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The price of consumer electronics keeps climbing, and it may not be slowing down anytime soon. Using Valve's new Steam Machine as a case study, we examine how the ongoing RAM pricing crisis and AI-driven demand for hardware are reshaping the consumer electronics market. From gaming PCs and consoles to smartphones and local AI hardware, we discuss why prices are rising, what it means for consumers, and whether affordable tech is becoming a thing of the past.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/consumer-electronics-are-getting-gutted
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Matt Diamante joins the show to discuss modern SEO, social media growth, and building an audience in the age of AI. We explore how he grew his following to over 600,000 people, why he fired his largest client to focus on content creation, and what businesses need to do to stay visible as search evolves beyond traditional Google rankings. We also discuss AI Overviews, personal branding, content strategy, and whether SEO still has a place in an increasingly AI-driven web.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/seo-social-media-and-building-an-audience-w-matt-diamante
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For years, SaaS companies seemed untouchable. Now, investors have wiped trillions of dollars from software stocks as AI agents become capable of building functional clones of popular products in minutes. But are these fears justified? In this episode, Matt and Mike break down the growing panic around AI and SaaS. They explore why investors believe AI could destroy software moats, why tools like Claude Cowork and other AI agents are causing concern, and whether the market is overestimating how easily software companies can be replaced. They also discuss the hidden costs of replacing SaaS with internal AI-generated tools, the importance of integrations, maintenance, security, support, and why switching costs may be a stronger moat than many investors realize. Is SaaS actually dying, or is Wall Street pricing in a future that may never arrive?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/the-2-trillion-ai-panic-is-saas-really-dead
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In this edition of the Web News we address one of Mike's recent statements where he advised anti-AI workers to "shut up" in the face of a pro-AI workplace. He stated that you should not be bringing up your AI concerns to workplaces that are bullish on AI, especially during the difficult job market that developers and other tech workers find themselves in. This statement came with some harsh criticism from commenters, some of whom believe that you should not be covering up your own concerns and beliefs in order to keep a job that you disagree with. Matt and Mike revisit Mike's previous statement, and debate this topic surrounding a detailed comment left by a viewer.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/would-you-risk-your-job-to-oppose-ai-debate
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Artificial intelligence may live in the cloud, but the infrastructure powering it exists in the real world. As companies race to build hyperscale AI data centers, communities are raising concerns about power consumption, water usage, housing pressures, environmental impacts, and the strain on local infrastructure. In this episode, Matt and Mike break down what data centers actually are, how AI is changing their scale and requirements, and why the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure has become one of the most controversial technology stories of the decade. Are AI data centers worth it, or are the costs starting to outweigh the benefits?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/are-ai-data-centers-good-or-bad
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Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-level AI model with built-in safeguards designed to route certain high-risk prompts to older models instead. As AI capabilities continue to accelerate, are AI companies creating systems they no longer fully trust? We discuss AI safety, prompt routing, technical debt, and whether this approach can scale as future models become even more powerful.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/anthropic-released-an-ai-it-doesnt-fully-trust
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Most conversations about AI focus on job displacement, but a different story is unfolding at the same time. As companies rush to adopt AI, entirely new roles are appearing to bridge the gap between powerful models and real-world business problems. In this episode Matt and Mike explore emerging careers like Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Generalists, Prompt & Evals Engineers, and the growing need for developers who can rescue and maintain AI-generated applications. Are these temporary jobs created by a rapidly changing industry, or early signs of what the future workforce will look like?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-isnt-just-taking-jobs-its-creating-weird-new-ones
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In this edition of Web News, Matt and Mike debate whether AI coding agents are starting to reverse the no-code revolution. Inspired by a recent article about a company abandoning its no-code website and returning to code, the conversation explores how tools like OpenAI Sites, Cursor, and other agentic workflows are changing the way websites are built. Are platforms like Webflow, Wix, and Squarespace facing a new challenge, or will they evolve alongside AI? From agency workflows and client expectations to the future of frameworks like React and Next.js, this episode dives into one of the biggest shifts currently happening in web development.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-vs-no-code
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When you launch a website, how long should you expect it to last? Two years? Five years? Ten?
The answer depends on what you mean by "last." A website can remain online and technically functional for years while quietly becoming harder to maintain, slower to evolve, less effective at generating leads, or increasingly out of touch with a company's brand and customers.
In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the real lifespan of modern websites. They break down the difference between replacing a website because you want to versus because you have to, discuss how technical debt, security, performance, SEO, and changing business needs can force a rebuild, and examine whether modern architectures like headless CMSs, design systems, and component-based development are helping websites stay relevant longer than ever before.
