Join, Ankit and Leon as they explore recent articles about: The current state of the AI bubble; the compelling evidence for a 4-day workweek; the enduring legacy of and nostalgia for CDs;

Article Links

· ‘It’s almost tragic’: Bubble or not, the AI backlash is validating what one researcher and critic has been saying for years

o https://fortune.com/2025/08/24/is-ai-a-bubble-market-crash-gary-marcus-openai-gpt5/

· The real reason a 4-day workweek makes people happier in their jobs—it’s not just more free time

o https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/27/the-real-reason-a-4-day-workweek-makes-people-happier-in-their-jobs.html

· Science confirms what we all suspected: Four-day weeks rule

o https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/22/4_day_week_study/

· The CD turns 43: The format that changed music forever

o https://www.techspot.com/news/109098-cd-turns-43-format-changed-music-forever.html

Reach out to our hosts!

· Ankit Kumar

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-kumar-ab2a4463/

· Leon Adato

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonadato/

o https://bsky.app/profile/leonadato.com

Visit Catchpoint: https://www.catchpoint.com/

Join, Payal, Denton, and Leon as they explore recent articles about AOL Dialup services, AI agents, ISP throttling, and what the heck is McDonald’s “Grimace” anyway?

Article Links

· [AOL] Dial-up Internet to be discontinued

o https://help.aol.com/articles/dial-up-internet-to-be-discontinued

· AOL's dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer

o https://www.engadget.com/computing/aols-dial-up-internet-still-exists-but-not-for-much-longer-193004233.html?guccounter=1

· AOL to discontinue dial-up internet service after 34 years

o https://www.techspot.com/news/109012-aol-discontinue-dial-up-internet-service-after-34.html

· ChatGPT Agent handles my most annoying tasks — and here’s what actually surprised me

o https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-tested-chatgpt-agent-on-5-everyday-tasks-heres-what-happened

· MKPhD (Marques Brownlee) reviews the Humane pin

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TitZV6k8zfA

· Internet Throttling Still Exists. Here's How to Protect Yourself From It

o https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/yes-your-internet-provider-can-throttle-your-speeds-here-how-to-make-it-stop/

· McDonald's finally confirms what Grimace actually is and fans are completely stunned

o https://www.unilad.com/news/food-and-drink/what-is-grimace-mcdonalds-confirms-236873-20250805

Say hello to our hosts!

· Denton Chikura

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/denton-chikura-422186201/

· Payal Chakraborty

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/payal-chakraborty-/

· Leon Adato

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonadato/

o https://bsky.app/profile/leonadato.com

Visit Catchpoint: https://www.catchpoint.com/

Join Ankit, Payal, and Leon as they explore recent articles about: the impact of unoptimized images on both your customers and carbon footprint; How generative AI can be confident but not correct; and the pros, cons, challenges, and benefits of disconnecting from our technology once in a while.

Article Links

· “The Hidden Carbon Cost of Your Images: Why Green Development Starts with Optimization”

o https://dev.to/hardik_b2d8f0bca/the-hidden-carbon-cost-of-your-images-why-green-development-starts-with-optimization-2adb

· Carbon Control in WebPageTest

o https://www.webpagetest.org/carbon-control/

· AI is an over-confident pal that doesn't learn from mistakes

o https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/24/ai_is_overconfident_does_not_learn_study/

· I Tried Living Without the Internet for a Day: It Made Me Want to Throw Away My Phone

o https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-digital-detox-a-day-without-internet/

· DevOpsDays Seattle 2024: Leon Adato - Living an Unplugged Life as an IT Practitioner

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0aDpVZZp28

Reach out to our hosts!

· Payal Chakraborty

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/payal-chakraborty-/

· Ankit Kumar

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-kumar-ab2a4463/

· Leon Adato

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonadato/

o https://bsky.app/profile/leonadato.com