Dr. Lonnie Johnson, best known as the inventor of the Super Soaker, has applied his engineering expertise to tackle one of the energy sector's most persistent challenges: converting waste heat into usable electricity. His creation, the Johnson Thermoelectric Chemical Converter (JTEC), is a heat … [Read more...] about How the Super Soaker Inventor Built a Heat Engine Without Moving Parts
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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Apple Notes Templates Are the Fastest Way to Organize Your Schedule
Apple Notes templates introduce structured, reusable formats that help users stay organized across different areas of life. Mac Whisperer explains how these templates can support tasks like managing recurring meetings, tracking health details, or maintaining a daily journal. For instance, a doctor … [Read more...] about Apple Notes Templates Are the Fastest Way to Organize Your Schedule
Sonnet 5 Launches: Everything You Need to Know About Anthropic’s Mid-Tier AI
Anthropic has officially launched Sonnet 5, a mid-tier AI model designed to bridge the gap between affordability and performance. With features like a 1-million-token context window and enhanced capabilities for reasoning and agentic coding, it offers practical solutions for users tackling … [Read more...] about Sonnet 5 Launches: Everything You Need to Know About Anthropic’s Mid-Tier AI
DJI Pocket 4 vs Insta360 Luna Ultra : 3 Week Review Reveals a Clear Winner
Compact cameras have become an essential choice for creators balancing portability with high-quality output and the Insta360 Luna Ultra and DJI Pocket 4 are two standout options in this category. After three weeks of testing, Drone Creative highlights how the Luna Ultra’s detachable screen doubles … [Read more...] about DJI Pocket 4 vs Insta360 Luna Ultra : 3 Week Review Reveals a Clear Winner
Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Return Together with New Claude Sonnet 5
The return of Fable 5, as highlighted by Wes Roth, marks a pivotal update in the AI field. After being temporarily suspended due to export control concerns, this advanced AI model is now reintroduced with enhanced security measures to address potential misuse. These measures include encryption … [Read more...] about Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Return Together with New Claude Sonnet 5
30% Better Battery Life Makes the Galaxy Watch 9 a Massive Upgrade
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 introduces several meaningful updates, focusing on performance, connectivity and durability. As noted by TechAvid, a key upgrade is the inclusion of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, which replaces the Exynos processor used in previous models. This change boosts power … [Read more...] about 30% Better Battery Life Makes the Galaxy Watch 9 a Massive Upgrade
Why SteamOS is Quietly Beating Windows 11 on Integrated Graphics
SteamOS has gained attention as a compelling choice for gamers using integrated graphics, particularly for its performance advantages over Windows 11 in specific scenarios. According to Sid The Geek, tests on a Ryzen 5 8600G APU with Radeon 760M showed that SteamOS consistently achieved higher frame … [Read more...] about Why SteamOS is Quietly Beating Windows 11 on Integrated Graphics
How DeepSeek Fits a 284B Parameter AI Model on a Single Laptop
Running a 284-billion-parameter language model on a laptop might sound improbable, but DeepSeek's V4 Flash makes it a reality. By combining a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, advanced quantization techniques and the custom-built DwarfStar DS4 inference engine, DeepSeek achieves local execution … [Read more...] about How DeepSeek Fits a 284B Parameter AI Model on a Single Laptop
How Microsoft Achieved a 1,000X Breakthrough in Quantum Computing
Microsoft’s latest leap in quantum computing comes in the form of the Majorana 2 chip, a development that features a 1,000-fold improvement in reliability over its predecessor. As explained by AI Grid, this breakthrough addresses a critical challenge in the field: the instability of qubits, which … [Read more...] about How Microsoft Achieved a 1,000X Breakthrough in Quantum Computing
How to Choose the Best Navigation Smart Glasses for Your Budget
Navigation smart glasses provide a hands-free way to navigate while walking, cycling, or driving, offering practical solutions for various activities. Steven Sullivan examines models across different price ranges, such as the entry-level Get D AI Glasses and the high-end Ray Neo X3 Pro. For … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best Navigation Smart Glasses for Your Budget
How to Build Your First Smart Home : Complete 2026 Guide
Setting up a smart home can feel daunting, but with the right approach, you can create a system that enhances convenience, security and energy efficiency. Foxy's Lab presents a practical guide to building a smart home starter kit in 2026, emphasizing the use of Zigbee as the primary communication … [Read more...] about How to Build Your First Smart Home : Complete 2026 Guide
Complete 2026 Guide to Building and Managing Claude Skills
Claude skills offer a structured way to automate tasks, enhance efficiency and customize AI interactions to meet specific needs. As Skill Leap AI explains, these pre-defined instruction sets dynamically adapt to different contexts, making them ideal for tasks like analyzing datasets, drafting … [Read more...] about Complete 2026 Guide to Building and Managing Claude Skills
