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How the EU Can Survive the US-China Tech Cold War
The era of open, global access to frontier AI models is ending. The question is no longer how the EU will regulate AI, but whether it will have any sovereign AI left to regulate.
AI Where It Belongs: The Riigihanked.eu Case Study
A case study on building Riigihanked.eu. Discover how we combine deterministic software with AI to help entrepreneurs, managers, and government officials navigate Estonian public procurement.
Stop Treating Claude Like a Chatbot: A Practical Field Guide to Agentic Software Work
A practical guide for developers, product builders, and solo entrepreneurs on using Claude Code, Claude Design, Gemini, Antigravity, Codex, Playwright, Gauge, Pydantic, Qlty, and disciplined agentic workflows to plan, build, review, secure, and ship software.
Vibe Coding Is Dead. Spec-Driven AI Engineering Is the Future.
AI agents can now write serious code, but mature engineering teams still need specifications, task boundaries, security review, tests, project memory, hooks, and human ownership.
AI Has Left the Chat Window: Chips, Agents, and the New Local Compute Race
A news-analysis article on the latest AI model, agent, and chip developments, from Claude Opus 4.8 and xAI/Grok Build to NVIDIA RTX Spark, HBM bottlenecks, and the infrastructure reality behind the AI boom.
The Hidden Risks of Vibe-Coding: Security, Lock-In, and the Illusion of Completeness
Managed vibe-coding tools are powerful accelerators, but they come with significant hidden risks. Here is what entrepreneurs and product owners need to know about security illusions, vendor lock-in, and dependency issues.
The Rise of Managed Vibe-Coding: A Guide to Modern AI App Builders
A comprehensive research and comparison of managed vibe-coding platforms, helping entrepreneurs and product owners navigate the transition from simple code generators to managed product-generation infrastructure.
Renditud mõistus: Eesti riskantne panus tehisintellektile
Eesti digiriik on teinud üsna riskantse valiku OpenAI kasuks. Eesti.ai algatus ja "tehisintellekti tiigrihüpe" toovad esile strateegilise, ent murettekitava valiku, oleme valmis vahetama oma pikaajalise tehnoloogilise suveräänsuse lühiajalise kasvu ja kiire rakendatavuse vastu.
Context Beats Tests: An Engineering Discipline for the LLM Era
Why "AI should always TDD" is half-right, and what senior engineers actually do instead. The real leverage stack: Context, Types, Tests, Vibe coding, and where evals fit.
Kas Eesti börsi- ja ühisrahastusturg on muutunud kriisifinantseeerimise varjupaigaks?
Klassikaline finantsteooria ütleb, et börsile minnakse tugeva visiooniga kasvu rahastamiseks. Empiiriline reaalsus Balti turul, eriti First Northi ja Funderbeami näitel, toob aga esile vastupidise mustri — avalik raha kaasatakse tihti siis, kui pangad ja erakapital on uksed sulgenud.
Riigihanked.eu: Navigating Estonian Public Procurement with Confidence
Riigihanked.eu is an intelligent platform that combines Estonian procurement laws, live tender data, and AI document analysis in one place — helping bidders find the right tenders, stay alerted, and win more often.
The Enemy Within: Why the EU Must Purge Russian Intelligence from the European Council
An analysis of Hungary's alleged intelligence pipeline to Moscow from EU Council meetings, and why the European Union must deploy a coordinated containment strategy to protect its geopolitical integrity.
MiCA Panic is Overhyped: Why Builders Should Keep Shipping and Ignore the Legal Noise
The EU's MiCA regulation is not the existential threat lawyers want you to believe. Here is what it actually targets, what it ignores, and why early-stage Web3 builders should focus on shipping code before hiring compliance teams.
Kelly Sildaru's Hidden Agenda Exposed? Jealousy Drives Plot to Jail Father and End Brother's Rising Star Status
A critical examination of the Sildaru family drama, where a bitter domestic fallout threatens to destroy a freestyle skiing dynasty and derail Henry Sildaru's meteoric rise.
Why We Need an AI Economy Strategy, Not a Doomsday Bunker
Policymakers are worried the omelet will learn to fry itself and take over the kitchen. I am telling you - look at the gas bill and the availability of eggs. That is the real problem.
EU Defense Autonomy
A deep dive into the urgent need for European strategic autonomy, analyzing critical defense gaps and proposing a pragmatic path forward, including a comprehensive look at Estonia's ambitious Saab Gripen air force strategy.
Marketing in 2026
In 2026, the marketing is defined by a paradox the more autonomous and invisible AI becomes, the more radical and essential human authenticity is. This article explores the strategic shifts that will define the next era of marketing.
The Cult of Speed
We were told to move fast and break things. We ended up breaking people. A deep dive into the anti-patterns of modern project management and a manifesto for a more sustainable way to build.
The Down of a New Reality
As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, we stand at a pivotal moment, forced to confront fundamental questions about the nature of work, the distribution of wealth, and the very essence of human purpose.
From America First to Trump First and America Sold
Annex Canada, Cede Ukraine - 4 Shocking Truths About America's New World Order.
How Perxify is Engineering the Future of Commerce
The internet is on the verge of its most profound transformation since its inception. We are moving from a web of pages to a web of agents. This is the dawn of the Agentic Web.
Beyond the Matrix: 4 Scientific Arguments Against the Simulation Hypothesis
A deep dive into four compelling scientific arguments that challenge the popular notion that we might be living in a computer simulation.
A Critical Comparison of Grok, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity
A comprehensive investigation into customer support, privacy, data use, and business practices of five major AI providers - revealing which ones you can trust and which ones to avoid.
