The 3 Best Nikon Lenses that Turn a Decade Old in 2026

Nikon has created some exceptional lenses since its establishment. While the company has pivoted to mirrorless in recent years, that does not mean their older lenses do not deserve a shout-out. Given that many young users still rely on DSLRs, we are taking a look at some F-mount…

How Canon Is Cashing In on Gen Z’s Retro Obsession

Canon's mirrorless cameras have continued to gain traction over the years. However, it appears that this has not been enough. While the company is continuing to introduce full frame options, they are also keen on introducing newer compact cameras, ones that are made specifically…

Think Your Camera Has Great Autofocus? Try This

At a recent gig, I tried seeing if I could shoot the entire thing without using face detection, AI autofocus assistance, etc. Instead, I opted to see if I could shoot the way that older DSLRs used to shoot. And let me tell you, in terms of focusing speed, face detection and usin…

The violence of the Librareome Project

Vernor Vinge’s sci-fi novel Rainbows End (2006) is so prescient about AI training data. His short Fast Times at Fairmont High (2002) is set in the same universe, and was written in that era where we felt like we had line of sight to pervasive augmented reality and also 3D pr…

This Week in the IndieWeb

February 27 through March 6, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Homebrew Website Club - Pacific Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00pm Homebrew Website Club Europe/London Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00pm Homebrew Website Club - Philadelphia Sunday, March 1 at 6:00pm P…

These Are the People in This Neighborhood

Can’t stop, won’t stop. On the heels of the refreshed Rolodex from earlier in the week, I’ve pushed another “Just Enough Social” feature to the site: members bios & profile pics. Here’s what that looks like: Members can find a link to their profile by 1) clickin…

Will Fujifilm Launch 14 New Lenses in 2026?

Fujifilm cameras and lenses have gained immense recognition over the years. The company has introduced some truly interesting options that are not only well-built but also continue to produce spectacular images. While we aren't sure what the future holds, Fujifilm itself has giv…

Lots of great defecation physics here: “ 66 percent...

Lots of great defecation physics here: “66 percent of animals take between 5 and 19 seconds to defecate. It’s a…small range, given that elephant feces have a volume of 20 liters, nearly a thousand times more than a dog’s, at 10 milliliters.”

The New School Cancelled Their Class on Soccer and World...

The New School Cancelled Their Class on Soccer and World Politics. We Are Going To Teach it Anyway. Enrollment is now open; the class will deal with questions like “Which regimes are using this tournament to launder their reputations?”

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It's all about making The Inention Economy happen. Dave Lockie: We Get to Decide What the A in AI Stands For. This follows The Intent Stack: A New Design Space for Human-AI Collaboration. Also dig Intent-Driven Commerce: What E-commerce Can Learn from AI Agents and DeFi. Dia…

Heipi W28S 3-in-1 Tripod Review: The Upgrade Is Worth It

Several years ago, we field-tested the original Heipi W28 travel tripod, subjecting it to a thorough set of torture tests under various conditions. I was quite surprised when it passed all of them with flying colors. Having never heard of the brand before, I didn't have any posi…

SETI might be missing alien signals because...

SETI might be missing alien signals because “stellar ‘space weather’ may blur ultra-narrow radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations before they leave their home star systems”. SETI usually looks for “extremely sharp frequency spikes”.

“For the Colonel, It Was Finger-Lickin’ Bad”

Here’s a gem from the archive of the NY Times. One day in September 1976, NY Times food critic Mimi Sheraton and Colonel Harland Sanders stopped into a Manhattan Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Colonel, then estranged from the company he founded, strolled into the kitchen after…

The Met Introduces High-Definition 3D Scans of Dozens of...

The Met Introduces High-Definition 3D Scans of Dozens of Art Historical Objects, including Egyptian temples, Greek oil flasks, van Gogh paintings, and cuneiform tablets.

“If measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rates decline...

“If measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rates decline 1% annually for the next five years, associated medical and societal costs could reach $1.5 billion.” (That 1% is a conservative estimate “given current policy and coverage trajectory”.)

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What to Expect From Canon in 2026

Canon has a wide portfolio of RF-mount lenses, and quite recently introduced two new models to expand its range: the RF 14mm f1.4L VCM and the RF 7-14mm f2.8-3.5L. But it now appears that was simply the start, and we may be getting newer lenses soon. What could be next, and who…

The Best Sony Cameras for Landscape Photography

Sony cameras have some exceptional technology. The company has been creating some interesting models over the decades, and some are better suited for genres such as landscape photography. If you are someone who is looking to buy a new camera for this reason, here is a look at so…

The $28 Party Camera Photographers Will Love

Lomography is one of the few companies that have helped bring film cameras back for good. The company offers many budget options, and since 2017, it has also introduced Simple Use Reloadable Film Cameras in various editions. From Color Negative to moody Metropolis to psychedelic…

After Viltrox, is Nikon Going After Meike, Too?

The Nikon Z system has had many third-party lens makers catering to its ecosystem. However, while it originally appeared that Nikon was okay with the autofocus lenses from these Chinese lens makers, heir lawsuit against Viltrox slowly made it clear that the company is no longer…

Director Rian Johnson (Knives Out, Poker Face) wrote the...

Director Rian Johnson (Knives Out, Poker Face) wrote the review of the Thursday crossword puzzle for the NY Times today. “I love a good Thursday. The baffling special graphics, the wait-that-can’t-be-right puzzlement and that glorious ah-ha moment…”