Locked Out by X One post on X triggered a bot check, a failed challenge, and a platform label. I documented the process—because this could lock out anyone.
AI in Practice What Zeta Alpha Gets Right About AI (That Others Don’t) AI you can trust, built for complexity. Zeta Alpha shows how European companies can take back control with search that works—across formats, securely.
AI in Practice Scaling RAG Applications with Weaviate. Learn how Weaviate's open-source platform supports AI agents and knowledge bots through advanced vector search capabilities.
Signals, Systems, and Speech What happens when language models meet logic? Larry Swanson and I explore neurosymbolic AI, voice tech, and the human meaning behind machine-readable content.
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?
AI 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.
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.
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.
Future of Work 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.
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 in Practice 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 in Practice 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.
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.
AI in Practice 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.
Signal vs. WhatsApp Moving between Signal & WhatsApp. I start using Signal for private communication, and started viewing WhatsApp as public social media.
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.
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!
Money 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.
Europe 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?
AI in Practice 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.
Europe 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.
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.
