Link: How tech went from free love to pay-per-click | The Register
FOSS, AI, blockchain, and the cycle of empty nonsense
Or, how we got here.
Link: RSS: The forgotten protocol that still matters | Joan Westenberg
In a cycle of polarization, filter bubbles, and alternative facts, being proactive and intentional about your information diet is an antidote to bullshit.
Link: How Europe can force Apple to support competition | The Register
The results of the European Commission’s inquiry into Apple’s response to the continent’s competition rules are expected to surface soon – and reports indicate the regulators are less than enamored with Cook & Co.
Link: Hands On: Pentax 17 Film Camera Seizes the Analog Moment | PC Mag
Film photography is enjoying a comeback and Pentax is here to take advantage of the trend with its first film camera in decades. Our early impressions suggest Pentax chose its moment wisely.
Link: Why Tubi CEO Anjali Sud thinks free TV can win again | The Verge
I’ve never heard of Tubi. I must check them out.
Link: Google still recommends glue for your pizza | The Verge
An eighth of a cup of Elmer’s, to be precise.
It’s now June 11th, 2024 and it’s still there. Yeah, AI is gonna save our ass. It’s not even artisanal glue!
Link: Get a Closer Look at the Star Trek Enterprise Model | Smithsonian Magazine
The starship model used in filming underwent an extensive conservation