Newsletter: week of 2/24 (Patreon)

What a week! Canon launched a new point-and-shoot (in Asia, first) to compete with Sony's ZV lineup, Marques claims that the Sigma BF is the camera Apple would make if it made a camera (I have so many thoughts because Apple does make a camera and it looks like this...), and since seeing this new home robot, I have not stopped wanting to watch Bicentennial Man.

Plus, a new video from me if ya missed it! How was your week, bud?

A new folding, instant camera from TTartisan

What I read this week:

Many iPhone 16e reviews. John Gruber asked Apple why Magsafe was missing and reported, "According to Apple representatives, most people in the 16e’s target audience exclusively charge their phones by plugging them into a charging cable". The funny thing for me is that the magnets on my iPhone 16 Pro are used far more for sticking my phone places, like on a tripod or my car's dash, than charging. Allison Johnson pointed out, "On Android, you can buy a $500 phone with a fast refresh-rate screen, two rear cameras, seven years of software support, and wireless charging. On iOS, you can buy this $599 phone with one rear camera, a standard 60Hz screen, wireless charging (but no MagSafe), and an ample but unstated amount of software support". And John Velasco included a good number of photo samples compared to other popular phones.

What I watched this week:

YouTube’s most-liked videoI would absolutely fly to Paris to buy Jimmy a baguette.

Unboxing the Konica Big Mini F Limited Film CameraCould I get away with an ultra-slow unboxing? Also, I really wish Konica/Minolta never stopped making cameras 😢. Shout out to the AiBORG!

New Kodak, PixPro FZ55 from JK ImagingHoly text effect. Could I get away with THAT...?

What I listened to this week:

A playlist for early mornings Because there were some very early mornings.

The Fray - Over My Head (Cable Car)This popped up on my YouTube homepage, and, holy hell, what a walk-down memory lane.

ROLE MODEL - Sally, When The Wine Runs OutIt's giving summer pop and zero budget for a music video.

Have You Ever Seen The Rain (feat. Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy)This also feels like summer. Get me to my swimming hole!

Okay, that is all I have for this week. I would like to thank our cat, Junie, for being utterly distracting during this week's writing process and all of you for being here. Have a great weekend, bud!-Becca

The view from my bed as I write... 🥰