That terrible Signal exploit has been fixed. We have journalism to thank for it

"Apple’s fix means iPhones should no longer save copies of deleted messages from Signal or other apps, and Apple said the patch also purges already saved and related notifications."

All You Fascists (Bound to Lose)

A collection of Woody Guthrie covers

Sustaining innovation has failed us. It's time to think more radically

Some innovations create a new future that serves people better. Some sustain the status quo. It's time to think more radically.

AI is not a magic wand and it won’t fix your problems

Without investment in people, processes, and working conditions, AI becomes merely "a technological smoke screen for deeper institutional decline."

The world is not a database

One of the most important pieces of AI commentary: "software brain" is important to understand if we want to get through this era with our humanity intact.

Notable links: April 24, 2026

Data and electronic civil rights in wartime; building safer creativity at work.

In wartime, megascale data centers may make way for distributed architectures

"To avoid collateral damage, countries consider ditching giant server hubs for smaller, distributed ones—especially now that military and civilian data live side-by-side."

XOXO Explore is fitting showcase for a brilliant experiment

XOXO was completely wonderful. This site is a lovely showcase of why.

The user-tailored newsroom

Newsrooms typically treat publishing as a one-size-fits-all broadcast. What if they tailored their work to a reader's needs and interests?

It pays to reward curiosity more than looking smart

"Curiosity signals that ideas are welcome, not risky." Modeling it is a crucial part of leading a team.

Copyright and DMCA Best Practices for Fediverse Operators

For instance and community operators, "copyright’s “statutory damages” regime allows for massive, unpredictable financial liability. That’s why it’s important to limit your risk." This guide helps you to get started.

The Technological Republic, in brief

In which a defense contractor lays its anti-democratic, pro-fascist ideology bare.