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May062026


 

Wednesday
May062026

Lordhair Neo Hair System 5 Weeks Later Update

After about five weeks of daily use, the Lordhair Neo hair system has moved past the “new experiment” phase and into something much more practical: part of a normal routine. This update focuses on what stands out positively after real-world use, especially from the perspective of someone going from fully bald to a full head of hair overnight.

Immediate Impact: Confidence & Presence

The biggest and most obvious upside is the transformation itself. Going from bald to a full head of hair is dramatic, and while that comes with some initial social friction, the long-term effect is overwhelmingly positive.

Once the initial conversations are out of the way, it becomes a non-issue. Daily activities like going to the gym, running errands, or socializing quickly return to normal. The system stops being “a thing” and just becomes part of how you show up.

That confidence boost is real. It changes how you feel walking into a room, especially in environments where appearance plays a role, fitness spaces included.

Easier Than Expected to Live With

One of the more surprising positives is how manageable the system is once you understand the basics.

  • Routine maintenance is predictable
    Reapplying every 2–3 weeks becomes a simple cycle rather than a hassle. Once you’ve done it a couple of times, it’s just part of your grooming routine.
  • You don’t need constant washing
    Unlike natural hair, frequent washing isn’t necessary. Most maintenance happens during reinstall, which keeps day-to-day effort low.
  • Quick touch-ups are simple
    The frontal hairline, often the biggest concern, is easy to manage. A quick clean and re-glue or spray touch-up takes minimal time and keeps everything looking sharp.

Overall, it’s far less high-maintenance than many people assume going in.

Styling Flexibility & Control

Another major advantage is control over your look—something you simply don’t have when thinning or bald.

  • You can adjust density, gray percentage, and style
  • You can experiment with shorter or more active-friendly cuts
  • You can refine your look over time rather than being stuck with one option

The move from a 100% density / 10% gray system to an 80% density / 30% gray version is a good example of dialing things in. The result should be:

  • More natural blending with existing hair
  • A more age-appropriate look
  • Easier day-to-day styling and control

This kind of customization is a major upside once you start refining what works best.

Realism Improves With Experience

At first, the change can feel obvious, especially if you go from bald to full hair overnight. But over time, realism improves significantly for a few reasons:

  • You learn how to style it properly
  • You figure out which products keep it looking natural
  • You refine cut and density choices

Using light oils or conditioning products helps replicate natural scalp oils, preventing dryness and keeping the hair looking soft and realistic rather than stiff or “bushy.”

Once dialed in, the system looks and behaves much closer to natural hair than expected.

Adaptability for an Active Lifestyle

From a fitness standpoint, the system holds up well:

  • Gym use becomes normal after the initial adjustment
  • Sweat and showers are manageable with the right adhesives
  • Maintenance timing can be adjusted based on activity level

For someone active, training regularly, moving a lot, the ability to shorten the style and reduce density makes a noticeable difference in comfort and practicality.

The “One-Time Adjustment” Factor

The only real social hurdle—people noticing the sudden change, is temporary.

  • It happens once
  • Conversations happen
  • Then it’s over

After that, it’s just your new normal. That one-time adjustment is a small trade-off for the long-term benefit of having control over your appearance again.

Overall Takeaway

After five weeks, the positives clearly outweigh the negatives:

  • Strong confidence boost
  • Surprisingly manageable upkeep
  • High level of customization
  • Realistic look with proper care
  • Works with an active lifestyle

The Lordhair Neo system transitions from something that feels like a big change into something that simply becomes part of your routine. Once you get past the initial adjustment period, it’s less about “wearing a system” and more about just having hair again—and that shift is where the real value shows up.

Monday
May042026

DJI Neo 2 and Looki AI Recorder OneWheel MagWheel Ride

On a recent ride with my VESC-based MagWheel (OneWheel wannabe), I captured the experience using both my DJI Neo 2 and my Looki L1 AI Video Recorder. I’ve already shared my high regard for the improved Neo 2, which I used in its autonomous follow mode to track me from dynamic angles. Alongside it, I tested the Looki L1 AI Video Recorder for some first-person shots. Even though the Looki L1 isn’t all that high resolution (1600x1200), I was impressed overall no frame skipping, good overall color balance and sharpness. I also used the audio from the Looki L1 and it handled the sound well despite the wind from the ride. The final video blended the Neo’s tracking with the Looki’s first person clipped on perspective, showing how well these tools pair for immersive content.

Wednesday
Apr292026

Looki L1 AI Video Recorder Unboxing and Overview

 

First Look: A Different Kind of “Recorder”

The Looki L1 AI Video Recorder isn’t just another wearable camera, it’s positioned more like a personal AI-powered life logger. If you’ve used audio-only AI recorders before, this takes that same concept and pushes it into video.

Instead of just capturing conversations and transcribing them later, the Looki L1 is designed to capture moments throughout your day automatically, then use AI to turn those clips into something usable, specifically a short, shareable highlight video.

