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Category: Tech…
iPhone Tips (#2)
I learn something new every day..or at least every decade.
Think you know everything there is to know about your iPhone’s features. OK, maybe you do. I didn’t, so humor me, please.
Gigapixel: AI Done Right
There are some AI applications that border on magic.
AI is everywhere, in everything, all the time, or so it seems, and the common thread is that it’s underwhelming. Fortunately, there are some exceptions.
Making a Mesh of Starlink
Starlink's new wifi mesh routers are cool...and expensive.
Wherein I describe an expensive-yet-successful solution to a problem that may or may not have existed.
Drone Autopsy
Ever seen the innards of a drone? Avert your eyes if you're queasy.
My drone turned out to be a total loss. I went in search of the technical reasons, and got more than I bargained for.
Serpentine Seasons Greetings…
...or, Snakes on a Sleigh!
A Christmas Eve request from a neighbor turned into a quite interesting encounter.
What Happens If AI’s “Food Sources” Disappear?
Large Language Models (LLMs) have the potential to shut down the data sources they depend on.
There’s a credible scenario where AI-enhanced search engines could ultimately present fabricated results. Does that worry anyone?
AI & the World Series
Since I know nothing about baseball, I enlisted a couple of AI engines to help. I now know less than before.
Debunking a Fake Photo
I’ve written a thousand words explaining why a photo isn’t what it seems…and why it matters.
Starlink: A Happy Ending
We went from giving up on Starlink to using it in just a matter of a few days, thanks to a company in Austin.