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CSS GRID GARDEN

In this interactive game, you must water your carrot crops and poison the weeds by mastering CSS grid.

BROWSE NO MORE

The rise of AI-powered answer engines is replacing traditional web browsing, reducing serendipity and human connection. Key concerns include lack of transparency, loss of control, and content homogenization, which impact both the web's diversity and society at large.

DATA CAN BLIND US TO DESIGN'S TRUE VALUE

Design plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions of law firms, influencing trust and engagement beyond mere aesthetics. While short-term metrics often relegate design to secondary status, a well-executed visual identity reinforces clarity, credibility, and brand leadership. Thoughtful design fosters long-term trust, differentiating firms in a competitive, digitally-driven marketplace.

THE UX WRITER'S GUIDE TO FIGMA

Figma can initially feel intimidating, but UX writers can learn to navigate it confidently by starting with the basics: layers, frames, and components. This resource provides practical tips for writing tasks in Figma, including creating workspaces, selecting elements, and editing copy. It also explores advanced features like plugins and widgets that improve writing workflows and support collaboration.

JOE DOUCET DEVELOPS COLOUR-CHANGING PAINT TO HELP HEAT AND COOL THE HOME

Designer Joe Doucet created a climate-responsive paint that shifts from dark to light at 25°C, helping regulate indoor temperatures.

DO GRAPHIC DESIGNERS NEED TO BE GOOD AT ART? DESIGNERS HAVE MIXED OPINIONS

Graphic designers debated on Reddit whether artistic skills are essential for the job.

WILDLIFE IN MOTION: ONE-LINE MOTION DESIGN

Stephane Leopold's “Moving Nature” animates wildlife using a single-line technique.

THE TRUTH ABOUT FOUNDER-LED SALES

Founders who maintain direct selling involvement throughout early growth stages gain market insights that are impossible to delegate. The most successful vertical software startups treat founder-led sales as a superpower that shapes product development, refines ICP targeting, and establishes repeatable motions, avoiding the common "product-market fit mirage" where promising initial traction tempts teams into premature scaling decisions that compromise long-term success.

GEMINI 2.5: OUR MOST INTELLIGENT AI MODEL

Google DeepMind's new "thinking model" represents a leap in AI reasoning. Gemini 2.5 Pro has topped benchmarks with its ability to analyze problems before responding, showing superior performance in math, science, and coding without costly test-time techniques while maintaining Gemini's strengths in multimodality and expanding its context window to 2 million tokens.

HYPERLEGIBILITY

In our information-saturated era, we're witnessing a paradoxical phenomenon where people voluntarily surrender their informational edge by making themselves increasingly easy to understand. Whereas information was once the highest form of alpha, accessible only through extraordinary effort (like scaling cliffs to decipher ancient inscriptions), today we're incentivized through game theory to broadcast our best ideas, trading secrets for attention in a world where knowledge is commoditized and standing out requires making yourself hyperlegible to algorithms, investors, customers, and peers.

THE 2025 AI-POWERED GTM GUIDE

Despite the hype around AI-driven sales, the reality shows more nuanced results. While 48% of teams use AI for GTM and it can boost outbound ROI by 30-50%, only 4% of companies rank AI-driven outbound among their top pipeline sources, and 46% of customers still prefer human agents even when bots are faster. The most successful implementations use AI to handle routine tasks (with chatbots resolving 70% of conversations autonomously) while keeping humans for complex interactions.

THE IMPORTANCE OF "SALES REP MATH"

Setting realistic sales quotas requires looking beyond spreadsheet projections to what a human can actually accomplish. Quota design must account for the operational constraints of rep capacity, as demonstrated by a cautionary tale where an $800K quota translates to 60 opportunities requiring 360 total meetings per year or 7-8 meetings every week—before accounting for internal syncs, admin work, and the basic reality that reps only have 4-5 hours of actual selling time per day.

WHAT IF AN AI WAS YOUR BEST CUSTOMER?

AI tools can now pick and use third-party services on their own, creating a major shift in B2B infrastructure. Frameworks like Model Context Protocol (MCP) allow companies like Supabase to grow rapidly by making their services AI-friendly, raising key questions about how founders should design products for AI selection, what makes a service AI-attractive, and whether we're seeing the birth of a new business model where AI systems become primary buyers.

RAPPORT AI-DRIVEN AVATARS (PRODUCT)

Rapport brings AI-driven avatars to life, enabling real-time voice conversations with ChatGPT and other AIs on a scalable cloud platform.

LEMNI (PRODUCT)

Lemni lets you deploy AI agents for customer interactions across calls, emails, and outreach, scaling support without increasing headcount.

PLATUS (PRODUCT)

Platus is an AI-powered workspace for legal teams that offers a chat assistant and AI agents backed by your company's knowledge base.

THE GOLDILOCKS EFFECT: WHY WE PICK THE MIDDLE OPTION

Movie theaters didn't randomly set their popcorn sizes and prices—they're strategically using the Goldilocks Effect to guide you toward the medium option. Research shows we naturally avoid extremes when making decisions, which is why companies like Williams-Sonoma doubled sales of its $279 bread maker simply by introducing a $429 version, while streaming services and SaaS companies design their three-tier pricing to make the middle option feel "just right" through visual emphasis, social proof badges, and carefully calibrated price jumps.

