Brandon Himpfen

Brandon Himpfen

Brandon Himpfen builds open systems, projects, and digital infrastructure, focusing on tools, datasets, and platforms designed for clarity, reusability, and long-term utility.
05
Mar
WordPress Introduces Plugins for Integrating OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude

WordPress Introduces Plugins for Integrating OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude

WordPress has released plugins that integrate OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude using the PHP AI Client SDK. The plugins allow developers to add AI capabilities such as text generation, image generation, and function calling to WordPress applications.
3 min read
05
Mar
Google Updates JavaScript SEO Documentation, Removes Legacy Accessibility Guidance

Google Updates JavaScript SEO Documentation, Removes Legacy Accessibility Guidance

Google has updated its JavaScript SEO documentation, removing legacy guidance that advised developers to design sites for users without JavaScript. The company said the recommendation was outdated due to advances in search rendering and assistive technologies.
4 min read
05
Mar
WhiteBIT’s WBT Begins Trading on Kraken in New External Exchange Listing

WhiteBIT’s WBT Begins Trading on Kraken in New External Exchange Listing

WhiteBIT’s native token WBT has begun trading on Kraken in USD and EUR pairs, expanding access beyond WhiteBIT’s own platform and putting the exchange-issued asset under broader market scrutiny.
3 min read
04
Mar
How Solo Travelers Learn to Sit With Uncertainty

How Solo Travelers Learn to Sit With Uncertainty

Most of us remember the first quiet evening alone in a new place. The bags are unpacked. The streets outside
5 min read
04
Mar
Why Awesome Lists Still Matter in an AI-First Web

Why Awesome Lists Still Matter in an AI-First Web

An analytical exploration of why curated Awesome Lists remain essential in an AI first web, focusing on structure, incentives, credibility, and the long term role of human judgment in knowledge systems.
4 min read
04
Mar
Balancing Travel and Writing: Time Management Tips for Bloggers

Balancing Travel and Writing: Time Management Tips for Bloggers

Balancing travel and writing requires systems, realistic publishing rhythms, and long-term thinking. A practical guide to time management for sustainable travel blogging.
5 min read
03
Mar
How to Meet People While Traveling Solo

How to Meet People While Traveling Solo

Learn practical, safety-conscious ways to meet people while traveling solo. Understand how to connect with others through accommodation choices, structured activities, cultural awareness, and responsible planning.
5 min read
28
Feb
Joost de Valk Steps Back From Linux Foundation FAIR Repository Initiative

Joost de Valk Steps Back From Linux Foundation FAIR Repository Initiative

Joost de Valk has stepped away from the Linux Foundation’s FAIR repository project, citing limited financial support. The initiative seeks to decentralize software distribution and improve supply chain security.
3 min read
27
Feb
The Projects I’m Building (And Why They Exist)

The Projects I’m Building (And Why They Exist)

An overview of the projects I’m building, from AtlasInference and Office AI Playbook to DestinationGuides.ca and MartialArtsPedia. A philosophy-driven approach to structured knowledge, AI governance, and durable digital systems.
2 min read
26
Feb
10 Tips for Staying in Airbnb Alone

10 Tips for Staying in Airbnb Alone

Staying in an Airbnb alone can be comfortable and rewarding. Learn 10 practical tips to help solo travelers choose wisely, prepare thoughtfully, and stay confidently and respectfully in Airbnb accommodations.
4 min read