Clinton Stark

Clinton Stark
Filmmaker and editor at Stark Insider, covering arts, AI & tech, and indie film. Inspired by Bergman, slow cinema and Chipotle. Often found behind the camera or in the edit bay. Peloton: ClintTheMint.
New starters and actions for automations now available in Home app

Demon Seed: Google Home automations get more trigger options to rival Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit

Google has announced new triggers and actions for its smart home automation platform. In the blog post yesterday Google says it has added 9...
Lelit Victoria espresso and coffee machine - specs, description, thoughts, comparison to Profitec Go

New Lelit Victoria espresso machine hits the sweet spot

A single boiler with PID for under $1,000 USD. Hello Profitec Go.
Breville Group - Lelit Bianca espresso machine

In Espresso: Breville Group plans to bring Lelit to “premium mass channel” in 2024

Fans of espresso maker Lelit take heart. Breville's 2022 acquisition of the company looks like it will mean more investment in the famed Italian...
Jura ENA 8 super-automatic espresso machine first look review

First Look: Jura ENA 8 super-automatic espresso machine

Today we take a first look and share impressions of the new Jura ENA 8 super-automatic espresso machine. When you think of fancy all-in-one coffee...
Bean hopper at end of day, ready for reload

Try Daily Dosing to keep your espresso beans as fresh as possible

In the world of espresso many home barista do something called single dosing. That is, they grind only the beans they need for a...
American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group (TCG), has hired Kelundra Smith to be its next managing editor. A frequent contributor to the magazine, Smith is an Atlanta–based journalist, playwright, and storyteller whose articles have appeared in The New York Times, Andscape, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun, The Bitter Southerner, Atlanta magazine, and elsewhere.

American Theatre magazine names Kelundra Smith managing editor

Two positive bits of news in the world of theater today. First, American Theatre magazine announced that it has named a new managing editor. Journalist,...
Brewing a Cortado on a Jura Super-Automatic espresso machine is efficient when it comes to milk consumption

Super-Automatic espresso machines possess a superpower when it comes to milk-based drinks

The promise of a Super-Automatic espresso machine is simple: you get Café quality espresso drinks at the touch of a button. Because beans are...
Apple iPhone 15 - USB-C, thinner bezels, titanium design

Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the one you’ve been waiting for

USB-C. Titanium. Minimal bezels. Finally, an iPhone worth an upgrade.
Espresso Coffee Mitigates the Aggregation and Condensation of Alzheimer′s Associated Tau Protein

Is espresso coffee good for the brain?

A new study published in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" suggests espresso coffee provides a "protective activity" against neurodegenerative disorders. Per the report...
How to Make an Affogato espresso dessert - pouring espresso shot tips

Affogato: Celebrating the classic espresso dessert

This decadent Italian is a show stopper.