Catchpoint News Catchup Episode 6

Join, Payal, Denton, and Leon as they explore recent articles about AOL Dialup services, AI agents, ISP throttling, and what the heck is McDonald’s “Grimace” anyway?

Article Links

· [AOL] Dial-up Internet to be discontinued

o https://help.aol.com/articles/dial-up-internet-to-be-discontinued

· AOL's dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer

o https://www.engadget.com/computing/aols-dial-up-internet-still-exists-but-not-for-much-longer-193004233.html?guccounter=1

· AOL to discontinue dial-up internet service after 34 years

o https://www.techspot.com/news/109012-aol-discontinue-dial-up-internet-service-after-34.html

· ChatGPT Agent handles my most annoying tasks — and here’s what actually surprised me

o https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-tested-chatgpt-agent-on-5-everyday-tasks-heres-what-happened

· MKPhD (Marques Brownlee) reviews the Humane pin

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TitZV6k8zfA

· Internet Throttling Still Exists. Here's How to Protect Yourself From It

o https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/yes-your-internet-provider-can-throttle-your-speeds-here-how-to-make-it-stop/

· McDonald's finally confirms what Grimace actually is and fans are completely stunned

o https://www.unilad.com/news/food-and-drink/what-is-grimace-mcdonalds-confirms-236873-20250805

Say hello to our hosts!

· Denton Chikura

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/denton-chikura-422186201/

· Payal Chakraborty

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/payal-chakraborty-/

· Leon Adato

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonadato/

o https://bsky.app/profile/leonadato.com

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