Joseph Akbrud
@byteforbyte.bsky.social
Street Photographer based in NYC 📸, Product Guy, Tech Enthusiast.
Sad to hear that Om Malik has passed. I didn’t know him personally and only had a few interactions with him but I always felt that his writing was prescient and much needed in the era of endless growth and what can sometimes feel like ... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/06/25/sad-to-hear-that-om.html
Joseph Akbrud
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June 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Sad to hear that Om Malik has passed. I didn’t know him personally and only had a few interactions with him but I always felt that his writing was prescient and much needed in the era of endless growth and what can sometimes feel like ... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/06/25/sad-to-hear-that-om.html
This doesn’t seem to have been widely covered, but Apple’s new raw 9 image processing looks like it’ll be a significant improvement regardless of what make and model camera you use. I like the fact that they provided examples from... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/06/13/this-doesnt-seem-to-have.html
Joseph Akbrud
josephakbrud.com
June 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This doesn’t seem to have been widely covered, but Apple’s new raw 9 image processing looks like it’ll be a significant improvement regardless of what make and model camera you use. I like the fact that they provided examples from... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/06/13/this-doesnt-seem-to-have.html
As I’ve been building my Plex server I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic and it just dawned on me: it’s very similar to the mp3 player days:
Ripping and transcoding discs
Adding them to a library
Getting all of the metadata right
I... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/05/08/as-ive-been-building-my.html
Ripping and transcoding discs
Adding them to a library
Getting all of the metadata right
I... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/05/08/as-ive-been-building-my.html
Joseph Akbrud
josephakbrud.com
May 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
As I’ve been building my Plex server I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic and it just dawned on me: it’s very similar to the mp3 player days:
Ripping and transcoding discs
Adding them to a library
Getting all of the metadata right
I... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/05/08/as-ive-been-building-my.html
Ripping and transcoding discs
Adding them to a library
Getting all of the metadata right
I... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/05/08/as-ive-been-building-my.html
"Captain, the most elementary and valuable statement in science, the beginning of wisdom, is, ‘I do not know’. I do not know what that is, sir."
~ Lieutenant Commander Data
Words to live by.
~ Lieutenant Commander Data
Words to live by.
May 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
"Captain, the most elementary and valuable statement in science, the beginning of wisdom, is, ‘I do not know’. I do not know what that is, sir."
~ Lieutenant Commander Data
Words to live by.
~ Lieutenant Commander Data
Words to live by.
Still one of the most beautiful structures in NYC. I can’t believe that at one point they considered demolishing it.
May 3, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Still one of the most beautiful structures in NYC. I can’t believe that at one point they considered demolishing it.
Maybe AI Won't Replace All of US After All: https://josephakbrud.com/2026/03/21/maybe-ai-wont-replace-all.html
Maybe AI Won't Replace All of US After All
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March 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Maybe AI Won't Replace All of US After All: https://josephakbrud.com/2026/03/21/maybe-ai-wont-replace-all.html
This reminds me of the good old days when rumors didn’t ruin all announcements.
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 - Apple
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 - Apple
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2
Apple announced AirPods Max 2, bringing even better ANC, elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the iconic over-ear design.
www.apple.com
March 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
This reminds me of the good old days when rumors didn’t ruin all announcements.
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 - Apple
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 - Apple
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to justify investing time and energy into social networks that aren’t part of the Fediverse. They shutdown without warning, do god knows what with your data, etc.
www.theverge.com/tech/8948…
www.theverge.com/tech/8948…
Digg’s open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam
Digg is going away again, but Kevin Rose is coming back.
www.theverge.com
March 14, 2026 at 10:25 AM
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to justify investing time and energy into social networks that aren’t part of the Fediverse. They shutdown without warning, do god knows what with your data, etc.
www.theverge.com/tech/8948…
www.theverge.com/tech/8948…
Snow day! It’s been a while since we’ve had a proper blizzard.
February 23, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Snow day! It’s been a while since we’ve had a proper blizzard.
Great job, boys! Hellebuyck was a wall. Olympic Hockey is always a treat but today’s game was something else. 🇺🇸🏒
www.olympics.com/en/milano…
www.olympics.com/en/milano…
Winter Olympics 2026: United States defeat Canada in overtime for first men’s ice hockey gold since 1980
Sunday 22 February saw the clash of the ages, as the USA and Canada battled for the title of 2026 Olympic champion, with Jack Hughes securing the gold in 2-1 overtime.
www.olympics.com
February 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Great job, boys! Hellebuyck was a wall. Olympic Hockey is always a treat but today’s game was something else. 🇺🇸🏒
www.olympics.com/en/milano…
www.olympics.com/en/milano…
“The Visitor” isn’t just one of the best episodes of DS9 or even one of the best episodes of Star Trek, it’s one of the finest episodes of television ever. Masterfully written, directed, and acted. Every scene is a masterpiece.
