Been scrolling through some workplace discussions lately and stumbled across something that really struck a nerve. Someone was asking about knowledge hoarding at work - you know, those colleagues who seem friendly enough on the surface but somehow never quite share the information you need to actually do your job. The responses that followed painted a picture that’s unfortunately all too familiar in the tech world.

The original poster described starting at a new company where there’s a suspicious lack of documentation and sharing. People appear friendly but won’t provide the actual know-how needed to get things done. Sound familiar? If you’ve worked in tech for more than five minutes, you’ve probably encountered this phenomenon.

I’ve been scrolling through job listings lately (not by choice, mind you - thanks redundancy), and something’s been grinding my gears. Why are recruiters and HR departments treating basic legal requirements like they’re generous gifts from the employment gods?

You know what I’m talking about. Those job ads that breathlessly announce “We offer 4 weeks annual leave!” and “We contribute to your superannuation!” like they’re revolutionising workplace benefits. Mate, that’s not a perk - that’s literally what the law says you have to do. It’s like advertising “We pay you money for your work!” or “Our building has functioning fire exits!”

Been scrolling through the latest updates on Figure’s humanoid robot development, and honestly, the progression from their earlier models to this latest iteration is pretty remarkable. What struck me most wasn’t the technical specs or the marketing hype, but how this thing actually looks like it belongs in our world rather than some dystopian factory floor.

The design evolution here is fascinating from a user experience perspective. Early industrial robots always looked like what they were - utilitarian machines built for specific tasks in controlled environments. But Figure’s latest model? It’s got this sleek, almost consumer-friendly aesthetic that makes you think “yeah, I could see this thing folding laundry in someone’s living room.”

The news hit my feed this morning while scrolling through the usual mix of DevOps drama and climate updates: renewables have officially overtaken coal as the world’s biggest source of electricity generation. My first reaction? Finally. My second reaction? Why the hell did it take us this long?

I’ve been watching this transition unfold for years now, through countless online discussions and debates. The technical arguments, the political posturing, the fossil fuel industry’s last-ditch efforts to maintain relevance. What strikes me most about this milestone isn’t just that we’ve reached it, but the sheer variety of reactions it’s generating.

Just caught wind of an interesting development that’s got me thinking about the intersection of automation and renewable energy. There’s news about AI robots being deployed to help install 500,000 solar panels across Australia, and honestly, it’s sparked quite the debate online about what this means for workers, efficiency, and our renewable energy future.

The discussion I stumbled upon was fascinating in its simplicity. Someone made the observation that it looked like “one guy running an expensive robot that can do the work of one man” - which, on the surface, seems like a fair criticism. Why bother with all the complexity and cost if you’re not gaining efficiency?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what we’ve lost when it comes to Australian pub culture. Maybe it’s because I passed by my old local the other day and saw they’d expanded their gaming room again, or perhaps it’s just the creeping realisation that a simple night out now costs more than my first car payment back in the ’90s. Either way, it’s got me properly wound up.

The complaints are familiar enough: eye-watering drink prices, pokies dominating every available square metre, and bartenders who seem to have learned their trade from YouTube tutorials rather than years of actually connecting with punters. But there’s something deeper going on here – we’re witnessing the systematic dismantling of what used to be genuine community spaces.

There’s been a discussion doing the rounds online that’s got me thinking about something I never imagined I’d be writing about – toilet hygiene and the apparent inability of some males to pee without creating a biohazard zone. The original question was simple enough: how do you deal with boys who consistently miss the toilet and create a lingering smell that makes using the bathroom an unpleasant experience?

What struck me most about the responses wasn’t just the practical cleaning advice (though enzyme cleaners seem to be the unanimous winner), but the sheer volume of people sharing similar frustrations. Women breaking up with partners over it, mothers at their wit’s end, and even some blokes admitting they’ve switched to sitting down just to avoid the hassle. It’s become clear this isn’t just about a few careless kids – it’s a widespread issue that speaks to deeper problems with how we teach responsibility and basic consideration for others.

The tech world’s been buzzing lately about Google’s latest move to charge developers for app verification outside the Play Store ecosystem. What started as a promise of openness and choice in the Android world is rapidly becoming another corporate cash grab, and frankly, it’s getting under my skin.

Google’s decision to implement a tiered verification system for Android developers feels like a betrayal of everything the platform once stood for. Sure, they’re keeping a “free” tier for hobbyists and students, but with undefined installation limits and heavy encouragement to upgrade to the paid tier. The paid verification will cost developers $25 - the same as Play Store registration - just for the privilege of distributing apps outside Google’s walled garden.

The news about Apple pulling the ICEBlock app from their store has been doing the rounds this week, and frankly, it’s got me thinking about how easily our digital tools can become political weapons. For those who missed it, ICEBlock was an app designed to alert users about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in their area. The new Attorney General, Pam Bondi, claimed it put ICE agents at risk, the developer pushed back, and now it’s gone from the App Store.

Someone on Reddit recently announced Wizarr 2025.10.0, and buried in their feature list was this absolutely perfect line: “Overengineering solutions is in the essence of selfhosting and homelabbing!” The comments that followed were gold - people practically queuing up to admit they felt personally attacked by this statement. One user mentioned implementing single sign-on through Authentik for just two users. Another wrote their own log processor because they were fed up with their existing setup not working perfectly.