[SC 2.4.4] Writing about newsletters in a newsletter I also wrote
I wrote about newsletters! You're also reading about me writing about newsletters in a newsletter I also wrote, so that's something.
A relationship that ended, not failed
This came up on a random blog article service I visit and I thought it was so bittersweet.
Firefox is fine. The people running it are not
"Like many things, unfortunately, much of computing is run on feelings, tradition, and group loyalties, when it should use facts, evidence, and hard numbers."
Screen reader HTML support tables
This is a very good thing to have bookmarked, provided you're interested in this sort of thing.
Axon’s Draft One is Designed to Defy Transparency
Of course it is.
Off with Their Heads: Illustrations of Blemmyes (ca. 1175–1724)
Here's lots of weird little guys for ya.
4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment
Solar power: good and nice.
Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland’s coast is a breakthrough for tidal energy
Tidal power: also good and nice!
Words of Type Encyclopedia
Delivers what it promises!
COVID-19 vaccine technology adapted to develop first mRNA defense against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
I think about what a remarkable invention the mRNA vaccine was, and how much a tragedy that the US has stymied its potential, all the damn time.
The underground cathedral protecting Tokyo from floods
Imagine doing a primal scream down there.
Fear is now the primary corporate motivator.
Sorry to link to a LinkedIn post, but man this shook me to my core.
Two guys hated using Comcast, so they built their own fiber ISP
Literal spite-driven development.
LIGO Detects Most Massive Black Hole Merger to Date
Now kiss!
Lifetime Achievement Award: The 🫠 Melting Face Emoji
We who about to 🫠 🫡 you.
Hugging Face Is Hosting 5,000 Nonconsensual AI Models of Real People
Oh.
The sound of inevitability
"Anyone who sees the future differently to you can be brushed aside as “ignoring reality”, and the only conversations worth engaging are those that already accept your premise."
AI creeps into the risk register for America's biggest firms
Anywhoo.
Easier legal name changes for all
Hell yes, Namesake crew.
How Men’s Underwear Sales Can Help Forecast Recessions
Step aside, Waffle House Index.