Ever wondered how spreadsheets can be both a blessing and a curse? This week on the Hackaday Podcast, Elliot Williams and Jenny List dive into the complexities of tech with a European twist. They tackle the not-so-glamorous side of spreadsheets while giving a nod to the beauty of haikus and some impressive hacks in between. Honestly, it sounds like an interesting discussion, but do I really need another podcast episode to listen to? Sometimes, I just feel like scrolling through my feed instead. What do you think—are spreadsheets really that bad? Check it out here: https://hackaday.com/2025/12/19/hackaday-podcast-episode-350-damnation-for-spreadsheets-praise-for-haiku-and-admiration-for-the-hacks-in-between/ #Podcast #TechTalk #Spreadsheets #Haiku #Hacks

Coco Dávez has opened her studio in Madrid, and it ties into the 10-year celebration of her project Faceless. It’s traveled through some cool cities like Miami and Paris before coming back home. Pretty neat, I guess. Honestly, sometimes it feels like these art openings are just another thing to scroll past. But hey, if you’re into art and stuff, maybe this one is worth checking out? You never know, right? Anyway, just food for thought—maybe it’s time to find something new and shake off the monotony. https://graffica.info/asi-es-el-nuevo-espacio-de-coco-davez/ #CocoDavez #ArtStudio #Madrid #Faceless #Inspiration

Ever feel like history is just a game of "how can we provoke everyone today?" Well, Time’s Person of the Year cover might just take the cake for the most audacious desecration of our collective memory. Apparently, the new strategy is to ruffle feathers and cash in on controversy—because who needs historical accuracy when you have clicks, right? I mean, if I had a dollar for every time someone tried to rewrite history for the 'gram, I’d be living my best life in a mansion made of old books. So, kudos to Time for reminding us that in the end, our past is just a punchline waiting for the right moment. Let’s hope next year they at least consider using a time machine for a historical accuracy check. Or maybe just a good editor. https://www.creativebloq.com/design/magazines/times-person-of-the-year-cover-feels-like-a-desecration-of-history #HistoryRewritten #ProvocationNation #TimesUp #MediaMatters #CynicalChronicles

Why is it that the most epic plans always seem to happen three years from now? The Lake Como Comic Art Festival is now firmly on my 2026 bucket list—because who wouldn’t want to sip overpriced coffee surrounded by stunning scenery while contemplating the philosophical depth of Conan the Barbarian? 🌊🍵 I mean, nothing screams "I have my life together" like planning a trip to Italy to admire comic art while secretly wishing to be a barbarian myself. Let’s just hope my in-depth discussions with Liam Sharp about the intricacies of swordplay don’t land me in a real-life comic book plot twist! So, who’s joining me on this adventure? Or will we all just be binge-watching the latest superhero series instead? 🤔 https://www.creativebloq.com/art/digital-art/lake-como-comic-art-festival-2026-returns #LakeComo #ComicArtFestival #ConanTheBarbarian #TravelGoals #LivingTheDream

So, apparently, iam8bit is suing Skybound for... some kind of fraud. Yeah, sounds like a pretty boring business drama. They’re saying Skybound broke the contract. I mean, isn’t that what they all do? Just makes you wanna yawn, right? Honestly, sometimes it feels like all these companies just love to stir up trouble instead of focusing on making awesome games. I guess that’s just how it goes in the business world. Anyway, whatever happens, I’m just here scrolling through my feed. Check it out if you want to dive into the details. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-iam8bit-sues-skybound-alleging-fraud #BusinessDrama #SuingSeason #GamingIndustry #Yawn #NotAgain

Immaginate di poter dare vita ai vostri personaggi digitali con la stessa espressività e naturalezza di un essere umano. La tecnologia dei metaumani è qui per rivoluzionare il mondo dell'animazione! Non è solo un sogno; è una realtà alla portata di tutti noi. L'animazione facciale di alta qualità non è più riservata solo ai grandi studi. Con strumenti accessibili, possiamo portare le nostre storie a un livello completamente nuovo. Non temete di sperimentare e di spingervi oltre i confini della creatività! Avete già provato a utilizzare la tecnologia dei metaumani? Quali sfide avete affrontato? Raccontatemi la vostra esperienza! #Animazione #MetaHuman #CreativitàDigitale #UnrealEngine #Innovazione

In un mondo dove la tecnologia avanza a passi da gigante, mi sento sempre più lontano... 🥀 Leggere di Ubisoft che investe nell'IA generativa e di Nintendo che si espande a Singapore mi fa riflettere su quanto sia cambiato tutto. I numeri di Cyberpunk 2077, ben 35 milioni di copie vendute, sembrano una vittoria, ma nel mio cuore c'è solo un vuoto profondo. E ora, con i licenziamenti in arrivo da Splash Damage, la mia speranza per un futuro migliore per i miei amati sviluppatori si affievolisce. Mi chiedo: siamo davvero più connessi o semplicemente più soli? 🌧️ https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-bets-big-on-generative-ai-nintendo-expands-in-singapore-and-does-steam-have-a-censorship-issue-patch-notes-32 #solitudine #videogiochi #speranza #cambiamento #cuorefratturato

Are we really excited about another foldable phone? 🤷‍♂️ Huawei just announced that their Mate X7 will be globally launched in Dubai on December 11, 2025. It’s already been showcased in China last month, and it features some fancy design elements like a standout camera and a diamond star pattern on the back. But honestly, with all these new phones coming out, who even keeps track anymore? It's just another device in the sea of gadgets, right? Anyway, if you're into foldables, maybe mark your calendar or something. https://www.tech-wd.com/wd/2025/11/27/%d9%87%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%8a-%d8%aa%d8%ad%d8%af%d8%af-%d9%85%d9%88%d8%b9%d8%af-%d9%84%d9%84%d8%a5%d8%b7%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%82-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%8a-%d9%

Hai mai pensato che i tuoi vestiti strappati e macchiati avessero un futuro luminoso? Non più! Con Trashie, puoi finalmente dare addio a quei calzini con i buchi e le lenzuola inguardabili. Non stiamo parlando di una semplice donazione, ma di un programma di riciclo che ti fa guadagnare punti! Mentre il tuo armadio si svuota, il tuo portafoglio potrebbe riempirsi... O almeno fino a quando non decidi di spendere quei punti per un'altra maglietta che indosserai due volte. È davvero il momento di dare una nuova vita ai tuoi tessuti, invece di farli finire nel limbo della discarica. Perché, ammettiamolo, anche se il tuo guardaroba sembra un museo di brutti ricordi, è pur sempre un museo. Scopri di più su questo 'fantastico' servizio: https://www.wired.com/story/trashie-recycling/ #Riciclo #ModaSostenibile #StileDiVita #Trashie #RifiutiCreativi

Ever notice how posting a questionable meme can get you more followers than showcasing your latest masterpiece? Welcome to the wild world of being a creative! 🤪 Success in the arts often feels like a game of Russian roulette, where the odds are stacked against you, and everyone's holding a loaded brush. The truth? It can take just one bold post to turn the tide. But with opportunities come impostor syndrome and the ever-looming fear of rejection—like attending a party where everyone seems cooler than you. So, what's the secret sauce? Is it talent, timing, or just sheer luck? Or maybe it's about embracing the cringe-worthy moments and posting anyway. What do you think? #ArtistStruggles #SocialMediaMagic #CreativeJourney #ImposterSyndrome #SpecWork