What happens when a platform you trust for private, intelligent conversations suddenly starts showing you ads? In this breakdown, Will Lamerton walks through how OpenAI's decision to introduce advertisements into ChatGPT has sparked serious concerns about privacy, trust, and the ethical complexities … [Read more...] about ChatGPT’s Shift to Advertising : Risks Mission Creep, and Trading Your Trust for Targeting
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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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$10,000 Mac Studio vs $10 Al Agent : Privacy, Control, Performance & Deployment Compared
Is it possible that a $10 subscription AI could outperform a $10,000 powerhouse like the Mac Studio? In this overview, Alex Ziskind explores how these two vastly different solutions stack up when tasked with building a luxury travel website. On one side, the Mac Studio features innovative hardware … [Read more...] about $10,000 Mac Studio vs $10 Al Agent : Privacy, Control, Performance & Deployment Compared
How to Lip Sync Any Audio to Video with Any Al Model
Have you ever been captivated by a video where the audio and visuals align so seamlessly that it feels almost lifelike? That’s the power of modern AI-driven lip-syncing. ElevenLabs explains how creators can now use advanced models like WAN 2.6, Omnihuman 1.5, and Creatify Aurora to synchronize any … [Read more...] about How to Lip Sync Any Audio to Video with Any Al Model
USB4 v2 vs Thunderbolt 5 : Real Differences at 80Gbps and Beyond
What if the latest USB4 v2 device you just bought wasn’t quite what you thought it was? With its impressive 80Gbps speeds, it’s easy to assume it matches, or even rivals, Thunderbolt 5. But Kevin Muldoon walks through how the two technologies, despite their surface similarities, are fundamentally … [Read more...] about USB4 v2 vs Thunderbolt 5 : Real Differences at 80Gbps and Beyond
Magnetic Floating Strings Guitar : Tuning, Stability, and Design
What if the strings of a guitar could float, untethered, held in place by nothing but invisible magnetic forces? It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but Mattias Krantz outlines how he turned this audacious idea into a working reality in his latest video. By replacing traditional string … [Read more...] about Magnetic Floating Strings Guitar : Tuning, Stability, and Design
NotebookLM Tips Pros Use for Better Decks and Infographics Today
What if you could cut hours of tedious work from your day while producing better, more polished results? Ali Salem outlines how professionals are doing just that with NotebookLM, an AI-powered system designed to transform the way we approach research, content creation, and data analysis. Far from … [Read more...] about NotebookLM Tips Pros Use for Better Decks and Infographics Today
Al Benchmarks Investigated : Do Companies Tune Private Builds for Leaderboards, Then Ship Weaker Versions?
Are AI benchmarks really the gold standard we’ve been led to believe? Matt Wolfe walks through how these widely accepted metrics, designed to measure the performance of artificial intelligence systems, may be painting a misleading picture of progress. From companies fine-tuning models specifically … [Read more...] about Al Benchmarks Investigated : Do Companies Tune Private Builds for Leaderboards, Then Ship Weaker Versions?
New Claude Excel AI : Beta Release Tested on Real Tasks, Data Cleaning, Dashboards & More
Can an AI truly transform the way we work in Excel, or is it just another overhyped experiment? Kenji Explains takes a closer look at how Anthropic’s Claude for Excel, currently in beta, aims to reshape productivity in spreadsheets by automating tasks like data cleaning, financial modeling, and … [Read more...] about New Claude Excel AI : Beta Release Tested on Real Tasks, Data Cleaning, Dashboards & More
New Gemini Agentic Vision Update : Plans, Acts & Checks Its Own Visual Work
What if artificial intelligence could not only see but also think, act, and solve problems in real time? In this breakdown, Julian Goldie walks through how Google's Gemini 3 Flash update is transforming AI vision with its new agentic technology. Unlike traditional systems that passively analyze … [Read more...] about New Gemini Agentic Vision Update : Plans, Acts & Checks Its Own Visual Work
Multi-Agent Plans Stall Without Precision, Antigravity with OpenCode Delivers
What if you could transform your entire coding workflow, planning, execution, and everything in between, into a seamless, AI-powered experience? In this walkthrough, World of AI shows how Antigravity and OpenCode combine to transform software development, allowing developers to tackle even the most … [Read more...] about Multi-Agent Plans Stall Without Precision, Antigravity with OpenCode Delivers
Open Source Kimi K2.5 Resets the AI Pecking Order
What if the future of artificial intelligence wasn’t locked behind paywalls or proprietary systems, but instead freely accessible to anyone with the ambition to innovate? In this overview, Prompt Engineering explores how Kimi K2.5, an open source AI model, is redefining what’s possible in the world … [Read more...] about Open Source Kimi K2.5 Resets the AI Pecking Order
How To Use Perplexity Al : Connect Gmail & Drive, Find Facts, Track Topics & More
Have you ever wished your research process could be faster, more accurate, and less overwhelming? Imagine having a platform that not only delivers precise answers but also backs them up with reliable citations, all in a matter of seconds. In this guide, Paul Lipsky explains how to use Perplexity AI, … [Read more...] about How To Use Perplexity Al : Connect Gmail & Drive, Find Facts, Track Topics & More
