iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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sophie alpert @sophiebits.com · 25/06/2026

got frustrated recently at work about people writing using AI instead of using their brains! here's my take on it: sophiebits.com/2026/06/25/t...

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There are no lossless transformations of natural-language text

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Dan @thebiffboff.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Do you need a folding phone to do this? No.

A woman holding an old fashioned telephone receiver, covering the mouthpiece and with the caption "It's another wanker"

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 30/08/2026

I caught that virus where you feel compelled to turn your old PC into a media server localghost.dev/blog/turning...

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Turning my sad gaming PC into a media server - localghost

Death, taxes, and media servers.

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 29/08/2026

Actually you don't need to read this, because this sums it up quite nicely

screenshot of my bluesky post linking to this blog post, followed by a repost of Sarah Andersen's comic about "suddenly finding a new obsession" - Sarah's character is looking at a computer screen when she suddenly sees something interesting, her eyes go wide, and in the final panel she is surrounded by frogs, dressed as a frog, with the poster "I love frogs".

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 06/08/2026

survey.devographics.com/survey/state... The State of Devs survey is out and it's looking at things like mental health, outlook on the industry, and feelings about AI - worth filling out!

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State of Devs 2026

Take the State of Devs survey

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 13/07/2026

5mm-wide individually addressable LED strip that I got off AliExpress

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Chris Coyier @chriscoyier.net · 06/07/2026

The HEIC image format is actually a Recursive Acronym. Help mE I Can’t figure out why HEIC is even a thing

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 06/07/2026

It's a tough time to be in this industry, and I feel the same - everything seems very exhausting. I don't know how to help, but I empathise.

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 05/07/2026

I have no idea, sadly! But Temporal's still at proposal stage technically - it's just far enough along that it's basically all decided - I believe Apple are less keen on implementing unofficial specs

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Mia [data-css=poetic] @miriam.codes · 02/07/2026

Poetic CSS course is live for early-bird registration! Only available during July. Thanks for your patience, we had some last-minute fixes. #css courses.oddbird.net/poetic-css/

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Poetic CSS

Understand CSS as a system — so you can write, review, and maintain web styles with confidence on a timeline and under budget.

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 03/07/2026

All the best pal, lots of love x

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 12/06/2026

Yay! Thanks for sorting!

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rem / Remy Sharp @remysharp.com · 09/06/2026

The @ffconf.org CFP is open - if you're UK based (or near UK) especially, FFConf wants to hear your voice. I updated the "Most recent ideas" with more of my wishlist, and added an extra point to our speaker promise: we won't AI-ify your photos. ffconf.org/articles/cfp/

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FFConf Call for Papers

FFConf is accepting talk proposals. Submissions are reviewed continuously; speakers receive travel & accommodation.

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 07/06/2026

Hiya! I've just had another look and it's not the custom properties any more (a browser restart fixed that) but on localghost.dev?theme=city trying to change the colour of the `[data-theme="city"] .content h1` is not working - I think it might be the data attribute?

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 07/06/2026

I'm not sure if it's because I have a lot of CSS custom properties (not that many in the grand scheme of things) but I'm finding in Firefox Dev Tools changing the values of custom properties doesn't seem to do anything any more. Anyone else?

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 02/06/2026

I thought you'd like this haha

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 02/06/2026

So a little bird told me that Pixel Pioneers on 19 June only has a few tickets left, so snap them up! I'm gutted I can't make it this year. You can get 15% off with the code PIXEL15 - if you've been on the fence this is your sign to buy your ticket!

A promotional graphic for Pixel Pioneers Bristol on 19 June 2026 - An affordable community conference for front-end developers and UX/Ul designers. Featuring Candi Williams, Morgane Peng and Rachel Andrew.

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Phil Hawksworth @philhawksworth.dev · 17/03/2026

Yesterday was my last day at Deno. From today, I'll be cheering the talented team on from outside the org. This also means that I'm now considering my next move in the DX/DevRel/Technical marketing space.

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Jo Franchetti @thisisjofrank.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Today is my last day with the Deno team 🦕💖💔 I know they're gonna keep making awesome things. But now *I* need to make awesome things for someone else! If you're looking for a DevRel with a JS focus and extra sparkle, get in touch!

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 02/03/2026

Is it the Stitch festival? I'm going to that!

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 02/03/2026

Absolutely not a coincidence, I definitely 100% remembered about this thread 👀

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 01/03/2026

I read this and it was one of the things that made me want to post my article! I forgot to link to it, I'll update the post.

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 28/02/2026

The entirety of the UK web dev community is here I swear

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 27/02/2026

I'm so sorry to hear this! I'll keep an eye out

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Sophie @localghost.dev · 16/02/2026

The least realistic thing about Heated Rivalry is that they fully punctuate their texts to each other. Sorry but there's no way Ilya Rozanov uses full stops

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Oliver Lindberg @oliverlindberg.com · 10/02/2026

Diversity scholarships are once again available for @pixelpioneers.co (back in Bristol on 19 June). Anyone in an underrepresented or marginalised group in tech is eligible (for a free ticket to the event). Applications close on 19 May, details here: pixelpioneers.co/diversity-sc... Please share!