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
“The Visitor” isn’t just one of the best episodes of DS9 or even one of the best episodes of Star Trek, it’s one of the finest episodes of television ever. Masterfully written, directed, and acted. Every scene is a masterpiece.
The halftime show features the best color grading and cinematography I’ve seen at one of these events. Musically it isn’t my cup of tea, but kudos to the producers and editors for putting on a visually impressive show.
February 9, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The halftime show features the best color grading and cinematography I’ve seen at one of these events. Musically it isn’t my cup of tea, but kudos to the producers and editors for putting on a visually impressive show.
Episode 5 of Starfleet Academy is a must watch for anyone who loves DS9. It’s a love letter to the series. Even if you aren’t a fan of nu Trek, give it a watch.
February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Episode 5 of Starfleet Academy is a must watch for anyone who loves DS9. It’s a love letter to the series. Even if you aren’t a fan of nu Trek, give it a watch.
The industry came so close to eliminating or at the very least reducing piracy significantly. Instead, they opted to try to squeeze as much money out of consumers as possible, while increasingly making their services more difficu... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/02/05/the-industry-came-so-close.html
Joseph Akbrud
josephakbrud.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The industry came so close to eliminating or at the very least reducing piracy significantly. Instead, they opted to try to squeeze as much money out of consumers as possible, while increasingly making their services more difficu... https://josephakbrud.com/2026/02/05/the-industry-came-so-close.html
Light Lens Lab is by far the most interesting lens manufacturer right now. In the era of picture perfect, clinically sharp lenses, it’s refreshing to see someone like Mr. Zhou who is obsessed with resurrecting lenses that have character without compromising quality.
Light Lens Lab Exclusive: Mr. Zhou on Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica Lens
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Light Lens Lab is by far the most interesting lens manufacturer right now. In the era of picture perfect, clinically sharp lenses, it’s refreshing to see someone like Mr. Zhou who is obsessed with resurrecting lenses that have character without compromising quality.
Shrinking is the best show on television right now. Great writing and acting. It’s nice to have a show that can be serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Watch Shrinking - Apple TV
Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his pat…
tv.apple.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Shrinking is the best show on television right now. Great writing and acting. It’s nice to have a show that can be serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Trying to get used to 50mm again.
February 4, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Trying to get used to 50mm again.
I will admit that this POSSE (Post on Your Own Site Syndicate Anywhere) has its advantages.
February 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I will admit that this POSSE (Post on Your Own Site Syndicate Anywhere) has its advantages.
You know Apple’s marketing is strong when so many people refer to the 8x crop as a “lens.”
September 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You know Apple’s marketing is strong when so many people refer to the 8x crop as a “lens.”
ADMIRAL HARRY KIM youtube.com/watch?v=VkBU... #startrek
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | First Look Teaser | Paramount+
YouTube video by Paramount Plus
youtube.com
July 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ADMIRAL HARRY KIM youtube.com/watch?v=VkBU... #startrek
Apple News+ while useful continues to be a mixed bag. Offering a subscription service that requires other subscriptions to view content is not a good user experience.
July 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Apple News+ while useful continues to be a mixed bag. Offering a subscription service that requires other subscriptions to view content is not a good user experience.
“…it is also introducing a new feature that would allow police to request live-stream access to people’s home security devices.”
I don’t care how wonky it can be, it’s not worth giving up HomeKit Secure Video for privacy abusing alternatives
www.techdirt.com/2025/07/22/a...
#privacy #surveillance
I don’t care how wonky it can be, it’s not worth giving up HomeKit Secure Video for privacy abusing alternatives
www.techdirt.com/2025/07/22/a...
#privacy #surveillance
Amazon Ring Cashes In On Techno-Authoritarianism And Mass Surveillance
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is back at the helm of the surveillance doorbell company, and with him is the surveillance-first-privacy-last approach that made Ring one of the most…
www.techdirt.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“…it is also introducing a new feature that would allow police to request live-stream access to people’s home security devices.”
I don’t care how wonky it can be, it’s not worth giving up HomeKit Secure Video for privacy abusing alternatives
www.techdirt.com/2025/07/22/a...
#privacy #surveillance
I don’t care how wonky it can be, it’s not worth giving up HomeKit Secure Video for privacy abusing alternatives
www.techdirt.com/2025/07/22/a...
#privacy #surveillance
