A bootstrapped company that grew 800% since 2018 credits its success to a counterintuitive principle: scaling often means doing less. The CEO found a key framework in a Paul Graham essay about “founder mode” versus “manager mode,” a lesson originally from Airbnb’s Brian Chesky.
Telecom networks are evolving from dumb pipes into a global sensing and computing fabric. Key 2025 developments point to a future of terahertz chips, quantum-secure links, and deep-space internet protocols. The focus is shifting from download speed to massive, reliable data uplinks.
Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has lost its two Indie Game Awards wins just days after the ceremony. The organizers disqualified the game after the developer confirmed using generative AI assets, violating the awards’ rules. Blue Prince and Sorry We’re Closed are the new winners.
After testing Fedora Silverblue and switching back to a traditional mutable system, one writer is convinced immutable distros are the future. The key lies in bulletproof updates, system resilience, and a shift in how we think about installing software.
Apple has rolled out the latest experimental build of its Safari browser. The update, version 234, focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements across a wide range of web technologies. It’s a key tool for developers testing the future of Safari on macOS.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold phone has three screens and two hinges, creating a 10-inch tablet that folds down to pocket size. It’s a technical marvel, but its high expected cost and unclear purpose make it a tough sell even for foldable fans.
The surge in AI and data centers is causing the first major spike in U.S. electricity demand in decades. A new collaboration is testing a surprising solution: using the data centers themselves as a flexible resource to prevent blackouts.
The primary question around AI is no longer the technology itself, but its business value. According to Fast Company, the key to unlocking that value lies in connecting the different, often competing, perspectives within the C-suite.
Apple’s latest premium earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3, continue to be plagued by user-reported static and crackling sounds, especially with ANC on. Despite firmware updates in November (8B25) and December (8B30), the core audio issues persist, and even replacement units have the problem.
Rivian is making a huge pivot. At a flashy event, CEO RJ Scaringe revealed the company’s in-house “RAP” chip and a plan to build a massive data-gathering fleet. This isn’t just about self-driving; it’s about becoming a mobility data powerhouse.
