GD Tech Nerds! Here’s a depressing thought: 86% of people pay for data they don’t use, and most of them are with big carriers and phone networks (if you’re in the UK). The big boys lure you in with extras and goodies, then gut you on expensive monthly plans for data you don’t even use. I switched to an MVNO three years ago, I use Mint Mobile – the $20 plan. When I’m in the UK, I’m with SMARTY; its £15 plan is legendary. I don’t use unlimited data and I never go over my data allowance, and I...

GD Tech Nerds! This week, we’re calling out Big Tech’s IP antics, defending old iPhones, and reminding you that yes — DuckDuckGo still slaps in 2025. Quick shout to our signal boosters: YOU. Every open, click, and share keeps this machine running smoother than a fresh M2 chip. If you dig what's in this drop, hit the social icons at the end! Let’s get into it. ⚖️ BIG TECH’S IP GRAB COULD SCREW US ALL If Big Tech Kills IP Laws, Everyone Loses → When AI companies act like copyright is optional,...

GD Tech Nerds! Yep, we're talking about the pastel-colored, ad-soaked, insanely profitable universe of child-fronted YouTube channels. And trust us, it’s weirder (and more lucrative) than you think. 🎯 What’s Going On? Some of the biggest YouTube channels? Not adult creators. Not brands. Nope. They're run by kids… or more accurately, by adults using kids. We’re talkin’ about Ryan’s World, Vlad and Niki, Like Nastya — the YouTube royalty of toy unboxing and over-the-top skits. These channels...