Matt Alldian

Artist Arjan van der Meij uses tools like the AxiDraw and laser cutters to visualize binary and ternary numbers through intricate geometric patterns. via Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories

Interesting links from August 2020, including videos, DIY projects, art, and vintage computing. via Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories

FlowingData recommends checking out TheirTube, a project that imagines YouTube recommendations from six different user personas. The author also shares that their own YouTube recommendations mostly consist of videos by J. Kenji López-Alt. via FlowingData.

Affiliate network Pepperjam has been acquired by Partnerize, continuing a trend of consolidation in the affiliate marketing space. via @AdExchanger

Eater Boston writers share their favorite takeout and delivery spots during the pandemic, with a variety of cuisines represented. via Eater Boston

Coiled cables, a podcast, text expander software, and glasslock containers are among the items readers find useful. via Cool Tools

Looks like someone made some purchases during lockdown. via Tumblr

Dave Gerhardt's DGMG Membership on Patreon offers individual and team options for access to exclusive content and a private community. via Patreon

Cool Tools shares reader-submitted recommendations for online and physical tools, including a website for virtually viewing windows around the world. via Cool Tools

Sam Lessin explores the escalating conflict between digital and physical realities and whether the internet will merge with, exist separately from, or ultimately replace the physical world. via The Information.

FlowingData launched a new chart type browsing feature with tutorials and examples. via FlowingData