INTRODUCING SILNA, HEALTHCARE'S FIRST CARE READINESS PLATFORM

Silna launched with $27M in funding to tackle healthcare administrative waste through its Care Readiness Platform. The solution optimizes insurance workflows like prior authorizations and benefit checks, significantly reducing delays in patient care. Already deployed in 45 states, Silna is a leading platform transforming administrative processes for healthcare providers.

ANNOUNCING EMERGENCE VII: A $1 BILLION COMMITMENT TO BUILDING ICONIC B2B COMPANIES

Emergence has launched a $1 billion fund, Emergence VII, to support founders innovating in the AI and workplace technology space. The firm has a strong track record, with more than 1-in-10 early-stage investments going public and substantial realized returns. Emergence is notable for its hands-on and deep partnership model, which supports notable companies like Salesforce, Veeva, and Zoom. The company is now focusing on AI-driven startups like Together.ai and Unify.

SUPERHUMAN CEO RAHUL VOHRA ON THE SECRET TO PRODUCT VIRALITY

True product virality isn't achieved through mechanical features, but through genuine word of mouth.

SAP LEAPFROGS NOVO NORDISK TO BECOME EUROPE'S MOST VALUABLE COMPANY

SAP has overtaken Novo Nordisk as Europe's most valuable company, reaching a market cap of €313 billion.

FAIR-CODE PIONEER N8N RAISES $60M FOR AI-POWERED WORKFLOW AUTOMATION

n8n, a workflow automation startup, has raised €55 million following a pivot to AI-friendly tooling, increasing revenue 5X.

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BROADCOM WARNS OF AUTHENTICATION BYPASS IN VMWARE WINDOWS TOOLS

VMware Tools is a suite of drivers and utilities that enhance graphics, performance, and system integration for VMware guest operating systems. Positive Technologies, a Russian cybersecurity firm, reported a privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows. This vulnerability enables a malicious actor with non-admin privileges to perform high-privilege operations within the VM. The exploit could potentially combine with recently disclosed VM escape vulnerabilities.

NEW WINDOWS ZERO-DAY LEAKS NTLM HASHES, GETS UNOFFICIAL PATCH

ARCOS Security found a vulnerability in all Windows versions that discloses NTLM hashes. It requires users to open a malicious file in Windows Explorer. ARCOS is offering a free, unofficial microcode patch until Microsoft issues an official patch.

NUMOTION DATA BREACH IMPACTS NEARLY 500,000 PEOPLE

Numotion, a mobility solutions provider, faced a data breach impacting about 500,000 customers last year. Hackers accessed employee emails from September to November 2024, risking exposure of personal, financial, and medical information.

MANAGE AUTHORIZATION WITHIN A CONTAINERIZED WORKLOAD USING AMAZON VERIFIED PERMISSIONS

Amazon Verified Permissions provides a mechanism for centralizing application authorization. This post from AWS provides four different deployment models for using Amazon Verified Permissions in containerized applications with various tradeoffs regarding resource use and authorization granularity: as an API Gateway external from a cluster, within the Kubernetes ingress controller, as a sidecar proxy, and within the application container directly.

MEASURING THE SUCCESS OF YOUR ADVERSARY SIMULATIONS

This post outlines how to measure the success of Adversary Simulation or Red Teaming exercises, focusing on three key goals: test controls, defensive enlightenment, and professional courtesy. Test Controls involves collaboration where testers validate expected security measures and share findings with defenders to enhance understanding and improve defenses. Testers should maintain professional courtesy throughout this process by being available, cleaning up data and tools, and acting transparently and humbly.

CONTINUOUS TRAIL

Threat models should be updated throughout software development. It is important to maintain trust zones, threat actors, connections, and security assumptions, as well as tracking components, sensitive data, and controls after systems stabilize. This post provides practical advice for incorporating threat modeling into all SDLC phases, adapting models to organizational needs, and identifying security risks early.

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DETECTION STUDIO (WEB APP)

Detection Studio is a playground that allows for converting Sigma detection rules to SIEM-specific languages entirely in the browser.

GO-OCSF

go-ocsf is a Go library and CLI tool that converts security findings and events into the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) format with output options in JSON or Parquet.

CHARM SECURITY (PRODUCT LAUNCH)

Charm prevents scams before they occur by analyzing human vulnerability exposure and customer risk patterns and by providing actionable insights and tailored mitigation strategies.

THERE ARE PERHAPS 10,000 REASONS TO DOUBT ORACLE CLOUD'S SECURITY BREACH DENIAL

A hacker claims to have breached Oracle Cloud's login servers, stealing about six million records. Several security firms confirm the data's authenticity, with three customers verifying the leaked information. Although Oracle denies the breach, experts caution about potential cybersecurity risks.

