In basements, online forums, and messy workshops, a new generation of tech enthusiasts is breathing life into old gadgets. Vintage iPods are being turned into Spotify streamers with custom firmware, analog cameras are getting digital sensors, and retro game consoles are being cracked open, rebuilt, and expanded beyond their original capabilities.
The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want is a 2025 book by linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna. It offers a sharp, accessible critique of how artificial intelligence is misunderstood—and misrepresented.