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Meta's Media AI Play • Kimmel Tick-Tock • Apple Injecting Talent into OpenAI • Google Injecting Gemini into Chrome • Prime Video Adding 'The Masters' • Optimus vs. the Global Economy| Spyglass
Why Sora's Slop Works • OpenAI & AMD • Succession Tea Leaves at Apple • Succession Tea Leaves at Disney • Taylor Swift's Commercial Beats the Box Office • Bezos on Bubbles • Anthropic, the 'Anti-OpenAI'| Spyglass
Apple's Vision Pro Correction • TikTok's American Dream • Sora Hits #1 • AI Team Turbulence Continues at Meta • Thinking Machines Lab First Product • Instagram's Threads Communities • Perplexity's Browser Goes Free| Spyglass
Sora Soars in Debut • Google's Gemini Home Event • Meta to Use AI Conversations to Target Ads • OpenAI Staff Grapples with Sora • Amazon's Gaming Strategy| Spyglass
Alexa+'s Curve • Apple & Intel • Amazon's 2025 Hardware Event • Apple's Leaky Product Pipelines • Apple Testing a ChatGPT-Like App • The Free TV with Always-On Ads • YouTube Pays Off President Trump| Spyglass
ELI RODRIGUEZ FIELDER The gods must have been giant children squeezing drip sandcastles from their palms, back when this land was at the edge of a sea. This used to be a mouth, I say. It feels impossible that this peculiar landscape should suddenly emerge among farms and Dairy Queens.| The Common
Meta's Media AI Play • Kimmel Tick-Tock • Apple Injecting Talent into OpenAI • Google Injecting Gemini into Chrome • Prime Video Adding 'The Masters' • Optimus vs. the Global Economy| Spyglass
KPop, Sony, & Netflix • iPhone Strap • AI Resumes • Amazon's AR Glasses • Meta's AI Unit Sparks Tensions • Rise of Small Language Models • Crypto Holding Firms Struggle • 'Good Will Hunting' with Guns| Spyglass
Matt Westfall of the Wax Tracks YouTube channel recently got out to ride the Idaho Panhandle Ramble, enjoying the 320-mile bikepacking route over six days. Watch the 18-minute video and read a short reflection from his ride here... The post Idaho Panhandle Ramble (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In his closing video from MADE, Neil poses a simple question with big implications: "What does this show mean to you?" Watch the finale to hear candid answers from 20 builders spotlighting community, craft, and momentum behind handmade bikes and where the bike world goes next… The post How Important is the MADE Bike Show? (MADE 2025) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Following the release of Canada's latest bikepacking route, the Alberni Bam Bam, we're pleased to share a short overview video that videographer Tom Powell put together from the scouting trip this summer. Watch the seven-minute video here... The post Introducing the Alberni Bam Bam (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
At MADE last week, Neil left the camera rolling for a rapid-fire round. In this video, he found out which bike industry standards builders most hate and which they love. The answers ranged from unexpectedly passionate to hilariously predictable, revealing just how personal standards are in framebuilding. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video: The Most Hated Bike Standards appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In our final official video from the 2025 MADE Bike Show, Neil continues his deep dive into the venue to connect with component and accessory makers. Highlights include new releases from Ultradynamico, Wren, and Velo Orange, plus a closer look at a few of the most eye-catching bikes from the show floor. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video: The Most Interesting Finds (Part 2) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
On recent exhibitions in Florence and Rome.| newcriterion.com
AYA LABANIEH You raised me, tayteh, rocking me in your lap, spooning Quranic verses into my little ears, scrubbing the living daylights out of me in the bathtub. Slapping your thighs, “Ta’a, ta’a, ta’a,” you’d say to the lovebirds we raised, “Come, come, come,” and they’d fly, all three of them, out their cages in a flurry and land on your breasts, climb your gold chains, nestle against your cheeks.| The Common
MADELINE SIMMS After midnight, cottonwoods are inconsequential teeth, ripped from the ground by the Mississippi River. An elm snaps like a bird’s neck: an egret. The current betrays every fluttering heart and rages on. A rock becomes sepulcher to the uprooted nest. The river could be less cruel, the winter, more forgiving.| The Common
MADELINE SIMMS After midnight, cottonwoods are inconsequential teeth, ripped from the ground by the Mississippi River. An elm snaps like a bird’s neck: an egret. The current betrays every fluttering heart and rages on. A rock becomes sepulcher to the uprooted nest. The river could be less cruel, the winter, more forgiving.| The Common
At The Dispatch, I’m making a case against customized wedding vows. Promising marriage is entering an pre-existing institution, not an act of expressive individualism. Classically, the marriage vows are not about the particular couple standing at the altar—they’re about the institution the couple is choosing to enter. Classical vows (for better, for worse, etc) have lasted with only minor revisions for a thousand years. They are intended to suit every couple, uncustomized, and they enum...| Leah Libresco
Antitrust Victory Laps • OpenAI/Statsig • French Studio/Theater Deal • Anthropic's Round • Tesla's New 'Master Plan' • Gemini's Home Plan • More Apple AI Defections • Super Massive AI Data Centers| Spyglass
Standing Ovations • A Streaming Aggregator • Quantum Computer Race • The Atlantic Envy • Doing Things Early • Rising AI Costs • Sam Altman Speaks • YouTube Sportscasters • Walmart Streaming Options • Cracker Barrel Logo!| Spyglass
