Identity

LinkedIn Verification: When Identity Becomes a Profile

LinkedIn asks you to verify who you are — but then turns that into your public label. What happens when identity gets locked into a profile?

Digital Strategy Featured

The End of Google Search (as we know it)

Google didn’t warn me. It just erased my blog. What looked like a bug turned out to be a glimpse into the future of search—and it’s not built for us anymore.

Tools

Descript - From Visual Storytelling to Storytelling with Visuals

Descript flips video editing: start with your words, not your footage. Here’s how it changed the way I create—and why I’m not going back.

AI

Google One vs Google Workspace: Where do you get real AI and Gemini Advanced?

What do you get when you pay for AI at Google? An exploration of Gemini Advanced, NotebookLM and how to share it smartly via Google One.

Fibre Feels Faster — And It’s Not About Speed

I used to chase top speeds. Fibre showed me what really matters: low latency, equal uploads, and no peak slowdowns. That’s when the internet feels fast.

Switching to Optical: My Journey to Fibre Internet

I switched from coax to fibre — faster, cheaper, and finally competition. Fibre opens real choice, and even 5G (FWA) enters the game. Here’s how it went.

Europe

How ZEISS and ASML Enable the Modern Chip Industry

From Dutch roots to German optics, ASML and ZEISS built a unique European stronghold in chipmaking—where light carves the future.

Digital Strategy

BOAT: A New Category by Gartner and the Future of Enterprise Automation

Automation is evolving fast. Gartner’s BOAT consolidates RPA, AI, and low-code into a unified framework. Insights from the SS Rotterdam conference with Incentro.

AI

Speech recognition, Speech-to-Text, Dictation, and Transcription: What’s the Difference?

Just like picking the right writing tool, choosing the right speech technology makes all the difference—here’s how to decide.

AI

The Silent Revolution: How AI is Transforming Speech Recognition

Speech recognition is no longer a clunky afterthought—it’s seamless, fast, and nearly human-like. Thanks to AI’s self-attention, our devices now truly listen.

AI

Lost in ChatGPT's Models? A guide (March 2025)

Overwhelmed by GPT-4o, GPT-4.5, and o3-mini? This guide clarifies ChatGPT’s AI models, helping you confidently pick the right tool for every conversation.

Tools

Rediscovering Paste: A Productivity Boost for Mac and iOS Users

Clipboard, Upgraded: Copy-paste is basic—Paste makes it powerful. A forgotten tool reappeared in my workflow, and I’m wondering how I ever managed without it.

Tools Featured

Fireflies.ai: Meeting Transcriptions & Automation

Fireflies.ai changed how I handle meetings, capturing every conversation with ease. Its AI-driven transcription is powerful, but some features need fine-tuning.

Tools

Signal vs. WhatsApp

Moving between Signal & WhatsApp. I start using Signal for private communication, and started viewing WhatsApp as public social media.

Tools

Connecting a Kobo Reader to an iPad via USB-C: Easier Than Expected

Connecting a Kobo eReader to an iPad via USB-C is easier than expected! A simple cable does the trick—no extra power needed. Here’s how it works.

Tools

Why Automation with Make.com Made Me So Happy

Make.com transformed my workflow—what used to take 40 minutes now runs in seconds. Cloud automation has never felt this creative, flexible, and fun!

Europe

The Digital Euro: My First Exploration

The EU is exploring a digital euro. A step forward for security and inclusion, or a path to greater state control? Let’s explore the facts and concerns.

Identity

Identity Wallet: A Tool for Empowerment or a Mechanism of Control?

Freedom or surveillance? Digital IDs offer convenience but come with risks. Are they tools of empowerment or state control over your personal data?

Tools

Transcribing Speech on a Mac and iOS: My Workflow and Tools

Need seamless transcription on Mac & iOS? Apple’s built-in tools are limited—here’s how I use Transcribe for accurate, multilingual, cloud-based audio transcription.

AI

Why Can't We Transcribe Phone Calls in the EU?

EU phone calls remain in the past. While video calls get AI transcription, mobile and VoIP calls don’t. A privacy issue or just a lack of will? Time for change.

Tools

Apple’s New ‘Invites’ App: A First Look

Apple Invites is here! A new iOS event app that jazzes up invites but lacks true collaboration. Can it compete with for instance WhatsApp's voting? Let’s find out.

Europe

Understanding Digital Identity in the EU: eID, eIDAS, and the EUDI Wallet

This article serves as a reference point for further discussions on digital identity, authentication, and legitimisation in the EU.

Tools

OS-Level Translation: A Multilingual Productivity Hack

Apple’s OS-level translation makes switching between languages effortless. Built into iOS/macOS, it’s fast, private, and eliminates app-switching.

AI

Google Gemini's Video AI: What's New and Why It Matters

Google Gemini’s video AI is fast, smart, and a game-changer. But why am I amazed while AI experts remain unimpressed? A shift in perspective explains it.

AI

Reflections on a Deep Tech AI Event

Attending the Deep Tech AI Event in Amsterdam was an inspiring experience. Here’s a reflection on the key takeaways and some of the exciting conversations that stood out during the event.