Philipp
@philipptemmel.com
Designing, writing, having fun at https://philipptemmel.com
Writing, publishing https://creativerly.com & https://simplesoftware.fyi
Maintaining https://priductive.com
He/him/his
Writing, publishing https://creativerly.com & https://simplesoftware.fyi
Maintaining https://priductive.com
He/him/his
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Today in insanity: "Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection."
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Today in insanity: "Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection."
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As a climate scientist, the most charitable thing I can say is that this guy's a fucking moron.
Trump: "Remember -- global warming! And then the temperature started going down like a rock. Remember? Remember?"
December 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
As a climate scientist, the most charitable thing I can say is that this guy's a fucking moron.
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The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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Wer heuer Frauen tötete:
Männer
Männer
November 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Wer heuer Frauen tötete:
Männer
Männer
Not sure if I ever saw anything as pathetic as this ad
November 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Not sure if I ever saw anything as pathetic as this ad
I am not sure if it is worthy to be called "Ramen" but I made this vegan bowl of savory vegetable broth, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, onions, crispy tofu, sprouts, zucchini, and noodles…
… and I am quite proud of how it turned out 🥰
… and I am quite proud of how it turned out 🥰
November 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I am not sure if it is worthy to be called "Ramen" but I made this vegan bowl of savory vegetable broth, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, onions, crispy tofu, sprouts, zucchini, and noodles…
… and I am quite proud of how it turned out 🥰
… and I am quite proud of how it turned out 🥰
You hear that? tssssssssss ... sounds like air leaking from a balloon, or a bubble.
Japanese giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its entire stake in tech giant Nvidia for $5.83 billion.
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
You hear that? tssssssssss ... sounds like air leaking from a balloon, or a bubble.
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I'm not sure if a macOS app can be more niche than this: I wanted to access the macOS share sheet in @vivaldi.com faster, or by clicking on a button, rather than using File > Share. So, I built an app for it. You can join the TestFlight, if that is your thing.
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
Introducing ShareBridgely – my first, and super niche macOS app · Philipp Temmel
I wanted an easier and quicker access to the macOS share sheet from Vivaldi, so I built an app for it.
www.philipptemmel.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I'm not sure if a macOS app can be more niche than this: I wanted to access the macOS share sheet in @vivaldi.com faster, or by clicking on a button, rather than using File > Share. So, I built an app for it. You can join the TestFlight, if that is your thing.
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
Probably no news to you that #Shopify has a dark side, especially because its CEO is yet another tech billionaire supporting Trump, while also putting limits on his employees having side hustles, and forcing AI on them.
Oh, and now Shopify publishes on #Substack.
digiday.com/media/shopify-jus...
Oh, and now Shopify publishes on #Substack.
digiday.com/media/shopify-jus...
Shopify just became the biggest company to launch a Substack newsletter
Shopify's brand-new Substack newsletter, which is called “In Stock”, debuted its first edition back on October 20.
digiday.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Probably no news to you that #Shopify has a dark side, especially because its CEO is yet another tech billionaire supporting Trump, while also putting limits on his employees having side hustles, and forcing AI on them.
Oh, and now Shopify publishes on #Substack.
digiday.com/media/shopify-jus...
Oh, and now Shopify publishes on #Substack.
digiday.com/media/shopify-jus...
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Based on analysis of years of revenues, losses and funding, since 2023, OpenAI has taken in $28.6bn in cash and had $13.7bn in losses.
However, reports say OpenAI ended 1H 2025 with $9.6bn in cash - suggesting OpenAI's losses are billions higher than reported.
www.wheresyoured.at/where-is-ope...
However, reports say OpenAI ended 1H 2025 with $9.6bn in cash - suggesting OpenAI's losses are billions higher than reported.
www.wheresyoured.at/where-is-ope...
Where Is OpenAI's Money Going?
Soundtrack: Queens of the Stone Age - Song For The Dead
Editor's Note: The original piece had a mathematical error around burnrate, it's been fixed.
A few days ago, Sam Altman said that OpenAI’s rev...
www.wheresyoured.at
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Based on analysis of years of revenues, losses and funding, since 2023, OpenAI has taken in $28.6bn in cash and had $13.7bn in losses.
