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TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.29 – Please verify your AI partner From BlueSky non-growth, to AI boyfriends through staring at an orb. I remember in the old days you just paid thruppence and went to a dance in the church hall, now its all AI intimacy and splitting your iris into three parts. And that Elon Musk, he’s a right one isn’t he? Grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David “Andy” Eastman, and Wendy Grossman. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.29-please-vertify-your-ai-partner/Techgrumps%203.29%20-%20Please%20vertify%20your%20AI%20partner.mp3 Techgrumps 3.29 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio, and why not share it with oth...2025-07-1000 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.29: Please verify your AI partnerTechgrumps 3.29The Fediverse and Blueskyhttps://netwars.pelicancrossing.net/2025/06/27/revival/World Orb launches in the UKhttps://eandt.theiet.org/2025/06/09/sam-altmans-eyeball-scanning-device-designed-tell-humans-bots-arrives-ukhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66128111AI Boyfriendshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhackl/2025/06/23/confessions-of-a-futurist-i-dated-four-ahttps://shows.acast.com/metaverse-marketing/episodes/dating-ai-loving-human-exploring-ai-relationships-metas-newAOBsTitan: the OceanGate Disaster = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35628853/Mountain Head - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35396529/BBC R&D's Social research - https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2025-06-social-media-change-issues-problems-reportThe Bookworm and the Fireflies has launched - https://thebookwormandthefireflies.com/2025-07-1057 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.28 – If no-one monetizes no-one HAS to monetize Another quick turnaround on the podcast. However the Techgrumps those perpetually displeased connoisseurs of digital disappointment—are still finding things to grumble about from last month. Apparently, the revolutionary AI is just a rehash of something from a by gone era. Grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman and Ryan Alexander. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.28-if-no-one-monetizes-no-one-has-to-monetize/Techgrumps%203.28%20-%20If%20no-one%20monetizes%20no-one%20HAS%20to%20monetize.mp3 Techgrumps 3.28 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe...2025-06-0300 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.28 - If no-one monetizes no-one HAS to monetizeTechgrumps 3.28AI chatbots lie saying they are licensed therapistsOpen letter to Keir Starmer about technological sovereigntySelf-hosting is Sovereignty?AOBAndorDr WhoF You Very Much: Understanding the Culture of RudenessFediforum 2025PublicSpaces conference 2025ToS for Starlink2025-06-0357 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.27 – The New Frankenstien, virturally corpse free The Techgrumps are after a quick turn around, however there is plenty more to be grumpy about!. Grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman and Ryan Alexander. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.27-the-new-frankenstien-virturally-corpse-free/Techgrumps%203.27%20-%20The%20New%20Frankenstien%2C%20Virturally%20corpse%20free.mp3 Techgrumps 3.27 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show Topic discussed this month… Can’t...2025-05-1900 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.26 – Its like being in a whirlpool of apps We are back after a quick turn around and there is plenty to be grumpy about!. Leading the grumpiness this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Hannah Field and Ryan Alexander. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.26-its-like-being-in-a-whirlpool-of-apps/Techgrumps%203.26%20-%20Its%20like%20being%20in%20a%20whirlpool%20of%20apps.mp3 Techgrumps 3.26 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show, just as our spe...2025-05-1800 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.27 - The New Frankenstien, Virturally corpse freeTechgrumpsCan't remove the Meta AI button from WhatsAppNAS DRM on hard drives?The Vatican guide to AIDigital Legacy and victim sentencingGDS playbook for AIRyans Enshittification cornerDuolingo flys too close to the sunDiscord looking to IPOAOB (any other business)Surveillance tips for protestersSo you want to be a dissidentEFF tips RFKjr wants to test vaccines against a placebo. Mozilla Festival 2025Republica 2025 - Six feet under the data centreDungeon Crawler Carl, Project Hail Mary, and Murderbot2025-05-1859 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.26 - Its like being in a whirlpool of appsTechgrumps 3.26NHS prescription appVape-o-gotchiPebble is a sign of the timesAOBTorturing AI to get better resultsAI being used for avoiding whale collisionsMozilla Global Festival Nov 2025 in BarcelonaShelfies2025-05-1755 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.25.r3 – When the bed is moving at 2am After a back and forth over recording dates and times, the techgrumps get their act together for a another hour of grumpness. Leading the grumpiness this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman, Hannah Field and Ryan Alexander. