I used AI to 3D print a Mini-me, and used Claude code to make Mac and Apple Watch apps
Plus, my new video shows a $1 hack that can organize your tripods, the logistics of fruit, worries that folks are partying less, and turning a treadmill into a 3D printer
I’m David Gewirtz. Welcome to this week’s Advanced Geekery newsletter. It’s been an exciting week. Let’s dive in.
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My latest video
Here’s a quick two-minute video with a great inexpensive hack for storing tripods. And yes, you can also use this for hanging brooms, rakes, and other tools.
My articles
Here’s a quick recap of the articles I published in the last week on ZDNET.
I didn’t need this, but I used AI to 3D print a tiny figurine of myself - here’s how: And now for something completely different, unnecessary, and delightful.
I used Claude Code to vibe code a Mac app in 8 hours, and it was more work than magic: The illusion vanished fast once I treated Claude Code like a remote junior developer.
I used Claude Code to vibe code an Apple Watch app in just 12 hours - instead of 2 months: Building my first Apple Watch app with AI felt more like collaboration than automation. Here’s why.
Must-watch YouTube
Moving on, let’s queue up some interesting YouTube videos for your entertainment and edification.
I eat a lot more fruit than I used to. And I’m always fascinated by logistics. This video about the logistics of fruit combines those two.
BBC says people are partying less, and that worries them. My take: there’s a lot less to party about these days.
This guy built an over-the-top robot to keep his workbench organized.
Gadget of the week
This clamp-on under-desk cup holder intrigues me. I like how it tucks back under the desk when it’s not used. Will I get one? Probably not. I’m pretty happy with my favorite tech purchase of all time, this inexpensive coffee warmer.
Now, if the clamp-on device also kept my coffee warm, then I’d go for it.
Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Interesting reads
And now, some good stuff from around the Internet, well worth checking out.
Can you turn a treadmill into a long-bed 3D printer? Apparently, this guy can.
How were Stonehenge’s rocks moved? Science has a new answer based on tiny grains of sand.
ZDNET’s Jack Wallen has found a viable alternative to VirtualBox for Linux.
Send in your projects
I’d like to regularly spotlight a reader project or two here. Your project doesn’t have to be a big Kickstarter launch. If you’ve built something cool, it has some pretty pictures, and you’re proud of it, I might be able to share it here.
If you have a photogenic reader project, send an email to me at david@zatz.com with the subject “READER PROJECT,” a few pictures, and a short one-paragraph description. If you have a social media link or a link to the project, include that, too.
Both my EPs are now streaming
Available on all your favorite streaming services.
More clicky
I’ve got a lot happening all over the web. Here are links to my various stuff:
House of the Head: home for my published music
ZATZ Labs: where I host my published software projects
Feel free to dig around, visit, and say hey!
Leave some comments
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Have a great week!