#TechGrumps

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

3 days ago

T&G in isometric 3D : Techgrumps logo black on white

#Techgrumps podcast is back!

Behold: The bettification of everything

https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2619400/

With @wendyg @eastmad @rnalexander and myself.

Also available at https://techgrumps.wordpress.com soon...

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

4 days ago

Ok between the different @podcasts I now have...

1. #techgrumps - https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/

2. Making the familiar strange
redcircle.com/shows/95190f06-ba12-47ae...

3. Another one soon to come...

I think its time to either #selfhost, sign up with a host […]

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

1 month ago

Techgrumps 3.37 - AI Discussions sandboxed for your security | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 3.37 - AI Discussions sandboxed for your securityThe AI Skills Hub is a bit lightweight.https://aiskillshub.org.uk/Anthropic has invested 1.5M in the Python Software Foundationhttps://simon...

#techgrumps 3.37 is now available for your listening pleasure.

#AI discussions sandboxed for your security!

* rss.com/podcasts/tec...

* techgrumps.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/t...

With the grumpy voices of @wendyg.bsky.social @rnalexander.bsky.social @eastmad.bsky.social

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

1 month ago

Techgrumps logo - TG

#techgrumps 3.37 is now available for your listening pleasure.

#AI discussions sandboxed for your security!

* https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2539462

* techgrumps.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/techgrumps-3-... […]

[Original post on mas.to]

eastmad

@eastmad.bsky.social

2 months ago

I'm happy to say #Techgrumps is listed in the top 30 of UK tech podcasts by a list far too spammy for us to actually mention.

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

2 months ago

Techgrumps 3.36 - Men are weird: The Return of the Glasshole | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 3.36Mozilla, Firefox and AIhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/mozillas-new-ceo-says-ai-is-coming-to-firefox-but-will-remain-a-choice/The return of smart glasses and wearableshttps://www.thev...

#Techgrumps 3.36 - Men are weird: The Return of the Glasshole...

rss.com/podcasts/tec...
techgrumps.wordpress.com

With @rnalexander.bsky.social @wendyg.bsky.social @eastmad.bsky.social and myself @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

With a seriously worrying scenario for UK citizens using X/Twitter

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

2 months ago

#Techgrumps 3.36 - Men are weird: The Return of the Glasshole...

https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2459249/
https://techgrumps.wordpress.com/

With @rnalexander @wendyg @eastmad and myself @cubicgarden

With a seriously worrying scenario for UK citizens using X/Twitter

It's REALLY time to […]

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

2 months ago

TechGrumps 3.3.5: - Bless The TechGrumps (Special holiday special) | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 3.3.5 (Special holiday special)Hannah: is grumpy about marketers using "GEO" or "Generative Engine Optimisation"https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/10/is-retail-ready-for-ai-shaki...

Whats that? Santa has left for the all good people of the world?

Yes!

#Techgrumps 3.3.5 (Special holiday special)

With @eastmad.bsky.social @rnalexander.bsky.social, @andypiper.me and @mskakapo.bsky.social

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Happy holidays people... Bless The #TechGrumps

Available now!

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

2 months ago

TechGrumps 3.3.5: - Bless The TechGrumps (Special holiday special) | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 3.3.5 (Special holiday special)Hannah: is grumpy about marketers using "GEO" or "Generative Engine Optimisation"https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/10/is-retail-ready-for-ai-shaki...

Whats that? Santa has left for the all good people of the world?

Yes!

#Techgrumps 3.3.5 (Special holiday special)

With @eastmad.bsky.social @rnalexander.bsky.social and @mskakapo.bsky.social

rss.com/podcasts/tec...

Happy holidays people... Bless The #TechGrumps

Available now!

