Gear I Actually Use — From the Street to the Studio
Every product on this site was bought, used, and tested by Michael — on his desk, in his studio, or in Sylvie (his 2018 Tesla Model S). No spec-sheet rewrites. If it's listed here, it survived real life.
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I Was Wrong — The Roadster IS Being Revealed Today
Earlier today I posted a video saying the Roadster would never ship on October 15th. The countdown on Tesla's website disagrees. The reveal is happening NOW. I have never been happier to be wrong.
The Non-Existent Roadster Event — October 15th Was Never a Date
October 15 came and went with no Roadster event — because there was never one scheduled. How a throwaway line in a tweet became a date the internet decided was real.
Different Tools for Different Jobs — Agent vs Chat (ft. Raya)
Michael spent half a day fighting an AI agent to make a clean PDF. A chat model did it in two minutes. Neither tool is bad — they just solve different problems. Which one should you reach for?
Tesla PowerShare — Your Model 3 Has the Hardware. You Still Need a Powerwall.
Late 2026 Model 3s have the PCS2 Lite inverter built in. The hardware is there. But unlike the Cybertruck, you still need a $7,000 Powerwall to use it.
What if Every Car Were Self-Driving? An 80% Drop in Accidents
94% of crashes are caused by human error. If every car on the road were self-driving and communicating, the NHTSA estimates accidents would drop 80-90%. The irony is we're arguing about whether the technology is perfect while a million people die every year.
October 15th — HomePad and Roadster on the Same Day
Apple's HomePad and the Tesla Roadster are both supposedly launching October 15th. One is a smart display Apple has rumored for four years. The other is a car Tesla has promised for ten. Spoiler: exactly zero of them will ship on that date.
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Creator Tech
Mics, cameras, lighting, capture cards, and the AI tools Michael actually runs his channel with — tested at his desk.
EV Accessories
Floor mats, screen protectors, dash cams, charging gear, and car care that survived real miles in Sylvie, Michael's 2018 Tesla Model S 100D.
Desk & EDC
Monitors, USB-C hubs, docks, cables, chairs, and everyday-carry gear for people who live at their desk like Michael does.
Smart Home
Switches, plugs, bridges, and the Matter hub that holds it all together — tested in Michael's actual house, no electrician required.