The Hidden Truth About Historical Conspiracy Theories
A concise, evidence-based look at two centuries of conspiracy claims—their recurring patterns, social roots, and how to think clearly about them.
Roblox’s Grow a Garden - A Predatory Scam Targeting Kids
Grow a Garden is a symptom of a broader issue in gaming, profiting off children’s vulnerability. While adults can opt into gambling-like experiences, kids must be shielded from these predatory practices.
Estonia’s Digital Wallet - Forging a Future of Trust and Innovation in Europe
Estonia, a widely recognized pioneer in digital governance, is once again setting the pace for Europe’s digital future.
Building a Zero-Tolerance World for Invasion and Terror
The Global Peace Protocol is a call to rewire our international immune system. Its core principle is as stark as it is overdue, aggression and terrorism anywhere are threats everywhere, and the global response must be decisive, unified, and overwhelming.
HTML6 — A Next-Generation Web Standard for the Web4
Envisioning HTML6 as a from-scratch redesign of the web’s core language provides an opportunity to integrate cutting-edge capabilities (like immersive XR and autonomous IoT) while preserving compatibility with the vast ecosystem of existing web content.
Europe at a Crossroads - Embracing Strategic Assertiveness for a Secure Future
In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape defined by protectionist headwinds, the EU must embrace a cohesive, strength-based strategy to safeguard its values and fortify its global voice.
Nuxt 4 Starter Template - Forked & Enhanced
A future-ready, forked Nuxt 4 Starter Template, meticulously enhanced with state-of-the-art features and development practices.
Marketing in 2025
The marketing environment stands on the brink of a seismic shift, driven by the unstoppable progress of artificial intelligence.
Customer Engagement in Today’s E-Commerce Landscape
Dynamic landscape of customer engagement in e-commerce
Making Brands Cool Again
Remember when your favorite brand had a meaning?
Beyond First Sale — Rethinking Product Lifecycles
What if we could make this market work better for everyone involved brands, sellers, and buyers?
Web3 and The Customer Experience
Lets explore how Web3 could reshape loyalty programs as we know them
How Modern Brands Are Reimagining Customer Relationships
Brands revolutionize how they build lasting customer relationships
MuscleMap App to Improve Your Fitness Journey
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Global Call to Action - Boycotting Aggressors for Peace
Boycott all Russia products, companies and those companies who still trade & operate in Russia.
Introducing Altos Engineering — The New Chapter After Bind Creative
Altos Engineering is here to embark on this journey with you, equipped with fresh energy and the same dedication to excellence.
Learning UI testing online
To kickstart your journey into UI testing with Playwright and Cypress.
A Stark Warning - The Imperative for NATO’s Direct Intervention
The necessity for NATO, particularly European nations, to escalate their involvement in defending democratic values against Russian aggression.
Why the West and Its Allies Must Implement a Full Halt on Trade with Russia - A Call for Effective Sanctions
A full halt on all trade with Russia!
DevOps trends, tips & best practices
Explore the latest DevOps trends and best practices for 2024. Learn about the importance of Developer Experience, the impact of AI, and key strategies for CTOs to drive efficiency and innovation in the evolving tech landscape.
AI Outlook for 2024 - What to Expect?
As the dawn of 2024 approaches, we stand at the cusp of another transformative year in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).
Revisiting Simplicity in Software Development - The Monolith vs. Microservices Debate
When done smartly these offer effortless development time, lower costs, and more predictable outcomes with fewer risks of teams being technology-locked.
Navigating the Realm of Artificial Intelligence in Gaming - A Quest for the Next Gaming Ethos
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often hailed as the dawn of a renaissance, an era where the lines between the virtual and the real are blurred to an indistinguishable horizon.
Unlocking the Power of Soft Skills for Developers
While we constantly chase the newest coding languages and technology stacks, it’s essential not to underestimate the power of soft skills in a developer's toolkit.
Enhancing B2C Engagement through Gamification
In the age of fleeting attention spans and digital distractions, brands vie for the elusive customer engagement, often seeking inventive ways to capture and sustain interest.
Leveraging WordPress for Modern Web Projects
In the intricate fabric of the digital universe, WordPress (WP) stands out as a colossal star.
Reducing Digital Waste in Gaming- The Superb Way
In an era where gaming has become a significant part of our lives, we often forget to consider the digital waste it generates.
The Exciting Future of the Gaming Industry- Blockchain, AI, and Beyond
The future of gaming is bright fellow gamers!
How web3, blockchain, and AI will become part of our everyday life
The gaming industry has undergone many advancements shaping how we play and interact with games.
Introducing Superb Wallet- The Ultimate Multi-Chain Wallet for Gamers and Web3 Developers
The gaming industry is rapidly evolving, and with the rise of NFTs and decentralized technologies, it’s time for a wallet that can keep up.
Comparison of Five Web3 Wallets for NFTs & Games
Here’s a piece from it to point out a few wallets that have improved the gaming and NFT market the most.
The 5 Best Web3 Games to Play This Month
Are you looking for the latest and greatest Web3 games to play this month?
Today’s three main problems in Web3 games and how we are going to solve it together
Be it Web2 or Web3, technology should connect people and offer benefits by interacting with other computers (on-chain events) and the natural world (augmented reality), especially when it comes to gaming.
The best Front-End frameworks 2022
It’s 2022, and it’s that question again which frontend framework to use?
FOMO Taastusravi podcast
That evening in 2021, summer showed itself for the first time and there was light electricity in the air.
Running Obyte wallet on headless RaspberryPi 3+
Let’s build and run a headless Obyte wallet on RaspberryPi 3+.