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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 12/08/2026

Our new library is incredible

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 26/07/2026

Hear me out. A season of taskmaster with these five:

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 13/06/2026

Capitalism in 2026 is going good.

An email alerting me that Shake Shack has updated their privacy policy.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 08/06/2026

Found this in my email today. That’s a new one. 😆 Genuinely though, happy #WWDC to those who celebrate.

A screenshot of the mail app with the icons to take action on an email floating outside of their container, overlapping content.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 28/04/2026

Hell yeah - Way to go, DJI.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 23/04/2026

Open faced BLT’s tonight 🥓 🥬 🍅 with heirloom tomatoes, smoky thick-cut bacon, home made bread with a side of roasted veggies.

Side shot. Bacon on tomato on lettuce on bread with Mayo and seasoning.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 10/04/2026

If a price is being lowered. That would always be the headline. When a price is increased, every company simple calls it an “update” to mentally fuck you over.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 13/03/2026

This graphic shows the customer base everyone’s trying to milk for cash at the moment, at the sake of traditional AAA gaming. Credit to Newzoo. www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-and-m...

A vent diagram of Minecraft and Roblox customers sharing interest in GTA, Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Rocket League.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 14/01/2026

I don't know what in the Microsoft is going on with icon design at Apple right now. But this post-modernism isn't doing it for me, personally.

A screenshot of a threads post, reposted by Jon Gruber, that reads: "If you put the Apple icons in reverse it looks like the portfolio of someone getting really really good at icon design"

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 05/01/2026

This article says Americans are falling out of love with pizza. 🍕 Here’s how much it cost to order two pies from of the better spots in Denver. 🤔 apple.news/A4Mzu-uQNQ3K...

A cheese and pepperoni pizza totaling $56.64

A menu showing pizzas with any toppings consistently price over $26 per pizza

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 19/12/2025

Prototyping in #Figma make, a tool I would indeed pay for if the majority of my usage wasn't this.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 19/12/2025

Guess a simple, very straightforward instruction for Figma Make takes the liberty of burning a plastic bottle. #WhatTheHeckThatOneEggWas40Eggs

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 11/12/2025

Right!? People had to BUY games, instead of earning crypto through playing them. Dark times... Can you imagine how embarrassed I am to have this on its way to me!?

My order for IMMORTALITY: Design Works, Deluxe Edition.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 09/12/2025

I feel you, but also, I don't assume folks are talking about GREAT PS2 gems.

A screenshot from "Army Men: Green Rogue"

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 25/11/2025

I'll be participating to the extent that works for my family, and young child, but I welcome folks to join me in withholding your wallet to send a message — trust me, the deals will remain after this period. I'm still working, and if I shop I'll do it with small, local businesses. #economicblackout

Mass blackout poster, through Dec 2nd. Withhold your dollars.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 29/08/2025

Coop gears this weekend anyone?

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 05/07/2025

Democracy is crumbling, but at least we are reaping the benefits.

A series of pool floating accessories designed to look like packages of ultra processed food like pop tarts and cheez-its

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 05/06/2025

Nights like tonight I miss working at IGN. When you’re not a part of the culture your colleagues don’t understand why you’re excited, and subsequently very tired the next day.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 05/06/2025

Same at this Best Buy north of Denver.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 02/06/2025

Friends, join me for Nintendo Switch 2 launch week! Let’s play Mario Kart! Friend code: SW-7005-4786-6021

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 23/05/2025

Presented without comment.

An NPR Story from May 22nd titled "Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules"

An NPR Story from May 22nd titled "MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health"

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 21/05/2025

This is a moment that I'll remember for a long time.

A screenshot of the post announcing Jony Ive joining OpenAI

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 15/03/2025

Waiting for these #halfsour #pickles to ferment will be difficult. 🥒 But worth it.

The freshly jarred batch of half sour pickles. Made with mini cucumbers, herbs, and spices on the table with sun shining through.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 01/01/2025

Microsoft's own website exposes the biggest weakness in their current Xbox strategy. If everything is an Xbox, and I can "Play Anywhere" the need to differentiate between console and PC games wouldn't exist.

The Xbox Homepage with two primary buttons "Shop console games" and "Shop PC Games"

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 29/12/2024

@kottke.org unintentionally funny cut off for your RSS headline

The headline reads: former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100 easily

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 29/12/2024

Seems to be shit all the way round.

