I’ve been experimenting with a lot of AI tools lately. Many of those experiments will never see the light of day, but the Model Context Protocol (MCP) feels like a tool that could redefine agent-to-agent and AI-to-data use cases. MCP is a protocol that enables AI to interact with data at scale, reducing the need for custom
I recently explored the charming village of Bamford in the Peak District. With its rolling hills and peaceful atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to unwind. I enjoyed a delicious meal at Anger’s Rest, a local community café, and took some lovely hikes through the surrounding countryside. Things to do
Things to visit
Ano Koufonisi is a wonderful Greek Island in the Naxos region. What’s amazing about this island is how quiet and peaceful it is. Here are a few pictures from my brief visit.
We flew to Turks and Caicos (TCI) to celebrate a wedding and a birthday. The 5 day trip was great. Getting around TCI is a throwback to a different era of travel: no Uber-like services. You have to rent a car or setup an arraignment with a taxi. There are 2 main types of taxis:
I’ve recently spent a lot of time working in the B2C payments space, with a focus on new retail interaction models, modern point-of-sale (POS) systems, and contactless payments. One theme that continues to surface is tipping—particularly the rise of “tipflation” in America. The Covid-19 pandemic changed payment behavior. Hygiene and safety concerns drove rapid adoption
My second trip to Cape Town.
I’ve recently been exploring mobile operating systems and their expanding ecosystems. Both iOS and Android now extend into cars through CarPlay and Android Auto. Vehicles that integrate these systems are often referred to as Connected Cars. The Connected Car space is compelling for several reasons: Anyway, here’s a collection of screenshots from the Android Auto emulator.
Amazon introduced its Just Walk Out (JWO) technology in 2018. JWO, a computer-vision–based platform, has become a model for frictionless retail because it removes checkout entirely. Since I’m currently designing experiences in the retail space, I decided to visit a JWO-enabled Starbucks in Manhattan and document my observations. I chose Starbucks because they’ve deployed JWO