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

2 months ago

TechGrumps 3.3.5: - Bless The TechGrumps (Special holiday special) | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 3.3.5 (Special holiday special)Hannah: is grumpy about marketers using "GEO" or "Generative Engine Optimisation"https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/10/is-retail-ready-for-ai-shaking-up-how-we-shop?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherIan is grumpy about how social is eroding relationships, causing loneliness and exhaustionhttps://www.npr.org/2025/12/02/nx-s1-5627156/social-media-digital-detox-depression-anxietyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2025-06-social-media-change-issues-problems-reporthttps://www.noemamag.com/the-last-days-of-social-media/Ryan is grumpy about de Reverse Centaurhttps://pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/pop-that-bubble/#u-washingtonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/1fkf65/this_scene_from_superman_iii_haunted_me_as_a_child/Andy is grumpy about lessons learned form Sleep dealerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wR2XoNshl4&t=527shttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/sleep-dealer-2008-movie-retrospectivehttps://medium.com/nerd-for-tech/are-llms-getting-devious-and-smart-enough-to-trick-you-on-their-own-65c83061e661AOBFamiliar strangers (not lovegrumps) podcast coming soonFOSDEM 2026 https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/

Whats that Santa has left for the all good people of the world?

Yes!

#Techgrumps 3.3.5 (Special holiday special)

With @eastmad @rnalexander and Hannah

https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2410942/

Happy holidays people... Bless The TechGrumps

Hannah

@mskakapo.bsky.social

2 months ago

TechGrumps 3.3.5: - Bless The TechGrumps (Special holiday special) | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 3.3.5 (Special holiday special)Hannah: is grumpy about marketers using "GEO" or "Generative Engine Optimisation"https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/10/is-retail-ready-for-ai-shaki...

I had a lot of fun recording this episode of #techgrumps : rss.com/podcasts/tec... Merry Christmas! 🎄

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

3 months ago

Techgrumps 3.34 - ChatGPT is not my wingman | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 3.34Local council cyberattackshttps://www.computerweekly.com/news/252526106/Annual-costs-of-Hackney-ransomware-attack-exceed-12mhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y2w43ry5loPlanes patche...

Just released #techgrumps 3.34 - ChatGPT is not my wingman...

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Staring the voices of @wendyg.bsky.social @eastmad.bsky.social and @cubicgarden.com

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

3 months ago

TG (techgrumps logo) in ASCII art redrawn black on white background

Just released #techgrumps 3.34 - ChatGPT is not my wingman

https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2383376/

Staring the voices of @wendyg @eastmad and @cubicgarden

eastmad

@eastmad.bsky.social

5 months ago

And while we are here, when are you coming on #techgrumps?

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

5 months ago

With the UK's steps into the age gated internet and digital ID back again like the renegade master, the #techgrumps have plenty to be grumpy about in this month's podcast.

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

5 months ago

Techgrumps 3.32 Your Illegal Racially Motivated Stops Will Go More Smoothly With the UK’s steps into the age gated internet and digital ID back again like the renegade master, the techgrumps have plenty to be grumpy about in this month’s podcast. Grumps this time include the voices of Ian Forrester, David Eastman, Ryan Alexander and Wendy Grossman. https://archive.org/download/techgrumps-3.32-your-illegal-racially-motivated-stops-will-go-more-smoothly/Techgrumps%203.32%20-%20Your%20illegal%20racially%20motivated%20stops%20will%20go%20more%20smoothly.mp3 Techgrumps 3.32 * UK Digital ID * https://netwars.pelicancrossing.net/2025/09/26/the-absurdity-card/ * Christie’s has quietly shuttered its digital art department * https://news.artnet.com/market/christies-scraps-digital-art-department-2685784 * Age verification and online safety * https://www.wired.com/story/vpn-use-spike-age-verification-laws-uk/ * Meshtastic and different networks * https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/08/jack_dorsey_debuts_bitchat/https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-ready-for-phone-dead-zones/ * AOB * Digital legacy – https://machinereadablewishes.cc/ * Fediforum 2025 – https://fediforum.org/ – October 7-8th * Ian’s digital dating manifesto – https://datingmanifesto.cc/ Enjoy the mp3 audio, and why not share it with others. ### Share this: * Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X * Like Loading... ### _Related_

With the UK's steps into the age gated internet and digital ID back again like the renegade master, the #techgrumps have plenty to be grumpy about in this month's podcast.

techgrumps.wordpress.com/2025/10/07/techgrumps-3-...

