Nintendo unveils Switch 2 ahead of June 5 launch ↗

“A new C button on the right Joy-Con of the Switch 2 will let you pull up a chat menu to manage a new "GameChat" feature that allows you to "communicate with friends and family while playing a game." A built-in microphone at the top of the system will "pick up your speaking voice clearly, even at a distance" Nintendo said, even amid background noise.”

Only Nintendo could pull this shit off.

Baseball Reaches Its Breaking Point ↗

“An elbow-injury epidemic has become an existential threat to the sport, prompting the M.L.B. to brainstorm new solutions, such as the use of a heavier ball.”

Support Trans Equality ↗

“It may not always be easy to know how to best show up as an ally, and you may often wonder if or wish that there was more you could do. Being open to learning and having a desire to create change are two of the most important components of your allyship.”

Discord is planning an IPO this year, and big changes could be on the horizon ↗

“IPO will mean more revenue pressure and possibly more ads.”

Against all odds, Discord's about to get even shittier.

Pixelfed leaks private posts from other Fediverse instances ↗

“When following someone on a different server on the Fediverse, the remote server decides whether you are allowed to do so. This enables features like private accounts. Due to an implementation mistake, Pixelfed ignores this and allows anyone to follow even private accounts on other servers.”

I Can’t Handle Prestige TV ↗

“But mostly, video games occupy the space in my life that a lot of people reserve for TV. Of the hundreds of games I’ve played and finished, many have moved me, but I’ve only found one or two genuinely upsetting. They seem to be a better fit for my psyche: I feel more relaxed playing a game than I do watching a show.”

I feel this in my bones.

Elon Musk Begs Tesla Staff Not to Sell Their Stocks ↗

“Earlier this week, four top senior executives at Tesla dumped their stocks amidst an ongoing freefall caused by poor quarterly sales, tons of recalls, and global protests against CEO Elon Musk. Now, after the loss of some of his highest-moneyed investors, Musk is pleading with Tesla employees not to do the same.”

Desperate and pathetic.

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off ↗

“This is the eighth recall for the Cybertruck since it launched in December 2023.”

Lego Pokémon are coming, first sets due in 2026 ↗

“The Pokémon brand already has a series of buildable toy sets with Mattel’s Mega Bloks and Mega Construx lines, but it appears that Lego’s taking over that business starting next year.”

We've been buying the Mega Blok sets recently and the quality is terrible all the way down, from the construction of the pieces themselves to the building instructions. I'm happy Lego is taking this over and I can't wait to see what the sets and minifigs will look like.

Users Cheer as Microsoft Accidentally Removes Hated AI Feature From Windows 11 ↗

“Microsoft said that it's working to address the issue, and reminded users that they can reinstall the Copilot app from the Microsoft Store and pin it to their taskbar in the meantime. But who actually wants to do that is unclear.”

The social web beta is here ↗

“Today we're opening a public beta for our social web integration in Ghost. For the first time, any site on Ghost(Pro) can now try out ActivityPub”

People & Blogs: Keenan ↗

“It makes me so happy to see what appears to be a resurgence in people making websites. I am filled with joy every time I go to someone's personal space and see how they choose to express themselves. I want to do everything I can to inspire more and more people to follow suit, and I am grateful for projects like this that continually introduce me to fascinating people, fascinating perspectives, fascinating expressions of their humanity.”

This was such a fantastic interview, as expected. Keenan is one of the kindest, most genuine people you'll meet in your online travels.

100 things you can do on your personal website ↗

“This post is not meant to be a checklist so much as a source for inspiration. Perhaps one of the ideas below will take you down a delightful rabbit hole that leads you to new learnings. Perhaps an idea will bring you joy. Perhaps some ideas aren’t right for your site, but that still get you thinking.”

In defense of unpolished personal websites ↗

“Is it okay to prioritize readability and learning over cutting-edge optimization on personal websites? I believe so. And if we want more people to have a personal website, I think more of us should consider doing the same.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”

Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters ↗

“Sony’s advanced technology group has created an AI-powered version of Aloy from PlayStation’s Horizon games.”

Fuck this shit. I wouldn't be caught dead playing some soulless husk of a game cranked out by whoever is left at Sony after upper management has cleaned house.

Tesla Owners Are Stuck In A Hell Of Their Own Making ↗

“Putting a sticker on the back while continuing to drive and pay for a Tesla is exactly the kind of empty gesture you'd expect from a liberal in 2025, the most meaningless act possible in the face of something that calls for genuine action, and it deserves as much mockery and scorn as...driving a Tesla.”

What You Should Do ↗

“This isn’t about grand heroic gestures. It’s about the daily choice to be fully present in your own moral reality. It’s about deciding that, whatever comes, you’ll be able to face yourself in the mirror. It’s about recognizing that in times of systemic failure, the only reliable security comes not from institutions or financial reserves, but from the bonds we forge through authentic moral action and mutual aid.”

