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ALTAR

AI-powered workspace that organizes notes, images, and links into a smart knowledge base.

IKI.AI 2.0

IKI.AI is an LLM-native knowledge hub that saves and analyzes URLs, videos, and documents. It has an AI assistant for research and reporting.

QODO GEN

Qodo Gen integrates AI agents into IDEs to enhance coding, testing, and quality workflows with deep context awareness.

WHAT INVESTING AT 100X ARR REALLY MEANS

AI startups are raising at 100x ARR multiples again, but this math creates a no-win scenario for founders. If your company is worth $1B at $10M ARR, investors need you to reach $400M in revenue just to triple their money, and $1.3B for a 10x return. For context, that puts you in rarefied air with Reddit and Rubrik. The real danger? Building a wildly successful $300M business that's still seen as a disappointment because it couldn't grow into the impossible valuation it raised on. Founders should ask themselves if they're truly building the next billion-dollar revenue machine before accepting terms that make anything less look like failure.

SKILLS ARE THE NEW CURRENCY

As AI makes execution easier for everyone, the real scarcity becomes uniquely human capabilities - taste, judgment, and originality. We're entering an era where your skills might be licensed as modular "plugins" for AI systems. In a world where anyone can create anything, being deeply, idiosyncratically human becomes the ultimate differentiator - your approach and decision-making frameworks become more valuable than what you produce, especially if they go beyond what generic AI can replicate.

THE REAL AI BOTTLENECK: BAD UX

While companies like Shopify now expect employees to use AI daily, widespread adoption faces a significant hurdle: poor user experience. Better design that clearly defines the human's role could transform AI from an intimidating black box to a natural extension of our work.

WHY STARTUPS ARE GETTING BOUGHT JUST FOR THEIR TEAMS

Companies are increasingly acquiring startups just for their talent, especially in tech and biotech where assembling specialized teams one-by-one is painfully slow.

TECH JOBS IN 2025: GOODBYE LAVISH PERKS, HELLO FLEXIBILITY

Startup job markets are tightening, with reduced perks and increased competition, prompting employers to cut costs and revamp benefits.

SPACETECH STARTUP FUNDING CHARTS A NEW COURSE

Spacetech funding remains stable at over $6 billion annually, but investor priorities are shifting due to geopolitical dynamics and the rise of geospatial AI.

1.6 MILLION PEOPLE IMPACTED BY DATA BREACH AT LABORATORY SERVICES COOPERATIVE

Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) suffered a data breach in October that affected 1.6 million individuals. The cyberattack exposed sensitive personal information, including names, contact details, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical records. Some Planned Parenthood patients were impacted.

NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND OF MOROCCO SUFFERS DATA BREACH

A threat actor, 'Jabaroot,' claims to have breached Morocco's National Social Security Fund (CNSS), compromising the data of nearly 2 million citizens. The leak includes personal and financial details like passports, emails, and banking information, posing significant identity theft and fraud risks for those affected.

FORTINET: SYMLINK TRICK GIVES ACCESS TO PATCHED FORTIGATE VPN DEVICES

Fortinet warns that threat actors can maintain access to FortiGate VPN devices after patching by creating symbolic links to the root file system via SSL-VPN, allowing read-only access. Users should upgrade to the latest FortiOS version to eliminate malicious files and check configurations for unauthorized changes.

UNCOVERING A 0-CLICK RCE IN THE SUPERNOTE NOMAD E-INK TABLET

There was a remote code execution vulnerability in the SuperNote A6 X2 Nomad tablet that let attackers on the same network compromise the device without user interaction. The exploit involved identifying an open port with a custom HTTP server, discovering a path traversal flaw for arbitrary file placement, and uploading a malicious firmware update to the EXPORT directory, which auto-installs using publicly available debug keys. The exploit was responsibly disclosed to Ratta Software in July - the company acknowledged it and made plans to fix it in its December 2024 update, but a patch has yet to appear.

TROX STEALER: A DEEP DIVE INTO A NEW MALWARE AS A SERVICE (MAAS) ATTACK CAMPAIGN

TROX Stealer, a Malware-as-a-Service first identified in December 2024, uses urgent debt collection phishing emails to entice victims into downloading malicious executables. It features a multi-stage execution chain with Python, Node.js, and WebAssembly to evade detection, stealing sensitive data like credit cards, browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and Discord/Telegram session files. The attackers have a structured infrastructure, with domains registered nine months prior to the attack, indicating careful planning and marketing on hacking forums.

