Thoughts on 42
by Benjamin Herrin
reflections on life, the universe, and everything
Vibe Coding
It’s been an interesting internal struggle but I’ve been having an absolute blast using Claude code to help me build some little tools that I’ve wanted for years and then expand on them beyond my wildest dreams. It’s super empowering and fun to be able to quickly create something. At the same time I also realize that I’m using AI
Ars Technica - news →
Ars Technica has been one of my favorite news sites ever since I learned about it. It has some of the best journalists in their fields with news and reviews, covering IT, AI, science, space, health, gaming, cybersecurity, tech policy, computers, mobile devices, and operating systems.
404 Media - news →
404 media is a super great group of journalists that decided to found their own company to get back to good journalism and away from people trying to wring all the money out of their readers. It’s high quality and super insightful journalism, I can’t recommend it enough!
Off-Nominal - space YouTube →
A few friends, a couple of drinks, and casual conversations about space. Live every Thursday right here! It’s a fun and laid-back show hosted by Jake Robins of WeMartians and Anthony Colangelo of Main Engine Cut Off, and features their friends and other esteemed special guests.
Parcel →
Parcel is a package tracker app that makes powerful feel simple. Share a tracking number or tracking link with the app from the share sheet or just copy it into the app and you’ll be tracking right away! It will even log into your Amazon account to pull deliveries right from there and transition them to whatever carrier they come
Carrot Weather →
Carrot Weather truly is the best weather app I’ve ever used. It’s customizable and detailed but not overly so. If you’ve never wished your weather app had a sense of humor then you don’t know what you’re missing out on. Fret not though, you can tweak the personality of your new “AI overlord” to your liking, you can go from