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.
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Anthropic adds weekly limits to Claude, cites abuses

Anthropic adds weekly caps to combat AI abuse, leaving power users to master the delicate dance between Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini
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Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode: AI Browsing Just Got Real

With Copilot Mode, Microsoft transforms Edge into an AI-powered assistant that compares prices, summarizes content, and might just steal your tabs.
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Breville’s New Oracle Dual Boiler First Look: Big Screen, Dual Boilers, Auto Dial‑In

Simultaneous brew/steam, glossy UI, and automation: Breville read the room... and the Reddit threads.
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Bot or Not: Navigating the New World of AI Content Crawlers

Why Your Content Is Being Digested by Machines and What You Can Do About It
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Trendspotting: Starbucks Drops Fall 2025 Menu – PSL Returns Aug. 26 with New Pecan Cortado Leading the Charge

Coffee giant simplifies menu while testing America's appetite for European-style drinks
Pulling the perfect 25-second espresso shot with balanced extraction

The Complete Guide to Nailing the 25-Second Espresso Shot

How to Pull Perfect Espresso Shots Every Time
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Will Generative AI Kill Slow Cinema?

Why long takes endure in the Age of Algorithms.
Illustrated man with melting face surrounded by cartoon-like AI assistant icons: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot, symbolizing tech overload.

The Mind Melt: 2 Weeks Alone With ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Copilot

I've seen the future and it looks a lot like cut-and-paste. Spoiler: I entered what I now call the Mind Melt. Living with AI also means...
Is the new Breville Barista Touch Impress espresso machine worth it?

Breville Barista Touch Impress: What to Know Before You Buy

Last updated: June 19, 2025 There’s something oddly satisfying about watching a machine tamp espresso with more precision than a human. That’s the promise behind...
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Manfrotto ONE Hybrid Tripod Debuts: A Practical Option for Photo and Video Creators

TL;DR – Manfrotto’s ONE Hybrid Tripod Aims to Simplify Photo/Video Workflows Manfrotto has introduced the ONE Hybrid Tripod, a new support system built specifically for...