STATIC ANALYSIS VIA LIFTED PHP (ZEND) BYTECODE

Eptalights Research analyzes PHP code at the bytecode level, providing a reliable method for understanding execution. Its technology converts Zend bytecode into a Pythonic model, simplifying the analysis of obfuscated PHP code that is hard to interpret at the source level. This is especially useful for obfuscated code with goto statements or encoded files using loaders, granting access to control flow, variables, and call sites even when the source is obscured.

SPEKTION (PRODUCT LAUNCH)

Spektion provides vulnerability analysis for an organization's entire software inventory, leveraging runtime behavior analysis to provide detailed information on real risks and enable customers to prioritize and mitigate flaws, even those without CVEs or patches.

CABLE

.NET post-exploitation toolkit for Active Directory reconnaissance and exploitation.

JXSCOUT

jxscout serves as a resource for security researchers looking to examine JavaScript code for vulnerabilities. It works seamlessly with proxies such as Burp or Caido to capture and arrange static assets, pre-fetch code segments, automatically beautify JS, and reverse source maps when the .map files are accessible.

LLMS CAN'T STOP MAKING UP SOFTWARE DEPENDENCIES AND SABOTAGING EVERYTHING

AI coding assistants often hallucinate non-existent software packages, creating a security vulnerability called "slopsquatting." Attackers exploit this by creating malicious packages using these hallucinated names, so it is recommended for developers to double-check the package they are installing is the correct one.

10 BUGS FOUND IN PERPLEXITY AI'S CHATBOT ANDROID APP

Researchers have found ten critical security flaws in Perplexity AI's Android app, including hardcoded API keys, network vulnerabilities, and weak authentication. These issues could allow attackers to bypass security measures and access user data. Experts recommend that Android users immediately uninstall the app until these easily exploitable vulnerabilities are fixed.

A NEXT-GENERATION CERTIFICATE TRANSPARENCY LOG BUILT ON CLOUDFLARE WORKERS

The new static CT API log design simplifies operations and improves integrity for Certificate Transparency systems, serving log data efficiently to reduce costs and enhance availability. Cloudflare's Azul implementation on Workers further streamlines the process for CT log operators.

CHINA ADMITTED ITS ROLE IN VOLT TYPHOON CYBERATTACKS ON U.S. INFRASTRUCTURE

China acknowledged its involvement in cyberattacks on US infrastructure, which were interpreted as a warning over US support for Taiwan, during a secret meeting with US officials.

MICROSOFT DEFENDER WILL ISOLATE UNDISCOVERED ENDPOINTS TO BLOCK ATTACKS

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is trialing a feature that blocks traffic from unidentified endpoints to hinder lateral movement by attackers.

HOW TARIFFS ARE RESHAPING MARKETING IN THE US

Tariffs have raised costs and slowed sales, forcing US brands to work with smaller marketing budgets and higher performance demands. Retail sales are expected to grow 2.7-3.7% this year, with 94% of advertisers anticipating 6-10% budget cuts. Marketing teams are adopting agile, performance-based strategies using real-time data and modular campaigns.

META VS. THE FTC: THE BLOCKBUSTER ANTITRUST TRIAL KICKS OFF

More than a decade after acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta is facing a trial that could force it to divest both. The FTC argues these deals consolidated Meta's dominance by eliminating potential rivals in a narrowly defined personal social networking space. Meta counters that it competes broadly with platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and iMessage, making the market definition itself a central issue.

HOW TO REPURPOSE YOUR CONTENT WITH AI

Start by identifying evergreen, high-performing content from the past 6-12 months, such as guides or how-tos. Use AI to break it into key themes, match them to relevant audiences and pain points, and suggest tailored approaches for each segment. It can also recommend the best platforms and formats, like videos for urban dog owners or carousels for instructional content.

6 STANDOUT INFLUENCER MARKETING CAMPAIGNS THAT FOOD & BEVERAGE BRANDS NAILED

Brands are moving from mega influencers to a mix of nano, micro, and macro creators across TikTok and Instagram. El Pollo Loco reached 46.7M impressions with 20 creators, while SiuKay's challenge drew 2M views and 190K engagements. Garage Beermixes saw 86% purchase intent from 445K viewers. Voilà saw an 8x order jump, and NotCo gained 300K followers and 65M impressions in two months.

7 PROVEN UPSELLING POP-UP TECHNIQUES THAT WON'T DRIVE SHOPPERS AWAY

49% of US shoppers expect personalized product recommendations. Pop-ups triggered immediately after a customer adds an item to cart or browses related products convert better when personalized using survey insights and purchasing history data. Tactics include using high-resolution product images, tailoring copy to highlight benefits over features, and creating urgency through limited-time language.

HOW TO HIRE GREAT MARKETERS

Instead of chasing "unicorn" hires, founders should split marketing into 2 roles: a part-time strategic architect and a full-time execution-focused builder. Companies should also form advisory groups, build freelancer networks, and create power-user councils. Reduce dependency on any one person and prioritize repeatable processes.

