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A screenshot from the Bluesky website discussing the open protocol

Social Media

What do You People Want?

People are mad at Bluesky over their moderation policies…but it’s a decentralized service with composable moderation

By Sam Clemente 13 Dec 2024
Brian Thompson, late CEO of UnitedHeathcare

Social Issues

Wait—So When is Murder Okay?

We all know about the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, lots of people are celebrating his death, let's talk about it

By Sam Clemente 06 Dec 2024
The Apple App Store logo on a blue background

Technology

How to Prevent Enshittification Without Really Trying

People talk all the time about how the internet is experiencing major enshittification, but the solution isn't something they're fond of

By Sam Clemente 03 Dec 2024
A red curtain on a stage

Technology

What Casting a Play Taught Me About Product Development

I spent a decent chunk of my life working in theater and that time has taught me to really hear people out when they have a weird idea

By Sam Clemente 03 Dec 2024
A screenshot of The Browser Company's Dia browser concept showcasing an AI feature that will control your screen for you

Technology

Okay, Browser Company: You've Got My Attention

Browser Company CEO Josh Miller basically just made a 'hear me out' cake video for their new idea, let's take a look at what they've got

By Sam Clemente 02 Dec 2024
A picture of a person holding an iPhone 16, showcasing the Camera Control

Apple

What's In a [Product] Name?

Apple's kinda infamous for giving a lot of their products stupid names and we're going to get into exactly why they do

By Sam Clemente 25 Nov 2024
Physical coin representations of cryptocurrencies

Blockchain

NFTs Are Good*—Actually

Oh don't we all love the stupid little ape pictures? Yeah, didn't think so, but I do like the tech so let's talk about it.

By Sam Clemente 24 Nov 2024
A MacBook Pro half open with a multicolor glow on a black background

Apple

macOS Might Have an Apps Problem in the World of Apple Intelligence

Apple has been pushing for the dominance of native apps on iOS, but macOS isn't quite the same—can it hold up in the world of Apple Intelligence?

By Sam Clemente 20 Nov 2024
An iPad open to the TV app using the enhanced Siri coming in Apple Intelligence

Apple

Apple Intelligence Might Give iPadOS the Edge Over macOS it Needed

iPadOS may have an easier time implementing certain Apple Intelligence features, which could potentially give it a competitive edge over the Mac for some people

By Sam Clemente 19 Nov 2024
The Threads logo and the Bluesky logo separated by a crude lightning bolt as the Mastodon logo sits in the lower right corner

Social Media

Well, Here We Go Again

Well, people are mad at another company again. Big surprise. Let's talk about people fleeing Threads and the Fediverse for Bluesky.

By Sam Clemente 12 Nov 2024
An iMac (purple) and an iPad on a white background

Apple

Why People Treat Macs Differently

Reviewers seem to treat Macs differently when it comes to how they perceive particular upgrades—here’s why I think that happens

By Sam Clemente 10 Nov 2024
A screenshot of my stock portfolio jumping up 3.4% on the news of Trump winning the election

Technology

On: The Pursuit of Profits

It seems like Big Tech is no longer the haven of progressivism it once was—thanks to the power of a shitload of cash

By Sam Clemente 07 Nov 2024
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Exploring the New Intersection Between Technology and Liberal Arts