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How AMD Came Back From $1.61
In 2015 AMD was near bankruptcy at $1.61 a share. How it clawed back to beat Intel, chase Nvidia, and become one of tech's biggest comebacks.
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
Prediction Markets - Part 2: When Odds Become the News
Prediction market odds are being cited as news before events even happen. How speculation is quietly becoming the lens we read reality through.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Prediction Markets - Part 1: Betting on Reality
Betting on Reality.... fun times we live in
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Hacking Didn't Start With the Internet
Long before the internet, hackers were breaking AT&T with whistles. The story of phreaking, the 2600 Hz flaw, and how phone hacking began.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Tech Ecosystems - Part 2: The Cost of Staying
Ecosystems hook you with convenience. Then they shift control. Here's how lock-in actually works.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
The Drone Company That Owns the Sky: Why Nobody Can Beat DJI
DJI controls over 90% of the consumer drone market. Here's how a crashed RC helicopter led to one of tech's most dominant companies.
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
Tech Ecosystems - Part 1: How They Get Built
How tech ecosystems are built step by step, why they work, and what it costs you to stay inside one.
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The CPU Wars are Back!
$299. 24 cores. And a grudge match that's only getting started.
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What The Heck is AI
Not all AI is AI. A breakdown of machine learning, deep learning, generative models, and the marketing label sitting on top of them.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
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Hacking Didn't Start With the Internet
Long before the internet, hackers were breaking AT&T with whistles. The story of phreaking, the 2600 Hz flaw, and how phone hacking began.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Tech Ecosystems - Part 2: The Cost of Staying
Ecosystems hook you with convenience. Then they shift control. Here's how lock-in actually works.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Tech Ecosystems - Part 1: How They Get Built
How tech ecosystems are built step by step, why they work, and what it costs you to stay inside one.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
What The Heck is AI
Not all AI is AI. A breakdown of machine learning, deep learning, generative models, and the marketing label sitting on top of them.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Ensh*ttification - How Platforms Turn Against You
Platforms start useful, then get worse on purpose. Here's the business model behind Enshittification and what you can do about it.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
The Battery Inside Your Phone Is Running Out of Ideas
Lithium-ion batteries have powered your devices for 30 years. Silicon-carbon and solid-state tech are finally here to replace them. Here's how.
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
The Blue Board and the Behemoth: Why Qualcomm Bought Arduino
Qualcomm acquired Arduino, the open-source board behind millions of DIY projects. What this means for students, startups, and the future of accessible…
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
From Queues to QR Codes: Pakistan's Payment Transformation
Meta Description: Your parents stood in line to pay bills. You scan a QR code. Here's how EMIs and digital wallets changed everyday payments in…
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Privacy Fundamentals - Part 4: Networks and Tunnels
Your IP address exposes your location and activity. Learn how VPNs, WARP, and proxies actually work and which one you should use.
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Privacy Fundamentals - Part 3: Your Browser
Cookies, tracking pixels, and browser fingerprinting explained. Learn how web tracking works and how to protect yourself with Firefox, Brave, and better…
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Privacy Fundamentals - Part 2: Communication
Encrypted doesn't mean private. This guide breaks down metadata, secure messaging tools, and the habits that matter more than apps.
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Privacy Fundamentals - Part 1: Authentication
Your accounts get hijacked through reused passwords, fake login pages, and recovery flows you forgot existed. Here's how to fix that.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Privacy Is Not Security - The Difference is Important
Privacy and security aren't the same thing — and the confusion benefits everyone except you.
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Social Engineering - When People Become the Exploit
Always the weakest link
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The Illusion of Privacy: Why You’re Data Isn't Secure
Unmasking the False Sense of Safety in Our Connected World
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Strong Passwords Still Get Hacked - Here's Why
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How AMD Came Back From $1.61
In 2015 AMD was near bankruptcy at $1.61 a share. How it clawed back to beat Intel, chase Nvidia, and become one of tech's biggest comebacks.
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
Prediction Markets - Part 2: When Odds Become the News
Prediction market odds are being cited as news before events even happen. How speculation is quietly becoming the lens we read reality through.
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
Prediction Markets - Part 1: Betting on Reality
Betting on Reality.... fun times we live in
 • Mohib Ur Rehman and Saqib Tahir
The Drone Company That Owns the Sky: Why Nobody Can Beat DJI
DJI controls over 90% of the consumer drone market. Here's how a crashed RC helicopter led to one of tech's most dominant companies.
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
The CPU Wars are Back!
$299. 24 cores. And a grudge match that's only getting started.
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
The Biggest Gaming Platform
Mobile gaming pulled $103B in 2025, more than console and PC combined. Here's how it happened, why consoles are panicking, and what it means for you?
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
Why Old Hardware Makes Sense in 2026
AI demand spiked hardware prices. Your old PC still works fine. Here's why upgrading in 2026 is the wrong move for most people.
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir
The Blue Board and the Behemoth: Why Qualcomm Bought Arduino
Qualcomm acquired Arduino, the open-source board behind millions of DIY projects. What this means for students, startups, and the future of accessible…
 • Yousaf Babur and Saqib Tahir

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