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UX design
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Why designers make better entrepreneurs than they think

Corporate design roles often misinterpret entrepreneurial instincts as difficulties, leading to a disconnect between desired traits and actual performance feedback.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
3 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/19/26 - 4/25/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding and developments, including significant investments in VAST Data, Aaru, and Courier Health.
#ai
fromInc
3 days ago
Growth hacking

AI Is Changing Growth, but These 5 Strategies Still Win

fromFortune
23 minutes ago
Artificial intelligence

Reed Hastings says AI will drive a return back to humanities: 'I'd be doubling down on emotional skills' | Fortune

UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

The Death of Digital Product Design

AI tools have disrupted product design, enabling anyone to create designs quickly without special skills.
Growth hacking
fromInc
3 days ago

AI Is Changing Growth, but These 5 Strategies Still Win

Effective growth strategies can be enhanced with AI and leveraging existing customer bases is crucial for rapid growth.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Google
9 hours ago

Google DeepMind to open its first AI campus in the world in Seoul

Google DeepMind will open its first AI campus in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on joint AI research and skills development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
23 minutes ago

Reed Hastings says AI will drive a return back to humanities: 'I'd be doubling down on emotional skills' | Fortune

Reed Hastings believes the AI revolution may shift educational focus back to the humanities and emotional skills development.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

The Death of Digital Product Design

AI tools have disrupted product design, enabling anyone to create designs quickly without special skills.
more#ai
#entrepreneurship
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

Oscar Brisset founded Remy AI, a robotics startup, after teaching himself to code while working at BCG, raising over $650,000 for the venture.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

Oscar Brisset founded Remy AI, a robotics startup, after teaching himself to code while working at BCG, raising over $650,000 for the venture.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.
more#entrepreneurship
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
11 hours ago

Atech raises pre-seed from Sequoia, a16z, and Lovable

Atech is building what it calls 'vibe-engineering' for hardware, a platform that lets users describe a physical device concept in natural language and receive a working prototype, with all underlying technical complexity handled by the platform.
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Friendster rises from the grave to deshittify social media

I was curious who owned it, so I looked at the WHOIS info and recognized the owner as a customer of Park.io ... and that I had corresponded with him previously over email.
Digital life
fromEuroPython Blog
1 hour ago

Humans of EuroPython: Martin Borus

Volunteers put in countless hours to organize EuroPython, handling tasks like contracting the venue and ordering catering, ensuring each edition is the best yet.
Europe news
Higher education
fromFortune
22 minutes ago

Meet a 20-year-old student who changed her major to marketing to 'AI-proof' her career | Fortune

The rise of AI is prompting college students to shift majors towards fields that emphasize critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Apple
fromComputerworld
5 hours ago

OpenAI plans its own 'iPhone killer'

Jony Ive collaborates with OpenAI to develop a smartphone competitor, leveraging partnerships with Qualcomm and MediaTek for advanced AI performance.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

Core Scientific latest to jump crypto-to-AI bandwagon

Core Scientific is converting a bitcoin mining operation into a 1.5 gigawatt AI datacenter campus in Texas.
E-Commerce
fromBGR
6 hours ago

10 Smart Gadgets That Will Transform Your Home Office - BGR

Smart gadgets can significantly enhance the comfort and efficiency of a home office.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps | TechCrunch

OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone in collaboration with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare, focusing on AI-driven features instead of traditional apps.
React
fromwww.jqueryscript.net
15 hours ago

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #654

New AI tools and web development resources are highlighted, including GPT-5.5 and various JavaScript and CSS libraries.
Deliverability
fromForbes
5 hours ago

Grow Your Business Fast With A Weekly LinkedIn Newsletter (5 Simple Steps)

A LinkedIn newsletter is essential for growing followers and engaging clients, serving as an evergreen lead machine.
Software development
fromInfoQ
20 hours ago

Microsoft's Russinovich and Hanselman Warn AI Is Hollowing Out the Junior Developer Pipeline

Agentic AI coding tools boost senior engineers' productivity but hinder early-in-career developers, risking the future of the software engineering talent pipeline.
Online learning
fromnews.bitcoin.com
9 hours ago

Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub to Strengthen the Future Web3 Workforce

Bitget launches Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub to provide blockchain education and career pathways for young learners in the digital economy.
#ai-agents
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
11 hours ago

Microsoft Foundry Tackles the AI Agent Tool Problem Nobody Talks About - DevOps.com

Toolboxes in Foundry streamline AI agent development by centralizing tool management and authentication, reducing operational friction and enhancing governance.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
11 hours ago