This preview is based on the initial unboxing and first impressions. No real-world testing yet, just what stands out right out of the box.

What Makes It Interesting

The core idea behind the Looki L1 is simple but ambitious:

  • It records short clips at intervals throughout your day (you control how often and how long)
  • AI analyzes those clips and builds a 1-minute “story” automatically
  • It also:
    • Transcribes audio from recorded clips for later AI use
    • Categorizes moments for easy searching
    • Lets you ask questions about your day (AI recall)
    • Generates comic-strip style summaries from key images

This is where it separates itself from typical action cams or even smart glasses, it’s not about filming intentionally. It’s about capturing life passively and letting AI decide what mattered.

Build & Design

Out of the box, the first thing that stands out is how small it is.

  • Ultra-compact (32 grams)
  • Front-facing camera (1080p / 30fps)
  • Multiple microphones (noise reduction included)
  • Magnetic mounting system
  • Touch + button controls

It’s designed to be worn:

  • On a shirt (magnetic clip)
  • Around your neck (lanyard/charger combo)
  • Or even placed or clipped on a surface (with optional clip)

The size is a big deal here, small enough that you’ll actually wear it all day without thinking about it.

What You Get in the Box

Typical starter kit includes:

  • Looki L1 device
  • USB-C charging cable
  • Magnetic lanyard (also acts as charging dock)
  • Optional skins/stickers
  • Basic documentation + app setup

The lanyard system is worth noting, it doubles as both a mount and charging interface, which keeps things simple.

How It Works (Controls + Modes)

There are two main buttons:

  • Top (A button)
    • Tap to Start/stop manual video
    • Hold to record Audio
  • Bottom (B button)
    • Power
    • Tap to take a photo
    • Hold to enable story mode (interval recording)

There’s also:

  • Touch surface for AI assistant
  • Swipe gestures for volume
  • LED indicators for status

“Story Mode” is the key feature, this is what lets the Looki L1 AI Video Recorder auto-record moments throughout the day without constant input.

AI Features (The Real Selling Point)

This is where things get more interesting, and also where expectations should stay realistic until tested.

According to the feature set:

  • AI builds a daily highlight reel automatically (in either wide or portrait mode - you decide)
  • You can also ask AI:
    • “What did I do yesterday?”
    • “Who did I talk to?”
    • “Where did I leave something?”
  • It uses:
    • Video + audio transcription
    • Scene recognition
    • Categorization

There’s also a “Life Advisor” angle, where it may:

  • Comment on meals
  • Suggest activity improvements
  • Provide general feedback based on your day

This pushes it beyond just recording, into something closer to a personal AI assistant with memory.

Video Quality (Reality Check)

  • 1080p at 30fps
  • Not designed to replace:
    • Your phone
    • Action cameras
    • Smart glasses

The focus here is context over quality.

The idea:

A low-quality clip of a meaningful moment is still more valuable than missing it entirely.

Battery & Daily Use

  • Rated around 12 hours of typical use
  • Not constant recording, interval-based
  • Real-world expectation: a full day with normal usage

This only works if you’re comfortable wearing it most of the day, and selectively turning it off when perhaps needing some privacy.

Price & Positioning

  • Around $199 USD / ~$299 CAD
  • Self-purchased (not sponsored)

This puts the Looki L1 AI Video Recorder in an interesting middle ground:

  • More advanced than basic AI audio recorders
  • Much cheaper than high-end wearable camera ecosystems
  • But still experimental in terms of real-world usefulness

Early Take: Who This Is For

This device makes the most sense if you:

  • Create daily content (especially short-form)
  • Want hands-off content generation
  • Like the idea of AI-assisted memory recall
  • Don’t want to manually film everything

It’s less useful if you’re focused on:

  • High-quality video production
  • Controlled filming setups
  • Privacy-sensitive environments

What Comes Next

This is just the unboxing and overview. The real test will be:

  • How good the AI actually is
  • Whether the highlight videos are usable without editing
  • If it truly saves time, or just creates more footage to deal with

If it works as intended, it could become a daily content machine, especially for lifestyle, fitness, or vlog-style creators.

Wednesday
Apr292026

eMountain Bike vs EUC Boys Whistler Trails Ride

Rode the trails in Whistler on my EUC with two friends that where riding on eMountain bikes, no plan, just exploring and seeing where we would end up.

The trails were a mix of mostly flowy with a bit of technical, but the EUC handled it as expected. Grip was solid, even on tighter corners, and I could keep up in a lot of sections by leaning hard and using body positioning instead of traditional steering.

We climbed more than we realized, which turned it into a bit of a range check mostly for the eBikes, battery levels started coming into play, so we had to think about heading back before pushing too far.

At one point we weren’t even sure where we were anymore, but that’s usually when the best riding happens, fast, smooth sections where a lot of fun and the scenery is beautiful!

By the end of it, it definitely felt like a workout, legs, core, and balance all working the entire time. Mainly trying not to crash!

Simple setup: good trails, good people, and something a little different with the EUC.