How AI is Transforming Podcast Production: A Personal Take

Transforming podcast production: AI helps turn hours of audio into cohesive stories, blending automation with the human touch to bring ideas to life.

AI in Practice

My Experiment with Voice Cloning

Explore how voice cloning can transform digital content into something personal. My experiment with ElevenLabs shows the possibilities of AI in content creation.

The difference between slides and photos

Slides and screens both use light as a direct medium, while photos rely on light indirectly, capturing and reflecting it back to the viewer.

Mastering the Digital Shift: From Video to Text

The digital world is evolving at a rapid pace, and one thing I feel strongly about is the need to stay proficient in all major media forms: text, images, audio, and video. We're witnessing a notable shift from text and images to more dynamic formats like audio (such

OS-Level Translations: Enhancing Writing Across Devices

For years, Apple Translate has quietly improved, and I recently stumbled upon a feature that changes everything—system-level translation integrated into iOS and macOS input fields. Discover how this overlooked functionality can streamline multilingual content creation.

WhatsApp: Groups vs. Communities

Learn how to strike the right balance between openness and organization to optimize your WhatsApp experience, using a tennis club as a metaphor.

AI in Practice

Exploring the Potential of AI Avatars

AI avatars provide a powerful way to create multilingual content, saving time and cost with adaptable digital presenters.

EduAI: An inspiring example of a WhatsApp Community

Explore the EduAI WhatsApp community, where almost 1000 members actively collaborate and share knowledge about AI in education in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Turning Radio Mentions into Digital Text with Whisper: My Friday AI Experiment

Experimenting with Whisper, a transcription tool by OpenAI, I transformed a radio mention into digital text—all done locally and easily from my browser.

AI in Practice

Exploring ChatGPT's New Voice Features: More Hype than Substance?

ChatGPT's voice upgrade adds more emotion and interactivity, but I question if these extras are diluting the core strengths I value most: straightforward answers

The Role of CDNs in Page Speed

Independent experiments reveal that CDNs and server-side caching, more than page size or hardware, are key to boosting page speed. Here's what I learned.

What is a WhatsApp Community? An Introduction

WhatsApp Communities lets you organize groups more efficiently and securely. Ideal for schools, businesses, and communities looking to improve their communications.

AI in Practice

Llama 3.2 on a Mac

I tested Meta's Lama 3.2 LLM on my Mac Mini, setting it up via Docker. It’s fast, private, and generates code, but lacks memory and multimodal features like ChatGPT.

The Mac and iOS Password Manager

Apple’s latest iOS and macOS updates bring a more unified and efficient way to manage passwords and authentication, making security simpler, reducing time spent on managing accounts, and boosting productivity.

Anki, Human Memory in a Digital World

In this post, I discuss the importance of human memory in the digital age, where information flows constantly. I also share my workflow for using flashcards and digital tools to retain knowledge.

Europe

Europe’s digital dilemma and new commission

Europe faces a pivotal moment in its digital strategy, with the new EU Commission balancing innovation with regulation to shape the continent's future.

AI Strategy

Draghi report: How Europe’s Digital Lag threatens innovation

A personal reflection on how EU regulations impact innovation and competitiveness, drawing on Mario Draghi's report and my experiences as a European entrepreneur.

AI in Practice

From Pages to Podcast with Google NotebookLM

Google's NotebookLM effortlessly transforms lengthy documents into natural-sounding podcasts. In this post, I’ll share how I used it to turn a 60-page report into an engaging audio experience.

AI in Practice

ChatGPT’s Memory

ChatGPT’s memory feature is here! Discover how it updates your experience with personalised conversations, and explore how you can manage and use it effectively.

From Blueprints to Bytes: How Original Designs Shaped Modern Technology

From leaves to microchips, the blueprint’s journey shows how detailed design principles from the past shape today’s technology and websites, bridging the gap between nature and digital precision.

Europe

Strengthening Europe's Semiconductor Backbone: The Role of ESMC

TSMC’s first European plant in Dresden, a €10 billion venture with Bosch, Infineon, and NXP, will enhance Europe’s semiconductor industry. Supported by the European Chips Act.

Review of "Decisive" by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

The Heath brothers’ WRAP framework—Widen Your Options, Reality-Test Your Assumptions, Attain Distance Before Deciding, and Prepare to Be Wrong—offers practical strategies to improve decision-making processes.

Taming Data Usage with a MiFi hotspot: My Experience and Solution

During a recent holiday in the mountains, I relied on my TP-Link M9700 MiFi to stay connected. While the MiFi, or hotspot, worked wonderfully, I quickly discovered that managing data usage was a significant challenge. Here's how I tamed my data consumption and found an effective solution.

Identity

Identity and Addressability in the Digital Age

Understanding digital identity is crucial in today's connected world. Explore how addressability, through email, phone numbers, and online handles, shapes our online presence.

HDR: A Technology and a Format

Explore HDR's potential in content creation and consumption. Understand its dual role as technology and format to enhance your photos and videos across platforms.