The 2025 MADE Bike Show wrapped up on Sunday, but our coverage is far from over; we’ll be rolling out highlights all week long! In our latest video, we spotlight seven standout bicycles, including a telescoping adjustable chainstay design from Brûlé, a stunning raw steel build from Hot Salad, a trout-inspired creation from Mosaic, and plenty more... The post MADE 2025 on Video (Part 4): Mosaic, Hot Salad, Sycip, Brule, Eagleton, and San Util appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Bikepacking Bikes Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The 2025 MADE Bike Show keeps dishing up stunning handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more, in Portland, Oregon. In our latest video, we round up seven more stunning bicycles, including a wild integrated-truss bike from Slow Southern Steel, a full-suspension bike from Sanitas, and a new twin-top-tube klunker from Wilde. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video (Part 3): La Marche, Significant Other, Santa Cruz, and More… appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Bikepacking Bikes Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The MADE show returns for its third year in Portland, Oregon, bringing three days packed with mezmerizing handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more. With doors opening to the public today, we’re kicking off our "MADE 2025 on Video" coverage with part one: a showcase of five standout builds from Rare Earth Cycle Craft, Monē Bikes, Moots, and Tumbleweed. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video (Part 1): Moots, Donkelope, Rare Earth, Mone, and Tumbleweed appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Bikepacking Bikes Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
For our fifth video in the MADE 2025 on Video series, Neil takes a closer look at the component and accessory side of the show, featuring fresh Swift Industries colorways, a deep dive into 3D printing with Ogle Designs, and a chat with the winner of the Ozark Doom Ultra, and more. Watch it here… The post MADE 2025 on Video: The Most Interesting Finds (Part 1) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Fresh off a finish of the 2025 Colorado Trail Race, Josh Hicks shares a look behind the scenes of what it took to single-speed his way more than 500 miles across the Rockies. Find his 25-minute video paired with a lovely collection of photos and some words about the unforgettable ride here... The post Single Speeding the 2025 Colorado Trail Race (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The fourth and final episode of Belén Castelló's "Cycling Northern Vietnam" series finds her pedaling her last few hundred kilometers and reflecting on the many lessons and beautiful moments from her first big solo bikepacking trip. Watch it here... The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode 4 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Doom & Despair is a new film documenting Zach Gass' attempt at the 2024 Doom and Despair bikepacking event in Arkansas. Over 100 riders participated in the 400 or 200-mile event, challenged by unpredictable weather, limited services, and challenging terrain... many of them did not finish. Watch the 20-minute film here... The post Doom & Despair: An Arkansas Bikepacking Documentary (Film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In "Fellow Rovers," Jeremy Nolan tells the story of a bikepacking getaway with his dad and reflects on what the short but unforgettable journey meant to both of them. Read his heartfelt tale of midnight animal encounters, punchy climbs, and bonding over a new shared experience here... The post Fellow Rovers appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Clotaire Mandel is currently seven years and over 70,000 kilometers into a massive bikepacking trip around the world. His latest video documents his time riding from Moab to Nevada, where he learned to love the sound of silence and the beauty of remoteness. Watch the video and find a short written reflection here... The post Bikepacking Across Utah Part 2: Alaska to Patagonia (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Jay Nordlinger on Riccardo Muti and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.| newcriterion.com
Jay Nordlinger on a recital by Arcadi Volodos.| newcriterion.com
Jay Nordlinger on “Julius Caesar,” by Handel, at the Salzburg Festival.| newcriterion.com
Short on time and seeking a logistically easy bikepacking getaway, this spring, Izzy Wedderburn and a friend hopped on a quick ferry ride from England to France for a few days of pedaling along the Petite Tour de Manche route. In this piece, Izzy offers a reminder that even a small trip has the potential to be a big adventure. Read it here... The post Where is the Rest of France? appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In her third video from Northern Vietnam, Belén Castelló shares a glimpse of her time solo bikepacking through the dramatic mountains of one of the region's most-visited provinces. Along the way, she reflects on the contrasting experiences of visiting highly curated areas and those that have maintained more of their local character... The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode 3 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Robert Steven Mack on Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion, the future of classics & Laura Ingalls Wilder.| newcriterion.com
Ultra-distance racer Sofiane Sehili is currently three weeks into his world record attempt for the fastest bicycle crossing of Eurasia. Contributor Ryan Le Garrec caught up with Sofiane before his departure to gain a better understanding of his motivations and outlook. Learn about Sofiane’s cycling origin story and follow his ride here… The post Across Eurasia: Inside Sofiane Sehili’s World-Record Attempt appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Tailfin’s “King of Chaos” follows Justinas Leveika, an unstoppable force in ultra-endurance bikepacking with a contagious grin and a drive to suffer, on his attempt at the legendary Triple Crown Challenge, racing the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail in a single year. It’s a raw, high-energy portrait of what it takes to push limits and keep smiling through it all. Watch it here... The post Tailfin Presents: King of Chaos (Film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
