Fragging Beautiful

A 3D Look at CS2’s de_dust2 Kill Zones

April 7, 2025|
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Fragging Beautiful: A 3D Look at CS2’s de_dust2 Kill Zones
Credit: @smartbackwards on Reddit

I came across this gem on Reddit and had to share. It’s a visual breakdown of where frags happen on de_dust2 in pro CS2 matches—and it’s a great case study in when 3D does work in data viz.

Shoutout to btrams (aka @smartbackwards) for this stunning visualization of frag density in pro CS2 matches on the iconic map de_dust2...

Online Gambling

Bar Chart Reveals How Online Casinos Dominate the Tax Revenue

April 2, 2025|
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Online Gambling : Bar Chart Reveals How Online Casinos Dominate the Tax Revenue
Credit: New York Times

When we talk about online gambling, sports betting usually grabs the spotlight, especially with big events like the Super Bowl or March Madness. But this chart makes it crystal clear—online casinos quietly rake in far more tax revenue than sports betting, at least in these six states.

What makes the chart effective? Let’s go a bit deeper:

Waffling AI Citations

March 30, 2025|
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Waffling AI Citations
Credit: Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism

AI-powered search engines often talk a big game, confidently serving up quick answers to our queries. But the reality of their citations tells a different—and troubling—story.

Dashboards That Actually Get Used

Say Goodbye to Digital Collectors 👋

March 24, 2025|
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Dashboards That Actually Get Used: Say Goodbye to Digital  Collectors 👋

We’ve all been there. Weeks of painstaking meetings. Countless brainstorming sessions. A significant chunk of budget invested into shiny new analytics tools. And finally—launch day arrives. Everyone gathers around, marvels at your sparkling new dashboard, and promises this tool will revolutionize how decisions are made.

But then, after a week or two, you notice something depressing: Nobody is using your beautiful dashboard.