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• No, Your Phone Isn't Listening. What It's Actually Doing Is Worse. (July 26, 2026) — Think your phone’s eavesdropping? The truth is creepier. A leaked “Active Listening” deck fooled everyone—but the real tracking is smarter, sneakier, and fixable. Here’s what’s actually happening—and 3 settings to change now.
• Why TVs Got So Cheap, and Why AI Needs Them Everywhere (July 19, 2026) — A 65-inch TV cheaper than dinner? It’s no miracle—your data pays the bill. From subsidized panels to ACR tracking what you watch, I dug into how TVs got so cheap—and where AI misled me along the way. Read on.
• I Built a System to Grade Calls With AI. My Average? Yikes. (July 12, 2026) — I run sales and live on calls all day, but I had no objective idea how good they were. So I built an AI coach that scores every call against a rubric. Seven weeks of real grades later, here's what it caught, what changed, and how to build your own.
• Our CRM Renewal Was Coming Up. So We Built Our Own. Crazy talk, right? (June 28, 2026) — Our $15k CRM renewal forced a question: keep paying for features we don’t use, or build exactly what we need? Meet Cheddar—our lean, in-house CRM and a $500 bet on where software is headed. Here’s what we learned.
• My Son Thinks AI Is Putting the World at Risk. So I Did the Homework. (June 14, 2026) — When someone believes AI is jeopardizing the world, do you argue or listen? I chose to listen, & discovered surprising truths about AI's real impact. Dive into a journey of facts, tough conversations, & a deeper understanding of technology’s role.
• You Won't Lose Your Job to AI (June 5, 2026) — Worried AI might take your job? It’s not about the tech—it’s about your mindset. Discover why curiosity and adaptability are your greatest career assets in the age of AI. Read more!
• Why a Big Company Is Going to Buy a University Soon, and What That Means (May 21, 2026) — Could a tech giant buy a university? The idea seems absurd—until you realize the pieces are falling into place. AI, financial fragility, and corporate partnerships are reshaping education. The first deal might happen sooner than you think. Read why.
• Whoever Owns the OS Layer Owns the Next Decade (May 20, 2026) — Whoever controls the OS layer controls the future. As AI assistants quietly battle for dominance, a behind-the-scenes race is shaping how we interact with tech—and who owns that power. Curious about the second, untold race? Read on.
• The AI Story On Campus Is Not About Classrooms Anymore (May 19, 2026) — AI is reshaping universities, but the real revolution isn't in classrooms—it's behind the scenes. From financial aid to advising, AI is transforming operations. Curious how this is quietly redefining higher education? Click to uncover the untold story!
• The Engagement Playbook Is Back, and AI Is Running It (May 17, 2026) — AI companions are reshaping the engagement playbook—and it's eerily familiar. From personalized responses to infinite supply, the mechanics mirror social media's addictive design. But is this evolution a friend or foe for our kids? Dive in to find out!
• What I Learned Watching AI Get Deployed Inside a Regulated Environment (May 14, 2026) — Discover the untold story of AI's real-world impact, from healthcare to finance, where regulations shape innovation. Why is the "unregulated middle" less interesting? Dive into the edge cases defining AI's future. Click to read more!
• The New Literacy Is Provenance, and Almost Nobody Is Teaching It (May 12, 2026) — Provenance is the next must-have skill in the age of AI, but almost no one is teaching it. Beyond detection and prompts, it's about accountability: where did content come from, and how do you verify it? Are you ready for the shift? Read more.

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