For a little while a couple days ago, Google served up a meaningless AI message and a wall of blank […]
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The algorithmic matchmaker
I saw this glorified ad read from Bumble… The company has opted to phase out the swipe function in favor […]
The Canvas hack made me feel both old and glad to be old
So I saw this the other day: An ongoing data extortion attack targeting the widely-used education technology platform Canvas disrupted […]
Of course there’s a White House app now, and of course it’s worthless
I heard there’s an official White House mobile app now. So I looked at the White House’s sales pitch for […]
Today in tech accessories I’d never buy: a mask-like wireless mic
You’ve probably heard of noise-canceling ear buds, but one company from Japan has announced the noise-canceling microphone! The “Wearphone” reportedly […]
Sanchar Saathi is suspicious
It’s been several years since the Indian government has caught my attention by peddling a suspicious phone app, but they […]
Standing headline: a recent Windows update sucks
The headline from Bleeping Computer says enough: Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible The official Microsoft workaround is […]
ICE now has a (maybe) 99% reliable immigrant-detecting phone app
Via Joseph Cox at 404 Media: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using a new mobile phone app that can […]
Introducing Assclown Mobile, a phone service for Assclown fanboys and other fools
The first I heard about Trump Mobile was a MSNBC guy snarking on Bluesky about its coverage map not misnaming […]
Do elder-care robots seem like a failtastic idea to anyone else?
Via The Register: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has ordered extensive trials of intelligent aged care robots. The […]
Ray of Infamy 