I don't know if things have changed much in 20 years, but this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the guy in charge of live editing the Oscars in 1996 is fascinating. I'd rather watch him than the stars.
The intensity of live TV editing of the Oscars in 1996
The original Star Wars would have been trash if not for Marcia Lucas's editing
Earlier this week, a disgruntled journalist began railing on Twitter about the tyrannies of editing. While there were some shades of David Graeber's "Bullshit Jobs" implied between the lines, that particular criticism took a backseat to other, more general ideas about authoritarianism and power. But editors, of course, don't deserve to be lumped in with… READ THE REST
Annotating Glenn Greenwald's sudden resignation from The Intercept
On October 29, 2020, Pulitzer-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald abruptly announced his departure from The Intercept, the new website he helped found in 2014 in the wake of the Snowden revelations. Greenwald's frustration stemmed from a piece he submitted to The Intercept's editors earlier in the week relating to the alleged Hunter Biden emails, texts, and… READ THE REST
Enjoy a relaxing half hour compilation of rain scenes in videogames
Jez Burrows edited this "supercut of video game characters taking a break from solving crime or shooting people to enjoy a meditative minute of miserable weather." "It's Rain in Games, Part I" (via Waxy) READ THE REST
Prepare for the return of travel with these 10 luggage and carry-on bag deals
The world is chomping at the bit to get back out on the road. So when the day comes that air travel reignites, the car tank refills, and everyone is given the all-clear to get out and explore again, it makes sense that you might need some new luggage to match your new outlook on… READ THE REST
The Aura Smart Strap makes your Apple Watch an even smarter fitness trainer
Going back to the Dick Tracy days of the 1940s, the idea of the ultra-powerful wrist-bound computer has been an ongoing fascination. We've finally crossed over into that world of tomorrow this century with the technology of the Apple Watch and other amazing smartwatches that do pretty much everything. Well…maybe almost everything. Because, while packing… READ THE REST
This standing desk will get you on your feet for under $200
We've all heard about the positive impacts of using a standing desk versus the traditional sitting desk. Exactly how much a user benefits from standing is up for debate, though some argue the upside can be pretty great. One thing that we know, however, is that a sedentary life kills. Researchers do know that sitting… READ THE REST