The 49MB web page

kept by eddie mar 16

News websites like the NYT have grown bloated with ads and tracking, reaching 49MB, driving users to block JavaScript or seek alternatives.

Google Reader was building the wrong future
Google Reader's true value was its accidental social network and curation layer, not feed reading, and its shutdown pushed users toward open protocols like RSS and email for direct creator connections.
also on Google Reader
uBlock filter list to hide all YouTube Shorts
A maintained uBlock Origin filter list hides all YouTube Shorts, with additional filters for comments and playables, and is actively maintained by a new contributor.
also on uBlock Origin, YouTube, #privacy, #user-experience
How I browse the web in 2026
A developer details their 2026 web browsing setup using Firefox on separated work and personal devices, with curated extensions, self-hosted RSS, and bookmarks for focused reading.
also on uBlock Origin, #privacy, #user-experience
Can Content Creators Get Rich Off A.I. Slop Like Tung Tung Tung Sahur? - The New York Times
AI-generated slop videos on TikTok and Instagram are becoming a profitable business model for creators like Norbert Barszczewski, who earned over $37,000 in a month through Affiliate Network's viral ad campaigns.
also on #advertising, YouTube
How Meta’s Reels Became a $50 Billion Business - WSJ
Meta's Reels has grown from a TikTok imitation with no revenue into a $50 billion annual run-rate business, driven by AI recommendations and increased video engagement.
also on #advertising, YouTube