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The Illusion of Stability: The Internet Runs on a Handful of Companies
The internet feels reliable, but internet centralization means a handful of providers hold it up. Here's how it got fragile, and what you can do.
Jun 29
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Mohib Ur Rehman
and
Saqib Tahir
5
3
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.
Jun 4
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Mohib Ur Rehman
and
Saqib Tahir
10
5
7
Tech Ecosystems - Part 2: The Cost of Staying
Ecosystems hook you with convenience. Then they shift control. Here's how lock-in actually works.
May 29
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Mohib Ur Rehman
and
Saqib Tahir
3
3
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.
May 16
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Mohib Ur Rehman
and
Saqib Tahir
8
2
5
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.
May 8
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Mohib Ur Rehman
and
Saqib Tahir
7
4
6
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.
Apr 26
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Mohib Ur Rehman
and
Saqib Tahir
10
8
7
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.
Apr 23
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Yousaf Babur
and
Saqib Tahir
3
3
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…
Mar 31
•
Yousaf Babur
and
Saqib Tahir
3
1
5
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…
Mar 8
•
Yousaf Babur
and
Saqib Tahir
2
1
Stop WAPDA (Electricity Issues) From Killing Your PC: A Practical Protection Guide
Voltage dips, surges, and desi myths
Feb 21
•
Yousaf Babur
and
Saqib Tahir
4
6
2
Why RAM Prices Jumped 400%
A bubble is causing your wallet to burst
Feb 3
•
Yousaf Babur
and
Saqib Tahir
7
4
7
How Gambling Went Digital
How modern games quietly adopted casino psychology.
Jan 22
•
Mohib Ur Rehman
and
Saqib Tahir
12
12
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