I had somehow missed (or forgotten) that Greta Gerwig is...

I had somehow missed (or forgotten) that Greta Gerwig is writing and directing an adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, one of The Chronicles of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis. Filming has wrapped and it’s out in theaters on Nov 26.

A group of “unauthorized users” have...

A group of “unauthorized users” have accessed Anthropic’s Mythos AI model, which the company recently said they couldn’t widely release because it was too dangerous. Whoopsie doodle! Maybe don’t use guessable paths for your powerful cyberattack model?

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The Single Best Third-Party Portrait Lens

When it comes to photographing a person, there are several things one must keep in mind: to capture their essence and to showcase them in good light. While there are many ways one can make appealing portraits, it must also be remembered that it sometimes also relies on the kind…

“Even the Weather Felt Expensive”

Filmmaker Noah Hawley was invited to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s Campfire retreat in 2018. Reflecting on the experience recently for The Atlantic, Hawley writes that today’s super-rich have stopped “pretending that the rules of human society apply” to them. The Jeff Be…

Wow, this interview! “I’ve never had an...

Wow, this interview! “I’ve never had an interview quite like this one with Charlize Theron.”

“In a new book called “Israel: What Went Wrong?,”...

“In a new book called “Israel: What Went Wrong?,” [Israeli professor of Holocaust & genocide studies] Omer Bartov argues that Zionism has morphed into an ideology of extremism that led to genocide in Gaza following the Hamas attacks of October 7th.”

OM System Now Makes Infrared Photography Easier Than Ever With This Camera

Infrared photography has been popular amongst photographers. It allows image-makers to capture light that the human eye is unable to see, thereby resulting in photographs that appear quite surreal. While there are various ways one can invest in infrared photography, some can be…

Lessons from a 1969 documentary on Nazi-occupied France...

Lessons from a 1969 documentary on Nazi-occupied France on how fascism takes root. “A former undercover British agent recalls that working-class French were eager to help him and to shelter him. Those who were wealthier preferred to stay out of it.”

A new short story from Jeff VanderMeer (Annihilation,...

A new short story from Jeff VanderMeer (Annihilation, etc.) called Constellations about a mission that has crash-landed on a distant planet.

The Single Best APS-C Camera for Street Photography

Street photographers often want a camera that can withstand anything. It is not only the design that helps them shoot for longer hours, but also offer colors that are outstanding. While full frame cameras achieve this, they are expensive as well. To help those who need a budget…

Finally! The Trailer for the Coyote vs. ACME Movie.

We thought this day would never come. But we kept the faith and now we can begin to reap the rewards: there is actually a trailer for the Coyote vs. ACME movie and the movie itself is actually coming out on Aug 28. Quick recap of the situation so far: Ian Frazier wrote a st…

Well, here it is at last: the new Boards of Canada album...

Well, here it is at last: the new Boards of Canada album is called Inferno and it will be released on May 28. Pre-order or pre-save the album.

Jamelle Bouie on the truly unprecedented open corruption...

Jamelle Bouie on the truly unprecedented open corruption of the Trump regime. I’ve found it useful to think of DJT’s 2nd term primarily as a heist: a theft of money & power from the American people by a con man who finally found the perfect score.

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Fresh new nightmare 404 Media: This AI Tool Rips Off Open Source Software Without Violating Copyright. It begins, "For a small price, Malus.sh will use AI to ingest any piece of software you give and spit out a new version of it that 'liberates' it from any existing copyright l…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: There are many ways to illustrate that things belong together or are related to each other. They are commonly known as “gestalt principles” (top) What happens when you ignore them all? You get a UI that is absolutely undecipherable (bottom). Just one hot mess of…

The Best Way to Protect Your Camera Gear

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 what happ…

The Olympus Lens That is No Longer Holding its Value

The Olympus system has had some wonderful lenses over the years for wildlife photographers. The company has introduced incredible options, including 150-600mm, 50-200mm, and 12-100 mm, amongst others. It now appears that while there are multiple options, some lenses are losing t…

We’re in the Era of Peak Photography Laptop

Believe it or not, I haven't owned or used a laptop since before the pandemic. In 2019, I bought a 27-inch iMac and it has been my main machine for several years. Then I ended up buying a 12-inch iPad Pro some years ago hoping that it would replace my need for a laptop. And like…

Is the best literary film adaptation of the last 50...

Is the best literary film adaptation of the last 50 years: a) The Silence of the Lambs, b) The Princess Bride, c) The Return of the King (LoTR), d) Apocalypse Now, or e) Jurassic Park?

