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Latest · Mar 29, 2026 · Newsletter

Bluesky is doubling down

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I'm a technology journalist living in Brooklyn. I write, research and produce for the MKBHD YouTube channel and co-host the Waveform podcast.

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How AI Stole the ✨Sparkles✨ emoji

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Modern smartphone cameras rely on software to bypass their flaws. But lessons from 16th century Italy could make them great.

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