From Pixelmator: Now that WWDC has finished (much love, again, to the new virtual format!), we just wanted to share one very quick update with you: Pixelmator Pro will absolutely be getting Shortcuts support. And we’ll be doing our best to make sure that support is first-class – second to none. My main use forContinue reading “Pixelmator Pro teases Shortcuts support for Mac”
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Automattic acquires Day One
From Paul Mayne at the Day One blog: Today, I’m thrilled to announce that Day One is being acquired by Automattic Inc. This is incredibly exciting news. For the past 10 years since I started Day One, I’ve worked to not only create the best digital journaling experience in the world, but one that willContinue reading “Automattic acquires Day One”
Former IndyCar driver Andre Ribeiro passes away at age 55
From RACER: Former CART IndyCar Series driver Andre Ribiero has died after a fight with cancer. Best known for delivering Honda’s first win in CART in 1995 at New Hampshire International Speedway, the Brazilian developed his skills at home and on the European open-wheel ladder before turning his attention to North America and the IndyContinue reading “Former IndyCar driver Andre Ribeiro passes away at age 55”
SRX announces video game
From SRX: SRX: The Game allows you to compete against some of the greatest champions in Motorsports history. Tony Stewart, Helio Castroneves, Bill Elliott, Tony Kanaan, Michael Waltrip, and many more await you. It’s short track racing against the BEST to ever do it! You’ll compete on 6 licensed tracks including Eldora Speedway, Knoxville Raceway,Continue reading “SRX announces video game”
Hilary Swank to star in Janet Guthrie movie
From RACER: Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank is set to play Janet Guthrie — the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 — in a new feature film based on Stephan Talty’s book Speed Girl. Swank, who won Oscars for her performances in Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, and more recently starredContinue reading “Hilary Swank to star in Janet Guthrie movie”
Bobby Unser passes away at age 87
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, one of the most colorful, outspoken and popular drivers in the history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” died Sunday, May 2 at his New Mexico home. He was 87. Unser won the Indianapolis 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. He is one ofContinue reading “Bobby Unser passes away at age 87”
Bill Whittington dies at age 71
From Racer.com: The tumultuous life of Bill Whittington came to a fiery end Friday afternoon in a private airplane crash outside Winslow, Ariz. Whittington, 71, and another passenger perished but details were still sketchy on Sunday as local officials and the National Transportation Safety Board have yet to officially confirm his death. Some of Whittington’sContinue reading “Bill Whittington dies at age 71”
Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon join Andretti Autosport development program
From Andretti Autosport on Twitter: Really happy to welcome Sebastian & Oliver Wheldon to the #AllAndretti family as our newest, and youngest, development drivers! Dan Wheldon was my favorite driver growing up, and to see his two sons form a relationship with the team where Dan broke through into IndyCar stardom warms my heart. IContinue reading “Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon join Andretti Autosport development program”
Thinking about Apple’s Spring Loaded Event
Because I was stuck in meetings during Apple’s “spring loaded” keynote, I devoured articles in my RSS feed once I got home to learn about what Apple announced today. After going over the Apple press’ initial impression of the event and reviewing the product pages, I feel like I have a good grasp on Apple’sContinue reading “Thinking about Apple’s Spring Loaded Event”
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces Rick Mears Exhibit
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum proudly announces the Sunday, May 2 opening of its new featured exhibit honoring one of the Indianapolis 500’s living legends: “Rocket Rick Mears presented by Racemaker Press.” Mears earned a record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 1991 – a race also remembered for hisContinue reading “Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces Rick Mears Exhibit”