David Imel
@davidimel.com
Guy who makes stuff sometimes
Co-Host of the Waveform Podcast
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Prints: Davidimel.darkroom.com
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Senior Reporter at Android Authority, Systems Engineer at Intel
I skeet about new stuff but also old stuff
Co-Host of the Waveform Podcast
YouTube.com/davidimel
Davidimel.com
Prints: Davidimel.darkroom.com
Old:
Senior Reporter at Android Authority, Systems Engineer at Intel
I skeet about new stuff but also old stuff
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David Imel
@davidimel.com
· May 2
How AI Stole the ✨ Sparkles ✨ Emoji
Lately, I’ve noticed companies smashing ✨ onto every new feature they claim is “AI-powered”.This annoys me, because the ✨ emoji is my favorite emoji, and I d...
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New 🎥 from me:
Lately, I’ve noticed companies smashing onto every new feature they claim is “AI-powered”. I set out to find out why this is happening, and wound up in Japan
How AI Stole the Sparkles Emoji
Enjoy: youtu.be/g-pG79LOtMw
Lately, I’ve noticed companies smashing onto every new feature they claim is “AI-powered”. I set out to find out why this is happening, and wound up in Japan
How AI Stole the Sparkles Emoji
Enjoy: youtu.be/g-pG79LOtMw
Reposted by David Imel
People have been asking for a new set of panoramic wallpaper packs, so I've updated my store with 2 new image sets from this year, plus a set of 6x24 included with the mega pack.
davidimel.com/store
davidimel.com/store
January 9, 2026 at 12:38 AM
People have been asking for a new set of panoramic wallpaper packs, so I've updated my store with 2 new image sets from this year, plus a set of 6x24 included with the mega pack.
davidimel.com/store
davidimel.com/store
I've also re-opened my automated print shop at darkroom.com/davidimel, since a lot of people have been asking for prints.
I still take custom orders over email where I can better control quality, use better paper, and sign/frame, but I wanted to offer a lower-cost option.
I still take custom orders over email where I can better control quality, use better paper, and sign/frame, but I wanted to offer a lower-cost option.
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I've also re-opened my automated print shop at darkroom.com/davidimel, since a lot of people have been asking for prints.
I still take custom orders over email where I can better control quality, use better paper, and sign/frame, but I wanted to offer a lower-cost option.
I still take custom orders over email where I can better control quality, use better paper, and sign/frame, but I wanted to offer a lower-cost option.
This is one of those ideas that's so good I'm annoyed I didn't do it first
Let's build a better internet! On Search Engine this week, PJ, @kevinroose.com and I go nuts and set up a Fediverse server www.searchengine.show/the-fedivers...
The Fediverse Experiment
Our present version of the internet is arguably the worst it’s ever been. Which means – any shot at changing things, even an unlikely one – is worth trying out. Thr…
www.searchengine.show
January 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
This is one of those ideas that's so good I'm annoyed I didn't do it first
First Waveform of the year and it's probably our longest pod ever... Two and a half hours.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPqm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPqm...
CES 2026 Actually Has Some Bangers?
YouTube video by WVFRM Podcast
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January 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
First Waveform of the year and it's probably our longest pod ever... Two and a half hours.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPqm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPqm...
People have been asking for a new set of panoramic wallpaper packs, so I've updated my store with 2 new image sets from this year, plus a set of 6x24 included with the mega pack.
davidimel.com/store
davidimel.com/store
January 9, 2026 at 12:38 AM
People have been asking for a new set of panoramic wallpaper packs, so I've updated my store with 2 new image sets from this year, plus a set of 6x24 included with the mega pack.
davidimel.com/store
davidimel.com/store
For the last Waveform of the year the team asked me to rate their pictures...
Only 1,000 subs away from 500k for 2025!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Su...
Only 1,000 subs away from 500k for 2025!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Su...
Waveform’s Favorite Cameras!
YouTube video by WVFRM Podcast
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December 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
For the last Waveform of the year the team asked me to rate their pictures...
Only 1,000 subs away from 500k for 2025!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Su...
Only 1,000 subs away from 500k for 2025!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Su...
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@davidimel.com idk how but you successfully predicted the Warner acquisition back in march on waveform! (the march 24th episode: youtu.be/y6stCjgewfQ?...)
December 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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This was so fun. Enjoy the Sunday throwback!
Version History is back! This time it's the full, bizarre story of Google Glass, with @davidimel.com and @vicmsong.bsky.social — and one of us looks much cooler wearing these silly things than the rest. www.theverge.com/podcast/8397...
What Google Glass got right — and really, really wrong
On Version History: the rise of the Glasshole.
www.theverge.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This was so fun. Enjoy the Sunday throwback!
I wish Google Recorder was on iOS, or that Apple would update voice memos to be remotely competitive
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I wish Google Recorder was on iOS, or that Apple would update voice memos to be remotely competitive
Here's my review of the Nikon ZR I did for @theverge.com.
Even if R3D NE isn't quite what you get from a real RED, the ZR gets damn close, with a few benefits you won't get from a RED body.