America is Trapped in a Burning Tesla ↗

“Imagine how a private business would react if it hired a supposed efficiency expert who quickly fired crucial employees while making grandiose claims about the money he’s saving, but kept releasing progress reports that were full of ludicrous errors. You wouldn’t keep him on; you’d have security escort him out of the building and immediately change all the locks.”

Nobody Wants a Nazi Electric Car ↗

“Remember 2015? A Tesla parked in your driveway told your neighbours that you valued innovation, that you possessed an environmental conscience, that you had a stake in the future of the planet. The cars weren't perfect, but they meant something. They represented hope - for clean energy, EVs, and a world beyond fossil fuels. That Tesla is dead. Elon Musk killed it. He took it out back and strangled it with his sweaty, bare hands.”

Is 2025 the Year of the ‘Design Engineer’? ↗

“What is a Design Engineer and is it the right name? Let's explore this role and it's contributions to Design Systems.”

Why I Like Designing in the Browser ↗

“It can be surprising for new clients to see just how much of our design process happens in HTML, CSS and (light) JavaScript. While we do plenty of ideation exercises, sketching, wireframes, mockups and more, we like to get our hands dirty in the browser as soon as we can.”

This is a great article, I'm so happy to see others working this way. I've taken this approach with almost every personal project and freelance gig I've had in recent years. For me, knowing that what I design will live on the web, it's much easier to design in place and see it live.

Humane ↗

“I hope that in the future, people can see red flags more clearly and that journalists identify them much earlier, without giving companies the benefit of the doubt. It’s better to be skeptical until proof is presented.”

Streamer completes hitless run of seven FromSoft Soulslikes without leveling up ↗

“After his first level 1 God Run attempt two months ago, Nico's efforts culminated in a roughly 11-hour multi-day marathon run over the weekend, which saw Nico break down in tears at the end of the ordeal.”

Your Site Is a Home ↗

“This residence is available at a URL, on the open web, that people are able to view. This is your website.”

This Is the Age of the Coward ↗

“The absolute gutlessness of it exposes the rot at the core of corporate America. Every CEO who authorized these retreats, every board that nodded along, and every executive who drafted these surrender notes are all telling us exactly who they are.”

The PlayStation Network Outage Is Modern Gaming In A Nutshell ↗

“Nothing needs to work this way. Nobody benefits from not being able to access single-player games and features when servers go down. There is no upside to logging into multiple game services at once that outweighs the downsides.”

The Art of Making Websites ↗

“Ultimately, a website isn’t just what you ship. It’s about who you are — and who you become — on the way to shipping.”

Resources for keeping the web free, open, and poetic ↗

“Learn the basics, get inspired, and grow your website.”

Au Revoir Micro.blog ↗

“I've left Micro.blog after 7.5 years. I backed the Kickstarter, blogged furiously and frequently, and mostly had fun. But it was time to leave and seek other grounds.”

Advice for a friend who wants to start a blog ↗

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There's really never been a better or more important time to have your own space online, free of big social media companies. Henrik provides so many great ways to get started.

The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback ↗

“As of Monday, all the Pebble firmware is available on GitHub, and Migicovsky is starting a company to pick up where he left off.”

This is fucking awesome. I still have my Pebble Time, I'm looking forward to hopefully getting it running again. Hell, I might even get a new watch when they start shipping hardware.

This Man is a Coward. ↗

“Zuckerberg transforms himself with each passing month, molding himself into whatever shape he thinks will please his new master.”

David Lynch’s influence on video games goes far beyond Twin Peaks ↗

“Video games owe a lot to the influence of David Lynch, whether it be something as simple as being able to perceive that which sight cannot see or a snakeskin jacket that symbolizes one’s individuality and belief in personal freedom.”

In the face of this, who do you want to be? ↗

“The question now is not a million miles away. Who will support? Who will collaborate? Who will decide that they are “not political” and look away as millions of people are harmed? Who will make excuses for it all?”

I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers ↗

“Living your life to impress other men by hating women is one of the most embarrassing things I can imagine. Looking up to any of these men for how to live your life is even sadder.”

MacStories Won't Stand for Meta's Dehumanizing and Harmful Moderation Policies ↗

“Just over two years ago, MacStories left Twitter behind. We left when Elon Musk began dismantling the company’s trust and safety infrastructure, allowing hateful speech and harassment on the platform. Meta is now doing the same thing with Threads and Instagram, so we’re leaving them behind, too.”

Spotify CEO Becomes Richer Than ANY Musician Ever While Shutting Down Site Exposing Artist Payouts ↗

“According to our research, musicians get about $0.0032 per stream on Spotify. Meaning, they need around 312,500 streams to earn $1000. Meanwhile, Ek has built a fortune worth $7.3 billion..”

The Ghosts in the Machine ↗

“The roster of PFC providers discussed internally was long.”