In this blog post, I share insightful links covering various topics: collaboration strategies between senior engineers, machine learning applications in top companies, shifts in news consumption habits, AI-driven reader revenue insights, continuous improvement of language models, the purpose of systems, a quick app launch story, productivity tips, a book review on leadership, and the complexities of our basic urges.
- What an actual Staff and Senior Engineer collaboration looks like: Senior+ communication strategies with real-world examples
- DoP Deep – How are companies using machine learning?: ML-powered product features from top companies like Strava, TikTok, Stripe and more
- Shift to smartphones from TV and print in full swing: The survey of 1,004 people, one of the largest examinations ever of news consumption habits in the Chicago area, identifies numerous notable findings. Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed, or 62%, said they use their smartphones to get local news all the time or often, compared to 52% who watch news on television all the time or often. Thirteen percent of respondents said they read traditional newspapers and magazines often or all the time, while only a limited number of residents (19%) pay or donate money for access to local journalism.
- Four ways AI is helping to drive reader revenue: Join us at Revenue Europe, Berlin on October 1, 2024, for an exclusive opportunity to gain actionable insights from leading experts in reader revenue
- LLMs Aren’t Just “Trained On the Internet” Anymore: A path to continued model improvement.
- Systems: The Purpose of a System is What It Does: A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
- Orion – From idea to launch in 45 days: Last month we released Orion, a small app that turns your iPad into an HDMI monitor. This was certainly a big departure from our usual practice of making camera apps, so I wanted to take a moment to show the ‘why’ — and, after that, the ‘how’: our process of making it from thought to launch.
- Chloe’s Digital + Analog Setup: Productivity systems are, and should be, unique to each person’s preference. I am not a fan of the “just try this one thing and it will revolutionize the way you do everything” faux-ductivity Twitter advice stuff. There is no productivity silver bullet. If you want to be truly productive, you need to know yourself and […]
- Leadershift Book Summary & Review: In this ultimate Leadershift book summary and review, learn key strategies for adapting and thriving in a rapidly changing world.
- To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain: The basic urge to pee is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age.