The itch
I’m really itching to build something new again.
Not a new widget or open source project, but a new service. Something that makes peoples’ lives better.
I love startups. And the ideas are brewing.
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Notable links: April 3, 2026
A dystopian week, with a glimmer of hope: alternatives are available.
The open web isn't dying. We're killing it
Julien Genestoux thinks the open web needs netizens. I agree – and in 2026, that's indistinguishable from citizenry.
An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists’ work
"Nota shut down its news sites after Axios and Poynter found dozens of plagiarized quotes, phrases and photos."
LinkedIn Is Illegally Searching Your Computer
LinkedIn is using invasive techniques to fingerprint your browser. Together with its understanding of your identity and professional history, it has the ingredients for an incredibly detailed profile.