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Fireflies.ai: Meeting Transcriptions & Automation
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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.
12 Mar 2025 3 min read
Transcribing Speech on a Mac and iOS: My Workflow and Tools
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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.
08 Feb 2025 2 min read
OS-Level Translation: A Multilingual Productivity Hack
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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.
31 Jan 2025 1 min read
Google Gemini's Video AI: What's New and Why It Matters
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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.
31 Jan 2025 2 min read
DeepSeek R-1: Open-Source AI model
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DeepSeek R-1: Open-Source AI model

DeepSeek R-1 rivals OpenAI’s o1 at 13x less cost. A groundbreaking, open-source model reshaping AI innovation—open for all to explore.
26 Jan 2025 2 min read
LLM-Driven Automation and Anthropic’s Computer Use
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LLM-Driven Automation and Anthropic’s Computer Use

Anthropic’s Computer Use, make.com, and Automator: See how LLMs simplify automation, analyze tasks, and redefine productivity. Watch examples and learn more!
16 Jan 2025 3 min read
Beyond keyboards and screens

Beyond keyboards and screens

Reconnecting with Bram led to a bold experiment: writing this entirely by voice. Here’s why the future of work may no longer need keyboards or screens.
12 Dec 2024 4 min read
The Power of Sequences
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The Power of Sequences

Language, music, biology—at their heart, it's all sequences. This realisation reshaped how I understand AI, making LLM's more tangible, less a mystery, and truly insightful.
25 Nov 2024 4 min read
Project: AI Chatbot for RSV Awareness through Web and WhatsApp
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Project: AI Chatbot for RSV Awareness through Web and WhatsApp

Discover how I partnered with ReSViNET to build an AI-powered chatbot that provides global RSV education, available via web and WhatsApp.
14 Nov 2024 3 min read
From Typing to Talking

From Typing to Talking

From speech synthesis to dictation, I explore how evolving AI tools make communication swifter and more natural. Dive into my journey through spoken and written digital modes.
14 Nov 2024 4 min read
How AI is Transforming Podcast Production: A Personal Take

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.
10 Nov 2024 4 min read
My Experiment with Voice Cloning
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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.
10 Nov 2024 3 min read
Exploring the Potential of AI Avatars
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Exploring the Potential of AI Avatars

AI avatars provide a powerful way to create multilingual content, saving time and cost with adaptable digital presenters.
28 Oct 2024 3 min read
Exploring ChatGPT's New Voice Features: More Hype than Substance?
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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
09 Oct 2024 2 min read
Llama 3.2 on a Mac
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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.
27 Sep 2024 3 min read
Anki, Human Memory in a Digital World

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.
18 Sep 2024 3 min read
From Pages to Podcast with Google NotebookLM
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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.
14 Sep 2024 3 min read
ChatGPT’s Memory
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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.
07 Sep 2024 2 min read
AI-Infused Workflow for Idea Generation and Content Creation
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AI-Infused Workflow for Idea Generation and Content Creation

Learn how AI transforms content creation with a seamless workflow. From brainstorming ideas to publishing and promoting, make your blogging efficient and fun.
29 May 2024 3 min read
ChatGPT suddenly sounds completely different
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ChatGPT suddenly sounds completely different

When ChatGPT's voice suddenly changed, it made me realise how emotionally attached I had become. This experience highlights the importance of boundaries with technology.
20 May 2024 2 min read
A Comparative Analysis of Top Language Models
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A Comparative Analysis of Top Language Models

Understanding the impact of RAG on AI chatbots: in-depth analysis of ChatGPT, Claude, Llama and Google Gemini for optimal choice.
10 May 2024 4 min read
Web Traffic and the Rise of LLMs
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Web Traffic and the Rise of LLMs

Exploring the impact of LLMs on web traffic, a shift from Google's reign to a new era of digital engagement.
20 Mar 2024 3 min read
The AI Image Technology Landscape for images: Generation, Alteration, and Recognition

The AI Image Technology Landscape for images: Generation, Alteration, and Recognition

Explore the AI revolution in image tech: generation, alteration, and recognition. Unlock creativity and efficiency in digital content creation.
16 Feb 2024 3 min read
Match between to very capable giants of online video transcription giants, Tactiq and Fireflies.
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Review of transcription software: Tactiq versus Fireflies

Join me on a journey as I test and contrast Tactiq and Fireflies.ai, seeking the best transcription tool for video meetings in a web strategist's life.
16 Nov 2023 4 min read
Whisper by OpenAI: Unlocking Speech Recognition for Transcription and Beyond

Whisper by OpenAI: Unlocking Speech Recognition for Transcription and Beyond

Dive into the world of Whisper by OpenAI. See how this groundbreaking speech-to-text tool is changing business communication and tech innovation.
14 Nov 2023 4 min read
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