I’m really not sure what to think about the new Strokes sound … I like the instrumentation and the sizzling distortion – but Julian Casablancas has completely turned into a vocoder, wtf. 😅
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZdSZN7LdqY
We had a very special weekend. Two concerts with a 15-year-old assistant concertmaster ❤️ and his violin, surrounded by an orchestra of talented young musicians, all playing together at a level that was pure joy to watch – and hear! ☺️
Germany hot AF
(“as France”)
Stay safe and hydrated, everyone! 💙
Okay, too late. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@danworrall, ladies and gentlemen:
Well, it finally happened... I refused a cup of tea this afternoon.
I know, right?
It's 35C outside and almost 32C in my office.
I am not designed to cope with this reality.
Still need to record my Jim Lill response video…
RE: https://w3c.social/@tink/116811883040014509
And, for the avoidance of doubt, that's because I think Ryanair is despicable for the way they treat all of their passengers, not just those with children.
RE: https://flipboard.com/@bbcnews/top-stories-hc55lmo2z/-/a-GRYtgzI6TyiKc7Vaa3lEnw%3Aa%3A3199692-%2F0
And I will have not the slightest bit of reluctance flying with absolutely any other airline... (And no, I do not have children).
RE: https://mastodon.social/@btconf/116761088009942638
Time to check your inbox … 😉
What is it with teachers that they still don’t allow Wikipedia as a source but happily let students cite ChatGPT et al. – “just make sure to also include the prompt in the citation.“
… what?!?!? 🤨😂
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Europe, next 7 days: up to 18 °C above normal.
“It’s been hot before.” Sure. And the last ten years are the ten hottest ever recorded. This is the second heatwave in a month – made 3–5 times more likely by climate change. We decide how much worse it gets. #ClimateAction #Vote accordingly
Source: ECMWF HRES via wxcharts.com
Messi doing Undav things. 😁
Introduction to creating accessible documents by Catriona Morrison kicks-off a new series on the @TetraLogical blog:
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2026/05/13/creating-accessible-documents/
With the first follow-up, Designing accessible documents, already out:
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2026/05/28/designing-accessible-documents/
LMK if you have questions about any piece of equipment on the list or if you’d like me to write about any of them in more detail. 🤗
I just updated my /uses page with all the gear I use for design work, workshops, and audio things. And while I was at it, I replaced all links to Jeff’s online shop with direct links to the respective manufacturer or Thomann.de (💙🇪🇺):
Just finished the audio book of Everybody Loves Our Dollars - How Money Laundering Won , read by the author Oliver Bullough. Print version info:
https://guardianbookshop.com/everybody-loves-our-dollars-how-money-laundering-won-9781399618090/
If you think the money being spent on AI is a crime...
With thanks to @dletorey I have a shiny new sticker for my laptop! CC @jaffathecake
„Habecks Heiz-Hammer“