Whether you're a developer maintaining client projects or a business owner wondering if your website is due for an upgrade, this episode will help you understand the signs that a website is reaching the end of its useful life - and what to do about it.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/how-long-do-websites-last-and-when-should-you-replace-them
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For years, technology kept adding new categories to our lives. First it was the desktop computer, then the laptop, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, wireless earbuds, game consoles, and now smart glasses and AI-powered wearables. The problem is that every new category comes with its own price tag, upgrade cycle, and growing expectation that we'll keep up. In this edition of the Web News we're discussing the rising cost of consumer technology, whether the average person can realistically afford this expanding portfolio of devices, and how consumers should think about spending in an era where tech feels more expensive than ever.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/the-middle-class-cant-keep-up-with-tech-anymore
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AI skepticism might be one of the most valuable developer skills right now - but only if it doesn’t turn into stubbornness. In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss the growing divide between developers who reject AI entirely and those who trust it far too much. They explore why blindly accepting AI-generated code can create serious problems in production, why refusing to adapt can hurt your career, and where experienced developers still provide the most value. From architecture and security to maintainability and product-specific context, this episode breaks down the increasingly important role of human judgment in AI-assisted development.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-coding-hype-is-starting-to-crack
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Modern web design is everywhere right now - gradients, floating cards, oversized hero sections, glassmorphism, micro animations, dark mode… and increasingly, every site is starting to feel the same. Even AI-generated websites seem to default to the same handful of design trends and layouts. But is that actually a problem? In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss whether “modern” automatically means “better,” why so many websites are converging toward the same aesthetic, and whether usability, branding, and originality are starting to get lost in the process.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/why-does-every-website-look-like-a-saas-app
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In this episode, Matt and Mike break down why traditional CSS learning often falls short - and what actually works instead. From building muscle memory and understanding layout behavior to avoiding common beginner mistakes like over-nesting and fighting the layout, this episode is all about practical, real-world CSS skills. We also explore hands-on learning scenarios like navbars, hero sections, blog layouts, and forms-plus a simple framework you can use to improve your CSS faster. And in the age of AI, we discuss why practical CSS knowledge is still essential for debugging and building production-ready designs. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “knowing CSS” and actually building with it, this episode is for you.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/you-know-css-so-why-cant-you-build-anything
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Google just unveiled a major expansion of Gemini across Android, and it feels like the company is trying to redefine what Android actually is. Instead of functioning as “just” a mobile operating system, Android is increasingly becoming an AI-powered platform layer that sits across phones, wearables, cars, TVs, and more. In this edition of the Web news, Matt and Mike discuss Google’s latest Gemini announcements, the new AI-driven Android experience, what features actually look useful, and whether this shift changes how developers and users interact with devices moving forward.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/android-isnt-just-an-operating-system-anymore
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GitHub has had a rough few months, with outages, service degradations, Copilot interruptions, and even a merge queue bug that affected real pull requests. In this episode, Matt and Mike look at what’s been happening with GitHub, why developers rely on it so heavily, and whether the rise of AI-assisted coding is putting even more pressure on one of the most important platforms in modern software development. Is this just normal growing pain for critical infrastructure, or a warning sign that developers should rethink how much trust they place in a single platform?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/what-is-going-on-with-github
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AI isn’t just changing how developers write code - it’s changing what developers watch, what creators make, and what platforms reward. Traditional web development tutorials used to dominate developer education online, but now AI-focused content often gets more attention because it feels faster, more exciting, and more connected to job security. In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss the growing shift toward AI coding content, whether developers are skipping important fundamentals, and what this means for the future of web development education. They also explore the pressure creators face to pivot toward AI content and whether traditional coding tutorials are becoming less relevant in the algorithm-driven creator economy.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/are-web-dev-tutorials-dying
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The entry-level developer job market is sending mixed signals in 2026. On one hand, reports suggest that employment among younger developers has dropped significantly - fueling concerns that AI and automation are squeezing out junior talent. On the other hand, major companies are actively increasing their hiring of entry-level engineers, citing long-term industry health and the growing importance of AI fluency.
In this episode Matt and Mike break down what’s really happening with junior developer jobs right now. From the so-called “entry-level squeeze” to companies doubling down on early-career hiring, they explore whether this is a true crisis - or just another shift in how developers enter the industry.
They also dive into what junior developers should actually be focusing on in today’s market, including the balance between strong coding fundamentals and AI proficiency, and how new developers can position themselves to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/the-junior-developer-job-market-in-2026-crisis-recovery-or-both
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In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike break down the rumors surrounding OpenAI’s upcoming “AI agent phone” - a device that could fundamentally change how we interact with technology. But while the idea sounds futuristic, history tells a different story. From operating system challenges to app ecosystem risks, we’ve seen major players like BlackBerry and Windows Phone struggle to compete - and fail. So what makes this AI phone any different? Is this the next evolution of smartphones… or are we watching history repeat itself?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/why-ai-phones-might-fail-like-blackberry
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AI tools have made developers faster than ever - but at what cost? In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into the unexpected side effects of using AI heavily in development workflows. From losing a sense of accomplishment to struggling with focus, trust, and long-term skill retention, they explore how AI might be quietly reshaping not just how we work - but how we feel about our work. Is increased productivity masking deeper problems? And are developers becoming too reliant on AI without realizing it? This is an honest conversation about the trade-offs of modern development - and what we might be losing in the process.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/whats-happening-to-me-the-negative-side-effects-of-ai
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AI is changing everything - especially for junior developers. While many companies are cutting back on entry-level roles, IBM is doing the opposite. In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike explore why IBM is tripling its entry-level hiring in 2026, what that says about the future of software development, and whether this strategy gives them an edge in the AI race. Is this a smart long-term investment - or a risky bet in a world where AI can already write code? If you’re a junior developer (or thinking of becoming one), this might be one of the most important signals in the industry right now.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/is-ibm-winning-the-ai-race-a-bet-on-entry-level-developers
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