Think Different by Jakub Jirák: latest posts
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Long-Term Style Reviews: Why First Impressions Are the Internet's Biggest Lie
Why the internet's obsession with first impressions ruins our ability to evaluate products honestly. A deep dive into how rushed reviews destroy consumer.
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AI coding workflows: Daily shutdown routine that actually ships code
A field-tested take on a daily shutdown routine that actually ships code with AI coding workflows: what it rewards, where it breaks, and how to keep the workflow honest.
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Qualcomm's Second Act: How Snapdragon Became the Most Important AI Chip Outside Data Centers
Qualcomm's Hexagon NPU in Snapdragon chips makes it the dominant AI hardware vendor for mobile and edge devices. Here's the strategy behind the second act.
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The Economics of the American Merchant Marine
The American merchant marine's trajectory from colonial shipbuilding powerhouse to protected coastal carrier reveals how trade policy shapes commercial capacity over generations. This is a case study in the long-run consequences of industrial protection.
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CarPlay and the Apple Car Accessories Actually Worth Buying
A practical CarPlay accessories guide: wireless adapters worth buying, MagSafe mounts, car chargers, the gear to skip, and a compatibility table for your car.
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Mac Studio M5 Max vs M5 Ultra: a research review
Compare Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra through original test evidence, memory needs, connections and euro pricing before choosing a creative workstation.
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Why AI Assistants in 2026 Finally Start Saving Time (Not Taking It)
AI assistants promised a productivity revolution for years but often added work instead of saving it. In 2026, the paradigm finally shifts — and so do.
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Prompt engineering for code: Turning specs into prompts without losing the nuance
A field-tested take on turning specs into prompts without losing the nuance with Prompt engineering for code: what it rewards, where it breaks, and how to keep the workflow honest.
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How to Set Up a Mac or iPad for a Child or an Older Relative
A practical guide to setting up an iPad or Mac for a child or an older relative in 2026: child accounts, Screen Time, Assistive Access, larger text, and the safety settings that matter for both.
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Edge AI in Cars: Why Tesla's Dojo Strategy Differs From Mobileye's Approach
Tesla's Dojo supercomputer and its Full Self-Driving chip represent one vision of automotive AI. Mobileye's EyeQ chips represent another. Both bet on the edge — differently.
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How Sugar Transformed the Atlantic Economy
Sugar's journey from medieval luxury to working-class staple reshaped the Atlantic economy, drove the transatlantic slave trade, and created the plantation system that defined Caribbean history. This article traces the commodity's economic history from medieval Cyprus to the Haitian Revolution.
