March 28, 2025
OpenAI has released an update to its image generation service. The AI model's ability to create images remarkably faithful to the style of the Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli, appears to have generated both excitement and frustration among people.
Here are two I created, (using two iconic images from history).
March 26, 2025
Tom Ford’s Black Lacquer is a bold and avant-garde addition to the Private Blend collection, offering a complex olfactory journey that begins with spicy black pepper and boozy rum, intertwined with synthetic nuances of vinyl and Indian ink, evoking the glossy texture of lacquer. As the fragrance evolves, it reveals a heart of smoky Makassar ebony wood and subtle leather, softened by hints of apricot and peony, adding a delicate sweetness to the composition. The base is characterised by resinous olibanum and elemi, leaving a lingering smoky and slightly spicy finish. While Black Lacquer boasts commendable longevity, its moderate sillage makes it an intimate scent, best suited for evening wear during cooler seasons. Presented in a sleek, glossy black bottle that mirrors its name, this fragrance stands as a testament to Tom Ford’s ability to craft scents that are both provocative and refined, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking depth and sophistication in their fragrance collection.
March 25, 2025
Today's improvements focused on fixing errors and enhancing the prompt analysis display. I resolved React errors caused by the diff-match-patch library by implementing a local version of the library instead of relying on an external CDN. We then completely redesigned the prompt analysis section to make it more user-friendly, first by simplifying it to a clean, concise summary and then by adding intelligent keyword highlighting that automatically identifies and color-codes important terms like clarity, specificity, and scientific to help users quickly understand what makes their prompts effective. A color-coded legend was added below the summary to explain what each highlight represents. These changes not only fixed the technical issues but also transformed the analysis into a more readable, visually engaging component that gives users immediate insight into their prompt's strengths.
March 23, 2025
Big temperature drop today. Feels more like March should be. Decided to watch John Carpenter's The Thing, which I haven't watched for a few years. Also bought some albums from Brian Grainger.
Also just discovered Michael J. Blood - Spaces In Between.
Sounds good, especially if you like the work of Actress, Gescom, Larry Heard or Shinichi Atobe.
March 21, 2025
Made several design improvements to the prompt engineering form, enabling easier data capture and allowing rankings in multiple ways. This will enhance training effectiveness. Additionally, I have included a copy icon to conveniently transfer the text to another agent.
I’ve finally decided to use both Claude Code and Cursor for my editing, as each has strengths in different areas. Claude Code operates via the command line, whereas Cursor is a standalone application, making it beneficial to have both available. For many months, I’ve been waiting for OpenAI to provide complete agent integration, but even now, my preferred application, Nova by Panic, lacks support.
True agent integration likely only became fully available with Cursor about a month ago, and Claude Code itself is also very new, having been released on February 24th.