META ADS UNDERRATED FEATURE: WEB & APP CAMPAIGNS

FROM ZERO TO HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS: LESSONS IN COURAGEOUS MARKETING

Gong used bright visuals, a bulldog mascot, and regional Super Bowl ads promoted early on LinkedIn to stand out. It bought short Times Square billboard slots, regional Wall Street Journal ads, and virtual placements, then amplified them through social media and employee networks to appear larger than it was. This low-cost strategy drove record pipeline and strong brand recall. Gong also targeted content to long-term buyers, aligned closely with sales, and focused on standout event marketing to grow.

WHY SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ECONOMY?

Macro shifts are happening faster and affecting customer behavior, budgets, and risk tolerance. With AI driving rapid change and a recession looming, teams must reprioritize for value, not velocity. Focus on retention, ROI-driven messaging, and features that solve immediate needs. Collaborate with finance and GTM teams, reassess pricing strategies, and plan with longer time horizons. Strategic awareness is now essential, not optional.

I PAID $20 FOR AN AI MARKETING AGENT - AND HERE'S WHAT IT GOT ME

AI marketing agents can automate repetitive tasks and handle most of a campaign's execution. However, they lack the nuance and empathy needed for human-centered marketing. After spending $20 to test one, this marketer found it underwhelming. Real success comes from understanding people, not automating workflows.

TRADE-OFFS: HOW 10 BRANDS ARE NAVIGATING TARIFF TURMOIL

Ford and Dame responded with value-oriented pricing moves while others, such as MeUndies and Labucq, turned cost increases into promotional hooks.

TO TRACK OR NOT TO TRACK: VANITY METRICS IN MARKETING

49% of marketers still track metrics that don't guide decisions.

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ADVANCED REACT IN THE WILD

Companies like Vio, DoorDash, Preply, GeekyAnts, and Inngest have tackled performance and architecture challenges in large React and Next.js apps. This post uses these companies as case studies for techniques such as optimizing Interaction to Next Paint (INP), migrating from CSR to SSR, using React Server Components, and adopting the Next.js App Router.

MORE ACCURATE DEVTOOLS PERFORMANCE DEBUGGING USING REAL-WORLD DATA

Chrome DevTools now includes CPU throttling calibration, allowing devs to generate accurate performance presets for low- and mid-tier mobile devices based on their own hardware. This helps simulate real-world user experiences more reliably, especially for CPU-bound tasks. DevTools also integrates field data from CrUX to suggest realistic settings and highlight mismatches between lab and real-user performance.

SOME NICE THINGS WITH SVG

This post goes over SVG animation techniques with code examples written in JSX. It shows how to create animated wires using SVG lines, masks, and CSS animations using methods like masking animated blocks.

CLEVER CODE IS PROBABLY THE WORST CODE YOU COULD WRITE

Clear, readable code is more valuable than clever code in the long run. Even though clear code might seem trivial, it's actually more difficult to write and maintain. Documentation is important for demonstrating the complexity of the work.

A REDDIT BOT DROVE ME INSANE

An AI-powered Reddit bot was faking human connection to secretly promote AI-illustrated books. It went viral because it sounded so human-like.

43 THINGS WE'VE LEARNED ABOUT HIRING AT POSTHOG

PostHog has reviewed 30,000 applications, interviewed 2,000 candidates, and hired 65 people in a year. The best advice it has for hiring is to write job ads that actually stand out, make interview processes simpler, pay candidates for their time, be transparent about salary, and focus on culture fit over credentials.

commits. Make sense of your code, start debugging.

FASTIFY VITE

This Fastify plugin allows you to run Vite's development server as middleware and expose your Vite app to your Fastify application. It has configuration hooks to simplify router integration and other customizations.

EXPO SDK 53 BETA IS NOW AVAILABLE

Expo SDK 53 beta is now available with support for React Native 0.79 and React 19. It has the New Architecture enabled by default. Edge-to-edge display is also enabled by default for new Android projects, with plans to extend this to existing projects in SDK 54. There's also a new experimental Expo UI package for integrating Swift UI and Jetpack Compose, alongside experimental support for caching local builds for faster development.

WEBTUI

WebTUI is a CSS library that allows devs to create visually appealing Terminal-like UIs within web browsers.

WRITING CURSOR RULES WITH A CURSOR RULE

Devs can use Cursor rules to provide LLMs with consistent project-specific instructions. The best strategy is to create a "meta-cursor rule" – a template that guides AI in generating new rules based on conversations or specific ideas. This approach makes rule creation easier and is more efficient.