DeepSeek Musings (Try it for yourself in less than 5 mins), Meshing about with Meshtastic, AI Fashion Shopping and Big breakthroughs in text to 3D generation.
Install DeepSeek on your Mac or PC in 5 mins or less.
Explaining the hype with a hands-on example
Well, well, well... it appears DeepSeek has rather cheekily wandered into the AI playground and started showing up the bigger kids! Let me paint you a picture of why this is causing such a delightful kerfuffle in the AI world.
There’s no substitute for experience, and to that end, I’m going to show you how you can install and try DeepSeek on your own Mac or PC in just a few minutes, even if you struggle with getting the toaster working.
The secret sauce here is something called Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning - imagine if, instead of just blurting out an answer like a contestant on a game show, the AI shows its work, rather like that one meticulous friend who insists on explaining exactly how they solved the Sunday crossword. This has been something of a crown jewel for OpenAI's premium models ($200/mo), notably their o1 series.
But here's where it gets interesting: DeepSeek R1 has managed to replicate this capability, and in some cases, they're doing it better.
Read on to learn what makes this particularly spicy.
Meshing About with Meshtastic
How this affordable hobbyist radio could keep you connected in an emergency, and help your AI explore the world.
Have you ever had a casual family chat about AI-powered fish counting spiral into discovering a revolutionary communication platform? 🌲🐟🧮 That's precisely what happened when I tumbled down the fascinating rabbit hole of Meshtastic - an open-source mesh networking solution that's quietly revolutionizing how we think about staying connected in the great outdoors.
In this video, I unpack how a simple conversation about counting salmon in remote wilderness areas led me to explore a technology that's equally inspiring and practical.
Think of it as WhatsApp meets ham radio, but with a dash of cyberpunk and a sprinkle of wilderness survival.
I'll share:
- How mesh networks are democratizing long-range communication
- Why outdoor enthusiasts, emergency responders, and tech tinkerers are falling in love with this platform
- The surprising intersection of conservation tech and off-grid communication
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, outdoor adventurer, or simply curious about how unexpected conversations can lead to fascinating discoveries, this deep dive into Meshtastic might just inspire your next tech exploration.