tech
The blessing and the curse of a technology enabled planet.
Spotify Canceled
Will a boycott of Spotify by artists and subscribers force the company to make meaningful changes with regard to its intellectual property?
Punishing Facebook
Facebook has been outed in the US for its dishonorable practices, but what it’s done in this country is nothing compared to the damage it has caused in other parts of the world. One the places where it has helped to create a perfect storm of violence by radicalizing
Asymmetric Possibilities
The other night, I was reading through the cover story for this month's issue of The Atlantic, The Bad Guys Are Winning by Anne Applebaum. I got to the part about Russia helping to provide the autocratic guidebook to Belarus' dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, in order to crush
Spotify Envy
Around this time of year, people are always buzzing about their Spotify Wrapped playlists. They post screenshots of what songs are in them and discuss their year in music. I have to admit, as an Apple Music user, I get a bit jealous. The cool designs that go along with
eBay Has Become The Pirate Bay
With scams abounding, it’s hard to know where and how to sell goods online.
Kessler Syndrome
We all thought Space Force was a joke, but maybe it wasn't so funny after all.
Paying For The Product
Over the years, Cory Doctorow has made himself an expert on digital privacy. This essay is mainly about surveillance capitalism and Doctorow uses Vizio as a negative example. When he takes on the now old adage, "if you're not paying for the product, you're the
Likes and Easy Feedback
How do you signal appreciation?
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Apps
A new photo sharing service could be great for photography, but is it ultimately better than the ones that already exist?
Personal Knowledge Management
Tending to your digital garden.
