Rachael Penn
@rachaelpenn.bsky.social
Freelance lifestyle & tech journalist in South Wales 🏴. Finding my Bluesky feet.
Apple Holiday | A Critter Carol | Shot on iPhone 17 Pro
YouTube video by Apple
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November 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Just finished #deathbylightning - what a brilliant piece of television 💯💯
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Just finished #deathbylightning - what a brilliant piece of television 💯💯
An interesting read…How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule
The contents of his late father's case led Antony Easton to uncover a rich and tragic history.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
An interesting read…How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Started the day with a visit to the lido 😍
August 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Started the day with a visit to the lido 😍
Took the dogs for a swim this morning, looks like it’s going to be a lovely day 😍
August 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Took the dogs for a swim this morning, looks like it’s going to be a lovely day 😍
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How did 3M’s “forever chemicals” end up in all of us? The inside story of the corporate scientists who discovered—then helped to conceal—the dangers of its chemicals.
How 3M Discovered, Then Concealed, the Dangers of Forever Chemicals
The company found its own toxic compounds in human blood—and kept selling them.
www.newyorker.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
How did 3M’s “forever chemicals” end up in all of us? The inside story of the corporate scientists who discovered—then helped to conceal—the dangers of its chemicals.
The end of an era...AOL to stop offering dial-up internet after 30 years. edition.cnn.com/2025/08/11/t... #technews
AOL will stop offering dial-up internet service after more than 30 years in business | CNN Business
AOL, an internet pioneer that brought millions of Americans online for the first time, is discontinuing its dial-up service next month.
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August 12, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The end of an era...AOL to stop offering dial-up internet after 30 years. edition.cnn.com/2025/08/11/t... #technews
Next up I tested several ice cream machines from the Ninja Deluxe to the ProCook Pro > www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...
The best ice cream makers for refreshing desserts, tried and tested
From Ninja to Sage, I’ve got the scoop on top-rated appliances
www.independent.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Next up I tested several ice cream machines from the Ninja Deluxe to the ProCook Pro > www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...
So I spent a lot of July writing about #icecream - first up, I put the Cusinart Freeze Wand up against the Ninja Creami Deluxe to see which one deserves your ££ > www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...
How does Cuisinart’s £99 freeze wand compare to Ninja’s £249 creami deluxe?
I put these two ice cream makers to the test to find out which one deserves a spot in your kitchen
www.independent.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
So I spent a lot of July writing about #icecream - first up, I put the Cusinart Freeze Wand up against the Ninja Creami Deluxe to see which one deserves your ££ > www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...
Spent the afternoon putting together a little notebook, all that’s left to do is stab the holes and bind it together (video will be on its way @goleudy.bsky.social 🤣) #bookbinding #japanesestabbinding
July 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Spent the afternoon putting together a little notebook, all that’s left to do is stab the holes and bind it together (video will be on its way @goleudy.bsky.social 🤣) #bookbinding #japanesestabbinding
July 11, 2025 at 6:30 AM
How Field Notes went from side project to cult notebook www.fastcompany.com/91352848/fie...
How Field Notes went from side project to cult notebook
Two decades after Aaron Draplin and Jim Coudal launched Field Notes, the analog notebook company is crushing it in the digital age.
www.fastcompany.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
How Field Notes went from side project to cult notebook www.fastcompany.com/91352848/fie...
Well this is a bit disconcerting > 'Meth is what makes you able to do your job': AI can push you to relapse if you're struggling with addiction, study finds www.livescience.com/technology/a... #ai #technology
'Meth is what makes you able to do your job': AI can push you to relapse if you're struggling with addiction, study finds
In rare cases where users are vulnerable to psychological manipulation, chatbots consistently learn the best ways to exploit them, a new study has revealed.
www.livescience.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Well this is a bit disconcerting > 'Meth is what makes you able to do your job': AI can push you to relapse if you're struggling with addiction, study finds www.livescience.com/technology/a... #ai #technology
What a dramatic start to the day. Went to make a cuppa and this little one was in my dining room 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
June 2, 2025 at 7:10 AM
What a dramatic start to the day. Went to make a cuppa and this little one was in my dining room 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I love this 😍 kottke.org/25/05/004691... #bees
A new offering from Swiss hotels: Bees & Friends. “We’re wel...
A new offering from Swiss hotels: Bees & Friends. “We’re welcoming bees, butterflies, insects and hedgehogs with their
kottke.org
May 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I love this 😍 kottke.org/25/05/004691... #bees
Traditional bank holiday weather in Wales today…
May 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Traditional bank holiday weather in Wales today…
April 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
My favourite part about chives is the purple flowers 😍
April 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
My favourite part about chives is the purple flowers 😍
My latest piece for CreativeBloq is live — Aiarty Image Matting may be my new favourite app to remove photo backgrounds quickly and accurately www.creativebloq.com/photography/... #ai #photoediting
This software is one of the best at taking out photo backgrounds
But is it worth its lifetime license of $75?
www.creativebloq.com
April 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My latest piece for CreativeBloq is live — Aiarty Image Matting may be my new favourite app to remove photo backgrounds quickly and accurately www.creativebloq.com/photography/... #ai #photoediting
A productive Saturday - started the morning catching up with a bit of work then went to a workshop to learn (basic) Japanese stab stitch for book binding 😍 #japanesebookbinding #japanesestabstitch #craftsaturday
April 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A productive Saturday - started the morning catching up with a bit of work then went to a workshop to learn (basic) Japanese stab stitch for book binding 😍 #japanesebookbinding #japanesestabstitch #craftsaturday
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Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her survival.
After nearly 50 years cooped up inside, Rockalina the turtle finds the great outdoors
Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her...
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April 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her survival.
The veg you’ve never heard of and should grow this year www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gr... #growyourown #gardening
The veg you’ve never heard of and should grow this year
Heirloom seed suppliers She Grows Veg list the most unusual and delicious crops to add to your patch
www.telegraph.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The veg you’ve never heard of and should grow this year www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gr... #growyourown #gardening