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...
Planck SSD: A tiny storage solution that could change mobile filmmaking
I’ve never been a fan of shooting video on my iPhone. It’s not that the camera isn’t impressive—it is. The latest iPhones capture stunning 4K ProRes, slow-motion footage, and even some computational tricks that mimic cinema-like depth of field. But for all its power, there’s one thing that keeps...
OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Cards Approved for Blackmagic PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine Cameras—How Do They Compare?
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced that its Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory cards have been approved for use with Blackmagic Design's PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine digital film cameras. While this endorsement signals compatibility, real-world performance is what ultimately matters for filmmakers and content creators.
For the Blackmagic...
RED Komodo-X Gets Nikon Mount Support: What this means for filmmakers
RED's Komodo-X just got a new trick up its sleeve. Thanks to a newly developed Nikon lens mount adapter, RED’s compact yet powerful cinema camera now opens the door to an entirely new class of glass. Nikon shooters—this could be great news.
Expanding the Komodo-X Ecosystem
Until now, the Komodo-X ($6,995...
‘Heretic’ Credit: “No Generative AI was used in the making of this film.”
AI is the hottest topic here in Silicon Valley, and across the entire world as its disruption and impact can be felt across just about every industry. Many are wondering: is it a good thing, or a not so good thing? And how will it impact our lives going...