Ford's Skunkworks Truck Is the Fathom
A year after I wrote about Ford betting the company on a secret EV team, the truck is real. It's called Fathom, it's under $30k, and I want one.
Charles Hood
My personal web log where I write about tech, tunes, and travel!
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I Told an AI to Build Me an Arcade Game. It Did.
I had four AI models write the plan and Claude Code build the game. Two days later there is a playable arcade demo you can try in your browser.
The No-Build Build: A Stealth Camper Made of Nothing but Store-Bought Crap
A stealth camper with no build at all: store-bought gear strapped into a Ford E-Transit, 89 kWh of factory battery, and a plan to sleep at the charger.
My Secret Identity: Bubba Zuckermusk
I have been making AI music under a pen name. 477 songs later, meet Bubba Zuckermusk, and the reason I needed him to exist.
The Migration I Should Have Done the First Time
A year ago I moved this blog to Astro and called it a fork. It wasn't one. Here's the confession, the do-over to AstroPaper 6, and how Claude Code made fixing it an evening instead of a weekend.
Deciding Where to Live Without Fooling Yourself
I built a system to plan a seasonal, rent-and-rotate life. The hard part was never the data. It was not letting the tool tell me what I wanted to hear.
The 79-Inch Test: How One Spec Killed Most of the Camper Van Market for Me
When the bed is too short, nothing else on the spec sheet matters. Reweighting the 2026 camper van field around a 79-inch bed length cutoff collapses the market to four platforms and surfaces Storyteller Overland as the unexpected answer.
The 2026 Camper Van Buyer's Guide: 14 Models, Honestly Ranked
A structured run at fourteen 2026 camper vans scored across 30 criteria and weighted seven different ways for seven buyer types. The Pleasure-Way Plateau TS sweeps the rankings, but that doesn't make it the right pick for you.
Where's the Best Summer Weather in America? I Made Four AIs Fight About It
I gave Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok the same prompt about ideal summer weather cities. After rebuttals and revisions, they converged on a surprising consensus.
The Case for Edge-Adjacent Tourism
A different kind of retirement: intermittent fasting for the soul. Not vanlife, not survivalism, but simulating scarcity inside abundance.
When Starships Clash and Souls Collide: A Chat with AI That Got Weirdly Deep
What a Star Wars vs. Battlestar Galactica showdown taught me about breaking free
Two Hours of FFmpeg vs Three Minutes of Adobe
Two hours of FFmpeg wizardry couldn't fix what Adobe Podcast Enhance solved in three minutes. Sometimes the best tool isn't the one you know best.
You Drive 40 Miles a Day. Why Are You Shopping for 400?
The 400-mile range EV is the McMansion of cars - impressive, unnecessary, and draining your wallet for capabilities you'll never use
Understanding How AI Actually Works: A Deep Dive into Large Language Models
A comprehensive breakdown of Andrej Karpathy's 3.5-hour masterclass on how LLMs are trained, why they hallucinate, and what's really happening when you chat with AI
Ford Goes Public with Skunkworks: A Make-or-Break Bet on Electric Vehicles
As a Lightning owner, I dive into Ford's newly-announced EV project and why they're betting the company on it
How I Spent $5.50/month to Fix What Three Tech Giants Wouldn't
A Tale of Ancient Routers and Modern Apathy
My Blog Migration Journey: From Gatsby to Astro
Why I moved my personal blog from Gatsby to Astro, what I learned, and how it turned out.
Create a Website with AI: No Coding Required
Plus you can host your site for FREE on GitHub or Netlify.
The Weekend Dilemma: How to Find the Best Events
Discovering the best events and activities without the hassle.
Unveiling Cosmic Mysteries: An Afternoon with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Embark on a cosmic journey at Atlanta's Fox Theatre—from Mars to the search for intelligent life.
Exploring Potential Expat Destinations
Considering factors like cost of living, healthcare, and cultural aspects.
An Itinerary Through Arizona: Courtesy of CoPilot AI
Plotting a road trip through Arizona with AI as my virtual vacation planner.
Confessions of a Floor Plan Dreamer: The Allure of Little Cabins
Do you ever lose yourself in the world of floor plans? Today, I'm sharing my recent discovery of a modern cabin that has me dreaming of tiny living.
The Art of Digital Minimalism
How to reclaim tranquility in our hyper-connected world.
AI Allies: Your Secret Weapons for Success
Unlock the full potential of your digital toolkit with Artificial Intelligence.
Back from Roatán: A Week Away, A New Perspective
Observations after returning from a week in Roatán.
Island Serenity: Embracing the Art of Doing Nothing
Serene moments and perfecting leisure.
Roatán Reflections: Embracing the Low-Key Moments
The Entourage Grows and Honduran Chocolate.
Day 2 in Roatán: Snorkels and Super Bowl Snacks
Exploration, snorkeling and a low key Super Bowl party.
Exploring Roatán: Sun, Sea, and Island Adventures
Embark on a journey to Roatan, from landing at RTB airport to the sandy beaches and unique experiences. Discover the charm of this Caribbean gem.
Celebrating National Pizza Day: A Slice of History and Local Delights
Explore the origins of National Pizza Day and discover how you can celebrate by supporting your local pizzeria.
How AI is Changing Music Creation
Explore the transformation of music creation through the lens of AI, with a focus on the advancements made by companies like LANDR in automated audio mastering.
The Importance of Your Own Web Presence
Let’s dive into why having your own website matters, transcending the limitations of social media platforms like Facebook.
The Power of Fresh Content for Business Owners and Creators
Explore the significance of keeping your website and content regularly updated for business owners, artists, and content creators.
Harnessing the Power of Static Website Generators for Seamless Web Publishing
Explore the simplicity, speed, and cost-effectiveness of static website generators, with a focus on hosting for free using GitHub Pages and notable examples like Gatsby.
Free Website Hosting with GitHub Pages: A Quick Guide
Discover the advantages of hosting your website for free using GitHub Pages and how to get started with this hassle-free hosting option.