Date Archives

July 2026

From Dashboards to Decisions: Where AI Can (and Can’t) Help

July 15, 2026 Analytics, Data Science, Work & Leadership

Conceptual illustration of a business professional overlooking a city skyline while AI transforms raw data into insights, recommendations, and informed human decisions through a five-step analytics workflow.

For decades we’ve invested in collecting, cleaning, and visualizing data. AI is changing how quickly we can understand that information—but can it actually make better decisions? I explore where AI excels, where human judgment still matters, and what this means for the future of travel analytics and business intelligence.

Testing an Espresso Chilling Ball: Does It Actually Change the Taste?

July 13, 2026 Life Hacks

Espresso being extracted through a stainless steel chilling ball into a glass cup beside coffee beans and a Breville Barista Express espresso machine.

Curious whether an espresso chilling ball actually improves flavor, I performed a simple side-by-side comparison using identical beans, grind size, and extraction settings. Here’s what I found.

The End of the Default Handshake

July 8, 2026 Work & Leadership

Editorial illustration showing one person extending a handshake while the other responds with an open-handed gesture in a modern office, symbolizing the changing norms of professional greetings and business etiquette.

The workplace has changed, and so have the unwritten rules of professional greetings. A handshake is no longer the automatic default, making emotional intelligence, observation, and respect more important than ever.