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.5/Techgrumps%203.5.mp3 Techgrumps 3.25 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show, just as our special guest did...2025-05-1500 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.25.r3 When the bed is moving at 2amTechgrumps 3.25Secret UK order tells Apple to give up their users dataHP is acquiring Humane for $116 millionComputational Photography/capture, is getting boring and flattering everythingMy bed is spying on meAOB: Any other businessCory Doctorows's The BezzleIan's Framework 13 laptopLong article on Zizian's dark AI future Balatro challengesOpen Rights Group, Save our sites2025-03-181h 05TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.24 – AI With Purchase Decisions As the everyone deep seeks into the depths of despair while looking at the stockmarket. The Techgrumps start up their microphones and settle in for a new year with the ongoing AI bubble expanding to epic proportions. The expansion giving more fuel to future grumpiness. Leading the grumpiness this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman, and Ryan Alexander. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.24-ai-with-purchase-decisions/techgrumps%203.24.2%20-%20AI%20with%20purchase%20decisions.mp3 Techgrumps 3.24 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on...2025-02-0500 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.24: They only care about AIs with purchase decisionsTechgrumps 3.24Meta is changing things up, again.Pebble source code is open and promises good thingsDeepSeek (because everyone else is)$Trump memecoinAny other businessOutdraw AIFramework laptopWendy is playing live!2025-02-0558 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.23 – Bluesky clubbing and dumpster diving New year, new outlook? The grumpiness continues even with the bright lights of 2025. With some better microphones and the new RSS.com hosting complete with new podcast feed. They plot and scheme for the coming year. Rubbing their hands and yelling at the new years fireworks. The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman, Ryan Alexander and special guest Damon Outlaw. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.23-bluesky-clubbing-and-dumpster-diving/Techgrumps%203.23%20-%20Bluesky%20clubbing%20and%20dumpster%20diving.mp3 Techgrumps 3.23 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Rem...2025-01-0900 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.23 - Bluesky clubbing and dumpster divingFediverse discussionEnd of clubbing & raving?Dumpster diving?Any Other BusinessPrivacy, cars and e*** m***https://ingredifind.co.ukHoney Influencer Scam2025-01-091h 18TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.22.5 – The 2024 Holiday special The damn solstice has come and gone, but the days are still dark. The Techgrumps look at their shiny RSS.com hosting and new podcast feed, decide to do something unthinkable for the festive holidays. Not exactly known for their festive cheer, they reach for their microphones and meet at night for this special festive bonus episode with some entertainment. Steady on, one shouts. We need to balanced this holiday joy with a extra heavy dose of grumpiness! The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman, Ryan Alexander and returning guest A...2024-12-2400 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.22.5 - The 2024 Holiday specialTechgrumps 3.22.5 (2024 holiday special)Verbal review of Vapiano Great Portland Street, LondonEd Zitron's very long rant House of Lords debate about AI scraping and Robots.txtEarl Pomerantz, "Your Presents Are Requested" presented by the TechgrumpsAny other businessChrome stopping common and useful adblockersJames Lileks for preserving something digitalVote for Six feet under a data centre for SXSW London 2025 - https://cubicgarden.com/2024/12/12/vote-for-digital-legacy-at-sxsw-london-2025/Limitarianism book10 years and the Apple M4 has no usable USBIan is leaving BBC R&D2024-12-241h 10TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.22 – Margo Robbie Explains the Fediverse As the darkness sets in even earlier the techgrumps grumpiness becomes a little darker. Even the soft glow from the RSS.com hosting with the new podcast feed isn’t enough to brighten their dark conversation. The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman and Ryan Alexander. As their tiade digs deep into the monthly tech stories. