Hermes Agent Review: The AI Operator Behind My Whole Business
Three months in, I use Hermes Agent for research, code, writing, and shipping. Here is the honest, hands-on review of what it does, what…
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Google AI Studio Is Hitting 1.2 Million Apps Per Week
Google AI Studio is now seeing 1.2 million apps created per week, with 18 million total since late February. Logan Kilpatrick shared the numbers.
How to Get the Best Results With Gemini Omni
Gemini Omni is Google's new AI video generation and editing model. Here's how to get the best results, from prompt tips to multi-turn editing…
Canva’s Magic Layers Is Now Inside ChatGPT and Gemini
Canva's Magic Layers is now available inside ChatGPT and Gemini. Turn any AI-generated image into a fully editable layered design without ever leaving the…
Reviews
Tested gear and tools
INIU Cougar P63 Review: A 25,000 mAh Power Bank That Actually Handles 110W
The INIU Cougar P63 is a dense 25,000 mAh power bank with 100W single-port output, 110W combined USB-C charging, and a genuinely useful live…
Bonic Fusion Review: The Workhorse Bone Conduction Headphones That Get It Done
It is 10:47 AM on a Tuesday. You have been on back-to-back Zoom calls since 9, your AirPods are slowly dying in your ears,…
Is Gemini Pro Free for Students in 2026? Current Google AI Pro Offer Status
Last updated: May 25, 2026 If you're searching for Gemini Pro free for students in 2026, the short answer is: check Google's live student…
Deals
Worth-a-look price drops
Blink Wired Floodlight Camera Drops to $30 on Amazon (70% Off)
Amazon's Blink Wired Floodlight Camera drops to $29.99 — a 70% discount on a 4.2-star outdoor security cam with 2,600 lumens, 1080p HD, two-way…
Anker Soundcore P30i ANC Earbuds Drop to $24.98 on Amazon (38% Off)
Anker Soundcore P30i ANC earbuds drop to $24.98 on Amazon - a 38% discount on a 4.4-star pair with 45-hour battery and Bluetooth 5.4.
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones Drop to $38 on Amazon (46% Off)
Sony's WH-CH520 wireless headphones drop to $38 on Amazon - a 46% discount on a 4.5-star pair with 50-hour battery life and DSEE audio.…
News
Tech news with context
AirPods Finally Get Custom EQ in iOS 27
After nearly a decade, AirPods users can finally tweak their sound. iOS 27 brings a 3-band custom EQ with live waveform preview to AirPods…
Telegram Just Launched a Fully Native Apple Watch App
Telegram launched a fully native Apple Watch app today. Messages, GIFs, video, voice, stickers, and more right from your wrist.
OpenAI’s Responses API Can Now Search the Web for Images
OpenAI's Responses API web search tool now supports image results. Set search_content_types to include images and build apps that surface products, places, and visual…
Guides
Practical tech walkthroughs
How to Use Hermes Desktop Like a Boss: Everything You Need to Know About the Hermes Agent App
Hermes Desktop is the native GUI for Hermes Agent, same agent, same config, same sessions, in a polished app for macOS, Windows, and Linux.…
Wire Hermes + Obsidian + NotebookLM: A Buildable Memory Stack
A buildable loop: Hermes reads your Obsidian vault, pushes new sources to a NotebookLM notebook, pulls grounded answers back, and writes them into your…
The “Reply Guy” Strategy Is Broken (Here’s How to Fix It)
If you've spent even five minutes on social media lately, you've probably seen the advice: the fastest way to grow is to become a…
Takes
The industry read
X’s 2026 Payout Overhaul Is A Declaration Of War On YouTube
The platform promises up to an 80 percent revenue share, but the new 'Humanity Score' means growth hackers need not apply. Verdict: X finally…
The Blue Check Is No Longer a Status Symbol. It’s a Ransom Note.
It started with a notification that every digital citizen dreads. I opened Threads to check the morning news, and was greeted by a full-screen…
30 Readers. 374 Pounds. 1 Year.
It’s New Year’s Eve. While the rest of the tech world is churning out polished, AI-generated "year in review" posts that sound like corporate…
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Best of roundup posts
The Best Bluetooth Speakers Under $100 (2026)
7 Bluetooth speakers under $100 that actually sound good. Summer-ready picks from Anker Soundcore, JBL, Ultimate Ears, Sony, and Tribit.
The Best Tech Gifts for Dad Under $100 (2026 Father’s Day Guide)
Finding a great Fathers Day gift under $100 is easier than you think. These 10 tech gifts are things dads will actually use.
The Best Productivity Desk Setups For 2026
A great desk setup isn’t about owning more stuff, it’s about removing friction. In 2026, that usually means: a stable sit/stand desk, a chair…
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