Yesterday, I burned a CD. And suddenly, I saw the end of the app economy. 💿

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An old CD burner, four supposedly incompatible audio files and a stubborn Windows Media Player led to an unexpected AI moment. Codex bypassed the app and finished the disc, leaving me with a bigger question about the future of niche software.

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Hark Pro Has Earned a Place on My iPhone’s First Home Screen

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After a few days with Hark Pro, it has earned a spot on my iPhone’s first home screen. Personalised dashboards, useful connections and an unexpectedly personal meme have impressed me. Here’s what I’ve tried, what’s still missing, and why I’ll keep testing it.

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Before AI Slop, There Was Just Slop

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Dismissing all AI-assisted work ignores what these tools also make possible: An individual turning an original idea into an illustrated story, a song or a publication that previously required resources they simply did not have. That deserves curiosity. And we need a name for work that earns it. I propose AI Craft. Work created with AI and shaped by human purpose, taste, judgment and responsibility. AI with a point of view.

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Mosquitoes

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Google has filed an application with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release up to 64 million male mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years.

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