Donut Lab's solid-state, lithium-free battery has undergone a second round of independent testing, revealing both promising results and critical gaps. Conducted by Finland's VTT research center, the evaluation highlighted the battery's exceptional performance at elevated temperatures, including a … [Read more...] about Further Donut Lab Solid-State Battery Test Shows 110% Capacity at 80C
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Executive Editor & Co-Founder of Geeky Gadgets
Julian Horsey is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience. A published author and multimedia designer, he specializes in emerging frontiers including Artificial Intelligence, autonomous agents, and next-gen hardware like mini PCs and wearables.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for design, Julian provides in-depth analysis on how AI workflows—from Claude to Google Gemini—are transforming productivity and creativity. His work has been cited by global tech leaders and major publications, reflecting nearly two decades of expertise in 3D printing, AR/VR, and DIY electronics. When not exploring the latest AI models, he is an avid maker and experimenter in the world of DIY tech.
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Anthropic Research Explains AI Persona Drift and the “Assistant Axis”
Anthropic's research into AI behavior highlights a fascinating yet challenging phenomenon known as "drift," where models like Claude deviate from their intended roles as helpful assistants. This issue becomes particularly pronounced in emotionally charged or abstract conversations, where the AI's … [Read more...] about Anthropic Research Explains AI Persona Drift and the “Assistant Axis”
Google Agent Skills Explained : Manage AI Context with Skill.md Files
Agent skills, as introduced by Google Antigravity, provide a structured way to address context bloat in AI systems. These modular units of context are stored in `skill.md` files, which combine metadata, scripts and other resources to support more efficient workflows. For instance, they enable large … [Read more...] about Google Agent Skills Explained : Manage AI Context with Skill.md Files
Claude Code Figma MCP Adds Two-Way Design Sync for Team Review
The Claude Code Figma MCP introduces a significant update to design and development workflows, allowing users to push UI designs created in Claude Code directly back to Figma. This two-way integration addresses a key limitation of earlier processes, where designs could only flow from Figma into … [Read more...] about Claude Code Figma MCP Adds Two-Way Design Sync for Team Review
Xbox Is Killing Game Pass? Exclusives Are BACK
Xbox's recent strategy adjustments have sparked discussions about the potential return of exclusive games and shifts in its Game Pass subscription model. According to RGT 85, new leadership under Asha Sharma may signal a departure from Xbox's longstanding focus on accessibility. For years, titles … [Read more...] about Xbox Is Killing Game Pass? Exclusives Are BACK
Pencil.dev Merges Visual Design and Code Output into One Responsive Workflow
Pencil.dev combines visual design capabilities with AI-driven code generation, offering a practical way to bridge design and development workflows. Christopher Deane highlights how its integration with platforms like Figma and VS Code supports responsive, production-ready designs. One notable … [Read more...] about Pencil.dev Merges Visual Design and Code Output into One Responsive Workflow
Snap Spectacles AR Glasses : Spatial Mapping for Spectacles AR
Snap's latest AR glasses, available as the Spectacles developer kit, mark a notable advancement in wearable augmented reality. Unlike systems that depend on external devices, these glasses project holograms directly into the user's surroundings. According to Cas and Chary XR, the hardware still has … [Read more...] about Snap Spectacles AR Glasses : Spatial Mapping for Spectacles AR
DeepSeek V4 Adds Blackwell SM100 and FP4 Support for Lower-Cost Scaling
The release of DeepSeek V4 introduces notable advancements in AI capabilities, emphasizing scalability and efficiency. One key feature is the 1 million token context window, which allows the system to process large datasets, such as full research papers or extensive codebases, without the need for … [Read more...] about DeepSeek V4 Adds Blackwell SM100 and FP4 Support for Lower-Cost Scaling
Claude Projects vs NotebookLM : Research Notes & Buildable Workflows Compared
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape productivity, offering specialized systems tailored to distinct professional needs. Corey McClain compares two standout options, Claude Projects and NotebookLM, highlighting their unique strengths. While NotebookLM excels in knowledge management and … [Read more...] about Claude Projects vs NotebookLM : Research Notes & Buildable Workflows Compared
Developer-Written AGENTS.md Lifts Results 4% but Raises Cost
Autogenerated context files like `AGENTS.md` are often seen as a quick way to enhance coding agent performance, but recent research from ETH Zurich suggests they may do more harm than good. The study found that these files, while designed to provide additional context, frequently introduce … [Read more...] about Developer-Written AGENTS.md Lifts Results 4% but Raises Cost
Run A Full OpenClaw Al Agent on A $5 Dev Board
Running a full-fledged AI assistant on a $5 microcontroller might sound improbable, but ZClaw makes it achievable. Designed for the ESP32 microcontroller, ZClaw is an OpenClaw-based AI agent that fits into just 888 kilobytes of firmware. Despite its small size and low cost, it supports features like … [Read more...] about Run A Full OpenClaw Al Agent on A $5 Dev Board
Spec-Driven Development Guide : Set Rules Before AI Coding
Spec-driven development (SDD) offers a structured approach to AI-assisted coding by prioritizing detailed specifications before any code is written. Unlike "vibe coding," which relies on iterative prompts and trial-and-error, SDD ensures that AI-generated code adheres to predefined requirements and … [Read more...] about Spec-Driven Development Guide : Set Rules Before AI Coding