"Across Andes 2024: Patagonia Verde" tells the story of human endurance and the strength of the international gravel community...| BIKEPACKING.com
Paul du Quenoy on a new production of La Bayadère at the Hungarian National Ballet.| newcriterion.com
Well into their ride from Patagonia to Alaska, Ilse and Ryan Kodak Brown share their camp kitchen for a look at how they cook on the road...| BIKEPACKING.com
It seems that anyone who’s anyone is touring this summer, and we’re excited to get some of these enticing shows and events on our calendar. There’s been a lot of nostalgia on the …| S E A T T L E I T E
On the impacts of slowing down, a guide for DIY deceleration, and a new interview series.| Dark Properties
DispatchGym is a research framework that supports reinforcement learning (RL) studies for dispatch systems. A system that matches bookings with drivers. Designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and accessible, this article outlines its principles, research benefits, and real-world applications.| Grab Tech
David Lamb's latest video documents his recent solo ride along the rugged and remote Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop in Washington. Find an encyclopedic look at his 465-mile bikepacking journey in the 37-minute video here... The post Bikepacking 400 Miles Alone in the Pacific Northwest (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
After more than a week of riding, Belén Castelló begins to find her rhythm as she enters the mountainous highlands near the Chinese border. The second episode of her "Cycling Northern Vietnam" series captures the emotional highs and lows of solo travel, a sampling of the country's spectacular landscapes, and some immersive cultural experiences. Watch it here... The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode 2 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Episode four of Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan's bikepacking journey from England to India documents their time riding through the "Black Mountain" country of Montenegro. Find a short update from their travels, a selection of stunning photos, and the video here… The post Riding Through the Black Mountain: England to India Episode 4 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Following a year of solo overnighters close to home, Belén Castelló recently embarked on her first big bikepacking getaway alone. Her new "Cycling Northern Vietnam" series introduces her journey and reveals her experience of pedaling around Vietnam by herself. Watch the first episode here... The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode. 1 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In our latest video, Neil catches up with Justin McKinley to chat about his 2025 Tour Divide setup. Watch it here...| BIKEPACKING.com
Josh Ibbett took fourth place at the 2025 Hellenic Mountain Race in Greece last month, completing the 884-kilometer route in 3 days and 15 minutes. He recently uploaded his self-shot race video and a post-race bike check, which you can watch here... The post Josh Ibbett’s 2025 Hellenic Mountain Race Video and Bike Check appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
"The Present" is an 18-minute documentary that follows Dimitri Poffé's bikepacking journey from Mexico to Patagonia to raise awareness of Huntington’s disease, a rare and incurable genetic disorder that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Watch it here... The post The Present (Film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Our ecologically entangled mini flower farm is really growing… phew.| Dark Properties
Tim Attwood recently pedaled sections of Australia's Munda Biddi Trail with his partner Sarah for her first proper trip on two wheels...| BIKEPACKING.com
Leigh Foster traveled solo through Costa Rica with a bike and a small camera, aiming to capture the feeling of the journey along La Gira de Costa. There’s no narration—just light, sound, and solitude. Watch Leigh's first film with some stunning visuals from the route here... The post Alone in Costa Rica: Bikepacking La Gira de Costa (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The latest video in Antoine Bussier's "Bikepacking Colors" series follows a 10-day journey from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Belfort in France and reveals the true power of bike travel: human connection. Find the 20-minute video and photos here... The post Bikepacking Colors: Activate Your Superpowers (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
"The Wild Bunch" follows Brett Davis and company on a 1,300-mile adventure along the Outlaw Trail in Utah and Colorado...| BIKEPACKING.com
Just released online after a global screening tour, "Lael Rides Around the World" tells the inspiring story of Lael Wilcox's world record for circumnavigation of the Earth by bicycle. Now's your chance to watch the full 90-minute feature film here... The post Lael Rides Around the World (Full Film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Rufus Wenlock of New Zealand has officially announced the launch of his custom framebuilding business, Süfur Cycles...| BIKEPACKING.com
In November 2024, Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan left the UK with the dream of slowly cycling to India. Their latest video documents their time crossing the Balkans, three months into their trip. Read a short update from their travels, and watch the video here... The post A Land of Doubts & Dreams: The Balkans (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Created by Mike Coulter, "Riley" follows Riley Merrell's experience participating in the 2025 Buckshot as a first-time racer...| BIKEPACKING.com
Route creator Tristan Ridley goes through his techniques for packing for bikepacking around the world after seven years of touring...| BIKEPACKING.com
It feels impossible to sit and write amidst the constant grief and urgency demanded in this ongoing genocide. Yet we feel compelled to write—compelled to…| The New Inquiry
