Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists have had their mediums closed off to them. With the limitations set on production teams and the complex logistics of getting back on set, some artists have had to find new ways to express themselves — like Karl Poyzer, a director of photography who took the time during the… Continue reading Karl Poyzer on his creative journey, finding joy in 3D, and creating a Vimeo staff pick
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Floods, fires, and extreme heat: disaster pile-ups are the new norm
Extreme heat, fires, flash floods, intense rain, hurricane-force winds, and tornadoes left people reeling from coast to coast across the US this week. Each event on its own is dangerous. Striking all at once or in quick succession, the sum of the disasters grows monstrous, overwhelming communities. “What we’re learning is that the unthinkable may… Continue reading Floods, fires, and extreme heat: disaster pile-ups are the new norm
Eight things Apple could do to prove it actually cares about App Store users
When you spend money in Apple’s App Store, the company generally takes a 30 percent cut — one that adds up to an estimated $19 billion per year. Apple’s currently in the fight of its life to prove to judges, government regulators, and its own developers that it deserves those dollars, but not everyone’s buying… Continue reading Eight things Apple could do to prove it actually cares about App Store users
Loot is a viral social network that looks like nothing you’ve ever seen
Today, let’s talk about the latest project from a co-founder of Vine and what it tells us about how the tech industry is evolving. This is a rare tech story where basically every fact of it has surprised me on some level. And while some of the ideas here are way out there — to… Continue reading Loot is a viral social network that looks like nothing you’ve ever seen
BMW’s Joytopia metaverse has Christoph Waltz and Coldplay wait come back
I want to preface this post by saying I will never pretend to understand why corporations do some of the things they do. I was simply minding my own business, looking for information on BMW’s new concept scooter on the German automaker’s press site, when… well, here, look: “BMW launches new streaming platform JOYTOPIA narrated… Continue reading BMW’s Joytopia metaverse has Christoph Waltz and Coldplay wait come back
GM temporarily shuts down North American factories because of chip shortage
General Motors, parent company of Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick, said it was temporarily halting production at six of its North American factories as a result of the global chip shortage. It’s the latest major automaker to be affected by the tight supply of essential computer chips. Four of GM’s US-based plants will be affected:… Continue reading GM temporarily shuts down North American factories because of chip shortage
Audi’s Grandsphere concept car is another luxurious living room on wheels
Automakers love concept cars that tease a future in which very rich people ride around in autonomous vehicles that look like luxurious living spaces. The latest is Audi’s Grandsphere, a spacious electric sedan with an interior that looks like it was designed by a Kardashian. The car is designed to be adjustable based on the… Continue reading Audi’s Grandsphere concept car is another luxurious living room on wheels
Amazon’s Wheel of Time show is finally revealed in its first trailer
The first trailer for The Wheel of Time TV series has arrived, giving an early look at Amazon’s upcoming adaptation of Robert Jordan’s epic 14-book fantasy series ahead of its November 19th release date on Amazon Prime Video. The trailer sets the stage for the series, establishing some of the basic tenets of Jordan’s world,… Continue reading Amazon’s Wheel of Time show is finally revealed in its first trailer
Red Notice’s first trailer is full of explosions, car chases, art heists, and Ryan Reynolds quips
Red Notice, Netflix’s next big action movie swing, has gotten its first trailer, showing off the fast (and dare I say, furious) antics of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He plays the FBI’s top profiler as he hunts down the world’s two most wanted criminals — played by Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot. Based on the… Continue reading Red Notice’s first trailer is full of explosions, car chases, art heists, and Ryan Reynolds quips
Fashion follows function: what’s next for the phone industry
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a totally normal phone with One Weird Trick: it folds. As Dan Seifert explained in our full review, it’s the beginning of a new phase for foldables, one where buying a folding phone is something that could appeal to anybody, not just techies. Samsung is promoting the phone in… Continue reading Fashion follows function: what’s next for the phone industry