ZINE Sci-Fi Interfaces
Celebrating interface design in science fiction films. Features The Fritzes awards for best believable and narrative interfaces, in-depth analysis of UI/UX in movies, and lessons for real-world interaction design. Created by Christopher Noessel, author of Make It So. Stop watching sci-fi. Start using it.
ZINE Colossal
Art, design, and visual culture blog featuring contemporary artists and creative work. High-quality curation since 2010.
ZINE Om Malik
Meditations on technology, science, future, and life. Veteran tech writer and investor.
ZINE Interconnected
Kevin Xu on China tech and US-China tech relations. Deep analysis from both sides.
ZINE Ludicity
Essays on tech industry dysfunction, consulting, and organizational failure modes.
ZINE Noahpinion
Noah Smith on economics, geopolitics, and technology. Former Bloomberg columnist.
ZINE Parametric Press
Interactive digital magazine. Data journalism you can explore.
ZINE Construction Physics
Brian Potter on why buildings cost so much. Industrial engineering.
ZINE Works in Progress
Magazine on progress and stagnation. Deep dives into why things work.
ZINE Failed Architecture
Critical takes on architecture and urbanism. Beyond the pretty pictures.
ZINE Places Journal
Public scholarship on architecture and landscape. Deep essays.
ZINE CityLab
Urban life and policy. Cities, transportation, and housing.
ZINE Strong Towns
Rethinking urban development. Financially resilient communities.
ZINE 99% Invisible
Design podcast and articles. The unnoticed architecture of our world.
ZINE Low-Tech Magazine
Sustainable solutions through historical technology. Challenging progress narratives.
ZINE Resilience
Building a world of resilient communities. Energy, economy, environment.
ZINE Global Voices
Citizen media from around the world. Underreported stories translated.
ZINE Citation Needed
Media criticism newsletter. Checking sources and debunking viral claims.
ZINE 404 Media
Tech and science journalism by former Motherboard reporters. Independent and subscriber-funded.
ZINE The Baffler
Cultural criticism and political commentary. Challenging conventional wisdom.
ZINE Current Affairs
Politics, culture, and ideas. Long-form progressive commentary.
ZINE ProPublica
Nonprofit investigative journalism. Deep dives into public interest stories.
ZINE Broken Pencil
Zine culture magazine. Reviews, interviews, and DIY publishing news.
ZINE The Vinyl Factory
Vinyl news and culture. New releases, features, and record store guides.
ZINE Long Live Vinyl
Vinyl culture magazine. Collector stories, gear reviews, and release coverage.
ZINE Shut Up & Sit Down
Board game reviews and videos. Honest, entertaining coverage of tabletop gaming.
ZINE Imbibe Magazine
Drinks culture publication. Cocktails, coffee, beer, wine, and spirits coverage.
ZINE Punch
Drinks journalism and culture. Cocktail history, recipes, and bar industry coverage.
ZINE The Intercept
Adversarial journalism. Investigative reporting on national security, politics, and civil liberties.
ZINE Bellingcat
Open source intelligence and investigative journalism. Pioneering OSINT techniques to uncover truth.
ZINE The Markup
Data-driven investigative journalism on technology. Exposing how algorithms affect our lives.
ZINE Reveal
Investigative journalism from The Center for Investigative Reporting. Deep dives into systemic issues.
ZINE Carbon Brief
Clear on climate. Science-based analysis of climate change and energy policy.
ZINE Stratechery
Ben Thompson's analysis of tech strategy and business. The gold standard for tech industry analysis.
ZINE jwz
Jamie Zawinski, Netscape/Mozilla co-founder, DNA Lounge owner. Tech commentary with a punk attitude since the 90s.
ZINE Daring Fireball
John Gruber's influential Apple and technology commentary. Creator of Markdown.
ZINE DKB
Sharp analysis of technology trends and industry dynamics. Known for 'Google Search Is Dying' piece.
ZINE MuckRock
File, track, and share public records requests. Making FOIA accessible to everyone.
OpenSecrets
Follow the money in politics. Campaign finance and lobbying data made accessible.
ZINE RogerEbert.com
Continuing Roger Ebert's legacy of film criticism. Thoughtful reviews and essays on cinema.
ZINE Quanta Magazine
Science and math journalism. Accessible coverage of cutting-edge research.
ZINE I Sell Onions on the Internet
Story of building a successful e-commerce business selling Vidalia onions. Refreshingly simple business model.
ZINE Arts & Letters Daily
Curated links to essays and reviews. The thinking person's homepage.
ZINE London Review of Books
Literary and cultural essays. Some of the best long-form writing.
ZINE New York Review of Books
Essays and reviews on books and ideas. Intellectual discourse since 1963.
ZINE The Paris Review
Literary magazine since 1953. Fiction, poetry, and legendary author interviews.
ZINE Times Literary Supplement
Book reviews and literary criticism. Intellectual weekly since 1902.
ZINE Low-Tech Magazine (Solar)
A solar-powered website about sustainable technology and historical alternatives. Goes offline when the sun doesn't shine.