Apple's Quiet AI Advantage
Why the M-series neural engine may prove that Apple's so-called lag in AI is actually a head start in on-device intelligence.
"The question then is, 'Of all the things you can now do, which do you choose to do?'"
— Brian Eno
In the age of AI, it's not the UI that becomes ephemeral—it's the software itself. Code manifests when needed and dissolves when purpose is served.
Why the M-series neural engine may prove that Apple's so-called lag in AI is actually a head start in on-device intelligence.
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Turn any playlist into a customizable mixtape—no log-ins, no algorithms, just intentional listening.
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How I built a music player for kohlhofer.com that pulls from a YouTube playlist, fetches video backgrounds, and focuses on an integrated audio/visual listening experience.
A fun exploration of chaos theory through code, creating an aesthetic visualization of the Lorenz attractor using P5.js.
How I built kohlhofer.com trying out a new approach to design and software development.
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