Espresso Meets AI: Can Smart Tech Actually Pull a Better Shot Than You?
Two of my favorite topics here on Stark Insider are converging, so it was just a matter of time before we explore the combination of espresso and... AI. (because AI is absolutely everywhere these days!)
Baristas, beware: there's a new bean counter in town, and it runs on algorithms. As...
DaVinci Resolve 20 Drops with AI-Powered Upgrades
Blackmagic Design has long been known for democratizing access to high-end video production tools. With its industry-standard color grading suite and robust free tier of DaVinci Resolve, the company has carved out a unique position, serving everyone from hobbyists to Hollywood professionals.
From what I can tell, with the release...
Claude 4 is here – ChatGPT responds
Some frank discussion about the latest "benchmark bomb."
The Louvre Symposium: Imagining the Artist’s Identity in the Age of AI
Picture a midnight symposium in the Louvre—an imagined gathering I staged with generative AI.
Gradient Nation: Google’s New ‘G’ Logo Signals a Shift in Design
On May 12, 2025, Google unveiled a subtle yet significant update to its iconic "G" logo for apps, marking the first major redesign since 2015. The new design transitions from the traditional solid red, yellow, green, and blue segments to a smoother gradient blend of the same colors. This...
The Symbiotic Studio: Art, Identity, and Meaning at the Edge of AI
From Renaissance workshops to AI; how reinvention shapes artists, and why creativity must evolve without losing its soul.
Pebble Founder Shares New Video Update on Smartwatch Comeback
"Whenever I look down on my wrist I just... smile"
Top 5: Best Cameras for Shooting Video
Need help picking a camera to shoot video? Here's a list of the top 5 best DSLR and mirrorless cameras that should be on your short list. Featuring cameras from Canon, Sony, Blackmagic and Panasonic.
Fujifilm X-Half: A Vertical Leap into Social Media Photography
Fujifilm appears to be working on one of its quirkiest and most social-media-savvy cameras to date. Dubbed the X-Half, the compact digital camera breaks from convention with a rumored vertical-first, half-frame design—a nod to classic film cameras, but reimagined for the Instagram and TikTok age. With a vertical LCD...
Wearable trailblazer Pebble makes a comeback (thanks to an intrepid dev)
The Pebble smartwatch, once a trailblazer in wearable technology, is making a remarkable return. Eric Migicovsky, the original founder, has unveiled two new smartwatches—Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2—that embrace the beloved features of the original Pebble devices while integrating modern enhancements.
This revival is apparently made largely possible...