Microsoft Foundry Tackles the AI Agent Tool Problem Nobody Talks About - DevOps.com

Toolboxes in Foundry streamline AI agent development by centralizing tool management and authentication, reducing operational friction and enhancing governance.
UX design
fromMedium
4 hours ago

Agentic Product Design

AI agents streamline design tasks from research to testing, enhancing efficiency in product design.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
more#ai-agents
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
fromTNW | Opinion
2 days ago
Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.
fromForbes
1 day ago

The 'Creator Of Clipping' Who Powers Stake's Viral Machine

Stake, the Curaçao-based crypto casino, generated $4.7 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2024, according to multiple reports. It didn't build that brand with banner ads.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Sam Altman, your millennial is showing

'We still get looksmaxxed on frontend a little but we IQmog hard now,' Altman posted, showcasing his attempt to engage with Gen Alpha slang.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch

Sessions featuring Howard Wright (Nvidia), Rob Chu (AWS), and Eric Benhamou (Benhamou Global Ventures) cut through the noise to examine where AI is genuinely deployed at scale and where the real risks lie.
London startup
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

How Art Firms Are-or Should Be-Using A.I. Right Now | Artnet News

The art market is cautiously exploring A.I. technology, recognizing its potential benefits while remaining uncertain about its implementation and impact.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Existential Risk': Western Car Companies Are Blowing The Software Race

Western car companies are losing control of user experience to third-party firms, jeopardizing their competitiveness in software-defined vehicles.
Online marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

5 Side Hustles That Let You Travel More and Work Less

Side hustles provide a way for digital nomads to increase income without full-time commitments, with opportunities in content creation and the creator economy.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Why Silicon Valley Is Turning to the Catholic Church

The Vatican and Silicon Valley engage in dialogues to address AI ethics, benefiting both parties in reputation and moral authority.
Marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

The Most Powerful Business Strategy Isn't a Product or a Pitch. It's a Person

Super connectors prioritize genuine relationships over transactional networking, making their networks integral to their business success.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

He's Invested in 100+ Startups - His Surprising Rule for Spotting 'Real Builders'? Their Shoes

Max Mullen evaluates startup founders by the state of their shoes, believing dirty sneakers indicate true commitment to their ventures.
Remote teams
fromOur Weekly
4 days ago

The Future of work

The future of work is defined by automation, AI, and remote work, presenting both challenges and opportunities for workforce transformation.
Agile
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Struggling to scale your company? Here are five things that could be holding you back

Focus on core objectives and disciplined planning is essential for successful growth in a volatile business environment.
#stress-management
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meta executive says he only gets stressed five times a year and that it's actually a 'useful signal' | Fortune

Stress can be a useful signal for prioritizing important work, as demonstrated by Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meta executive says he only gets stressed five times a year and that it's actually a 'useful signal' | Fortune

Stress can be a useful signal for prioritizing important work, as demonstrated by Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth.
more#stress-management
Relationships
fromTheZenParent
3 days ago

Why So Many Couples Sound Like They're Managing a Startup - TheZenParent

Modern relationships increasingly resemble workplace dynamics, focusing on efficiency and productivity rather than traditional expressions of love.
Wearables
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.
Graphic design
fromMedium
6 days ago

How design leaders influence decisions without being in the room

Effective design communication requires clear annotations to convey decisions, hypotheses, and outcomes.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
16 hours ago

I did a dozen internships, including 4 unpaid ones. It led me to Nvidia and a leadership role in AI.

Internships significantly enhanced career prospects despite lower academic performance.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Why VCs keep changing their mind about what's hot and not

Venture capital funds frequently change their investment theses in response to political and technological shifts, often adopting new buzzwords to remain relevant.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Why VCs keep changing their mind about what's hot and not

Venture capital funds frequently change their investment theses in response to political and technological shifts, often adopting new buzzwords to remain relevant.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
more#venture-capital
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Some startups are tokenmaxxing. Others tell us it's a 'stupid' trend that will die out.

