#RollWave
Excited to be pursuing my MBA at Tulane Universityâjoining a legacy of innovation, leadership, and impact. Canât wait to dive into the Freemanâs program and grow with a community thatâs shaping the future of business.
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From technology breakthroughs to real-world wins, itâs all about building smarter brands, better businesses, and a future worth leading, celebrating, and sharing. Letâs turn innovation into inspiration.
Flounder Mode
Read âFlounder Modeâ on Colossusâone of the most honest takes on uncertainty and growth Iâve seen. A reminder that wandering is part of the process, and floundering often leads to the best breakthroughs. Inspiring! Itâs proof that progress isnât always linearâsometimes getting lost is how we find our edge. The essay reframes failure as exploration, showing how discomfort sharpens creativity and clarity. A must-read for anyone building, leading, or simply figuring things out in real time.
MCP Guide
Descopeâs guide on the Modern Context Profile (MCP)âsuper educational. It breaks down identity, security, and UX in a way thatâs clear and actionable. A must-read if youâre building user-first digital experiences. It goes beyond surface-level theory, showing how context-aware authentication can transform onboarding, reduce friction, and strengthen trust. The examples make complex concepts intuitive, connecting privacy, personalization, and protection into one modern framework. Itâs a practical blueprint for anyone designing secure and seamless user journeys in todayâs evolving digital landscape.
Tiny TV
The TinyTV 2 and its 216x135 screen resolutionânow adding it to my responsive design toolkit. Perfect excuse to rethink layouts for ultra-small displays. Who says pixel-perfect canât be tiny? Itâs a fun reminder that good design scales down as beautifully as it scales up. Testing on micro-screens forces precisionâclarity, hierarchy, and usability distilled to their essence. Every pixel matters. Itâs also a great playground for exploring minimal UI patterns, creative typography, and adaptive media. Tiny screens, big design lessonsâproof that constraints fuel innovation.
An AI Surprise
Appleâs big event is set for 9/9, and all eyes are on the iPhone 17. Expect major camera upgrades, faster chips, and possible AI surprises. A new era of Apple hardware could be around the corner.
CamundaCon 2025
CamundaCon 2025 is where process automation meets innovation. Insightful talks, real-world use cases, and a global community pushing boundaries. See you there!
Hugging Face
Just started diving into Hugging Face and itâs more than awesome. From models to datasets, everything is open and easy to use. Itâs not just a platformâitâs a community pushing AI forward together. If youâre building with AI, you need to be there.
NotebookLM App
NotebookLM is now on mobile, finally bringing AI-powered research on-the-go. Pretty awesome to pull from docs, ask questions, and get citations instantly. Itâs like having a research assistant in your pocketâsummarizing complex topics, connecting ideas across sources, and saving hours of manual work. The seamless sync between desktop and mobile makes deep research actually portable. Whether youâre drafting a proposal, prepping for a meeting, or chasing a new idea mid-commute, NotebookLM turns scattered notes into structured insight wherever you are.
Insta360 X5
The Insta360 X5 is a serious step upâbigger sensor, sharper footage, and smoother low-light performance. PureVideo mode and LOG capture are look super handy. Pricey, but might be great for shooting some action footage.
Firebase Studio
Firebase Studioâs integration with Firebase services and the AI assistance from Gemini make development smoother. However, itâs still in preview, so I expected some hiccups. For some projects, itâs a game-changer; for complex ones, I might need to get my hands a bit more dirty. The real promise lies in how it automates setup, streamlines debugging, and keeps context between cloud functions, Firestore, and hosting. Geminiâs AI code suggestions feel like a boost to both speed and confidence. Once stability improves, this could easily become the go-to workspace for modern app prototyping and iteration.
Lumon Terminal Pro
Apple has added the Lumon Terminal Pro to its Mac lineupâa nod to the retro-styled computers from the Apple TV+ series Severance. While itâs a fun Easter egg for fans, unfortunately you canât actually buy this vintage-inspired machine.
