The Phoblographer writes about why film emulator apps like VSCO and iPhone don’t replace traditional film photography. My argument is that yes, they have. Film isn’t dead just like vinyl isn’t dead, but both have been relegated to a small group of people. I’ve tried to use VSCO as an editor for years, but I never stuck with it until they VSCO. Now I use VSCO for 90% of my own editing. You can write about how things like film and vinyl make you feel all artsy-fartsy, and how iPhone photographers aren’t real photographers. But the photographer’s goal is to capture the world, and you should use the best tools you can in service of that goal. Whether those tools are film, a DSLR, or a disposable camera, the end result is that you created something.
Github announces it hosts 100 million repositories
GitHub, the widely used code management and development tool, revealed Thursday that it hosts 100 million repositories. VentureBeat has a good breakdown of the news and the current state of the platform. It includes the fascinating bit of trivia that Algeria has the most repositories per capita, while Egypt boasts the highest number of open source repositories. GitHub is used by approximately 31 million developers around the globe. It was bought by Microsoft in June for $7.5 million.
Source code management and developer collaboration platform GitHub today announced users have now created 100 million repositories. For context, GitHub had 33 million repositories when the company was founded in 2008, and nearly one in three repositories were made within the past year.
Season 2 of 'Mars' Set to Air on Nat Geo Channel
I watched season one, and it was terrific. “Season one of Mars followed the crew of the spacecraft Daedalus, as the astronauts attempted to create a pioneer settlement on the Red Planet in 2033. Season two is set nine years later and follows the fortunes of the first fully-fledged colony.” Check your local listings for the National Geographic channel. Mine says Monday, November 12. (Image credit: National Geographic channel.)
How to Select a Processor Option for Your New Mac
Apple has announced and shipped some exciting new Macs in 2018. For a prospective buyer, selecting the right processor option is one of the first tasks. John provides some guidance.
AX Series Macs, iBooks Author's Future – TMO Daily Observations 2018-11-08
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the possiblity of A series processors in Macs and the future of iBooks Author.
We Are About to Reach 'Pervasive' AI
Pervasive AI is on its way, according to Deloitte.
How to Download the High Sierra Installer Under Mojave
If you need a High Sierra installer and you try to download it on your Mac running Mojave, it may seem like you’re out of luck if you search the App Store or look through your purchases there. But we’ve got the trick on how to do it in today’s Quick Tip!
Facebook Postpones Political Ad Transparency Drive
Facebook’s has had to halt the mandatory introduction of its new transparency system for political ads following the revelation of a number of major failures.
The Beginner-To-Expert Photography and Videography Bundle: $35
We have a deal on the the Beginner-To-Expert Photography and Videography Bundle. This 7 course training bundle has more than 34 hours of video tutorials covering basic video, photography, and aerial photography, as well as three master classes. It’s $35 through our deal.
Apple Investigates Reports of Listener Drop-off in Apple Podcast Analytics
Apple is investigating after podcasters raised concerns that Analytics was showing a huge fall in listenership.