Good Ideas . . .

. . . and good ideas discovered.

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Defending the open web is not enough | Joost.blog

Anil Dash calls it the endgame for the open web, and he’s right. But the structural collapse has already started. The indie web is mostly gone, the winners have already left, and defense alone won’t fix it. The question isn’t how to protect what remains. It’s what to build next.

Source: Defending the open web is not enough | Joost.blog

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Apple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX

Apple today acquired MotionVFX, a major developer of plugins, visual effects, and motion graphics tools for Final Cut Pro. MotionVFX is a Polish software company founded by Szymon Masiak in 2009. It creates high-quality plugins, transitions, templates, and visual effects (VFX) for video editors, specializing in tools for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Apple Motion.

Source: Apple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX – MacRumors

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Audacity “Controversy”

I somehow missed the “controversy”, but it was good to see a video about the future of Audacity. Their mission? To not F-up Audacity! Watch it on YouTube.

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Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps

Apple Creator Studio is a collection of powerful creative apps for making music, video editing, creative imaging, and visual productivity.

Source: Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps

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Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over operation of the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. Barring any “last minute hiccups,” the deal should be announced shortly after over a year of negotiations. Reports began circulating over two years ago that current Apple Card issuer Goldman Sachs was looking to end its partnership with Apple as part of an effort to scale back on consumer banking products amid steep losses.

Source: Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase

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Kelly Boesch AI Art – YouTube

Jaw dropping.

Welcome to my world of surreal AI short films, dreamlike animations, musical and visual stories where imagination, emotion, and technology collide. I create cinematic AI films using generative imagery, keyframe animation, and experimental motion workflows to bring strange, beautiful ideas to life.

Source: Kelly Boesch AI Art – YouTube

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Antigravity｜Official Website｜Immersive 8K 360 Drone

We’re Antigravity, and we’re redefining the drone industry.

Source: Antigravity｜Official Website｜Immersive 8K 360 Drone

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ATEM Television Studio Gallery – featuring the Infinity Sessions

  Learn more about productions made using ATEM Television Studio, powerful live production switchers that include up to 8 x 12G-SDI inputs, 10 x 12G-SDI aux outputs for external recorders, 4 port 10G Ethernet switch and more! Plus there are models with ISO recording as well as control and tally for up to 8 remote cameras!

Source: ATEM Television Studio Gallery

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WeatherStar

This is just fantastic!

  Web based WeatherStar 4000 simulator that reports current and forecast weather conditions plus a few extras!

Source: https://weatherstar.netbymatt.com/

h/t – @samplereality

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Downie – YouTube Video Downloader for macOS – Charlie Monroe Software

  Video downloader for macOS with support for YouTube and other 1200 sites.

Source: Downie – YouTube Video Downloader for macOS – Charlie Monroe Software

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Wastebasket

In my RSS feed reader (NetNewswire), I have a folder called OG Video Bloggers. One of them, Michael Verdi, just posted that he has written a new app. I’ll let him explain…

  Write like nobody’s reading. An app for drafting words. Free, no account, no tracking, works offline.

Source: Wastebasket

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Reclaim Open 2025

  #ReclaimOpen25 starts today!

Reclaim Open 2025 – Rewilding the Network – Making New Connections

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WordCamp Canada 2025 Fosters Connections Between Generations of WordPress Users – The Repository

  WordCamp Canada highlighted the tension between innovation and legacy — and the next generation ready to carry WordPress forward.

Source: WordCamp Canada 2025 Fosters Connections Between Generations of WordPress Users – The Repository

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Blog Feeds

  Creating organic networks through Blogs, RSS, and Feeds

Source: Blog Feeds

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Apple adds iPhones to Friday Night Baseball coverage

  Imagine an orange phone at Dodger Stadium. (Apple TV+) Surprise! Last Friday, Apple TV+’s Friday Night Baseball broadcast of the Giants and the Dodgers featured multiple shots taken on an iPh…

Source: Apple adds iPhones to Friday Night Baseball coverage

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Final Cut Pro 11.2

“Final Cut Pro 11.2 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes: • Unlock even more controls for ProRes RAW video shot on iPhone, so you can adjust exposure, color temperature, tint, and demosaicing. (ProRes RAW capture requires supported iPhone models.) • Edit and play back your Apple Log 2 footage with the vibrancy of the original scene by applying the Apple Log 2 LUT. • Includes stability and performance improvements.”

    Source: Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad Updated With New iPhone 17 Pro and iPadOS 26 Features

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A Unique Vuelta Celebration

  There’s a lot going on in this Vuelta a España podium celebration that was organized after protesters prevented the usual ceremony from happening. It includes the American, Matthew Riccitello, who rode for the team at the center of the protest, Israel-Premiere Tech (which changed to a more simplified logo during the race). He won the “Best Young Rider” jersey (riders under 25).

Anyway, enjoy what was described as a “local Sunday club race celebration”!