Why nobody answers the phone anymore Jul 23, 2026
Nobody answers the phone anymore, and it's not because we've gotten rude. It's because the phone still expects a live response in a world built entirely around asynchronous ones.
Hallelujah Jul 20, 2026
This week's instalment of Music Monday is Hallelujah. The 1984 Leonard Cohen original and a 1994 cover by Jeff Buckley.
You Already Paid For That Jul 16, 2026
BMW, Ring and every streaming service have converged on the same trick, charging you monthly for something you already own outright. Here's where the line actually is.
Zombie Jul 13, 2026
This week's instalment of Music Monday is Zombie. The 1994 The Cranberries original and a 2020 cover by Miley Cyrus.
Apps Forgot Who They Work For Jul 9, 2026
Nobody at Fitbit decided to make their product annoying. They just built a system where annoying you made the numbers go up. That's enshittification, and it's coming for every app you pay for.
Jolene Jul 6, 2026
This week's instalment of Music Monday is Jolene. The 1974 Dolly Parton original and a 2021 cover by Lil Nas X.
Shrinkflation Is a Lie You're Paying For Jul 2, 2026
Shrinkflation works because we check price tags, not net weights. And when our inflation measures don't track quantity, the squeeze on household budgets goes officially unrecorded.
Nothing Compares 2 U (2) Jun 29, 2026
This week's instalment of Music Monday is Nothing Compares 2 U. The 1985 The Family original and a 1990 cover by Sinéad O'Connor.