However, reports say OpenAI ended 1H 2025 with $9.6bn in cash - suggesting OpenAI's losses are billions higher than reported.
www.wheresyoured.at/where-is-ope...
However, reports say OpenAI ended 1H 2025 with $9.6bn in cash - suggesting OpenAI's losses are billions higher than reported.
www.wheresyoured.at/where-is-ope...
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This is a good article, worth reading.
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one?
The anti-smoking playbook is worth studying and learning from, and is completely applicable to oversized cars.
Via @davidzipper.bsky.social in @vox.com #CarBloat
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one?
The anti-smoking playbook is worth studying and learning from, and is completely applicable to oversized cars.
Via @davidzipper.bsky.social in @vox.com #CarBloat
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one?
The anti-tobacco playbook could help turn the US public against their beloved oversized cars.
www.vox.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This is a good article, worth reading.
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one?
The anti-smoking playbook is worth studying and learning from, and is completely applicable to oversized cars.
Via @davidzipper.bsky.social in @vox.com #CarBloat
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one?
The anti-smoking playbook is worth studying and learning from, and is completely applicable to oversized cars.
Via @davidzipper.bsky.social in @vox.com #CarBloat
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The salary for NYC mayor is $258,750. Musk was just awarded a $1 trillion pay package. Who is the true swindler? 🤑
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The salary for NYC mayor is $258,750. Musk was just awarded a $1 trillion pay package. Who is the true swindler? 🤑
I'm not sure if a macOS app can be more niche than this: I wanted to access the macOS share sheet in @vivaldi.com faster, or by clicking on a button, rather than using File > Share. So, I built an app for it. You can join the TestFlight, if that is your thing.
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
Introducing ShareBridgely – my first, and super niche macOS app · Philipp Temmel
I wanted an easier and quicker access to the macOS share sheet from Vivaldi, so I built an app for it.
www.philipptemmel.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I'm not sure if a macOS app can be more niche than this: I wanted to access the macOS share sheet in @vivaldi.com faster, or by clicking on a button, rather than using File > Share. So, I built an app for it. You can join the TestFlight, if that is your thing.
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
www.philipptemmel.com/writing...
This has been an increasing issue for me. Over the years, I became very cautious about where I sign up or subscribe, but I am getting more and more emails saying something like "Thank you for subscribing …" although I never did.
Great post by @seaotta.dev
blog.stephaniestimac.com/post...
Great post by @seaotta.dev
blog.stephaniestimac.com/post...
Data and acquired consent - Stephanie Stimac's Blog
Just a note on using people's emails to sign them up for your product, newsletter or platform.
blog.stephaniestimac.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
This has been an increasing issue for me. Over the years, I became very cautious about where I sign up or subscribe, but I am getting more and more emails saying something like "Thank you for subscribing …" although I never did.
Great post by @seaotta.dev
blog.stephaniestimac.com/post...
Great post by @seaotta.dev
blog.stephaniestimac.com/post...
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I hate fireworks season. All the animals who can’t handle the big booms let alone the people who might be triggered by it. What’s the point?
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I hate fireworks season. All the animals who can’t handle the big booms let alone the people who might be triggered by it. What’s the point?
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It's Friday and you've probably had enough cyber... but I'm re-upping my story on this.weekinsecurity.com about how AI browsers are shipping with security bugs that put your private data (saved passwords, credit cards, browsing history) at risk.
Here's why AI browsers aren't safe for general use.
Here's why AI browsers aren't safe for general use.
AI browsers are a hot mess of security risks
AI-enabled web browsers are putting their users' data, security, and privacy at risk from rudimentary prompt injection attacks.
this.weekinsecurity.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It's Friday and you've probably had enough cyber... but I'm re-upping my story on this.weekinsecurity.com about how AI browsers are shipping with security bugs that put your private data (saved passwords, credit cards, browsing history) at risk.
Here's why AI browsers aren't safe for general use.
Here's why AI browsers aren't safe for general use.
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While we're busy adding cool features to Popt, @creativerly.bsky.social published the first in-depth overview of our baby and it's positively glowing!✨

