). "Apps" as we know them today will eventually be a thing of the past.

Generation jargon: "Traditionalists" -- new term? For those currently over the age of 80 years of age; Formerly called the "Greatest Generation." A small demographic, obviously, but big spenders.

Geo-political: is Russia attacking Poland directly? If so, why? A shot across the bow, as they say? Testing the US defense systems?

Gold: sets yet another high. Now trading for $3,663 and change.

Oracle: again, the headlines regarding Oracle are simply amazing. Right now, Oracle, pre-market, is up over 30%; now up over $72 in pre-market trading. Talking heads can't come up adjectives / adverbs to describe this.

Joe Kernen, CNBC: again, exactly right. Becky Quick is such a lightweight. Sorkin? Well, what can I say?

Apple presentation: I don't even know where to begin. I will have to wait for the orders that begin to reported later this month. Until then it's just talk.