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The Supreme Court Is Corrupt. This Is What We Can Do About It.

This is excellent: Jamelle Bouie explains why he thinks the Supreme Court is corrupt and what we (through Congress) can do about it. Not all video transcripts work as text, but this one does, so I’m including his full remarks here: The Supreme Court is corrupt. You might…

The Film That Attacks You

For his latest video essay, Evan Puschak tells us about Un Chien Andalou, the pioneering surrealist short film by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí. The film is particularly notable for a shocking shot in the opening scene, which, if you’ve seen it, you’ve likely never forg…

Please, Support Books

The Pragmatic Bookshelf has all of their books at half price[^except] until December 1st using coupon code "save50". They're DRM-free and compatible with any ebook reader. [^except]: All of their books except for The Pragmatic Programmer. Here are some of their books I've read…

Stop Uploading Your Data to Google

Yesterday, I saw this video on YouTube by DJ Slope, a videogame youtuber. The very short version is that YouTube is deactivating all of his services and deleting his channel. He suspects they are doing that because he uploaded a file to Google Drive that triggered an automatic a…

Daylight Saving Time

I've never spent a lot of time thinking about daylight saving time. It's a thing that annoys me once a year and makes me happy once a year. I never gave it much more thought than that, other than to kind of vaguely think that it seemed pretty stupid, and having the impression th…

Steal These Surface Duo Ideas

As has happened with my Fold 3, after about a year of using it, my Fold 4's screen started to delaminate,[^delaminategate] so I had to send it in for repairs.[^why] When looking for a cheap replacement phone to use while my Fold 4 is away, I noticed that the Surface Duo is no…

Rethinking Window Management

Over at Tobias Bernard's GNOME Blog, he writes about a new approach to tiling window managers. Window management is probably the single worst aspect of current operating systems, and his ideas for how a modern tiling window manager might work are extremely compelling to me. See…

Tricking Monty Hall

Yesterday, a friend sent me a screenshot of an Instagram story from mordlustderpodcast asking for an intuitive explanation of the Monty Hall problem (which, as I found out, is called the "Ziegenproblem", or "goat problem", in German). The basic problem is this: You're in a ga…

Streak Redemption

For a lot of people, including myself, streaks are a powerful motivator. One of the purest implementations of this concept is Simone Giertz's Everyday Calendar. By pushing a button for every day you manage to achieve your goal, you create a visual representation of your progr…

Anti-Personas

In design, it's always easer to say "yes" than to say "no." Nobody is hurt by a "yes," so nobody fights against a "yes." That's why applications have a tendency to grow until they become unwieldy and unusable. Personas are a common tool to make better design decisions, but they…

Brightin Star 11mm F2.8 Fisheye Review: Not for the Boring

The Brightin Star 11mm F2.8 is a solidly built, all-metal fisheye that will push your creativity and allow you to take some mind-bending images.

I fixed a few bugs on the Rolodex yesterday — some of...

I fixed a few bugs on the Rolodex yesterday — some of the feeds weren’t updating and modifying sites wasn’t working properly. (Members get the mini-feedreader view!)

“Since 1900, scientists have observed more than 20...

“Since 1900, scientists have observed more than 20 phases of ice, many of them shaped under extreme conditions. The growing list includes hot ice and even ice that conducts electricity.”

On the futility of border walls . “The Ozymandian...

On the futility of border walls. “The Ozymandian ruins of many such walls litter our ancient and modern landscapes, because for as long as humanity has built hard borders, people have inevitably found ways to cross, topple or simply bypass them.”

The Single Best APS-C Camera Portrait Photographers Need

Portrait photographers have been looking at full frame cameras as their best bet for getting the perfect shot. While such devices can be of help, one must not forget how often they can result in excess hours spent on retouching. For this reason, an APS-C model is ideal for portr…

The Secret to Success Is ‘Monotasking’ ....

The Secret to Success Is ‘Monotasking’. “We find that in ­real‑world work, the more switches in attention a person makes, the lower is their end‑­of‑day assessed productivity.”

This Rare Pentax Camera Just Sold for $5,000

Pentax is a brand that you do not hear about as much. But they have always been at the forefront of introducing some exceptional models. The company introduced K series DSLRs, and they have always been a fan favorite of many photographers. Like this, Pentax is also known for med…

The Analog App That Puts an Entire Darkroom in Your Pocket

Many young photographers are now working on film to explore their voice. While some are still new to the medium, which raises questions about metering and exposure challenges, unlike when one uses a digital camera. To help these photographers, there are plenty of apps, but this…

Canon Discontinues a Fan-Favorite Zoom Lens

When it comes to lenses from Canon, one is spoiled for choice. From fisheye, to primes, to super telephotos, Canon has a wide-ranging portfolio that photographers from various walks of life can enjoy. However, it now appears that Canon is discontinuing a popular, everyday lens,…

Laowa 35mm f2.8 Tilt Shift Lens Review: Sharp Straightness With Macro

I've never been anything less than really impressed by any of the Laowa lenses I've used in the last few years. For the price point they're sold at, the build quality is top notch and their lenses are always unique compared to the rest of the market. One thing I've felt they can…

Does Adobe’s Latest Update Mean the Lightroom Classic?

From the addition of support for Sony a7V RAW files, Mood Boards, contextual search, and quality of life changes to AI-Assisted Culling and Denoise, there's a lot to cover in this update. Yet, it still feels like Adobe is quietly killing Lightroom Classic.

The Portfolio Review You’ve Always Wanted is Here

This is very worth it to improve as a photographer! Social media algorithms tend to value video over photographs. That means that you're going to have to find a way to make your images that much more impactful. It's true, a single photo can get a whole lot more interaction and e…

The Single Best Sony Camera for Street Photography

Street photographers need a camera that they can rely on at any time of the day or season. While there are multiple devices to choose from, Sony is by far the best for those who wish to buy a mirrorless system with varying lenses. The company has some incredible models in their…

Farewell, Voting Rights Act

Adam Serwer writing about the yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that guts much of whatever remains of the Voting Rights Act: In states with large Black populations that remain under Republican control — half of the Black American population resides in the South — lawmak…

Come on everyone, we’re going to Cursor Camp !

Come on everyone, we’re going to Cursor Camp!

Trustday

Convention Naming I didn't know until reading this that Oakland International Airport, better known as just OAK (with the slogan"I Fly OAK") had named itself San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, and earned in the process a lawsuit by San Francisco, objecting to usur…

Nikon Hasn’t Forgotten About Street Photographers, If This is Real

It has been a while since we have seen anything interesting from Nikon yet. The company introduced the Z5 II in 2025, and since then, there has been no news of what they may have in store. As part of the company's most anticipated releases of 2026, reports state that Nikon will…

I Wanted to Know Why a Leica is So Expensive. I Found Out

In 2026, the Leica M8 turns 20 years old. Then if we go beyond that, there's the Leica R8 -- which is now 30 years old. Being a Leica customer for a while now, I was curious to know about how the brand still services these cameras. For what it's worth, our Leica reps told me tha…

The Single Best Mirrorless Camera for Portrait Photography

Mirrorless cameras have been pretty incredible for various reasons: you get detailed photographs, smaller size, and also lenses that come with bright apertures. If you are someone who prefers such a device, then you have to look a lot. Why? Because Fujifilm offers something incr…