creativerly.com/p/463a8d54-3...
There's still much work ahead. But we're so glad that Philipp gets what makes Popt special 🫶


creativerly.com/p/463a8d54-3...
There's still much work ahead. But we're so glad that Philipp gets what makes Popt special 🫶

As smart and seamless as note-taking can get – with Popt
Tired of complex note-taking apps? Discover Popt, a smart, simple iOS app that auto-tags contacts, places, and dates, making notes fast, fun, and effortless. Read on and learn more about it.
creativerly.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
While we're busy adding cool features to Popt, @creativerly.bsky.social published the first in-depth overview of our baby and it's positively glowing!✨

creativerly.com/p/463a8d54-3...
There's still much work ahead. But we're so glad that Philipp gets what makes Popt special 🫶


creativerly.com/p/463a8d54-3...
There's still much work ahead. But we're so glad that Philipp gets what makes Popt special 🫶

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Die Fleisch-Lobby kackt sich in die Hosen, weil immer mehr Leute lieber keine toten Tiere essen. Aus Verzweifelung wollen sie verbieten, dass man eine vegane Wurs, Wurst nennen darf.
Unterzeichne diese Petition um diesen Mist zu stoppen:
weact.campact.de/petitions/be...
#EU #Vegan
Unterzeichne diese Petition um diesen Mist zu stoppen:
weact.campact.de/petitions/be...
#EU #Vegan
Begriffe wie „Wurst“ gehören uns allen – nicht der Fleischlobby!
Hallo 👋 Kannst Du mir kurz helfen? EU-weit droht ein Verbot von Begriffen wie „Veggie-Schnitzel“. Unterzeichne jetzt gegen das #Veggie-Verbot! ✍️
weact.campact.de
October 27, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Die Fleisch-Lobby kackt sich in die Hosen, weil immer mehr Leute lieber keine toten Tiere essen. Aus Verzweifelung wollen sie verbieten, dass man eine vegane Wurs, Wurst nennen darf.
Unterzeichne diese Petition um diesen Mist zu stoppen:
weact.campact.de/petitions/be...
#EU #Vegan
Unterzeichne diese Petition um diesen Mist zu stoppen:
weact.campact.de/petitions/be...
#EU #Vegan
My #Readwise subscription is about to renew, and I feel like I am paying a lot of money for features I do not use. According to an email I received from them, they are also doubling-down on AI-powered features, I am probably not going to use.
Soo … what #RSS readers are you using? 👀
Soo … what #RSS readers are you using? 👀
October 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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When the AI marketing speak gets you to rage blog some notes about browser innovation
blog.stephaniestimac.com/posts/2025/1...
blog.stephaniestimac.com/posts/2025/1...
ChatGPT Atlas isn't competing against other browsers - Stephanie Stimac's Blog
A note on CEOs who don't understand browser development and innovation in the browser space
blog.stephaniestimac.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
When the AI marketing speak gets you to rage blog some notes about browser innovation
blog.stephaniestimac.com/posts/2025/1...
blog.stephaniestimac.com/posts/2025/1...
"... Atlas is a browser that actively fights against the web, and in doing so, it's fighting against the very idea that you should have control over what you see, where you go, and what watches you while you're there."
@anildash.com with the words that matter most.
www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...
@anildash.com with the words that matter most.
www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...
ChatGPT's Atlas: The Browser That's Anti-Web - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
www.anildash.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
"... Atlas is a browser that actively fights against the web, and in doing so, it's fighting against the very idea that you should have control over what you see, where you go, and what watches you while you're there."
@anildash.com with the words that matter most.
www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...
@anildash.com with the words that matter most.
www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...
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Imagine a browser where you type in “Taylor Swift” and it doesn’t even admit that her website exists. I write about Atlas, ChatGPT’s new anti-web browser that should come with a warning label. www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...
ChatGPT's Atlas: The Browser That's Anti-Web - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
www.anildash.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Imagine a browser where you type in “Taylor Swift” and it doesn’t even admit that her website exists. I write about Atlas, ChatGPT’s new anti-web browser that should come with a warning label. www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...
Oh, I am pretty sure they are cutting those roles because their AI unit and endeavors are so successful ... right? That is the only reason ... right? Am I right?
Meta is cutting around 600 roles in AI unit, Axios reports reut.rs/4opgmAI
Meta is cutting around 600 roles in AI unit, Axios reports
Meta is cutting roughly 600 positions out of the several thousand roles within its Superintelligence Labs artificial intelligence unit, Axios reported on Wednesday.
reut.rs
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Oh, I am pretty sure they are cutting those roles because their AI unit and endeavors are so successful ... right? That is the only reason ... right? Am I right?