Have you ever wondered what job hunting might look like five years from now? I certainly have. Just last week, I was chatting with a former colleague who’s now a recruitment director, and she painted quite the fascinating picture—a world where…
Bolt.DIY and Deepseek-R1: Building Full-Stack Apps
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, a remarkable shift is taking place. Gone are the days when building applications required extensive programming knowledge. Today, I’m sharing something rather extraordinary that I’ve been experimenting with recently—a combination of tools that could…
Claude Sonnet 3.7 vs OpenAI GPT 4.5
Have you ever wondered what happens when two AI heavyweights step into the ring? I certainly have—and recently found myself utterly fascinated by a comprehensive comparison between Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 3.7 and OpenAI‘s GPT 4.5. They’re different. As someone who’s spent…
Mastering n8n: 35 Essential Tips and Tricks
I’ve been tinkering with automation tools for the better part of a decade now, and I must say—n8n has completely transformed how I approach workflow automation. Last weekend, whilst nursing a cuppa and avoiding the dreary London rain, I stumbled upon…
Claude 3.7: How I Built a Virtual Assistant
I’ll never forget the first time one of my students asked me to explain what I thought about the new Claude 3.7 model. “It’s brilliant,” I replied. And I meant it. As someone who’s spent years writing about AI developments—sometimes with…
Ethical AI: How We Can Build Technology That Serves Humanity
As I sit here in my home office, surrounded by smart devices that have become an integral part of my daily routine, I can’t help but ponder the profound impact artificial intelligence has on our lives. Just this morning, my smart…
Google PaliGemma 2 Mix: The Multimodal AI
Imagine you’re a teacher racing to prep a lesson on climate change. You’ve got a pile of infographics, student queries pinging your inbox, and zero time to caption images. Enter Google’s PaliGemma 2 Mix—a nimble AI that sees images, understands text, and bridges both effortlessly….
AI Agents Explained in Simple Terms for a 10-Year-Old
Hello there, young tech explorer! Today, I’m going to tell you all about something really exciting called AI Agents. You know how your parents might have a helper who assists them with tasks? Well, AI Agents are like digital helpers that…
Prompt Engineering: 9 Frameworks to Improve AI Results
In my decade-long journey exploring artificial intelligence, I’ve watched prompt engineering evolve from a curious experiment to an essential skill. Let’s be honest—getting AI to produce exactly what you want can feel like trying to explain a complex recipe to someone…
AI Co-scientist by Google Gemini
As someone who’s spent years documenting the evolution of artificial intelligence, I must say—watching Google’s Gemini transform into a scientific collaborator feels rather like observing the birth of a new species of researcher. Let me share why this development has captured…