#tech commentary

[itsmythang]

An inventor developed plastic-to-fuel technology but chose not to patent it because he believes the patent system is corrupt or would obstruct, exploit, or suppress the innovation. The broader message reflects distrust of institutions that control ownership, commercialization, and access to transformative technology.

Julian Brown, a Georgia-based inventor in his early 20s, gained attention in 2025 for developing a plastic-to-fuel technology dubbed "Plastoline". His method uses solar-powered microwave pyrolysis to turn plastic waste into fuel that he has demonstrated in car engines.

[wombatsrus]

How DuckDuckGo Can Be a Hero

Who wants to own this position while Google moves on from it ? In Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind, Al Ries and Jack Trout said, “Posit

Google decided to change the contract with its users unilaterally. Google search will be taking away links to sources and giving AI results, creating a layer between our content and people looking for it. DuckDuckGo can be the company that fills the void, IF they keep the bargain they make with their users.

Google is starting the next attack on the participatory web we all use: ‘Your site, your work no longer matters. We'll only let it be found through our new “personal shopper” AI layer.’

They no longer care about indexing the world’s knowledge. The role of Internet librarian is up for grabs, and is very rewarding.

Google wants to limit access to our information, and are doing so unilaterally. DuckDuckGo can claim a huge part of the user base that values an open web IF they value those users.

Keep the focus on privacy. Expand search results. Do what you say you will.

Build a better search. And the tired ex-Google masses will come.

[socialjusticefail]

A retired software engineer talks about TPM requirements resulting in a bunch of windows 10 pcs being considered trash.

[socialjusticefail]

This video is about the process to reset passwords in Windows.

[krysjez]

I’m very excited about the VR buzz that’s been building over the past two years; I don’t quite feel like it will be a flop like {everything tried in TV since 2008}. People have always demanded experiences, not superior technology, and VR will actually deliver on that promise. HD, 3D, 4K (lol) - these were all just stepping stones on the way towards truly immersive virtual reality.

[hellonerdypodcast]

Visit Original Link

Hello Nerdy 070 - Twitter Destroys Frienships

This week Roof, Cory and Victor discuss tech news. It's great.

Subscribe to Hello Nerdy on iTunes or FeedBurner and Stitcher.

[hellonerdypodcast]

Visit Original Link

Hello Nerdy 068 - Gin and Tonic in a Can

This week Fredo, Fish and Victor challenge American values, debate hard politics, discuss the news of the world and some tech stuff or whatever too.

Ah, the good ol' days.

Subscribe to Hello Nerdy on iTunes or FeedBurner and Stitcher.

[hellonerdypodcast]

Visit Original Link

Hello Nerdy 054: Complete Bullshit!

This week, the gang talks about the too little too late debut of BB10, more Google Glass for some reason and the triumphant return of Brett to the Hello Nerdy Podcast. 

Also, Corey forgets to eat after pumping iron and gets super angry over claims that Apple is killing Nintendo! It's a mess!

Subscribe to Hello Nerdy on iTunes or FeedBurner and Stitcher.