Bits: The Byteside Blog
My relationship with Magic has been all about how much I like a set theme or not. There's so many sets these days it's hard to keep up with every release, but when the right set catches the eye I'm keen.
Wilds of Eldraine is one of those 'love this vibe' sets for me.
It's safest to assume you're about to be scammed online these days. For the less technical, it's hard to keep up with all the types of attacks you need to be wary of and what to watch out for.
Norton's "Phictionary" is a nice way to get an overview of what's what out there. Well worth a look and a share with family members you're worried about.
A fascinating look at the less obvious pop culture wars playing out online.
Aja Romano
Ever heard of Cuboro? These marble tracks made of beautifully machined wood blocks are amazing.
Sadly, they're wildly expensive so I'll just enjoy watching other people's fancy setups.
Valve pulled off a solid anti-cheat switcheroo that saw over 40,000 accounts banned for using a third-party cheating client. After fixing the cheat, Valve added a special honeypot to identify exactly who was running the cheat before dropping the hammer. Solid crackdownery.
Nicole Carpenter
Great summer reads
16 great links to some of the best stories around the web that help you stay on top of what's next in digital.
What will the Canva of AI copy mean for writing?
Every industry has its practitioners who over charge and under deliver. Both graphic design and copywriting have more than their fair share.
Maintaining a clear sense of the future
In 1999 I completely dismissed the importance of flash memory cards as a storage medium for the future. It taught me big lessons on how to consider a technology's long-term potential.
Building a 21st Century knowledge engine
ChatGPT reveals the potential for a Knowledge Engine that can speed up our ability to learn.
Heavy the bird nest
At the end of the first week of Musk's Twitter, it's hard to put a finger on which part of the chaos engine has been the most damaging to the brand.
Saving Twitter from Twitter
There's never been a company with such a wide gap between its cultural impact and its economic success. Maybe a little chaos makes sense right now?
💡 Weekly: Is anyone *not* getting hacked out there?
News rounded up from Google, USB 4, Medibank, Spotify exclusive pods, positive social apps for teens, and AI bias issues in the jobs market.
PAX Australia 2022 looked different, but does it hurt the show's future?
The biggest platforms and developers weren't on the show floor in 2022. But does the spirit of PAX protect it against the changing nature of games marketing?
Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro review: because you love Google's brains
The same price in an inflationary market and some solid updates in camera and features makes it a good year to upgrade if you've been waiting for a few years.
14 great articles to close out the week
14 great articles from across the web that capture some of the biggest ideas in tech and digital culture from the first half of October.
💡 Weekly: September 30, 2022
New gear from Amazon, Optus breach still a confusing mess, plus a host of news updates and juicy articles to enjoy.
Xbox's accessibility strategy explained
Learn what drives the Xbox team's passion for accessibility in an interview with Anita Mortaloni, Director of Accessibility.
💡 Byteside Weekly: Optus says 'yes, we were hacked'
No bigger news than the Optus hack this week, but there's still plenty more to explore in this week's round up.
Slack, Canva, and a reset on where we spend our workday
In a year where every business is looking for an excuse to reduce costs, adding a few more 'essential' features to a subscription service can keep you off the cut list.
'In the style of': why AI art needs to address named artists as prompts
If you ask an AI art tool to be inspired by a specific artist, should the artist be compensated?
