After testing dozens of AI tools over the past year, I’ve seen the hype cycle play out in real time. Some tools promised to revolutionize how we work, while others turned out to be glorified chatbots that added more friction than they solved. But through all the noise, I’ve found a core group of AI …
I’ve spent the better part of two decades building, testing, and breaking computers for a living. But nothing has disrupted my workflow quite like the current wave of local AI development. When you’re running large language models, training custom models, or just experimenting with the latest open-source AI tools, you quickly realize one thing: your …
Alright, let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: this isn’t another tech blog filled with press release rewrites and breathless “game changer” proclamations about every gadget that crosses my desk. I’m Marcus Reed. I’ve spent 25+ years testing consumer electronics, building systems, breaking things, and figuring out what actually works. I stay up …