Daily commentary by Dmitry Shteyn
First-person reactions from Dmitry Shteyn — also published as Dmitry Shteynbuk — across technology, lifestyle, and travel. New pieces every morning and afternoon.
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As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for an unprecedented trip to Brazil to face the Ravens, I'm reflecting on how professional travel has become a game of endurance rather than comfort.
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With the iPhone 18 Pro officially hitting shelves, the secondary market is behaving strangely. Why is a used iPhone 17 Pro still demanding a ransom?
Photo: GSMArena.com ↗
Canon is finally embracing its heritage with the R8 II, borrowing design cues from its classic SLR era. Is this a genuine aesthetic shift or just a clever marketing ploy?
Photo: Engadget ↗
T-Mobile is already dangling the iPhone 18 in front of us before the current preorders even land, marking a new peak in carrier-driven consumer exhaustion.
Photo: IGN ↗
Sony is bucking the trend of planned obsolescence by launching the WH-1000XM4C, a refined classic that prioritizes ergonomics over flashy, unnecessary updates.
Photo: 9to5Google ↗
Microsoft is finally decoupling cloud gaming from the Game Pass Ultimate subscription, signaling a major shift in how we access our digital libraries.
Photo: theverge.com ↗
Can we really buy our way into inner peace? I take a look at the latest 'serene' lifestyle objects curated by Designboom and wonder if my living room needs a reset.
Photo: designboom.com ↗
Liberty University is touting a new era of safety compliance after a record-breaking fine. I examine whether administrative overhauls can truly shift a campus culture.
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A new facility in Michigan is proving that fitness isn't just about aesthetics; for those with Parkinson's, it is a vital tool for reclaiming autonomy.
Photo: candgnews.com ↗
Earlier this week
Apple is reportedly eyeing a hardware subscription model, but leasing an iPhone or Mac might just be a way to pay forever without the benefit of ownership.
Photo: macrumors.com ↗
A recent New York Times inquiry into Instagram's latest travel trends reveals a dangerous obsession with aesthetics over common sense and local preservation.
Photo: The New York Times ↗
With the launch of the screen-free Cirqa, Garmin is finally acknowledging that we are all suffering from severe notification fatigue.
Photo: mashable.com ↗
