“Sharp Dressed Man,” by ZZ Top. Hard on a good day, Medium when my friends were over, Expert once and then never ever again. That was my Guitar Hero sweet spot. And for years, it seemed like everybody had one. The plastic guitar controllers became […]
Day: October 26, 2025
You need to listen to the brutally oppressive I’ve Seen All I Need to See
There are only a handful of albums that I think qualify as genuinely scary. You Won’t Get What You Want by Daughters, and Swans To Be Kind both immediately come to mind. But those records come with… let’s say, baggage. I’ve Seen All I Need […]
Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica and Haiti, Strengthens to Category 3 Storm – 10/26/2025, 12:25:14 PM
The latest world news as of October 26, 2025, includes major political, environmental, and international developments: Argentina is holding midterm elections that are seen as a referendum on President Javier…
Tesla’s “Mad Max” Mode Sparks Federal Investigation Over Safety Concerns
Tesla’s “Mad Max” Mode Is Now Under Federal Scrutiny The world of automotive technology is no stranger to controversy, but few developments have sparked as much debate as Tesla’s latest…
Louvre Jewel Heist: $102 Million Crown Jewels Stolen, Two Arrested Amid National Manhunt – 10/26/2025, 8:28:37 PM
Major world news as of October 26, 2025, includes escalating developments in the Middle East, a high-profile jewel theft in France, renewed US-China trade talks, regional security incidents, and significant…
Adobe’s Project Indigo camera finally adds iPhone 17 support
Adobe’s computational photography app, Project Indigo, had a bit of trouble adapting to the new square-format selfie sensor in the iPhone 17 series. For the last month or so, the app simply didn’t support Apple’s latest phones at all. Adobe was working behind the scenes […]
YouTube Launches Daily Shorts Viewing Limits to Combat Endless Scrolling
YouTube Introduces Daily Shorts Viewing Limits: What You Need to Know YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has rolled out a new feature that gives users unprecedented control over their…
Trump’s ASEAN Debut: A Diplomatic Dance in Kuala Lumpur – Oct 26, 2025
Good morning, friends. Let’s take a moment to step beyond the headlines and into the flowing currents of today’s international stage. There’s a rhythm to global affairs, a dance of diplomacy, conflict, and hope that weaves itself quietly through our lives, shaping the world in […]
The next legal frontier is your face and AI
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the legal morass of AI, follow Adi Robertson. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it […]
Russia Tests New Nuclear Missile Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict; Louvre Jewel Thieves Caught – 10/26/2025, 4:24:30 PM
Key global news as of October 26, 2025, includes major developments in security, diplomacy, crime, and natural events: Russia has successfully tested a new nuclear-capable cruise missile with purported “unlimited…