Technology
Proton is AI-pilled and calls caution "loser thinking".
Proton should be a careful steward of its users' privacy. Based on this account, it isn't. Journalists should think twice before using it.
Technology
Solar is "offensively cheap". To live up to its promise, it also needs to be equitable.
This year, solar will represent 10% of power generation. Abundant, clean energy is great news - but there's more work to do to make sure every community benefits.
Technology
Foursquare died at the hands of private equity. What happens next?
Foursquare has come to an end at the hands of private equity. It was a fun service that led to really great real-world experiences - but what happens to those check-ins now?
Technology
Graze's election night dashboard demonstrates the power of open algorithms
"Every federal and gubernatorial race, by name and by state, read from what people are actually saying" - all powered by the open social web.
Technology
The Public Ledger of Credentials directory is taking flight
By taking identity resolution to an independent organization, Bluesky is securing the future of its network, and of AT Protocol.
Technology
People are transcribing your conversations without asking. That puts you at risk.
Apps like Granola make it easy to transcribe conversations without asking for consent. Those transcripts are a subpoena honeypot.
Link roundups
Notable links: July 17, 2026
At a time when journalism is increasingly under attack, we need PIT Crews for news.
Link roundups
Notable links: July 10, 2026
In the face of declining trust in media, communities are part of the solution.
Technology
As social networks fill up with AI slop, trusted relationships and communities will win.
Long-form LinkedIn posts are 41% slop. Other social networks are not far behind.
Link roundups
Notable links: July 3, 2026
AI, surveillance, open tech, and news as a business.
Technology
The European Commission falls for openness theater by working with W Social
The European Commission has moved its profiles to W Social. That's a terrible decision.
Technology
It's not enough to have better ideals.
You also need to build a better product.