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Plex has implemented a significant price increase targeting self-hosting users who typically avoid subscription fees, signaling a shift away from its appeal to the home-server community.

Byron Allen is reportedly interested in acquiring BuzzFeed, continuing his pattern of buying struggling media assets at low valuations. The piece examines Allen's track record and what such a deal could mean for the future of BuzzFeed and digital media.

The article reflects on Ted Turner's legacy as a bold risk-taker, connecting his passing to a modern entrepreneur making an audacious bet in his style, and explores what lessons can be drawn from such high-stakes decision-making.

Despite the common saying that reinventing the wheel is pointless, many inventors have attempted it—and some have surprisingly succeeded, leading to notable innovations in wheel design and technology throughout history.

The article warns that the latest AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI may come with hidden costs, suggesting users consider cheaper alternatives before committing to expensive new offerings.

The article explores the surprising history and cultural significance of tweezers, including the fact that there exists an aptitude test used to identify people skilled at precise tweezer work for professional manufacturing roles.

While AI is transforming corporate environments, McClatchy's situation demonstrates that human decisions are the primary drivers of actual change. The company's actions show that AI serves as a tool rather than the fundamental agent of transformation in business operations.

The business model of syndicating first-run content to TV stations to fill airtime appears to be declining in importance. This traditional television distribution method may be losing its former prominence.

The article discusses how to make discussions more engaging when they feel flat, suggesting that the solution is to "eat fewer pancakes" as a metaphorical approach.

Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro just before its 50th anniversary, signaling a strategic shift for the company's future direction over the next half-century.

The article examines whether self-hosting remains a viable and cost-effective alternative to SaaS platforms as their prices continue to rise. It questions if self-hosting is still worth pursuing to avoid increasing subscription costs.

Ronald G. Wayne, Apple's forgotten third founder, discusses his life as Apple marks its 50th anniversary. He notes that Apple is just a footnote in his long personal history.

Cloudflare has launched a new service aimed at developers that could help preserve older WordPress sites from disappearing from the internet.

The creator and puppeteer behind Pork Johnson explains the inspiration behind the semi-viral fake GIMP trailer that recently circulated in FOSS communities.

The article explores the history and numerous variations of the card game Solitaire, extending far beyond the classic version popularized by Windows 3.1. It examines how the game has evolved with countless different rule sets and gameplay styles over time.

A user purchased a USB fingerprint reader from Temu for their Linux laptop because it was the only option they could find that was known to work with the operating system.

The 1040 tax form has a history of being confusing since its introduction. The article discusses the origins and evolution of this foundational tax document.