Episode 380: No Free Lunches or Haircuts

This week, we recap the WordPress showdown between Automattic and WP Engine, and discuss the future of OpenAI. Plus, Coté has a lot (maybe too much) to say about Chick-fil-A coming to the UK. Watch t...

4 Okt 20241h 8min

This week, we discuss the intersection of DevOps and Platform Engineering, the latest WordPress drama, and some M&A tips for Intel. Plus, a few recommendations on using iPhone mirroring. Watch the Yo...

27 Sep 202455min

This week, we discuss IBM acquiring Kubecost, AWS moving OpenSearch to the Linux Foundation, and Amazon employees heading back to the office. Plus, some thoughts on what it means to be in "employee mo...

20 Sep 20241h 10min

This week, we discuss Dell's growth in AI servers, GEICO’s transition from VMware to OpenStack, and the concept of Kingmaking. Plus, plenty of thoughts on USB hubs. Watch the YouTube Live Recording o...

13 Sep 202455min

This week, we discuss Intel's challenges, Elastic's adopting the AGPL, and getting AI to introduce itself. Plus, some thoughts on a gesticulating flâneur using a speakerphone in public. Watch the You...

6 Sep 20241h 2min

This week, we discuss our AI usage, recap key announcements from VMware Explore, and examine RedMonk's analysis of how open-source licensing impacts revenue and market cap. Plus, some thoughts on powe...

30 Aug 20241h 15min

This week, we discuss CockroachDB's relicensing, the ongoing debate about remote work, and platform engineering. Plus, some thoughts on the use of speakerphones in public. Watch the YouTube Live Reco...

23 Aug 20241h 9min

This week, we revisit our 2021 Intel CEO predictions, discuss Hyperscaler AI investment concerns and debate LinkedIn content. Plus, which products could thrive if Google were broken up? Watch the Yo...

16 Aug 20241h 16min