Spaceships, atoms, and cybernetics

Maureen has written a really good overview of web feeds for this year’s HTMHell advent calendar. The common belief is that nobody uses RSS feeds these days. And while it’s true that I wish more people used feed readers—the perfect antidote to being fed from an algorithm��…

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The 3 Best Full-Frame Cameras Under $1000 for Young Photographers

When it comes to full-frame cameras, one is often faced with the challenge of buying something worthwhile at a reasonable price. For many young creators, the lack of options within their budget range often leads them to pivot to APS-C sensors. While it is not wrong, it often lea…

The “Canon Tax” is Affecting Compact Cameras

Canon compact cameras dominated the market in the early 2000s. When the company transitioned to producing SLRs, it continued to gain the same fame. While compact cameras were considered a thing of the past about three years ago, the recent revival proves that no trend truly sees…

America Is an Unserious Country Filled With Unserious People. “We’ll tolerate this...

America Is an Unserious Country Filled With Unserious People. “We’ll tolerate this just like we tolerate everything else. Because this is who we are, collectively, as a country.”

‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens....

‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens.

The Best Full Frame Cameras For High ISO Output

A full frame camera can achieve the highest image quality, but it also tends to struggle when it comes to low-light performance. This is even more prominent if you want to print your work. However, over the decades, cameras have evolved significantly, with some companies truly h…

“Back to BASAAP” – My talk at ThingsCon 2025 in Amsterdam

Last Friday I had the pleasure of speaking at ThingsCon in Amsterdam, invited by Iskander Smit to join a day exploring this year’s theme of ‘resize/remix/regen’. The conference took place at CRCL Park on the Marineterrein – a former naval yard that’s spent the last 350…

Alan Sepinwall wrote a lovely remembrance of Rob Reiner and his career....

Alan Sepinwall wrote a lovely remembrance of Rob Reiner and his career. “A legend. No doubt about it.” Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found dead at their home in LA yesterday. Which Reiner movie are we watching tonight? 💬 Join the discussion on kot…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING AT ME? #GoogleAnalytics #Popup #AI

Why is the Nikon D500 Still so Expensive?

Nikon cameras have undergone an evolution over the years. From SLRs to new mirrorless systems, the company has come a long way. For instance, with the Z6 III, they have finally introduced partially-stacked CMOS sensor, which helps photographers faster readout speed. Despite newe…

If You Bought the Camp Snap Pro, Read This

Ever since publishing our Camp Snap Pro review, we've been monitoring what's been going on with the brand. The Camp Snap cameras are screenless digital cameras designed for photography-first and to get away from algorithms and such. The community is also very hacker-friendly and…