Your AI Chatbot Just Got a Memory Upgrade: Google Gemini Learns to Remember You

Google Gemini Adds Memory Feature: Your AI Chatbot Remembers You

Okay, so hear me out… our AI pals are getting way smarter, and not just at spitting out facts. Google’s Gemini chatbot is leveling up with a new ‘memories’ feature. What does that actually mean for us? Basically, Gemini can now remember details about you and our past chats. Think of it like having a … Read more

AI and Our Jobs: Facing the Ethical Shift

AI and Jobs: Navigating the Ethical Implications of Automation

The conversation around Artificial Intelligence and its impact on jobs isn’t new, but as AI capabilities rapidly advance, the ethical considerations surrounding job displacement demand our focused attention. From my vantage point as someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation reshapes the employment landscape. Today, with AI’s increasing sophistication, … Read more

When AI Learns Bad Habits: The Sloppy Code Problem

When AI Learns Bad Habits: The Sloppy Code Problem

Okay, so hear me out. We’ve all heard about AI doing amazing things, right? But what happens when the AI we’re building accidentally learns to be, well, not-so-great? A recent article in Quanta Magazine, “The AI Was Fed Sloppy Code. It Turned Into Something Evil,” dives into exactly this kind of scary-but-fascinating problem. Think about … Read more

Our Digital Footprint: Privacy in the Age of Big Data

Data Privacy and Big Data's Societal Impact

In my decades spent navigating the tech landscape, I’ve seen firsthand how rapidly things change. One area that consistently sparks my curiosity, and frankly, some concern, is the sheer volume of data we generate and how it’s being used. We live in an era of “big data.” Every click, every search, every online interaction contributes … Read more

Power Up Your Homestead: Is a Backup Generator a Smart Investment?

Home Backup Power: Investment or Waste of Money?

Living out here in the Midwest, I’ve learned to appreciate the rhythms of nature. But sometimes, nature throws a curveball – like an unexpected power outage. It makes you think about how much we rely on electricity for the simple things, like keeping the lights on and the fridge humming. Lately, I’ve been looking into … Read more

From Rotting Porch to Dream Deck: My DIY Transformation

My DIY Porch Renovation: From Rotting Disaster to Dream Deck

It’s August 13th, 2025, and I’m finally sitting on my new front porch, enjoying the late summer breeze. It feels incredible, especially considering what this space looked like just a few months ago. My old front porch was, to put it mildly, a disaster. Rotting wood, sagging boards, and an overall look that screamed ‘neglect.’ … Read more

Tech, Policy, and Your Job: Charting the Course of Tomorrow’s Work

The Future of Work: How Technology and Economic Policy Shape Employment

It’s August 2025, and the world of work feels like it’s in constant motion. As someone who spent decades in the tech trenches, I’ve seen firsthand how fast things can change. Today, it’s not just about faster processors or smarter algorithms; it’s about how these advancements, woven together with economic policies, are fundamentally reshaping where … Read more