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A Very Nerdy Holiday Break

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Jan 11, 2026
The hosts return from their holiday break energized by exciting tech projects. John dives into his research tool utilizing Cloud Code for automation, running a FastAPI server, and linking reports to Notion. Federico revamps his personal music library with high-end audio gear, including a refurbished Mac mini and a TerraMaster NAS. They also explore the fun of experimenting with foldable phones and reviving portable audio devices. It's a treasure trove for tech enthusiasts and music lovers alike!
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ADVICE

Use Cloud Code From Your Terminal

  • Use Cloud Code in the terminal to execute local terminal commands and access your filesystem for more powerful automations.
  • Combine Cloud Code with local permissions to run builds, open simulators, and integrate system-level workflows effectively.
INSIGHT

AI-First Search Produces Sourced Reports

  • Parallel.ai provides AI-first web search that follows multiple paths and returns sourced multi-thousand word reports.
  • Those reports save research time by surfacing sources and summaries you can inspect and reuse.
ANECDOTE

Personal Research PWA On A Mac Studio

  • John built a personal web PWA research tool running on his always-on Mac Studio using FastAPI and Tailscale.
  • The app triggers Parallel.ai, saves reports, and syncs source pages into Notion as Markdown for later notes.
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