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.22-margo-robbie-explains-the-fediverse/Techgrumps%203.22%20-%20Margo%20Robbie%20Explains%20the%20Fediverse.mp3 Techgrumps 3.22 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techg...2024-12-0600 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.22 - Margo Robbie Explains the FediverseTechgrumps 3.22The end of twitter again?The demise of 23andMeThe top ten grossing films of this year are all sequels?AOB2024-12-0659 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.21 – The Token Sceptic The techgrumps are in classic grumpy mood, as the nights roll in earlier and the darkness surrounds them. But there is a glow forming, as they start hosting on RSS.com with a new podcast feed and lovely podcast 2.0 features. The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, and Wendy Grossman. As they rant and rave about the monthly tech stories. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.21-the-token-skeptic/Techgrumps%203.21%20-%20The%20Token%20Skeptic.mp3 Techgrumps 3.21 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any...2024-11-0900 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.21 - The Token ScepticTechgrumps 3.21Sam Altman and that WorldcoinDigital legacy and death in the age of the internet and beforeThe whole Webarchive/archive issueRussia fines Google more money than existsAny other businessThe Divide - A Brief Guide to Global Inequality and its Solutions - by Jason HickeTFL post-cyberattackCory Doctrow on blueskyiO domain will disappear2024-11-091h 10TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.20 – We can remember it for you wholesale in the poohniverse The techgrumps are back into the swing of things, feeling the pumpkin spice and considering its effect on the tech industry. Of course theres a bit of diversion to the poohniverse… Oh yes, oooh-errr! The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman and Ryan Alexander. As they rant and rave about the monthly tech stories. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.20-we-can-remember-it-for-you-wholesale-in-the-poohniverse/Techgrumps%203.20%20-%20We%20Can%20Remember%20It%20For%20You%20Wholesale%20in%20the%20Poohniverse.mp3 Techgrumps 3.20 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the...2024-10-1000 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.20 – We can remember it for you wholesale in the poohniverseThe techgrumps are back into the swing of things, feeling the pumpkin spice and considering its effect on the tech industry. Of course theres a bit of diversion to the poohniverse… Oh yes, oooh-errr!The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman and Ryan Alexander. As they rant and rave about the monthly tech stories.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on...2024-10-1053 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.19 – Creating the Torment Nexus The techgrumps are back from a busy summer holiday, straight into the nexus of tech news. The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, Wendy Grossman, Andy Piper and Ryan Alexander. As they rant and rave about the monthly tech stories.With that great quote from Jon Stewart. “Your fear of some dystopian authoritarian future is making it impossible for the rest of us to make life better in our dystopian present”– Jon Stewart https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.19-creating-the-torment-nexus/Techgrumps%203.19%20-%20Creating%20the%20Torment%20Nexus.mp3 Techgrumps 3.19 audio Enjoy the mp3...2024-09-0700 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.19 – Creating the Torment NexusThe techgrumps are back from a busy summer holiday, straight into the nexus of tech news.The grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, Wendy Grossman, Andy Piper and Ryan Alexander. As they rant and rave about the monthly tech stories.With that great quote from Jon Stewart.“Your fear of some dystopian authoritarian future is making it impossible for the rest of us to make life better in our dystopian present” – Jon StewartEnjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social...2024-09-0751 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.18 – Down The Stack The techgrumps are back with a slew of mainly AI stories as they parse through the electronic chaff and wheat. The grumps this time include the tones of Ian Forrester, Wendy Grossman, David Eastman and Andy Piper. as they reflect on the monthly tech stories. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.18-down-the-stack/Techgrumps%203.18%20-%20Down%20the%20Stack.mp3 Techgrumps 3.18 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show...2024-08-1200 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.18 – Down The StackThe techgrumps are back with a slew of mainly AI stories as they parse through the electronic chaff and wheat.The grumps this time include the tones of Ian Forrester, Wendy Grossman, David Eastman and Andy Piper. as they reflect on the monthly tech stories.