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Check it out Watching a presentation by SwissVault right now. Looks cool.

Da Vinci Resolve Photo Editor Review: Don’t Bother

For nearly a decade now Da Vinci Resolve has stood out as the editing software of choice for Hollywood (and content creators wanting to feel like they belong there). What always astonished me was the amount of pro-grade features they provided with their entirely free software. G…

Summer Fridays, Open Thread

I’m observing summer Fridays here at KDO again this year, which means I (mostly) won’t be posting here on Fridays. If past years are any guide, this doesn’t actually have too much of an effect on how much I work or post…more of a redistribution of time & effort. But i…

Self-driving legs to walk me to the office

When we end up voluntary ceding control of our own body parts to AI (for example so we can automatically walk around the grocery story while simultaneously catching up on boxsets on a VR headset) I wonder what that will feel like. The underlying tech is currently in research…

The 4 Best Cameras for Travel Photographers from 2023

Travel photography is one of the popular options in the medium. Many young photographers and serious enthusiasts rely on a camera that can take a beating. If you are a serious photographer, then here are some full frame cameras that can be ideal solutions for your journey. Witho…

Planetary Science

Illustrated break-downs of how common objects work ....

Illustrated break-downs of how common objects work. Currently featuring a mechanical pencil, PEZ dispenser, retractable pen, and Zippo lighter.

The 4 Best All-Round Zoom Lenses From Tamron Under $2000

When it comes to choosing a good zoom lens, people are often stuck with some limiting options. However, when one is traveling, they often rely on a lens that can get a wide focal range, without the need of carrying two different lenses. Tamron is a manufacturer that has worked o…

The Best Canon Camera Kit for Astrophotographers

When it comes to choosing a lens that is compact and offers nice bokeh, you are met with only a handful of options. While some lenses can be out of your budget, others can often leave you dissatisfied. Lensbaby, who is known to create some exceptional offerings, is now introduci…

Tubes

Naturally Washington Post: Human Ninja Turtles keep emerging from New York City manhole covers. Circling the drains BBC will be shutting off its Radio 4 service at 198 kHz longwave (LW) on 27 June. Being old in age and fashion, I travel with a radio and have always loved listen…

The 5 Best Compact Cameras From 2013 that are Great in 2026

Compact cameras are the need of the hour. From young photographers to more seasoned image-makers, compact cameras are helping everyone find their voice. If you are a photographer who needs a camera that is small, easy to use, and offers nice image quality, these options can be o…

“Descartes Against Humanity” and Other Games Designed by...

“Descartes Against Humanity” and Other Games Designed by Famous Philosophers.

As Camera Components Get More Expensive, Consider Insurance

Cameras are just way too expensive without being luxury products right now. Considering the state of the global economy, you shouldn't neglect protecting your camera gear. Our photography insurance program is designed to be there when photographers really need it! We're giving y…

Chipotlai Max is an AI agent that runs on “stolen...

Chipotlai Max is an AI agent that runs on “stolen compute” from Chipotle’s AI chat bot. They are looking to borrow from bots from Ikea, Expedia, Home Depot, and others.

The Life and Death of Sports Fans

Team Spirit is a wonderful short film for ESPN by Errol Morris about the funerals of die-hard sports fans. I love the Steelers fan laid out in a recliner under a Steelers blanket in front of a television with a Steelers game on as if “he just fell asleep watching the game…

The official trailer for season three of Silo . Looks...

The official trailer for season three of Silo. Looks like we finally get some origin story stuff (well, more than a brief scene at least).

On this date in 2004, the Killdozer rampage took place ....

On this date in 2004, the Killdozer rampage took place. “The bulldozer effortlessly demolished cars and buildings, including the home of a former mayor, the office of a newspaper that had sided against him in an editorial…”

Jamelle Bouie: The cruelty is still the point of the...

Jamelle Bouie: The cruelty is still the point of the Trump regime. “This isn’t a border security policy. It’s cruelty as governance — directed at people this administration has decided don’t deserve dignity.”

Godox AD300 Pro II Review: The Best New Light for Photography?

Most upgrades to strobes and flashes these days tend to be incremental, but Godox seems to have missed that memo. Bringing another update to their popular AD line of strobes is the new Godox AD300 Pro II, a device that can be stowed away inside your backpack when you need to. Wi…

We Are Manipulating the Weather Every Day

Throughout most of human history, the weather has resisted humanity’s desire to change it. For thousands of years, we have sacrificed children, sung songs and danced, brewed alchemical concoctions, chanted prayers, fired cannons, and made many other futile efforts in the att…

As time passes, efforts to document the Tiananmen Square...

As time passes, efforts to document the Tiananmen Square protests intensify. “History cannot only be written by officials. If you don’t have real information, it’s difficult for you to have independent thought.”

“ Cameron’s World is a web-collage of text...

“Cameron’s World is a web-collage of text and images excavated from the buried neighbourhoods of archived GeoCities pages (1994–2009).”

The Panasonic LUMIX GH6 in 2026: Solid Hardware Is Not Enough

In 2026, Micro Four-Thirds as a system is fully matured with hundreds of lenses to choose from and various types of cameras to pair those lenses to. So, how does the GH6 perform four years since its launch?

Recently

A section of trail in SwitzerlandMay was a big month! The highlight was a cycling trip around Lake Konstanz, passing through Konstanz, Bregenz Austria, Stein am Rhein in Switzerland, and Meersburg. A farm in Bodenseeufer, GermanyWe passed a lot of operating agriculture, growin…

USPS Reissues Popular Mister Rogers Stamps

Every so often, the US Postal Service reissues old stamps. This time around, they polled the public about which past stamp they’d like to see reissued and the results were decisive: the people love Mister Rogers. The Mister Rogers stamp, originally released in 2018, is ne…

Ted Chiang is emphatic: LLMs are nowhere close to being...

Ted Chiang is emphatic: LLMs are nowhere close to being conscious. “We don’t need to fully understand the nature of consciousness to definitively say that certain things are not conscious, and conversational transcripts fall in that category.”

Marjane Satrapi, author of the excellent Persepolis, has...

Marjane Satrapi, author of the excellent Persepolis, has died at age 56. Friends said she “died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life”.

Knicks Rule

I expected the Knicks to win tonight. I also expect them to win the NBA championship. Two reasons. One is what I said about the Cavaliers ten years ago: they’re a better story. And something I said about the Warriors in that post applies to the Spurs now: they feel entitled. T…

Panasonic L10 Review Update: This is Better Than We Thought

There are a few reviews ot the Panasonic LUMIX L10 out already. And earlier last month, we published our own. Since then, we've continued to work with it even more and have made significantly more findings. So we're updating our Panasonic L10 review.

The 4 Best Compact Cameras from 2012

Digital cameras are becoming important for those who want to leave their phones behind. Whether it is a full frame, an instant camera or a compact camera, there are various options to choose from. However, if you are someone who wants a step-up only from your phone, these four m…