We speak to Claude VonStroke, Infected Mushroom, Tokimonsta, Carl Cox, and dela Moon about their favorite Virtual Studio Technology (VST) products that won’t break the bank. [beatportal]
Free €50 plugin PLUS a DAW shootout in the new issue of Computer Music! [Computer Music]
Mixed by Humanz on mixing John Legend’s new album in lockdown: “Mixing at really low levels in the bedroom, you discover a different style” [Future Music]
DJ Mag: our pledge to you [DJ mag]
Is there life on Mars? [The Economist]
Mike Pompeo is in Denmark. The US secretary of state will discuss security in the Arctic with foreign minister Jeppe Kofod, as well as the top diplomat from Greenland, where Washington opened a consulate last month in Nuuk as it seeks to shore up its influence in the region. [Quartz]
Silicon Valley’s richest are getting richer just as the pandemic is getting worse [Recode]
Here’s how to scan a QR code on an iPhone [TheNextWeb]
Trader Joe’s to Remove Product Names Like Trader Jose and Trader Ming’s Following Accusations of Racism [Eater]
This Startup Is Taking On Amazon to Help Independent Bookstores [Inc.]
The 25 best new productivity apps for 2020 [Fast Company]
Stop Spending So Much Time In Your Head [Medium]
The Washington Redskins’ Overdue Name Teaches a Powerful Lesson on How to Lead [Entrepreneur]
How to Check Your Devices for Stalkerware [WIRED]
The Tech Guy 1712 - Creating a Virtual Choir Using Zoom or YouTube [TWIT]
The Biggest Ultrawide Monitor [MKBHD]
iOS 14 Beta: 14+ Updates to be Excited About [Sam Sheffer]
Antitrust investigations aren’t the biggest threat to Facebook’s future [Casey Newton]
The $670 Ryzen Gaming Laptop [Dave Lee]
iPhone 12! What can we expect?! [iJustine]
Initial D - The Arcade [SEGA]

Hello there! Here’s a new post. I want all of y’all to remember when you were at your lowest point in your life. Then, remember who picked up the phone when you called, and who did not. So later in life, when you think about your darkest day, you will remember that forever.

Remember the first day you wore Airwalks. Remember the first day you wore some Air Force Ones or Jordans. Then set them next to one another, and when you wear your Adidas NMDs, think back and reflect how far you’ve come.

Until next time!