Newsletter: Apps, AI agents, and a robot competition

This is the web edition of Mike’s Blog newsletter for August 16–22, 2026. Subscribe to receive future updates by email.

The move to AI-agent-based work is not just a tooling upgrade. It changes the operating model, and honestly, the transition has been intense.

This week I’m back at the studio hardening the systems while the work keeps moving across products, family projects, and the Chiang Mai ecommerce community.

Read my full August 16–22 Now update.

Excalibur Brothers Kingdom

We submitted the app to Apple and Google on Thursday, August 13. Both versions are pending review. It is designed to help people track routines and streaks, compare private progress photos, verify Product Proof Passports, and send feedback to the brand.

Explore Excalibur Brothers Kingdom.

Hardening the Headless Empire skills

We’re applying Empire Dawn, Empire Radar, and Empire Advance to real work and strengthening them as we learn. This feels less like adding another tool and more like learning a new way to operate.

See the three core Headless Empire skills.

Building with Miles

Miles is 12 and registered for the Chiang Mai Robot Games at the end of the month. We’re working on his sumo bot, and he is using ChiangMaiStudio.com as the hub for his project and agent.

Follow the Chiang Mai Robot Games project.

A more focused ecommerce gathering

This Thursday, August 20, we’re holding an Advanced Ecommerce Seller Dinner in Chiang Mai for experienced operators.

Read the qualification and ticket details.

Where is your work changing?

Where are you feeling the biggest shift in the way you work with AI agents?

Mike