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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Jun 24, 2026

Last week I spent time with folks from Visit Seattle and Sky Elements to get a behind-the-scenes look at how they're putting on Seattle's World Cup Scoreboard drone show. 400 drones in 6 shows showcase that day's Seattle World Cup game teams and final score.

https://www.cnet.com/culture/sports/world-cup-seattle-drone-scoreboard/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Jun 08, 2026

I might take some heat about this take on Apple's new Spatial Reframing feature, given what many people (and photographers) think about generative AI, but it could be an actually useful tool. Everything will depend, of course, on how well it works. From me at CNET:

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-spatial-reframing-generative-ai-as-a-photographer/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · May 28, 2026

You never forget the first time you pilot a drone over water. Only this time, I deliberately tossed it into the drink. I've got a hands-on article about the HoverAir Aqua drone at CNET: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hands-on-with-hoverair-aqua-a-drone-that-isnt-afraid-of-the-water/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · May 21, 2026

Seattle-area photographers! Saturday 5/23 is my next pair of Lightroom Classic in-person courses at Kenmore Camera. Morning session covers Library mgmt, and afternoon is all about editing! Bundle both classes at a discount rate or attend just one. Getting down to the wire, so sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adobe-lightroom-classic-workshop-series-live-w-jeff-carlson-tickets-1983392188427?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · May 18, 2026

eSCENE Temporary Home

Several years ago, just as the Web was starting up, I started an online literary magazine (ezine) called eSCENE, which served as an online equivalent to Best American Short Stories. I asked for other ezine editors to submit the top 10 percent of the stories they published during the year; I contacted the authors asking permission to review the stories; and then, with the help of a guest editor and assistant editor, we published the best.

http://jeffcarlson.com/2005/03/02/escene_temporar/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Apr 18, 2026

Take Control of iPhone Photography, 2nd Edition

The big 2nd edition of my book on how to take great photos with your iPhone is now available!

http://jeffcarlson.com/2026/04/18/take-control-of-iphone-photography-2nd-edition/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Feb 19, 2026

It's not hyperbole to say I wouldn't be where I am today without PageMaker. My school paper had a Mac Plus and swapped 3.5-in disks often to run both the Mac and PageMaker. RIP to the man who made it, Paul Brainerd. Great writeup by Todd Bishop at GeekWire

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/pagemaker-pioneer-paul-brainerd-1947-2026-aldus-founder-devoted-his-second-chapter-to-the-planet/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Feb 19, 2026

My colleague Vanessa Hand Orellana wrote an excellent labs-tested article comparing the performance of top smartwatches -- running 30 miles over two months! Talk about sweating over every detail. Great read for anyone looking at their health, not just for athletes

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-ran-30-miles-testing-5-smartwatches-to-find-out-which-ones-you-can-actually-trust/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Jan 28, 2026

If you haven't heard of Clawdbot, now named Moltbot, you absolutely must read this entertaining article by Macy Meyer at CNET : https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/from-clawdbot-to-moltbot-how-this-ai-agent-went-viral-and-changed-identities-in-72-hours/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Jan 26, 2026

Winter storm tip: Are you an active Apple Watch owner obsessed with closing your rings but the big storm has you safe inside? You can pause activity rings and not lose your streak: Activity app > tap rings > choose Pause Rings.

Stay safe out there friends. More tips and Apple Watch secrets are in my book: https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-watch/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Jan 21, 2026

I’m doing something cool tonight (Wed, 1/21): The Ink Drinker, a great new *bar for book lovers* in Seattle, is starting an InfoDump series of guest speakers. I’m taking about AI and Photography at 7pm, talk + Q&A

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTuQezjDitj/?igsh=c2hobHAyNzFmaDBu

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Jan 16, 2026

Here's a detail about the Verizon outage I haven't seen anywhere else. Informed speculation, because Verizon hasn't shared the real cause, but analyst Roger Entner says a software update affecting 5G SA (Standalone) could be why it seemed to hit newer phones only. More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/fat-fingers-may-have-caused-verizons-network-outage-according-to-analyst/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Jan 02, 2026

Hey photographers! It’s time to change the copyright year in your cameras and image editing software to 2026

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Dec 17, 2025

A Look Inside T-Mobile’s Emergency Response Teams

Big truck big truck I got to ride in a big truck

http://jeffcarlson.com/2025/12/17/a-look-inside-t-mobiles-emergency-response-teams/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Dec 15, 2025

Didn't intend for this to be so timely, with flooding here in the PNW, but today CNET published my large feature about T-Mobile's emergency response. I had great access to professionals who get deployed when events such as hurricanes, wildfires and floods break out.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/inside-t-mobile-emergency-response/

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Big Trucks, Satellites and Drones: An Inside Look at the Tech Behind T-Mobile's Disaster Team - CNET

I went behind the scenes with T-Mobile's emergency management teams to see how the mobile carrier responds to a catastrophe and restores communications.

