MacStories Selects 2023: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories
John: Every year, it seems like the MacStories Selects awards roll around faster than the last, and this year was no exception. For most people, the year begins on January 1st, but for us, WWDC marks the beginning of our year, and the MacStories Selects Awards feel like its conclusion. Plenty happens the rest of
Widgetsmith Pushes the Boundaries of Widget Interactivity
It’s clear from David Smith’s iOS 17 update to Widgetsmith that he intends for the app to hold its position among the most customizable widget creation tools available. That’s exactly what he’s done with a long list of new widgets, customization options, and features that push interactivity to the limit of the technologies Apple provides.
The Complete History Of The Twitter Logo - Logo Design Magazine
Once Twitter was established in 2006, the way we communicated changed. With Twitter’s arrival, keeping our thoughts to 280 characters became the new norm. People rushed to the platform to respond to celebrity tweets, post updates to their friends, and be a part of bigger conversations. A lot has happened to the company since 2006, […]
Filmic Pro Log Vs. ProRes: Sample Images & Test Results - Noam Kroll
Thanks to Filmic Pro, the iPhone is capable of recording in both Log (HEVC) and ProRes 422 HQ. Both formats have their pros and cons, and it’s important to know how to best use each. I’ve been having fun experimenting with Filmic Pro and trying to really push the iPhone to its limits. Recently I shared this test shoot where I compare the iPhone to an Arri Alexa, and today I want to share another experiment. Filmic Pro has offered Log recording for a long time, which is a favorite feature of many filmmakers. It creates the flattest possible starting point to maximize dynamic range, much like any dedicated cinema camera would. But only more recently has it become possible to record ProRes internally on the iPhone with Filmic Pro. This is a massive achievement […]
The internet is run by adtech right now, and all the biggest companies are thriving on that, and I think the sooner we get out of that, the better. It is certainly going to be hard, and I'm not against ads per-se, but I'm against ads everywhere, ads by default, ads making our lives crappier and more miserable.
Given the early access releases of Aerofly FS 2, it might be tempting to dismiss the program and move on to other more established flight sim programs. However, the fact is, once you do give it a try you will very likely find yourself begrudgingly liking what is unfolding before you.And while there are still ways to go in terms of high-resolution add-ons and scenery (which will surely come with time) the initial feeling is one of positivity, even if there is a longing for more quantity of such scenery a...
The Definitive Guide To Volkswagen Mk7 GTI Brakes - FCP Euro
The Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI brakes are based around an evolution of over revolution concept, ensuring cost-effective and reliable performance for the sporty hatchback. By utilizing many components from the outgoing PQ35 Mk5/6 chassis, along with some new MQB-specific parts, the Mk7 GTI offers...
joost schouppe's Diary | What I like about OpenStreetMap | OpenStreetMap
Why do we map? Its a question in every OSM mapper interview, and its often a bit confronting. We do it because we like it, but why do we like it? And in the case of many of us, why we spend such an enormous time on it?
The article https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Notes#Resolving_notes says "Resolved notes are not removed or deleted. After a period of seven days they are hidden from view.". But how can we view hidden notes? I did not find it. Thanks. Update: In related questions, I just saw an answer mentioning ...
In an October 1957 letter to a friend who had recommended he read Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead, Hunter S. Thompson wrote, “Although I don’t feel that it’s at all necessary to tell you how I feel about the principle of individuality, I know that I’m...
Gear of the Year: Shaminder's Choice - Leica Q3: Digital Photography Review
The Leica Q3 is expensive, has a fixed lens and struggles with some ergonomic issues, but it's also the most fun Senior Editor Shaminder Dulai had with any camera all year. He explains why this rangefinder-style camera is his personal gear of the year.
Stan Chisholm takes artistic expression ‘to another realm’
Stan Chisholm, commonly known as 18&Counting, is a modern day renaissance man. The south St. Louis native is a painter, sculptor, rapper, producer, and teacher. Pq “You gotta have creative confidence,” said artist Stan Chisholm. Teatopia in the Cherokee neighborhood is a perfect setup to talk with any artist, and it is one of his […]
Drifters, never let a live local news shot go to waste
As local NY news treats the snowstorm with the seriousness of an armed, aggressive alien invasion, some drivers see the camera lights and just go full Initial D.
I’m a bit late to the party but still want to share my *App Defaults- like many others did. Here is the list of Apps I use: ✉️ Mail Client: Apple Mail 📨 Mail Server: iCloud + Hetzner 📝 Notes: Draft…