Ever wondered how your browser really works (or doesn’t, in some cases)? The Chrome-focused article linked here dives pretty deep into the underlying processes that keep your window to the Internet open.
DIY renders of 3D book covers (free)
Boxshot invites users to upload their book cover and spine, then fiddle with a variety of controls to arrive at a striking 3D rendering of said cover. The basic offering is free, with a paid version offering more bells and whistles.
“This 3D book cover generator is constantly rendering a realistic book model with the pictures you loaded. Every time you move the camera or change a parameter — the rendering starts from the beginning. It may take some time for the noise to come away and you get a nice and clear 3D image.”
A Directory of AI Tools
With the advent of ChatGPT and Midjourney, natural language AI tools are going seriously mainstream. Futurepedia does yeoman’s work of cataloguing the ongoing explosion of AI powered tools.
Prominent YouTuber Tom Scott thinks this may the beginning of a wave that transforms work and everything else.
Cracking Author Websites
Independent authors should have a place online where potential readers can discover more about them and their work. It might be a social media page or a website. Here are two websites that do an excellent job of providing information about the author in a professional and interesting way. Nic d Alessandro’s and Mary Garden’s respective sites are high impact, easy to navigate and provide extended information about their work.
Going, Going, Google...
Many of Google’s web services are extremely successful and useful (gmail, search, keep, etc) but many are in decline or have been shuttered permanently. This website keeps track of the current status and outlook for all of the major google services, including those who have long ago ascended to digital heaven.