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- 1AI executive calls industry's practices 'largest theft of labor in human history'▼AI exec: We may have pulled off “the largest theft of labor in human history.”
An AI industry executive is quoted describing the development of artificial intelligence as possibly "the largest theft of labor in human history." The remark surfaced through documents disclosed in an ongoing lawsuit, which reportedly capture how tech leaders talk privately about training systems on human-created work without compensation. The comments are drawing attention to debates over whether AI companies have unfairly used writers, artists and other workers' output.
- 2Travel researcher laments how video replaced text●I just don’t get how this new world based entirely on video works. It takes AGES longer to derive some info from a video
Australian tech writer Tim Richards has criticised the shift from text to video for sharing information, arguing that extracting facts from a video or audio clip takes far longer than skimming written text. He singled out travel research as an example, saying anyone relying on YouTubers' destination videos for practical information must be a 'glutton for punishment'.
- 3$22 MagSafe gadget praised for boosting iPhone photography▼This MagSafe gadget instantly upped my iPhone photography — and it’s only $22
Tech writers are highlighting a $22 MagSafe accessory that they say noticeably improves iPhone photography. Reviews describe it as an affordable add-on that attaches magnetically to the phone and instantly upgrades photo quality, making it a low-cost option for mobile photographers who don't want to buy a new device or expensive lens gear.
- 4Green Bay native and former Facebook worker publishes book on tech and democracy▼Green Bay native who worked at Facebook releases book on technology and democracy
A writer from Green Bay, Wisconsin, who previously worked at Facebook, has released a new book examining the relationship between technology and democracy. Local outlet WBAY reported the publication, highlighting the author's hometown roots and insider experience at one of the world's largest social media companies. The book adds to a growing genre of firsthand accounts from former tech employees weighing in on how digital platforms affect democratic life.
- 5Commentary warns of giving in to the tech oligarchy▼Not a MUSE ing And here we are. Right where the tech bro oligarchy wanted us. Giving in to the onslaught, mindlessly tur
A writer argues that people have arrived exactly where the 'tech bro oligarchy' wanted them: surrendering personal data en masse to be chopped up and sold to the highest bidder. The piece rails against mindless compliance with an ongoing onslaught from the tech industry, warning that anyone active online in recent years has already been swept into this data economy.
- 6Lubbock letter writer challenges Tibor Nagy on U.N. diplomacy●Lubbock letter writer responds to Tibor Nagy column on U.N. diplomacy
A reader in Lubbock, Texas has written to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal responding to a column by Tibor Nagy about United Nations diplomacy. The letter takes issue with or adds to Nagy's arguments on how the U.N. handles international negotiations. Nagy, a former U.S. diplomat and Texas Tech official, regularly contributes commentary on foreign policy to the paper, and his views continue to draw replies from local readers.
- 7Growing interest in escaping AI through humble technologies●Este año pasado miré formas de escapar a las garras de la IA. Esto me ha llevado un poco a probar tecnologías humildes,
A Spanish-language technology writer has published a long post exploring ways to step outside the reach of artificial intelligence. The piece describes turning to humble, analog technologies alongside simpler digital tools as alternatives to AI-saturated services. The post reflects a broader mood of resistance to AI being embedded in everyday software, with readers drawn to low-tech and self-hosted options as a way to keep control over their tools and data.
- 8Aaron Sorkin explains why Trump is absent from The Social Reckoning▼Why Aaron Sorkin left Trump out of ‘The Social Reckoning’
Aaron Sorkin says Donald Trump does not appear in 'The Social Reckoning', his follow-up to 'The Social Network', and has explained his reasoning for the omission. The writer-director's choice is drawing attention as the film revisits Facebook and the tech world at a moment when Trump and Silicon Valley are closely intertwined in public debate.
- 9iPhone 18 Pro video stabilization drawing praise▼iPhone video stabilization continues to wow me in the iPhone 18 Pro
Early impressions of the iPhone 18 Pro are highlighting its video stabilization, with tech writer Ben Geskin-style coverage from 9to5Mac noting that footage captured on the device looks remarkably smooth. The piece is winning attention among Apple followers tracking leaks and hands-on details ahead of the phone's expected launch, with many praising the steady handheld video quality shown off so far.
- 10Tech sector's defensive culture under fire online●One cannot point this out to them and expect a rational reply because the # technology sector has evolved an extremely d
A commentary circulating online argues that the technology sector has developed a deeply defensive culture, built around protecting the self-image of workers as uniquely gifted geniuses bringing civilization forward. The writer claims that pointing out flaws to people in this culture rarely produces a rational reply, as criticism is treated as an attack on that identity rather than on specific ideas or practices.
- 11Daily prompt asks developers about favorite data visualization tools●Daily Prompt: What's your favorite tool for visualizing data or architecture? https:// kmcd.dev/prompts/2026-09-29/ # pr
A daily prompt circulating among tech writers and developers asks: what is your favorite tool for visualizing data or architecture? The question invites people to share the diagramming and charting software they rely on, from whiteboard tools to code-driven diagram generators, and to explain why. Responses so far are light, with the prompt mainly sparking small discussions about workflow and documentation habits among engineers.