JR Raphael

United States

Contributing Editor at Computerworld

Founder/Editorial Director at The Intelligence

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An awesome new Android automation addition

1 week ago | computerworld.com | JR Raphael

Android’s in the midst of an ambitious reinvention — but sometimes, the most exciting new elements aren’t even connected to the actual operating system or anything Google itself is giving us. At a time when the bulk of Google’s new-feature attention is aimed at overhyped AI technology, independent Android developers are doing some of the most interesting work that’s likely to have a immediate positive impact on our day-to-day lives.
This smart new internet speed test blows Ookla out of the water

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | JR Raphael

These days, our tech experiences are all about speed—and our expectations for instant action are actually kinda insane. Think about it: Not so long ago, phones, computers, and especially the internet were all painfully slow (at least, by today’s sonic-speed standards). Things have come a long way in a short time.
This smart new internet speed test blows Ookla out of the water

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | JR Raphael

7 AI Tools to Build a Profitable One-Person Business That Runs While You SleepSmart systems to help solo founders scale fast. Most entrepreneurs are still using AI like an assistant, stuck on surface-level tools that save a few minutes here and there. But what if AI could actually run your business for you, while you sleep? This isn't about chatbots or repurposing content. …
Gemini's most underrated Android advantage

2 weeks ago | computerworld.com | JR Raphael

But while it’s best to take most of the breathless hype with a hefty grain of salt, Gemini does have some genuinely useful capabilities. They just tend to be much more basic and narrowly focused than the overly ambitious ideas Google’s goin’ gaga for (and, as far as I can tell, most normal people have no idea what to do with in the real world). Fittingly enough, this week, I accidentally stumbled onto a perfect example.
Gemini’s most underrated Android advantage – Computerworld - Business And America

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | JR Raphael

But while it’s best to take most of the breathless hype with a hefty grain of salt, Gemini does have some genuinely useful capabilities. They just tend to be much more basic and narrowly focused than the overly ambitious ideas Google’s goin’ gaga for (and, as far as I can tell, most normal people have no idea what to do with in the real world). Fittingly enough, this week, I accidentally stumbled onto a perfect example.
The great Google Gemini deceit

2 weeks ago | computerworld.com | JR Raphael

On a week like this, it’s hard not to feel like you’re living in dueling realities. On one side, you’ve got the futuristic vision Google is telling you about at its annual developer event, Google I/O. The company waxed on for nearly two hours about how its Gemini generative AI assistant will help provide even more complex answers from the web, make purchases and complete bookings on your behalf, and generally just do all the Gemini stuff it does now faster and better.
The great Google Gemini deceit – Computerworld - Business And America

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | JR Raphael

At their core, Gemini, ChatGPT, and other such systems are powered by a type of technology known as a large language model — or LLM, for short. In the simplest possible terms, an LLM looks at massive amounts of real-world language data and then uses that to learn patterns and predict the most likely next word over and over, in response to any prompt it’s given. In other words, these engines don’t truly understand context or “think” about the answers they’re giving you in any human-like sense.
Android's in for a reinvention — and it has nothing to do with AI

3 weeks ago | computerworld.com | JR Raphael

Brace yourself, my fellow Android-appreciating amigos: By this time next week, we’re gonna be positively drowning in all things AI. All right — to be fair, we already are fairly suffocated by the scent of generative AI (genAI) these days. But with Google’s annual I/O developers’ conference kickin’ off this coming Tuesday, a whole new wave of over-the-top promises is about to hit hard.
How to Save Money on Travel: The New Google Hotel Price Tracker

3 weeks ago | fastcompany.co.za | JR Raphael

JR Raphael|Published 14 minutes agoFlip a switch and save serious cash on hotels and flights. Image: The Anam/UnsplashBooking travel has become a bit of a game, especially if you want to get the best possible prices and avoid getting ripped off. That’s because hotels and airlines have developed the lovely habit of futzing around endlessly with their rates.
Gamma las hace con IA

3 weeks ago | fastcompany.mx | JR Raphael

Si hay algo peor que tener que armar una presentación en PowerPoint, es tener que sentarte a ver una insoportablemente aburrida hecha por alguien más. ¿Y si existiera una mejor opción? ¿Una forma en la que cualquiera, sin importar su nivel de habilidad, pudiera crear una presentación atractiva y elegante, como si la hubiera diseñado un profesional? Si le preguntas a Grant Lee, ya hemos llegado a ese punto. Y no se limita solo a las presentaciones.