What if you could get the power of premium AI models for a fraction of the cost? Below, Better Stack takes you through how open-weight contenders like Miniax 2.1 and GLM 4.7 are shaking up the AI landscape, challenging industry heavyweights like Gemini 3 Pro and Opus 4.5. These open-weight models … [Read more...] about Open AI Models Have Caught Up : MiniMax M2.1 & GLM 4.7 Review
Julian Horsey
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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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Why Meta Paid $2B for Manus : Agent Harness Design Matters More Than Size
What makes a company spend $2 billion on a "wrapper"? That’s the question many are asking after Meta’s recent acquisition of Manus, a startup known for its innovative approach to AI workflows. Below, Nate B Jones takes you through how this deal marks a bold shift in Meta’s AI strategy, away from raw … [Read more...] about Why Meta Paid $2B for Manus : Agent Harness Design Matters More Than Size
Claude Code Creator Shares an 8-Step Workflow for Faster, Higher-Quality App Development
What if you could transform your coding routine into a seamless, hyper-efficient process that practically runs itself? Alex Finn explains how Boris Churnney, the mastermind behind Claude Code, has crafted an eight-step workflow that’s redefining app development. By combining a terminal-based setup, … [Read more...] about Claude Code Creator Shares an 8-Step Workflow for Faster, Higher-Quality App Development
Meta’s Vision-Language Shift VL-JEPA Beats Bulky LLMs
What if the AI systems we rely on today, those massive, resource-hungry large language models (LLMs)—were on the brink of being completely outclassed? Better Stack walks through how Meta’s VL-JEPA, a new architecture developed under AI luminary Yan LeCun, is rewriting the rules of what artificial … [Read more...] about Meta’s Vision-Language Shift VL-JEPA Beats Bulky LLMs
New AI Voice Pen Links Straight to ChatGPT with Mic & Camera
What if the future of AI wasn’t just in your pocket but in the palm of your hand, literally? OpenAI’s latest innovation, the Gumdrop, is poised to redefine how we interact with artificial intelligence by taking it off the screen and into the physical world. In this breakdown, AI Revolution walks … [Read more...] about New AI Voice Pen Links Straight to ChatGPT with Mic & Camera
PS5 Hack from Old Disc Sparks Homebrew Hype : Star Wars Racer Disc Exploit
Is the PlayStation 5 on the brink of a revolution? RGT 85 explains how a newly discovered exploit could fundamentally change how we interact with Sony's flagship console. By using a vulnerability in the PS2 emulator, modders have found a way to jailbreak the PS5 using a physical copy of Star Wars … [Read more...] about PS5 Hack from Old Disc Sparks Homebrew Hype : Star Wars Racer Disc Exploit
2026 Apple Productivity Workflow : Planner Overviews, Block Time, Auto-Sorted Lists & More
What if your productivity system could do more than just keep you organized? What if it could help you take charge of your time, your goals, and your life? In this guide, AshLee Digital walks through how Apple’s suite of Calendar, Notes, and Reminders, combined with a digital planner, can transform … [Read more...] about 2026 Apple Productivity Workflow : Planner Overviews, Block Time, Auto-Sorted Lists & More
Donut Lab’s Solid State battery Brings 600 Km Range & Safer Fast Charging to Vehicles
What if the future of electric mobility wasn’t just about faster charging or longer range, but a complete redefinition of how batteries work? Donut Lab takes a closer look at how the world’s first-ever all-solid-state battery is making its debut in production vehicles, starting with the Verge TS Pro … [Read more...] about Donut Lab’s Solid State battery Brings 600 Km Range & Safer Fast Charging to Vehicles
Beat the 2026 Shakeup : Learn 5 AI Tactics to Boost Creativity & Automate Work
What if the skills that could secure your career in 2026 are the very ones most people are ignoring today? Marketing Against the Grain outlines how the rapid evolution of AI is reshaping industries and forcing professionals to adapt, or risk being left behind. Imagine a world where AI doesn’t just … [Read more...] about Beat the 2026 Shakeup : Learn 5 AI Tactics to Boost Creativity & Automate Work
Build a Raspberry Pi AI Voice Assistant with ElevenLabs Conversational AI
What if you could transform a Raspberry Pi into a multilingual voice assistant capable of delivering weather updates, recommending restaurants, and seamlessly switching languages? In this overview, ElevenLabs explores how their innovative conversational AI can elevate a modest piece of hardware into … [Read more...] about Build a Raspberry Pi AI Voice Assistant with ElevenLabs Conversational AI
Claude Code & Ralph Wigum : Let Your Code Improve Itself on Repeat
What if your code could write itself, refine itself, and improve continuously without you lifting a finger? Below, Prompt Engineering breaks down how the innovative "Ralph Wigum" approach combines a simple bash loop with the file system as memory to create an endlessly iterative coding process. This … [Read more...] about Claude Code & Ralph Wigum : Let Your Code Improve Itself on Repeat
World’s First Solid-State Electric Motorcycle : Verge TS Pro Hits 600 Km Range, 200 Kw Charging & More
What if you could ride an electric motorcycle for hundreds of kilometers on a single charge, recharge in minutes, and never worry about overheating or battery degradation? Verge Motorcycles outlines how its new Verge TS Pro achieves exactly that, making it the world’s first production motorcycle … [Read more...] about World’s First Solid-State Electric Motorcycle : Verge TS Pro Hits 600 Km Range, 200 Kw Charging & More
