SONOS, CUSTOMER BACKLASH, REDDIT, AND A GUY NAMED KEITH (8 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
The r/Sonos subreddit has grown to 261,000 members, with many expressing frustration over the recent Sonos app redesign. Amidst criticism, Keith Nieves, a Sonos employee known as "KeithFromSonos," has managed to earn user appreciation through authentic and transparent engagement in the community. Hi
PAINKILLERS VS VITAMINS IN B2B MARKETING (3 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
Selling "painkillers" is easier than "vitamins" because they address urgent needs, leading to faster purchasing decisions. In B2B marketing, painkillers solve immediate problems that prospects can't ignore, reducing objections like “call us back next year.” This approach contrasts with vitamins, whi
TypedDicts Are Better Than You Think (4 Minute Read)
17 days ago
TypedDicts are primarily used for creating type annotations for dictionaries.
Designing a Fast Concurrent Hash Table (21 Minute Read)
17 days ago
This post dives into the design and research that went into creating Papaya, a fast and feature-complete concurrent hash table for Rust.
NYT Games is Testing Zorse, a New ‘Phrase Guessing' Puzzle Game (2 Minute Read)
17 days ago
Zorse is a new phrase guessing game where every puzzle is a mash-up of two phrases currently only available in Canada.
SB 1047: Our Side of the Story (29 Minute Read)
17 days ago
A look at the story of SB 1047 from the supporting side that examines why it was vetoed and plans for the next iterations of the bill.
Tesla Cybercab Announced: Elon Musk's Robotaxi Is Finally Here (3 Minute Read)
17 days ago
Tesla has unveiled the Cybercab, a new electric vehicle dedicated to self-driving that lacks a steering wheel or pedals. It will need approval from regulators before going into production. The robotaxi features a futuristic design with doors that open upward and a small cabin with only enough space
TikTok Owner ByteDance Launches US$170 Earbuds in China in Push into AI Wearables (2 Minute Read)
17 days ago
ByteDance has launched earbuds that enable users to talk directly with the company's generative AI chatbot without waking up their smartphone. The open-ear wearables are currently only available in China. They come in four color options: purple, silver, black, and white. At $170, the device is set t
Startup Unveils Luxurious Final Design for its Planned Commercial Space Station (3 Minute Read)
17 days ago
Vast, a space startup, has shown off the final design for its Haven-1 commercial space station. The cylindrical outpost is designed to house state-of-the-art facilities for scientific research. The video from Vast is available in the article. Vast hopes to launch its station via a SpaceX Falcon 9 no
Can Apple Watch Measure Blood Pressure? Not Yet — But Here's How the Science Would Work. (5 Minute Read)
17 days ago
This post explains the science behind blood pressure detection on the wrist, past medical literature on using deep neural networks to glean signals from consumer wearables, likely limitations of wrist-based blood pressure sensors, and how doctors and patients can incorporate the technology into medi
AMD Launches AI Chip to Rival NVIDIA's Blackwell (3 Minute Read)
17 days ago
AMD's Instinct MI325X will start production before the end of 2024.
Google Tests Showing Full Recipes Right in Search Results (2 Minute Read)
17 days ago
Google's new Quick View feature shows full cooking recipes with ingredients, photos, and step-by-step instructions within Google Search results.
SYNCLY: SURFACE HIDDEN CUSTOMER PAINS, EFFORTLESSLY (SPONSOR)
17 days ago
NPS only provides insights after the fact. Syncly (YC W23) surfaces actionable product insights from thousands of support chats, reviews, social media posts, and surveys — BEFORE customers stop using your product. * ALL CUSTOMER FEEDBACK IN ONE PLACE: See what users are saying about you anywhere, fr
PRODUCT OPERATIONS TEAMS AREN'T FOR EVERYONE. ARE THEY FOR YOU? (5 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
The decision to separate product operations into a distinct role or keep them integrated within product leadership depends on factors like company scale, product complexity, and product culture vision. Ultimately, it's a strategic choice to either streamline operations for better alignment and effic
PLAYING GAME ONE (3 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
There are two career strategies: Game One, where you focus on solving high-leverage problems for your company, and Game Two, where you prioritize personal outcomes like titles and scope. Playing Game One is generally the better choice, especially in startups, as it aligns your success with the compa
REPLIT'S PATH TO PRODUCT-MARKET FIT—THE $1 BILLION SIDE PROJECT (17 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
Amjad Masad made three key decisions that drove Replit's explosive growth. First, he bet on supporting multiple programming languages rather than focusing on just one, which positioned Replit to benefit from Python's rise. Second, he adopted AI early, integrating tools like Ghostwriter and launching
USING ENABLING CONSTRAINTS FOR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (4 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
The 'Great Stink' of 1858, caused by London's inadequate sewage system, highlights how rapid growth can lead to inefficiency and neglect until problems reach a breaking point, forcing action. Similarly, in fast-scaling businesses, implementing 'enabling constraints' can help address inefficiencies a
HOW TO REGAIN CONTROL OF A MEETING (3 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
When meetings get derailed, it's important to regain control without being abrasive, especially for collaborative leaders. Strategies like acknowledging tangents, refocusing the group, and pointing out deadlines can help keep discussions on track while maintaining a positive, cooperative tone.
COACHING STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION (29 MINUTE VIDEO)
17 days ago
Christian Idiodi and Lea Hickman from SVPG explore stakeholder collaboration, providing a practical definition of stakeholders and discussing strategies for effective engagement. They share real-life examples and tactical advice on how to avoid common pitfalls, highlighting the value of proactivity,
HOW TO ANSWER ‘WHY THIS COMPANY?' (3 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
This question often comes up in interviews. Using a strong framework can help elevate your answer from average to outstanding.
OUTRUNNING YOUR OVERHEAD (6 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
It's important to understand a business' fixed and variable costs as various businesses often 'outrun their overhead' to achieve profitability. Effective business management often comes down to simple arithmetic — ensuring revenues exceed expenses — and the need for owners to remain attuned to their
MODELING IMPACT OF LLMS ON DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE (8 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
This post discusses the development of a systems model that analyzes how LLMs could enhance the software development process, revealing insights such as the importance of reducing production error rates to improve productivity. While increasing development speed through LLMs may not significantly im
HOW TO STOP GETTING INTERRUPTED (AKA, TURN THE WORST OFFENDERS INTO THE BEST DEFENDERS) (2 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
Frequent interruptions during meetings hinders open communication among participants.
THE ERA OF THE IC (1 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
The appeal of founder mode lies in the singular vision and execution, but even brilliant individuals face limits in time, cognitive load, and specialized skills, leading to diluted outcomes in collaborative teams.
AI Consulting Market Growth
18 days ago
The AI consulting market is projected to grow by a factor of 8X to $54.7B in 2032. Innovating with AI offers a program, The AI Consultancy Project, to train individuals on building an AI consulting business.