An Xteink X4 eReader held up in front of a desktop computer monitor. On the computer screen is a browser showing the progress of a firmware backup.
my bullshit continues. i am happy. I am in my lane and unbreakable.
ty for the tip @aftermath.site @papapishu.bsky.social
Staff at Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine have secured voluntary union recognition under the Communications Workers of America.
News of the unionisation comes after the studio suffered a series of layoffs in October 2025, and ended development on Hyper Light Breaker.
Frame #3239 from E64 Gumbitty Doo-Dah
Workbench/desk details:
6' x 25" x 1.5" hevea butcher block (bought three of them a few years ago on clearance for like $60-80 each)
VEVOR steel table legs - 28" high, powder coated, with leveling feet. mounted with sixteen 1-1/4" lag screws + washers
3 coats on all sides water-based polyurethane
Kinda goofy news today, which is that I had to choose between my job of the past 6 years as a software engineer at the Times and my new co-op magazine newsletter Gourmet. I chose the latter!!
A wooden table set up for electronics work with a soldering iron, fume extractor, parts drawers and mat.
A PCB with a socketed Arduino and four controller ports. Visible are the N64 and Genesis ports.
A PCB with a socketed Arduino and four controller ports. Visible are the SNES and NES ports.
The completely assembled 4dapter in a black 3D-printed case.
Back on my bullshit (electronics hobby).
I finally set up a permanent workspace for electronics work. I still have more unpacking and a big backlog. I want to continue improving the space, but I decided to not let perfect be the enemy of good.
Assembled the 4dapter to use OG controllers on MiSTer.
Thank you for these words.
Open Sores - an essay on how programmers spent decades building a culture of open collaboration, and how they're being punished for it.
Microsoft brought out some Xbox prototypes for their 25th anniversary GDC booth:
rocket league-ass wheels
Should have clarified that the Analogue Pocket does not have latency issues in my experience – sorry for the reply spam.
My experience with these things is that the input lag makes all of my favorites unpleasant to play. Also too many of them rely on Retroarch which is a UX nightmare IMO!
I have a Retroid Pocket 3 and an Anbernic RG 34XX. I keep buying them even though I have an Analog Pocket. Lesson never learned.
This has nothing to do with the specific content here, but Polymarket adopting the language of news, here with BREAKING, and with Texas election results earlier this week, is BAD. Polymarket is not and will never be a news org or break news. It's a betting app. It's Draft Kings for sociopaths.
Pretty huge issue with Arc Raiders and Discord integration logging all of your DMs while the game is active
timothymeadows.com/arc-raiders-...
The shape
a broken-off screw head sits next to the remainder of the screw embedded into the wood.
the two pieces of the broken screw after the shank was removed from the wooden butcher block
humbled.
I guess don't use an impact driver with lag screws. shouts out to my Malco Eagle Grips (rip) that saved the day.
last night I fell asleep with the Zelda: Ocarina of Time shop theme stuck in my head and this morning I woke up with the same song stuck in my head so I made this
I've seen folks advise against submerging ICs due to concerns of water intrusion and subsequent internal corrosion. Have you followed this procedure in the past and have any comments about longevity? I also have an ultrasonic cleaner and this feedback would be helpful. thanks!!
I would like to remind people that AI has already been used to kill people
OpenAI and Microsoft supplied Israel with AI models to track and kill people in Gaza which led to increased civilian deaths
apnews.com/article/isra...
It's me! Talking at the What's New in Game History 2026 panel.
Hey, I'm speaking at @officialgdc.bsky.social this year! I'll be talking about what's happening in the world of game archives / libraries / museums! It's gonna get real! I might upset some people! See you on Monday! #GDC2026
schedule.gdconf.com/session/what...
Our Washington Post Tech Guild members are sharing what these attempted layoffs mean for them, their families, and the work that powers the @washingtonpost every day.
whomst amongst us doesn't love to hold odd combinations of buttons from a powered off state
please take a break from scrolling and, if you're able, make a donation now.
don't wait! just do it!
MAKE AN EMERGENCY DONATION to Trans Continental Pipeline right now.
They are a Colorado based org that helps trans people relocate there and they are overwhelmed with requests. CO borders KS, and TCP has the infrastructure to help get people out.
GO DONATE.
tcpipeline.org
kill all fake lovers
block on sight
Browser-based DPaint.js, updated version of classic Deluxe Paint, open source and free!
WITH THE POWER OF KENNY G, THERE'S NO STOPPING MIKEY TODAY!
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Rockers birds congregate outside the Chicago Metro in a flyer for night 2 of Jeff/Death Rosenstock's Chicago Forever residency, this time with Nnamdï
Chicago Forever Night 1 sold out, so now tix are available for...
CHICAGO FOREVER NIGHT 2
With @nnamdionye.bsky.social!!!
I've seen your steam backlogs. Many of you should be hosting a Previous Fest.
