The Idea In the year 2005, my studies in Computer Engineering were coming to an end and a final challenge presented itself to me: the end-of-degree project. At that time, the Sony PlayStation 2 was the video game console that dominated the market, present in practically every household on the planet. One day, at my friend Adri’s house, we dreamed out loud and it occurred to us that it would be great to automate homes… with a PlayStation 2.
Introduction One of the most anticipated features of the Raspberry Pi 5 was the availability of a PCI Express port. This port opens up a range of possibilities, and one of the most notable is the option to swap the less robust SD memory card, especially against unexpected shutdowns, for an NVME hard drive.
Preparation and SSD Choice As soon as I knew I would receive the Raspberry Pi 5, I began searching for a good option to install an SSD.
The year starts off strong in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recently, at the CES, a new product that has caught the public’s attention was introduced. It’s the Rabbit R1, a small device that bills itself as our “pocket AI”.
First Impressions The revolutionary operating system, Rabbit OS, promises an inference speed that surpasses what we’re used to with ChatGPT. However, after watching the keynote, I have a clear opinion: this year begins with a lot of hype around AI.
I have just finished reading the book Exponential Organizations 2.0, an update of the 2014 book. Despite my initial skepticism, I must admit that I really liked it.
The SCALE and IDEAS Attributes This book describes the attributes that companies which perform 10x better than others in their sector usually have. Through easy-to-remember acronyms: SCALE and IDEAS, they explain each of these attributes and how they contribute to exponential success.
I have created a bot called Proactivify that is dedicated to ensuring the availability of your websites and measuring their loading time. If, like me, you have several websites and need to monitor their performance, this tool will be of great value to you.
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Flipper Zero is a device that has really captured my attention ever since I was lucky enough to back it on Kickstarter when the project was just starting out. Even though I personally don’t use it often, I can’t help but appreciate the incredible potential it has.
In essence, Flipper Zero is a multifaceted hacking tool that can act as a Swiss Army knife for those interested in cybersecurity. What I really like about Flipper Zero is its ability to function as a serial line with programmable devices.
Peter Diamandis, the founder of OpenExO and one of the most influential thinkers in the field of innovation, argues that experts in a field are usually unable to create disruption. According to him, these experts are influenced and accustomed to the status quo and, when faced with any idea that challenges established norms, they often respond that it cannot be done or that it has already been tried.
Diamandis is a fascinating figure with a unique vision of the future.
Come on, let’s play the predictions game for this newly started 2024! First things first, does everyone agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take over the world this year? Does anyone doubt it? I don’t think that even electric cars or the fight against climate change will dethrone AI this year.
What can we expect this year? I believe that predictions are inversely proportional to technological disruptions. Therefore, if there isn’t much revolution, probably many of us will be right.
Introduction Usually, at the beginning of the year, we tend to set ourselves new challenges or resolutions. Ever since I read Atomic Habits, I adopted its philosophy: don’t set goals, set new habits that will lead you to achieve those goals as a result. I am fascinated by that idea of defining the person you want to be and developing the habits that will lead you there. That includes getting rid of bad habits that lead nowhere (like the endless scrolling on Instagram or TikTok).
2023 is coming to an end, and today, on December 31st, I can’t think of a better place to reflect on everything that has happened than from the olive fields in Granada.
The Harvest These dates are marked by the olive harvest for the production of that great treasure called EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). This crop allowed my father’s whole family to be raised, something that honors my grandparents greatly.