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Nov 12, 2025

I visited Valve a couple weeks ago for a secret sneak peek at their new Steam Frame VR headset, Steam Machine PC, and new Steam Controller. I went as photographer with Scott Stein and Faith Chihill, and we had an enjoyable day playing the new gaming hardware that will debut in 2026. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-tried-valves-steam-frame-machine-and-controller-coming-in-2026-steam-os-is-coming-for-your-face-and-tv/

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I Tried Valve's Steam Frame, Machine and Controller: SteamOS Is Coming for Your Face and TV - CNET

Valve is working on a new standalone VR headset, Xbox-sized game console and wireless controller. I tried them all at the company's HQ.

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Nov 07, 2025

If your AirPods Max are unresponsive, put them in the freezer. Really!

My chilling tale at CNET: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/if-your-airpods-max-are-not-responding-try-this-literally-cool-fix/

#AirPodsMax

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Nov 03, 2025

Take Control of Apple Watch, Sixth Edition

The new edition of my essential guide to Apple Watch is now out, with a bunch of new material.

http://jeffcarlson.com/2025/11/03/take-control-of-apple-watch-sixth-edition/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Oct 29, 2025

Extra innings after hours

Pike Place Market, Seattle

#photography #worldseries

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Oct 25, 2025

More fall. Mount Adams.

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Oct 24, 2025

I love fall. White Salmon River, Washington State #photography

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Oct 23, 2025

Also this week: space lasers! https://www.cnet.com/science/space/first-partner-to-the-stars-muon-space-adopts-starlink-lasers-for-millisecond-data-transfer/

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First Partner to the Stars: Muon Space Adopts Starlink Lasers for Millisecond Data Transfer - CNET

By integrating Starlink's mini laser technology, Muon Space will eliminate ground station bottlenecks to build a high-speed, real-time network in orbit.

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Oct 23, 2025

Time for a smartphone camera battle! https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-pro-vs-pixel-10-pro-xl-i-pitted-smartphone-royalty-against-each-other/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Oct 23, 2025

I’ve had an adventurous couple of weeks for work. Flew to Chicago to fly on a plane around Wisconsin testing Starlink Wi-Fi then flew back home: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/watch-the-world-series-live-on-a-plane-uniteds-starlink-wi-fi-can-do-it/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Oct 23, 2025

Can cleaning products turn an orange iPhone 17 Pro pink? CNET's Andrew Lanxon tested to find out: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-turning-my-cosmic-orange-iphone-17-pink-heres-what-happened/

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Nov 06, 2024

Replying to @MikeTRose@saturation.social

@MikeTRose@saturation.social @aftershow_podcast@techhub.social Oh no, what did I do now?

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Dec 12, 2023

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In addition to these steps, a friend reminds me to block the TV from accessing the Internet on your network. I have an eero WiFi system and the app lets you pause connections to individual devices.

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Dec 12, 2023

Why are TVs so inexpensive these days? Because the TV companies make billions by recording what you watch and sell that data to advertisers. “These TVs can capture and identify 7,200 images per hour”. This article tells you how to turn it off:

https://themarkup.org/privacy/2023/12/12/your-smart-tv-knows-what-youre-watching

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Jeff Carlson @jeffcarlson@twit.social · Nov 18, 2022

Presumably because I'm a journalist, I've had a Twitter blue check for years (I think I applied? Long time ago). For Mastodon (and other services), Presscheck.org is building a database of verified journalists. My verification was approved tonight: https://presscheck.org/journalists/jeff-l-carlson

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Big Trucks, Satellites and Drones: An Inside Look at the Tech Behind T-Mobile's Disaster Team - CNET

I Tried Valve's Steam Frame, Machine and Controller: SteamOS Is Coming for Your Face and TV - CNET

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