Even if R3D NE isn't quite what you get from a real RED, the ZR gets damn close, with a few benefits you won't get from a RED body.
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Here's my review of the Nikon ZR I did for @theverge.com.
Even if R3D NE isn't quite what you get from a real RED, the ZR gets damn close, with a few benefits you won't get from a RED body.
Even if R3D NE isn't quite what you get from a real RED, the ZR gets damn close, with a few benefits you won't get from a RED body.
I am not a betting man and it’s gonna remain that way after today
November 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I am not a betting man and it’s gonna remain that way after today
If you’re on a Pixel 10 Pro / XL and your quick share isn’t updating for AirDrop compatibility, you can force the update via this link: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
If you’re on a Pixel 10 Pro / XL and your quick share isn’t updating for AirDrop compatibility, you can force the update via this link: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Now this is AirDropping
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Now this is AirDropping
New statement from Google regarding AirDrop compatibility:
"We accomplished this through our own implementation. Our implementation was thoroughly vetted by our own privacy and security teams, and we also engaged a third party security firm to pentest the solution."
"We accomplished this through our own implementation. Our implementation was thoroughly vetted by our own privacy and security teams, and we also engaged a third party security firm to pentest the solution."
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
New statement from Google regarding AirDrop compatibility:
"We accomplished this through our own implementation. Our implementation was thoroughly vetted by our own privacy and security teams, and we also engaged a third party security firm to pentest the solution."
"We accomplished this through our own implementation. Our implementation was thoroughly vetted by our own privacy and security teams, and we also engaged a third party security firm to pentest the solution."
Google just announced AirDrop sharing compatibility through Quickshare, starting with Pixel 10! This is pretty massive for breaking down the walled garden.
Details: blog.google/products/and...
Details: blog.google/products/and...
Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family.
Today, we’re introducing a way for Quick Share to work with AirDrop.
blog.google
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Google just announced AirDrop sharing compatibility through Quickshare, starting with Pixel 10! This is pretty massive for breaking down the walled garden.
Details: blog.google/products/and...
Details: blog.google/products/and...
Steering my ad targeting algorithms towards cool lamps by clicking through to a cool lamp ad every couple days. Life is good
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Steering my ad targeting algorithms towards cool lamps by clicking through to a cool lamp ad every couple days. Life is good
$230. Apple is back, baby.
www.theverge.com/news/818328/...
www.theverge.com/news/818328/...
Apple made a $230 crossbody… sock | The Verge
The iPhone Pocket isn’t really a pocket at all.
www.theverge.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
$230. Apple is back, baby.
www.theverge.com/news/818328/...
www.theverge.com/news/818328/...
The new Mountain Goats album rips. The world is healing.
November 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The new Mountain Goats album rips. The world is healing.
I was interviewed in this documentary about the resurgence of film photography and they just launched a campaign to get it over the finish line! Check it out here: www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
Analog Documentary by Henry Thong - Indiegogo
A documentary about the revival of film photography, the community around it, and its future in the age of AI.
www.indiegogo.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I was interviewed in this documentary about the resurgence of film photography and they just launched a campaign to get it over the finish line! Check it out here: www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
Happy Halloween I’m a Phishing Scam
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Happy Halloween I’m a Phishing Scam
Next iOS update needs to add playback controls for voice notes in Messages
October 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Next iOS update needs to add playback controls for voice notes in Messages
I know Google is scared of doing anything remotely social anymore, but I feel like there is a real opportunity for YouTube as a social video recommendation / sharing network with friends.
There are so many videos I would love to share/recommend but because other platforms suppress links
There are so many videos I would love to share/recommend but because other platforms suppress links
October 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I know Google is scared of doing anything remotely social anymore, but I feel like there is a real opportunity for YouTube as a social video recommendation / sharing network with friends.
There are so many videos I would love to share/recommend but because other platforms suppress links
There are so many videos I would love to share/recommend but because other platforms suppress links
New from me: Leica made an M camera without a rangefinder. I analyzed why they might have done this, and did some trigonometry.
Crucially though, the government shutdown has prevented the FCC from certifying it for sale in the U.S., so a launch date here is uncertain.
youtu.be/sUrFAYeGkYs
Crucially though, the government shutdown has prevented the FCC from certifying it for sale in the U.S., so a launch date here is uncertain.
youtu.be/sUrFAYeGkYs
Why Leica shed it's most iconic feature - M EV-1
YouTube video by David Imel
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October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New from me: Leica made an M camera without a rangefinder. I analyzed why they might have done this, and did some trigonometry.
Crucially though, the government shutdown has prevented the FCC from certifying it for sale in the U.S., so a launch date here is uncertain.
youtu.be/sUrFAYeGkYs
Crucially though, the government shutdown has prevented the FCC from certifying it for sale in the U.S., so a launch date here is uncertain.
youtu.be/sUrFAYeGkYs
I fear I am going to buy this
www.theverge.com/news/803328/...
www.theverge.com/news/803328/...
Ricoh is making a dedicated black and white camera | The Verge
Welcome to monochrome, Ricoh.
www.theverge.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I fear I am going to buy this
www.theverge.com/news/803328/...
www.theverge.com/news/803328/...