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

5 months ago

Techgrumps 3.32 : Your illegal, racially motivated stops will go more smoothly | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrums 3.32UK Digital IDhttps://netwars.pelicancrossing.net/2025/09/26/the-absurdity-card/Christie’s has quietly shuttered its digital art departmenthttps://news.artnet.com/market/christies-scraps-...

#Techgrumps 3.32 is now live
Your illegal, racially motivated stops will go more smoothly

rss.com/podcasts/tec...

This time with Me, @wendyg.bsky.social @eastmad.bsky.social @rnalexander.bsky.social

Coming to techgrumps.wordpress.com soon.

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

5 months ago

3D TG in Ascii art

#Techgrumps 3.32 is now live
Your illegal, racially motivated stops will go more smoothly

https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/2256562

This time with @cubicgarden @eastmad @wendyg @rnalexander

Topics include...

UK Digital ID
Christie’s NFT quiet clean up
Age […]

[Original post on mas.to]

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

7 months ago

Thanks everyone who commented on #techgrumps.
I agree the editing was a difficult one. There was a number of issues, which I think added up the difficult to separate audio recording.

I wouldn't rule out the whole podcast because of this one. Were taking on the feedback for the next one.

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

9 months ago

From re:publica 25: @parismarx - Reject US Tech. Embrace Digital Sovereignty.
#rp25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYqxBzHS9W8

#Sovereignty something we just talked about on our #techgrumps podcast tonight...

@wendyg @rnalexander @eastmad

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

9 months ago

The #Techgrumps are after a quick turn around, however there is plenty more to be grumpy about!.

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

9 months ago

Techgrumps 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 remove the Meta AI button from WhatsApp * NAS DRM on hard drives? * The Vatican guide to AI * Digital Legacy and victim sentencing * GDS playbook for AI * Ryans Enshittification corner * Duolingo flys too close to the sun * Discord looking to IPO * AOB (any other business) * Surveillance tips for protesters * So you want to be a dissident * EFF tips * RFK-JR wants to test vaccines against a placebo * Mozilla Festival 2025 * Republica 2025 – Six feet under the data centre * Dungeon Crawler Carl, Project Hail Mary, and Murderbot Stay grumpy, tell your friends, subscribe and play it again… ### Share this: * Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X * Like Loading... ### _Related_

The #Techgrumps are after a quick turn around, however there is plenty more to be grumpy about!.

techgrumps.wordpress.com/2025/05/18/techgrumps-3-...

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

9 months ago

Techgrumps 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. Techgrumps 3.26 audio Enjoy the mp3 audio […]

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

9 months ago

Techgrumps 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 […]

eastmad

@eastmad.bsky.social

11 months ago

OpenAI's Studio Ghibli AI: 'An Insult to Life Itself' by The 404 Media Podcast

A nicely detailed feature from 404 media about the whole Ghiblification thing.

(404 media is the answer to the unasked question "What would a vaguely professional #Techgrumps sound like?")

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

11 months ago

Techgrumps 3.25.r3 When the bed is moving at 2am | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Techgrumps 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 spy...

#Techgrump 3.25 revision 3 is live
"When the bed is moving at 2am...!"

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With @eastmad.bsky.social @rnalexander.bsky.social @wendyg.bsky.social and Hannah

If you like what you hear... Join us using #techgrumps

eastmad

@eastmad.bsky.social

1 year ago

Oh no; we may as well rename #techgrumps now

Ian | Founder & Firestarter

@cubicgarden.com

1 year ago

TechGrumps - They only care about AIs with purchase decisions | RSS.com Techgrumps 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 ...

#Techgrumps 3.24 - They only care about AIs with purchase decisions? ...Is available where-ever you listen to podcasts

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This episode includes the grumpy voices of @wendyg.bsky.social @rnalexander.bsky.social @eastmad.bsky.social

Of course this month includes DeepSeek

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

1 year ago

#Techgrumps 3.24 - They only care about AIs with purchase decisions?
Is available where-ever you listen to podcasts

https://rss.com/podcasts/techgrumps/1879466

This episode includes the grumpy voices of @wendyg @rnalexander @eastmad

Of course this month includes DeepSeek and some thoughts on […]

Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden

@cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

1 year ago

@joshmcr Whooo really? one for #techgrumps maybe?