John Gruber:

Meta is an empty husk of a company with no values, no beliefs, other than growth and dominance for the sake of growth and dominance.

No lies detected.


Having lots of interesting conversations about the overlaps of journalism and the so-called creator economy. This is more fodder for those discussions.


I dawned on me yesterday that I’ve been training journalists for 20 years now.

But I’ve also feel that something needs to change. What is training going to look like as the journalism world shifts fundamentally, away from large publishers, and towards many, many more independent creators?


’ello.

A brown alpaca stands in a grassy field, with some hay in its mouth.

Ghost gets social and analytical: Ghost 6.0 is here


Morning. I’m back at the blogface after a much-needed break. (Well, quasi-break.)

How have you been? Good, I hope?


I feel like I’ve wandered into a British folk horror movie…

A quaint thatched-roof cottage is surrounded by lush greenery and features a maypole in the yard.

Best WiFi password ever.

A sign provides WiFi information for "Weald & Downland Living Museum" with the network name "Museum Guest" and password "morecakeplease."

My daughters have watched this three times. The album is on repeat. It’s the cultural phenomenon of Summer 2025.

It’s Golden.

Promotional poster for the animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” showing three stylish female characters in bold, futuristic K-pop-inspired outfits. Each holds a glowing weapon, with dynamic poses and confident expressions. Text reads: “Netflix’s most-watched original animated film of all time – K-Pop Demon Hunters.” The background is a cool blue with floating light orbs.