This week’s blog roundup includes a fascinating dive into improving indoor air quality with Arduino, showcasing how often we overlook the pollution indoors. Meanwhile, for the newsletter enthusiasts, there’s an essential list of 41 tools to enhance your project. Design and development teams will find the anatomy of a component sprint insightful, bridging crucial gaps. Spotify’s introduction of supercharged developer portals offers a glimpse into the future of internal development efficiency. There’s a critical look at Microsoft’s security practices and an intriguing opinion piece debating whether history is repeating itself in journalism and media. Plus, insights into the discontinuation of print audits and a hopeful perspective on the survival of magazines through the eyes of indie publishers.
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Daily Links: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
In this latest post, I delve into the innovative ways I’m incorporating AI into Techdirt’s workflow, emphasizing that it enhances rather than replaces the creative process. I also share insights on setting up a high-performance storage workflow essential for photographers and videographers, explore the role of AI as a complement in various fields, discuss the ethical implications of life-support technologies, simplify the Theory of Constraints with real-life applications, reveal studies on the cognitive abilities of ‘Super-Agers,’ and invite you to discover the largest online collection of plants for every green thumb. Join me on this fascinating journey across technology, science, and nature!
Daily Links: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
This week on the blog, I’m diving into a range of thought-provoking topics: from the potential impact of AI-powered search and its implications for the news media, to the latest in UK publishing news courtesy of Reneé Doegar. I’m also exploring how Nick Offerman’s role speaks volumes about politics in entertainment, sharing tips on effectively asking for favors, decoding the complexities of product interviews, and presenting a strategic canvas for startups. Plus, there’s an editable template for those looking to sketch out their next big idea. Join me on this eclectic journey!
Daily Links: Tuesday, Apr 30th, 2024
This week’s blog post dives into a variety of intriguing subjects! We’re looking at Aaron Sorkin’s blame on Facebook for the Capitol riot as he crafts a ‘Social Network’ sequel, exploring how technology like VAR is impacting sports, and peeking into the future of publishing without third-party cookies. Plus, I’m excited to share tools and tips for improving productivity, the psychology behind our phone addictions, and the paradox of goal-setting. For those navigating the rough waters of tech job interviews or curious about creating a unique editorial style, there’s something for you too. And, for a lighter note, we’ve got the real Rick Steves uncovered, an opinion on AI’s threat to human writing, a fun flipbook experiment, and the basics of flow field pathfinding. Stay tuned for an eclectic mix of insights!
Daily Links: Monday, Apr 29th, 2024
In this week’s round-up, dive into why you should be reading whitepapers to boost your tech career, discover the power of learning one thing at a time, and find out how to get your projects unstuck with practical worksheets. Plus, explore the latest in home automation with a smart power unit and unravel the mystery behind canned wine’s occasional rotten egg smell. Don’t miss out on these insights!
Daily Links: Sunday, Apr 28th, 2024
In my latest blog exploration, I dive into the world where bad CEOs tremble at the thought of remote work, as illuminated by Scott Berkun. Then, I venture into productivity territory with Sam Corcos on The Tim Ferriss Show, sharing a groundbreaking approach to ditching our to-do lists. Plus, I reflect on a powerful, yet underutilized business tool – celebration, through a remarkable event that truly inspired me. Join me on this insightful journey!
Daily Links: Saturday, Apr 27th, 2024
In our latest blog post, we dive into a variety of insightful topics designed to inform and inspire! From unlocking the secrets of LCMS & CCMS for enterprise content management, to exploring the reliability of chatbot outputs, rethinking the effectiveness of your meetings, and learning from seasoned entrepreneurs. Plus, we look into effective survey strategies for product teams, the impact of AI on journalism, the innovation in CSS Grid layouts, Apple’s gamble on CarPlay, and a practical guide to starting your own ISP. Join us for a journey through these fascinating discussions!
Daily Links: Friday, Apr 26th, 2024
In my latest blog roundup, I dive deep into the evolving concept of “objectivity” in journalism and ponder its future. I also share insights from the Meta-Cast Podcast on mastering technical debt, reveal some game-changing software engineering workflow tips, and muse on how our reading shapes us, even in ways we might not recall. Plus, I explore the polarizing debate over primary constructors in C#, give you a glimpse into my daily toolkit, discuss the implications of AI on content creation, and highlight innovative email strategies publishers are employing to captivate audiences. Join me on this journey through the intriguing intersection of technology, creativity, and media.
Daily Links: Thursday, Apr 25th, 2024
In my latest roundup, I dive deep into a fascinating array of topics – from geeking out on how to design a scalable URL shortener, to the intriguing notion of silent Chinese submarines powered by lasers. I also touch on the changing tides in education, urging a reconsideration of state schools over Ivy Leagues, and explore the surprising evolution of AI with Apple’s latest venture into custom silicon for servers. Plus, don’t miss the story behind lost Johnny Cash songs soon hitting our playlists, and more insights on media consumers of the future. It’s a diverse mix that’s sure to spark curiosity!
Daily Links: Wednesday, Apr 24th, 2024
In my latest blog post roundup, I dive into a treasure trove of insights and breakthroughs across various fields. From future-proofing your business with Jessica Norell Neeson’s strategies, decoding the art of perfect prompts for large language models, to the intriguing world of monorepos and their use in tech giants like Figma and Spotify. I also explore the cutting-edge application of AI in data journalism, share the journey of building Bluesky—a novel distributed social network, and offer personal revelations on overcoming the dreaded idea drought. Additionally, I discuss the hard-learned software design principles, demystify the complex realm of recommendation systems, reveal the underbelly of AI’s impact on social media, chuckle at the whimsical units of measurement, and ponder the privacy-centric future of home assistants. Join me as I sift through these fascinating topics, shedding light on innovation, challenges, and a bit of humor in the tech world.