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Deep dives into Model Context Protocol — how MCP servers work, what MCP apps can do, and where the ecosystem is heading.

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Gemma 4 vs GLM-5.1: Two Open-Source Heavyweights Compared

Google's Gemma 4 and Zhipu AI's GLM-5.1 represent two very different visions for open-source AI. We break down architecture, benchmarks, and which one to pick for your use case.

April 12, 20267 min read

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MCP Apps: Interactive AI Tools That Live Inside Your Chat Window

MCP Apps deliver interactive dashboards, forms, and visualisations directly inside ChatGPT and Claude — no browser tab required. Here's how they work and which ones to try first.

April 9, 20263 min read

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What Is MCP? The Protocol Connecting AI to Everything

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard letting AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT connect to real tools, data, and workflows. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how to get started.

April 3, 20263 min read