A French corporation was recently found criminally...

A French corporation was recently found criminally liable for enabling terrorism. “The court in Paris has just ruled that cynicism and an exclusive focus on profits can constitute a crime.”

Micro Four Thirds Never Had a Better Lens for Street Photography Than This

Street photography is a genre that requires one to be quick, sharp, and be able to make poetic images as well. While there are many systems that create stunning photographs, the Micro Four Thirds is a good option given how you can get results that interesting. If you are someone…

The Leaf Sheep Slug: The Animal That Eats Sunshine

This is an animal called the leaf sheep: It’s a species of slug that is partially solar-powered, like a plant. Leaf sheep are kleptoplastic organisms that steal chloroplasts from algae, store them in their bodies, and then can rely on photosynthesis for their energy needs…

Everyone Is Blaming AI for the Water Crisis. We’re...

Everyone Is Blaming AI for the Water Crisis. We’re Looking at the Wrong Culprit. “One drive to the work I do on the Colorado River used more than 20 times the water of everything I did with AI in 11 weeks.”

The Accursèd Alphabetical Clock . “This clock...

The Accursèd Alphabetical Clock. “This clock displays the current time alphabetically.” Totally deranged…I love it.

Criterion x Every Frame a Painting: The Edges of Wuxia

Every Frame a Painting’s Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou are back with a video essay about pushing the boundaries of genre in Tsui Hark’s 1995 film The Blade. One reason filmmakers like to work in a genre is that it gives us a pre-made box: a set of expectations, tropes, and b…

When to Sell That Rare Canon Lens for Maximum Return

Optics are pretty important for many photographers. Whether you are into documenting streets, weddings, portraits, or even wildlife, a good lens can take you a long way. Canon has been one of the few brands that has managed to provide the best options for photographers of varyin…

Teaser Trailer for Silo Season Three

As I watched the teaser trailer for season three of Silo, I discovered that I am very much looking forward to this new season. July 3, 2026. Tags: silo · trailers · TV · video

Trials for a pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine :...

Trials for a pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine: “Nearly 90% of people whose immune systems responded to the vaccine were still alive up to six years after receiving the last treatment. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is around 13%…”

Courier: real-time messaging for ESP32 with batteries included (new library)

I hack on hardware a whole bunch, at Inanimate and at home. AI is in the cloud. Interaction is in my room and in my hands. The job always begins by wiring together those two ends. So the second thing I do, every single time, is bring up real-time messaging using JSON over web…

Thisday

See you there A couple nights ago, a friend and reader of mine said he didn't understand what today's talk by Judith Donath would be about. "Signaling theory?" he said. "What's that?" To him, signals were information transmitted by wires or waves. I told him signaling theory was…

Why the Panasonic 40mm f2 Could Be the Best Value Prime of the Year

Panasonic has introduced the S9, a lovely compact camera that is perfect for outdoor photographers. To match the new range of compact products, the company is now introducing a new lens that is ideal for anyone who wants to stick to a smaller setup: the 40mm f2. If you are an ow…

Is Pentax Still Alive? (Like, Really?)

When one thinks of purchasing a camera, the brands that come to mind include names such as Sony, Canon, Fujifilm or Ricoh. The only time you may have heard about Pentax was when they introduced their half-frame film camera, the Pentax 17, introduced in 2024. Two years since its…

“ NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected organic...

“NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals widely considered building blocks for the origin of life of Earth.” And: “We think we’re looking at organic matter that’s been preserved on Mars for 3.5bn years.”

It’s Getting Harder to Spot AI in Contemporary...

It’s Getting Harder to Spot AI in Contemporary Publishing. And That’s Very, Very Bad. “The word salads that we might identify as AI today may not be the kind of machine-made writing that we will see tomorrow.”

ReciproCard : “Start by searching for your home...

ReciproCard: “Start by searching for your home library above to instantly see every free reciprocal agreement you qualify for.” Use this to have more options for Libby ebooks.

“ The Extrapolated Futures Archive is a...

“The Extrapolated Futures Archive is a reverse-lookup for speculative fiction. Describe a situation you are facing, and find the SF stories that already worked through the implications.”

The 5 Important Cameras from Leica You Should Know

Leica cameras have been pretty great. The company has launched exciting models that showcase its commitment to photographers. While modern devices are exceptional, we take a look at the cameras from the past that were important in helping Leica reach where it is today. Have a lo…