Kavitta Ghai encourages her engineers to increase AI token spending, seeing it as essential for success and innovation at Nectir.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

The Smart Learning Revolution: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education

AI-powered learning solutions are transforming B2B workforce skills, shifting from traditional degrees to integrated, outcome-focused education.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
3 days ago

The Living Room Is Tech's Next Battleground

The living room is evolving into a strategic digital space, with TVs becoming integrated platforms for media, commerce, and user engagement.
#gen-z
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing | Fortune

Gen Z graduates are increasingly pursuing unconventional employment paths due to a shrinking number of entry-level jobs in the AI age.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing | Fortune

Gen Z graduates are increasingly pursuing unconventional employment paths due to a shrinking number of entry-level jobs in the AI age.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
more#gen-z
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Intel's CEO Just Admitted Elon Musk Will Teach Them More Than They'll Teach Him

Intel's CEO acknowledges learning from Elon Musk's expertise in chip business operations, marking a significant shift in the company's approach.
Marketing
fromThedrum
4 days ago

Why small is the new big

Small businesses represent a significant market opportunity, but brands struggle to connect effectively with them.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
5 days ago

AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet | MarTech

Balancing AI adoption with maintaining a human brand identity is crucial for successful marketing.
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

5 Costly Mistakes Digital Nomads Make-And How To Avoid Them

Remote work offers freedom but requires careful consideration of lifestyle, visa rules, and living costs to avoid costly mistakes.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

How to Build a Business That Can Be Rebuilt in a Weekend

Smart entrepreneurs use a modular approach, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to market changes, similar to reconfiguring a Lego set.
Deliverability
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Former Pinterest team redesigns email with Extra - and it's actually good | TechCrunch

A new email product, Extra, reimagines the inbox by organizing it around personal life rather than traditional methods.
UX design
fromMarTech
7 hours ago

Why contextual collaboration is replacing personalization | MarTech

Contextual collaboration enables systems to interpret user intent through language and behavior, creating adaptive experiences rather than predefined ones.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

AI is igniting a love affair between Silicon Valley and the consulting industry

Consulting firms are increasingly partnering with AI startups to adapt to rapid technological changes in the industry.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This CEO lived on canned soup and took just two days off for his daughter's birth. Now he admits he lost sight of proper work-life balance | Fortune

Real work-life balance comes at a personal cost, and sacrifices made during the grind for success can lead to regret.
Marketing
fromRetail Brew
5 days ago

Coworking with Ryan Deutsch

Empathy is crucial in retail, helping brands create meaningful customer relationships through personalized experiences and data utilization.
fromFortune
5 days ago

The internet isn't just like real life, a top VC says - it is real life. For a16z, that's not philosophy, it's an investment | Fortune

The internet is real life. And navigating life means navigating the internet. News now exists to summarize things that have already happened online. Music is being restructured by TikTok's 15-second clip format, the way radio once defined the verse-chorus arrangement.
Digital life
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The AI Playbook That Built an $80M 1-Person Business (You're 1 Prompt Away and Don't Know It)

A solo founder sold his AI platform for $80 million in under six months, highlighting the importance of removing barriers in AI success.
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Lands the WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

The inaugural WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America will draw approximately 10,000 attendees to San Jose, establishing it as the permanent North American home for the annual congress.
Silicon Valley
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

'You feel radicalized': A Meta AI exec watched agents beat her top workers. Now she's built a nonprofit to help Gen Z find jobs before they disappear | Fortune

The job market is transforming as AI becomes essential, requiring workers to adapt and learn AI tools to remain competitive.
#ai-in-design
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Designing with AI without losing your mind

Outsourcing critical thinking to AI tools in design can undermine the quality of solutions and diminish essential skills.
fromMedium
1 week ago
UX design

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Designing with AI without losing your mind

Outsourcing critical thinking to AI tools in design can undermine the quality of solutions and diminish essential skills.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.
more#ai-in-design
Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and her former student want to fix how healthcare gets built | Fortune

Mary Minno and Esther Wojcicki launched Treehub, a residency program for academic founders in biotech and healthcare, emphasizing iterative learning and innovation.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
#innovation
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Stop Letting Good Ideas Die in the Middle of Your Organization - Fix Bottlenecks and Keep Ideas Moving

Innovation is often hindered by fear within organizations, leading to failures in implementation.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Stop Letting Good Ideas Die in the Middle of Your Organization - Fix Bottlenecks and Keep Ideas Moving

Innovation is often hindered by fear within organizations, leading to failures in implementation.
more#innovation
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Don't stop hiring humans - stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says | TechCrunch

Every founder must assemble the right team to scale, avoiding hiring mistakes that can jeopardize startup success.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Ex-AWS legend explains what enterprises need to make AI work

Enterprise AI projects fail when companies prioritize technology over people and do not adapt their organizational processes accordingly.
Careers
fromInc
4 days ago

All Aboard the Freelance Revolution

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the freelance workforce, with 73 million independent workers in the U.S. by 2025.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now? | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield serves as a crucial launchpad for tech companies, enabling them to gain visibility and secure significant funding.
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