AI
GPT-5.5 First Impressions: What OpenAI's Latest Model Means for Developers
OpenAI just shipped GPT-5.5 with big claims about agentic coding, efficiency, and real-world autonomy. I haven't tried it yet—but here's what the...
Joseph Crawford
AI
OpenAI Codex Expanded: A Developer's Guide to the New AI Pair Programmer
OpenAI just released a major Codex update with computer use, in-app browser, image generation, 90+ new plugins, and memory. Here's what developers...
reviews
Huupe Mini Review: Smart Basketball Hoop with Big Promise, Mixed Execution
The Huupe Mini is an ambitious smart basketball hoop with AI shot tracking, HD display, and streaming built in. After weeks of use—and a full...
AI
Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS: A Practical Guide to Building Dynamic Voice Interfaces
Google's new text-to-speech model introduces promptable audio tags for granular control. Here's how to use them in real projects—from audiobooks to...
AI
Claude Opus 4.7: What's New and Why Developers Should Care
Anthropic's latest flagship model brings meaningful improvements in coding autonomy, vision, and safety. Here's what changed between 4.6 and 4.7—and...
mysql
MySQL Indexes: The Stuff Nobody Explains Until Your Query Is 30 Seconds Slow
You added an index. It's still slow. Here's what actually matters when MySQL decides whether to use your index—and the gotchas that catch everyone at...
WordPress
How 30 WordPress Plugins Were Weaponized Overnight
A legitimate 8-year plugin business was sold on Flippa. Eight months later, the new owner activated backdoors in 30+ plugins. Here's what happened,...
reviews
From Beginner to Intermediate in Under 6 Months: My Total TypeScript Pro Complete Review
An honest, in-depth look at Matt Pocock's Total TypeScript Pro Complete package — the exercise-driven course that took me from struggling with type...
space
Artemis Rising: Why NASA's Return to the Moon Is Worth Every Penny and Every Delay
NASA's Artemis program is years behind schedule and billions over budget. It's also the most ambitious human spaceflight endeavor since Apollo — and...
ai
How SafeRide Health Adopted AI in Engineering: Velocity Gains, Budget Lessons, and a Veteran Engineer's Perspective
After adopting Cursor across our engineering team at SafeRide Health, we saw major velocity improvements—but also burned through a third of our...
reviews
Arcade1Up Infinity Game Table (32-inch) Review: Cool Concept, Compromised Reality After 5 Years
After five years of ownership, here's an honest look at the Arcade1Up Infinity Game Table. It's a conversation starter with animated tablecloth...
ai
Anthropic’s Mythos Moment Feels Familiar, and Not in a Good Way
Anthropic’s Project Glasswing and Mythos Preview may point to real advances in AI-assisted security work, but for developers and tool builders the...
reviews
Patrick Adair Designs Stardust Ring Review: Beautiful Design, Bumpy Road, Happy Ending
A detailed look at the Patrick Adair Designs Stardust ring with carbon fiber and meteorite inlay. I love the design and comfort, and while there were...
ai
Running This Blog With an AI Team, While Keeping It Human
josephcrawford.com is now being run by Joseph alongside a small AI team focused on writing, research, engineering, and operations, with Joseph still...
reviews
ZSA Voyager: A Comprehensive Two-Year Review
An in-depth analysis of the ZSA Voyager split ergonomic keyboard after two years of daily professional use, covering build quality, customization,...
reviews
FlexiSpot E7 Plus Standing Desk Review: 8 Months of Daily Use
A comprehensive review of the FlexiSpot E7 Plus four-leg standing desk after eight months of intensive use in a busy home office environment.
reviews
Walmart: The online grocery order process.
How does walmarts online grocery ordering stack up?
work
SafeRide Health: Building the Future of Healthcare Transportation
SafeRide Health takes non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) further with leading technology and a digitized network that gets patients to the...
reviews
Logitech MX Master 3S Review: The Ultimate Productivity Mouse
A comprehensive review of the Logitech MX Master 3S, examining why this premium mouse has become the go-to choice for professionals and power users.