AFTER DDOS ATTACKS, BLIZZARD ROLLS BACK HARDCORE WOW DEATHS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Blizzard will now allow character resurrections in World of Warcraft Classic's Hardcore mode if players die due to DDoS attacks. This policy change comes after repeated server disruptions that targeted the popular OnlyFangs guild. Players now have a fail-safe if they are targeted by these attacks.

SEMRUSH IMPERSONATION SCAM HITS GOOGLE ADS

Criminals are targeting Semrush to steal Google account credentials and access data like Google Analytics and Search Console. Malicious ads are impersonating Semrush to trick users into revealing sensitive information, posing a major threat to individuals and businesses.

CRUSHFTP WARNS USERS TO PATCH UNAUTHENTICATED ACCESS FLAW IMMEDIATELY

CrushFTP has a security flaw that allows unauthorized access - update v11.3.1+ resolves this flaw.

HACKERS ARE USING MICROSOFT'S .NET MAUI TO SPREAD ANDROID MALWARE

Cybercriminals are misusing Microsoft's .NET MAUI tool to spread Android malware, tricking users by hiding malicious code in seemingly legitimate apps.

300 ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN ON CYBERCRIME RINGS IN AFRICA

Over 300 suspects were arrested in Africa for cybercrimes that targeted businesses and individuals in an Interpol-led crackdown called Operation Red Card.

NAPSTER TO BECOME A MUSIC-MARKETING METAVERSE FIRM AFTER $207M ACQUISITION

Infinite Reality is acquiring Napster for $207 million to transform it into a social music platform focused on fan engagement and monetization. Napster, which currently offers 110 million high-fidelity tracks and operates as a legal streaming service, will introduce virtual concerts, social listening parties, and gamified experiences. Infinite plans to let musicians sell tickets, merchandise, and digital content while using AI for customer service and analytics. Napster has changed hands many times since its peak. Infinite aims to leverage Web3 and AI to revitalize the brand in the metaverse.

THE FANDOM PHENOMENON

Podcast fandom is rapidly growing, with over 190M Americans listening regularly and 83% of monthly listeners identifying as podcast fans. Fans engage deeply, with 54% of them considering podcasts a daily routine and 38% preferring podcasts over other media. 68% of podcast fans are more likely to pay attention to ads relevant to their interests. Advertisers benefit from passionate fans, with 55% more likely to trust brands that support their favorite podcasts.

WHY YOU NEED TO SHOW UNENGAGED SUBSCRIBERS THE DOOR

Inactive subscribers drag down sender reputation and reduce inbox placement, hurting even high-performing campaigns. Email engagement is a key deliverability factor, and maintaining a lean, responsive list leads to stronger performance. The recommendation is to re-engage or remove dormant contacts to preserve data quality, cut platform costs, and ensure reliable performance tracking.

HUMANIZE YOUR AI TO REDUCE FRAUD

Companies can reduce fraud in AI chatbots by humanizing them. This can be done by giving the chatbots human-like names, avatars, or tones, or by informing users that a human monitors the AI. Users are 34.7% more likely to act unethically and 10.6% more likely to give false reasons for returns when interacting with AI compared to humans, but human-like chatbots reduce unethical behavior by 18.5%. Guilt prevents unethical actions, and human-like features create an emotional connection that discourages unethical behavior. For critical tasks, notify users that a human will take over to further reduce fraud.

A BETTER ONBOARDING FLOW

Excalidraw grew to 850,000 monthly active users and 89,000 GitHub stars by eliminating traditional onboarding. Users land directly in the fully functional product with no signup, tutorials, or friction. Its simplified toolset and intuitive design make it easy for users to feel competent immediately. The intentionally imperfect, hand-drawn aesthetic encourages faster ideation, easier sharing, and creates instant brand recognition, driving organic growth.

2025 B2B MARKETING SALARY BENCHMARK REPORT AND NEGOTIATION GUIDE

This guide provides benchmarks based on title, function, location, company size, and team structure. It highlights pay differences by role, region, and common benefits, and reveals areas where marketers feel stuck. It also includes a salary negotiation guide with strategies, scripts, and a value-mapping exercise to help marketers secure higher pay or effectively build their teams.

TRANSFORM YOUR CAMPAIGNS WITH PINTEREST PERFORMANCE+

Pinterest Performance+ automates audience targeting, creative optimization, and budget adjustments, helping advertisers improve efficiency. Brands have seen a 20% decrease in CPA with fewer inputs. To maximize results, advertisers should track conversions, align goals with volume, use diverse ad formats, combine Performance+ tools, allow time for learning, and test ads continuously. Case studies like Seraphine and Princess Polly show major revenue growth and cost savings with this approach.

DOES AUTOMATED LEAD NURTURING REALLY WORK? A NEW STUDY CHALLENGES THE HYPE

Automated Lead Nurturing (ALN) boosts conversions by up to 23 percentage points, but it only works well for new leads, short sales cycles, and low-value deals. ALN performs poorly in complex B2B sales or high-ticket transactions, where buyers rely more on research and personal interaction. Its value lies in accelerating qualified sales interactions, not in passive engagement, therefore measuring open rates or clicks may be misleading to evaluate its performance.