Hazem Abbas is a physician, AI developer, author here where he writes about open-source healthcare technology, privacy-first AI, and the intersection of medicine and machine learning. Linux-first user
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
I still remember the first time I fully understood the importance of a sterile field. In medical school, "scrubbing in" wasn't just about washing your hands; it was a ritual. You follow a strict process, fingertips to elbows, specific timing, no touching anything unsterilized afterwards, because
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Imagine typing a simple sentence like "Show how gravity pulls an apple down from a tree", and watching it turn into a smooth, professional-grade animation. That’s exactly what Generative Manim (GM) does. It’s a powerful suite of tools that uses large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4
healthcare AI
By: Hamza Mousa I’ve seen this happen way too often lately. Not in the hospital, and not in the github issues I read through every morning. I see it in DMs, in Discord channels, and in real life conversations with friends who tell me, completely serious: “I told the
Cybersecurity
Unblink is a free and open-source smart camera monitoring app that uses AI to watch your video feeds in real time, right on your device. It can spot people, objects, and even understand what’s happening (like “someone entering the door” or “a package arriving”). You can search past footage
Artificial Intelligence
What is Tinykit? Tinykit is a free, open-source agentic app builder designed as a self-hostable alternative to platforms like Lovable, Replit, and v0. This AI-powered tool automates full-stack development by managing code generation, database schemas, and content deployment. Tinykit is powered by PocketBase, it ensures total data ownership while enabling
retro gaming
I was scrolling through my old “tech curiosity” tab the other day and stumbled on RetroAssembly, a personal retro game cabinet that runs entirely in your browser. No downloads. No setup. Just… play. So I gave it a try, Opened it up, clicked “NES,” and boom, Super Mario Bros. loaded
Games
Let me tell you about something that genuinely made me smile yesterday: I opened my browser, typed in a few lines of code, and suddenly Super Mario Bros. was running on my screen, just like old times. No downloads. No setup. No lag. Just pure, nostalgic joy. That magic? It’
Healthcare
Targeted vision therapy provides a practical way to improve how the eyes and brain work together. By using guided exercises and modern diagnostic tools, these programs strengthen visual skills that support reading, sports, and daily comfort. It’s a personalized, training based approach that helps many individuals see and function
Self-hosted
Here we go again, as most HR platforms are cumbersome and outdated. They’re packed with confusing features, hidden costs, and interfaces that seem designed to frustrate. They slow your team down instead of empowering them. What is Frappe HR? Frappe HR offers a refreshing alternative. It’s a fully-featured,
web development
Managing PostgreSQL shouldn't be complicated. Today's best open-source tools are built by developers, for developers. They’re fast, simple, and fit right into your workflow, giving you the power to manage your database without the bloat or the high costs. Why Open Source Wins for Developers
Cybersecurity
I logged into an old email last year to find a forgotten file and froze. Someone had logged in from halfway across the world, months after I thought I’d shut the account down. It wasn't a sophisticated hack, it was just old data coming back to haunt
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Visual tracking technology has revolutionized numerous fields, enabling applications to detect, follow, and analyze objects within video streams in real-time. From augmented reality and robotics to surveillance and sports analytics, visual tracking is a cornerstone of modern computer vision applications. In this post, we will delve into the benefits and