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Julian Horsey

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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Stop Losing Ideas : OneNote Capture Guide, from Web Clippings, Audio to OCR Magic

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Have you ever felt like your ideas, tasks, and notes are scattered across too many places, sticky notes, emails, random apps, or even scraps of paper? It’s a frustrating cycle, and it can leave you feeling disorganized and overwhelmed. Enter OneNote: a powerful, all-in-one tool designed to help you … [Read more...] about Stop Losing Ideas : OneNote Capture Guide, from Web Clippings, Audio to OCR Magic

AI is Quietly Increasing Your Electricity Bill : Here’s What Utilities Aren’t Saying

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Have you ever wondered why your electricity bill seems to climb higher every year, even when your habits haven’t changed? The answer may lie in an unexpected culprit: artificial intelligence. While AI is celebrated for its ability to transform industries and enhance our daily lives, it comes with a … [Read more...] about AI is Quietly Increasing Your Electricity Bill : Here’s What Utilities Aren’t Saying

Build a Free Pro Task Manager in Excel : Save Money and Hit Every Deadline

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Have you ever wondered why we pay for expensive task-management apps when a tool you likely already have, Excel, can do the job just as well, if not better? Despite the hype around sleek, subscription-based productivity platforms, many of them offer features that can be replicated with a bit of … [Read more...] about Build a Free Pro Task Manager in Excel : Save Money and Hit Every Deadline


Keychron Q HE 8K Ceramic Keyboard Review : 8,000 Hz Polling Rate, Magnetic Switches & More

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What happens when a keyboard is treated not as an accessory, but as an expression of engineering ambition? Most keyboards follow predictable formulas: aluminum cases, plastic keycaps, familiar switches. Keychron’s new Q16 HE 8K Ceramic Keyboard breaks entirely from that mold. With a chassis sculpted … [Read more...] about Keychron Q HE 8K Ceramic Keyboard Review : 8,000 Hz Polling Rate, Magnetic Switches & More

xAI’s Grock 4.1 Shows Real EQ and Wit : Grock 5 Hints at near-AGI Performance

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What if an AI could not only understand your words but also your emotions? Imagine a system so advanced it could craft a story that feels uniquely yours, solve problems with human-like creativity, and even predict your needs before you voice them. Bold claims, sure, but xAI's Grok models are turning … [Read more...] about xAI’s Grock 4.1 Shows Real EQ and Wit : Grock 5 Hints at near-AGI Performance

Legion Go 2 Z2 Extreme vs Z2 : APU Real FPS Benchmarks You Can Trust

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Which handheld gaming powerhouse deserves your attention: the Lenovo Legion Go 2 Z2 or the Z2 Extreme? With portable gaming devices becoming increasingly sophisticated, the choice between these two models isn’t just about specs, it’s about finding the perfect match for your gaming style. Both … [Read more...] about Legion Go 2 Z2 Extreme vs Z2 : APU Real FPS Benchmarks You Can Trust

Master Google Photos in Minutes : Organize, Backup & Auto-Add People Like a Pro

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Have you ever scrolled through your cluttered photo gallery, overwhelmed by thousands of images, unsure where to start organizing? Or maybe you’ve lost precious memories to a phone mishap, wishing there were a better way to safeguard your photos? Enter Google Photos, a powerful, user-friendly … [Read more...] about Master Google Photos in Minutes : Organize, Backup & Auto-Add People Like a Pro


Google Workspace Gemini Flows : Makes Creating AI Agents Easy Using a Single Prompt

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What if you could build your own AI assistant in minutes, no coding, no technical jargon, just pure productivity? With the launch of Google Flows, powered by the innovative Gemini model, this bold vision is now a reality. Imagine an AI agent that not only summarizes your emails but schedules … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Gemini Flows : Makes Creating AI Agents Easy Using a Single Prompt

We Tested Grok 4.1’s EQ and Writing, the Results Shocked Our Review Team

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What if the future of AI wasn’t just about faster responses or smarter algorithms, but about creating interactions so natural, they feel almost human? Enter Grok 4.1, the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence that’s redefining what’s possible. With a record-breaking ELO score of 1,483 and … [Read more...] about We Tested Grok 4.1’s EQ and Writing, the Results Shocked Our Review Team


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