Google NotebookLM
I tried out Google NotebookLM, and honestly, it feels like having a nerdy research buddy who reads faster than I ever could. It does a decent job of summarizing docs and somehow makes sense of "idea chaos". Not perfectâ but it definitely does some time saving heavy lifting.
Fenix 8
The Garmin Fenix 8 has an AMOLED display, built-in speaker, and somewhat new activity tracking, but some folks are reporting battery issues, which I've not been able to replicate. Itâs a nice upgrade built for serious weekend warriors â just be sure it fits your needs before dropping all that money.
Review Summaries
Apple is rolling out AI-generated review summaries in the App Store, supposedly making it easier to get a quick take on apps. While it sounds convenient, it raises questionsâwill AI capture the full picture, or smooth over important details?
Cursor Code Editor
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor designed to make development more intuitive. With AI-assisted autocompletion, inline explanations, and smart debugging, it just might streamline my workflow.
Dive Deep Into AI & ML
Appleâs latest Hello Developer is out, and the session on âDive deep into Apple Intelligence and Machine Learningâ looks like a must-watch for me. If youâre working with Siri, App Intents, or just curious about AI in Appleâs ecosystem, this is one to check out.
Humane AI Pin
HP acquiring Humane is probably a smart move. With AI becoming more integrated into devices, this could mean big improvements for HPâs products. Bringing in Humaneâs team to their new AI lab shows they might be serious about innovation. Excited to see where this goes.
Liberate Your Search
Kagi Search is fast, private, and customizable, making searching the web a massively better experience. Looking for an alternative to traditional search engines? Check it out!
Bigme ePaper Smartphone
Bigmeâs Hibreak Pro is a minimalist Android-based smartphone featuring a black-and-white E Ink screen. It offers a responsive user experience powered by Android 14, designed for efficiency and eye-friendly reading. Should be ideal for those seeking a distraction-free mobile experience.
Tapestry
I'm pretty excited about the news from Iconfactory. Theyâve just launched Tapestry, an iOS app that brings together social media, RSS feeds, and more into one unified timeline.
Pebble is Back
Pebble, the iconic smartwatch, is being revived by the community, bringing back its e-paper display, long battery life, and open-source spirit.
The Bujo Method
My Bullet Journal has been more than just a planner â itâs a system that adapts to my life. From organizing tasks to capturing ideas, it helps me stay focused and creative. Highly recommend for juggling both work and personal projects.
No-code Workflow
I've been using Make to connect apps and automate some tasks, and itâs been a big help for staying organized. Itâs super easy to set up and is far superior to Zapier.
Nothing Phone (2)
In short, The Nothing Phone has always redefined what a smartphone can be. With its sleek design, advanced features, and intuitive interface, itâs a standout in a sea of ordinary.
Countdown 'Til Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, I can tell you thereâs nothing like it! From catching throws at the parades to enjoying the music and traditions that make our city special, itâs the best time of year in New Orleans.
Mecha Comet
The Mecha Comet is the ultimate mechanical keyboard for developers. Featuring hot-swappable switches, per-key RGB lighting, and it's fully compatible with Linux, offering seamless integration for open-source enthusiasts and developers who demand reliability and customization.
Nova 12.2
Excited about the release of Nova 12.2! This update introduces a completely redesigned Find sidebar for more efficient searches and a cursor position history feature to easily navigate previous editing locations. These alone will significantly improve my development workflow. The attention to usability and flow in this release shows how much Panic understands real developer habits. The faster, more intuitive search tools make it easier to jump through large codebases, while the new cursor tracking feels like a subtle but powerful time-saver. Small upgrades, big impact on focus and productivity.
Surf by Flipboard
Signed up for the Surf betaâa new way to enhance content sharing and discovery. Excited to see how this tool can streamline and speed up my current social content intake.