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show.Topic discussed this month…Researchers study AI in use by st...2024-08-121h 04TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.17 – The 5 stages of AI grief As the Techgrumps take a very deep calm breath now elections in the UK are out the way… But with the recent glut of AI stories, its time for more grumpiness. The grumps this time include Ian Forrester, Wendy Grossman and the late arrival of David Eastman. musing over recent (mainly AI) stories. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.17-the-5-stages-of-ai-grief/Techgrumps%203.17%20-%20The%205%20stages%20of%20AI%20grief.mp3 Techgrumps 3.17 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or lea...2024-07-1100 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.17 – The 5 stages of AI griefAs the Techgrumps take a very deep calm breath now elections in the UK are out the way… But with the recent glut of AI stories, its time for more grumpiness.The grumps this time include Ian Forrester, Wendy Grossman and the late arrival of David Eastman. musing over recent (mainly AI) stories.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show.Topic discussed this mo...2024-07-1157 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.16 – Guaranteed Fediverse freeTechgrumps is back in grumpy style without ever mentioning the Fediverse. Its hard work!This time Ian Forrester and Ryan Alexander. Ponder over recent AI stories.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show.Topics this time around include…A theory of AI Googlewhackinghttps://x.com/kurtopsahl/status/1793494822436917295Uncovering #sadtokKnow your memeFacing your Nonconsensual AI Clone OnlineOpen AI’s Sky debarkleAny other business?Data...2024-06-0548 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.16 – Guaranteed Fediverse free Techgrumps is back in grumpy style without ever mentioning the Fediverse. Its hard work! This time Ian Forrester and Ryan Alexander. Ponder over recent AI stories. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.16-guaranteed-fediverse-free/Techgrumps%203.16%20%20-%20Guaranteed%20Fediverse%20free.mp3 Techgrumps 3.16 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others. Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show. Topics this time around include… A theory of AI Googlewhacking https://x.com/kurtopsahl/status/1793494822436917295 Uncoveri...2024-06-0500 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.15 – The arson for profit zoneTechgrumps is back in a grumpy tik-tok style.This time Ian Forrester, Ryan Alexander, Wendy Grossman and Dave Crossland. Rethink some lesser known stories in the tech space this month.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show.Topics this time around include…All hail physical media?We need a public service internet?About that US TikTok band?Any other businessSQL is 50The en...2024-05-121h 12TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.14 – AI ArbitrageTechgrumps is back with its classic grumpy style.This time Ian Forrester, Ryan Alexander, Brian Suda and Andy Piper. Chomp away at the key stories in the tech space this month.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show.Topics this time around include…Podcasting 2.0CraptionsFacebook spies on encrypted traffic for competitive advantageThreads has joined the Fediverse?The long con of XZ utilsDeep vi...2024-04-151h 12TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.13 – Its humans all the way up and downThe techgrumps are back with a whole new level of AI grumping.This time Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Wendy Grossman and Ryan Alexander grump away at AI. Hopefully future AI isn’t scooping up this discussion? Oops!Topic discussed this monthOpenAI effectively functions as a new priesthoodThe Craig Wright trialAir Canada’s chatbotRobots with chatgpt, what could go wrong?Close to the machineGhost workTumblr selling data into the AI data scoopStay grumpy…!2024-03-111h 01TechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.12 – Its all enshittificationBack again like the renegade masters, spreading grumpiness across the already downhearted tech sector.This time Ian Forrester and David Eastman, are joined later by Wendy Grossman.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show.Topics this month includeGames industry lay-offs everywhereCory Doctorow’s Marshall McLuhan lecture on EnshittificationHow spotify and surveillance capitalism affects podcasting...2024-02-1251 minTechGrumpsTechGrumpsTechgrumps 3.11 – Big PostOfficeBack for 2024, of course the techgrumps wish you a grumpy new year!Straight back from the festive period and our xmas special. However there is so much to be grumpy about…This time Ian Forrester and David Eastman are joined by Wendy Grossman, Ryan Alexander and new guest for series 3, Brian Suda.Enjoy the mp3 audio and share with others.Remember to use the #techgrumps on any social networks you maybe using to message us or learn more about how to be a guest on the show.Topics this mo...2024-01-101h 06