What Are You Thankful For?

It’s been a really tough year for many of us, the citizens of the world. But on this day of thanksgiving in the US, I wanted to ask you all: what are you thankful for today? I’m thankful that I was able to travel to say goodbye to a friend, thankful for the time I’ve spen…

The schedule for Web Day Out

Here’s the schedule for Web Day Out—what a fantastic collection of talks! Web Day Out 10:00 – 10:30 I can’t believe it’s not JavaScript Jemima Abu 10:30 – 11:00 A pragmatic guide to browser support Rachel Andrew 11:30 – 12:00 Progressive web apps from the…

Pointer pop quiz

Here’s a silly example extracted from real code. Does this program print true or false

Why use React?

This isn’t a rhetorical question. I genuinely want to know why developers choose to build websites using React. There are many possible reasons. Alas, none of them relate directly to user experience, other than a trickle-down justification: happy productive developers will ma…

The Best Gear for Photographers: The Phoblographer’s 2025 Editor’s Choice Awards

It's time for our Editor's Choice awards list. The year 2025 saw some really and truly fascinating releases. In some ways, I've never been more excited for the future of photography. In other ways, I hope that this year was more than just a wake up call. It proved that it needs…

We Designed This to Protect Photographers and Their Cameras

Hey pros! Listen up! Our photography insurance program is designed to be there when photographers really need it! We’re giving you more than the competition can in different ways! Here’s a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn’t necessarily cover wha…

All of the Rivers

Perhaps inspired by All Streets, Ben Fry’s map of all the streets in the US, Nelson Minar built a US map out of all the rivers in the country. Minar put all the data and files he used up on Github so you can make your own version. [This is a vintage post originally…

Satellite Imagery

“Art is valuable precisely because it is not easy to create. We...

“Art is valuable precisely because it is not easy to create. We are interested in art, in any and all of its forms, because humans made it. That’s the very thing that makes it interesting; the who, the how, and especially the why.” 💬 Join the discussion o…

If Quantum Computing Is Solving “Impossible” Questions, How Do We Know They’re...

If Quantum Computing Is Solving “Impossible” Questions, How Do We Know They’re Right? “In order to validate quantum computers, methods are needed to compare theory and result without waiting years for a supercomputer to perform the same task.” 💬 Join…

Thoughts and Prayers

This is the trailer for an HBO documentary called Thoughts and Prayers about “the impact of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry on schools and communities across America”. It’s tough to watch, as is this clip from the film in which a girl describes a bag…

I’ll Say It: You Don’t Need a New Camera or Lens. These Help

I know, we're one of the biggest websites often doing camera and lens roundups. But here's the thing: most of the time, we haven't been rounding up new cameras or lenses. Why? Because we realize that the used camera market is more affordable and that the newer cameras and lenses…

In a London increasingly dominated by rideshare services, some drivers are still...

In a London increasingly dominated by rideshare services, some drivers are still opting to study for years for The Knowledge, “the grueling examination that requires applicants to essentially memorize more than 100 square miles of city streets”. 💬 Join the…