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.”