Siri showing an open field when from Wikipedia when asked for a baby dolphin

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 18/11/2024

This week, I'll be publishing a #productdesign class I've been working on for months, including honing it with colleagues at Shopify. I'm exporting and QA'ing the videos now, and I couldn't be more excited. I can't wait to share it with you.

A screenshot of Final Cut Pro showing a bunch of files exporting, and a thumbnail of Ryan talking.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 06/11/2024

After a historically hot October from climate change. It's almost as if Mother Nature herself knew. Last night, hell froze over. My morning view before sunrise.

My morning view before sunrise. Snow covered and frozen.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 24/09/2024

What a remake of Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen might feel like from a YouTube essay I’m publishing. #legacyofkain #bloodomen #playstation (part 2 of 2)

The Battle of Willendorf, an army in armor against a blood red sky and dark battlefield

A portal with the choice of destruction or utopia

Kain in Hell being approached by Mortanius the Necromancer

The elder vampire Vorador, holding a gold goblet in his palace

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 24/09/2024

Concepts for what a remake of Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen might feel like from a YouTube essay I’m publishing. #legacyofkain #bloodomen #playstation (part 1 of 2)

Ariel in a castle, shortly before her demise.

"Afterlife" Kain, restrained in the afterlife in his white and gold armor and long black hair.

Murder outside of a tavern - Kain being tracked by four hooded men

The Pillars of Nosgoth, outstretched in a forest, by the front range of mountains.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 13/09/2024

Coming from a 13 pro, that was the longest I’d gone between upgrades in years. I hope that I can go even longer this time.

A pre-order receipt for an iPhone 16 Pro

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 11/09/2024

What... in the ever-loving fuck is this? A notification pop up, email subscription modal, a pop-out video player, a background coated in an advertisement, two massive sponsored links, and a long tall advertisement on the right rail. All overlapping.

A screenshot from GamesRadar with a notification pop up, email subscription modal, a pop-out video player, a background coated in an advertisement, two massive sponsored links, and a long tall advertisement on the right rail. All overlapping

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 24/07/2024

The Switch is the only console I buy physical games for, because: - First party games tend to hold their value - Nintendo tends to leave behind games on old hardware - I don’t have full confidence in their forward compatibility - It’s still the easiest way to share between multiple devices

A photo of my switch games aligned in a 8 x 10 grid

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 03/07/2024

This tree is doing too much.

Photo of a tree that is vaguely phallic.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 02/05/2024

The utter irony of being unable to connect my Midjourney account to the RabbitR1 here's where it's stuck: Discord login screen asking if the AI I'm asking to operate the software is a human.

Discord login screen asking if the AI I'm asking to operate the software is a human.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 28/04/2024

@thatwitchmia.bsky.social just out of the oven! I’m never going to Starbucks again. *Reloads $5 just in case I messed up*

A finished batch of 12 bacon Gruyère egg bites.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 13/04/2024

Finished a 6-week pottery course today. I’m excited to see what these dipped pieces look like when fired in the kiln.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 01/04/2024

The US Constitution is on version 27.0

A screenshot of Google Chrome's settings page displaying version number 123.0.6312.87

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 23/02/2024

Early dinner - Air fried Buffalo Tofu sticks with charred cauliflower.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 18/02/2024

I’m just…. Genuinely confused as to what the Xbox leadership team means when they say cross entitlements for Xbox and PC. Is this an initiate coming? Or do they think that is how it’s working today? I think a clear answer on this is needed.

My Xbox console says I own over 420 games.

However on the Xbox app for PC I apparently own only 69

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 12/02/2024

Wild to be in SoHo again for the first time in over 10 years. Some of these streets are hitting the nostalgia hard. Squarespace then, Shopify now!

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 06/02/2024

The media industry has been completely THWACKED by giant tech companies over the past 2+ decades. Unions might be one of the only tools left to protect the people who are the beating heart of the content created by these places.

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Ryan Quintal @quintal.me · 12/01/2024

I don’t have a hot take on AI, and the Rabbit R1 except to say that after watching the keynote with @stephenparker.bsky.social and put my money where my mouth is. Especially when it means supporting a Shopify merchant. Good luck to the team to deliver the first batch this spring.

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