August 12, 2026 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Claude could do BY JR Raphael ?For most regular tech-using mortals, thinking about AI means thinking about ChatGPT or Gemini. For those in the know, though, there’s also Anthropic’s Claude. And whether you’re among the Claude-embracing crowd or someone who’s never ventured into its embrace, this off-the-beaten-path productivity powerhouse is packed … Continue reading 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Claude could do
Don’t wait for your company to figure out AI. Use personal projects to gain practical experience and uncover skills you can apply at work. By Ryan Phelan Published on June 22, 2026 My chicken incubator could turn you into an AI leader at your company. Well, not the incubator itself. But my … Continue reading Build your AI skills with a useful home project
Samsung’s Bespoke update is big step towards a useful AI for your fridge By Sam Rutherford May 10, 2026 Sam Rutherford for Engadget The idea of installing a software update on your fridge already feels kind of weird, let alone one centered around improving its AI capabilities. But that’s exactly what’s happening to Samsung’s line … Continue reading Samsung’s Bespoke update is big step towards a useful AI for your fridge
February 25, 2026 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know NotebookLM could do BY JR Raphael Generative AI may be both the most useful and the most mystifying tool of our modern-tech era. The problem—aside from all the endlessly documented issues around accuracy—is that generative AI generally seems to function in a DOS-like blank prompt … Continue reading 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know NotebookLM could do
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be ‘useful’ The company has tried to downplay the idea that its apps can be addictive. Karissa Bell Wed, February 18, 2026 Meta CEO and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court ahead of the social … Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be ‘useful’
The most transformative AI tool for marketers might be the quiet assistant built right into your browser, offering instant context without breaking your flow. By Melissa Reeve January 20, 2026 While researching my upcoming book, Hyperadaptive: Rewiring the Organization to Become an AI-Native Enterprise, I tested countless tools. I want to talk about the … Continue reading The most useful AI tool might already be in your browser
September 15, 2024 How to create a useful agenda for any type of meeting You know you need an agenda. Here’s how to create one that works. As the former CEO of five ventures and board member of dozens of others, Naeem Zafar has sat in his fair share of meetings. Zafar, a CEO coach … Continue reading How to create a useful agenda for any type of meeting
March 26, 2024 16 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Sheets could do There’s much more to Google Sheets than meets the eye. Unlock these advanced options–and watch your productivity soar. BY JR Raphael I’ll admit it: For the majority of my adult life, spreadsheets have remained shrouded in mystery. I’ve used them plenty, of course—to track income, … Continue reading 16 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Sheets could do
By JR Raphael I’ll let you in on a little secret: Google’s apps and services are absolutely overflowing with buried treasures. More than any other tech company, Google loves tucking interesting options and features into out-of-the-way places. Some of the best elements of Gmail, Google Calendar, and other popular productivity tools are almost completely … Continue reading 77 incredibly useful tips for Google apps: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and beyond
By Julia Herbst September 24, 2023 Most of us are used to the annual (or semi-annual) cadence of performance reviews. You sit down with your boss and go over what you’re doing well, discuss any weaknesses, and agree on your goals for the upcoming year. At best, it can be a good chance to … Continue reading Are performance reviews useful?
