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On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Spurred on by a listener who asked how they might soft boycott Apple but remain a Mac user, Mike and Darren explore a world where, destroyed by the Mighty Elephanzilla, Apple no longer exists and we're forced to seek out alternatives. What hardware, operating systems, software, mobile devices, and other accessories might make life easier for a former Apple user? Mike wraps up the episode with his Essential App pick: Neo Network Utility.

AI is everywhere. Software companies bombard you with promises that their AI-powered programs will revolutionize your business. Prognosticators say it will take over roughly everything. And Wall Street, as ever, is watching.Restaurants are certainly no exception. Companies are testing and experimenting with AI in nearly every part of their operation, from the drive-thru to the back of the house, from marketing to the kitchen. This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive is the first in a six-part series on AI in the restaurant industry, looking at the ways big and small chains use the technology. We spoke with operators, executives, chefs and others to examine AI in the restaurant industry and its potential impact. This first one takes a broad look at the technology and some of the ways it can be used. 

Hey CX Nation,In this week's CXWeekly Update episode I walk through some ideas, goals & CTAs that me & the team at CXC have been focused on.Full candor, we're in a full blown sales sprint to the end of the year to close 2025 with a bang & tee up the best year yet in 2026.We're also working on a ton of new customer focused business content -- including my 2nd book "Make Happiness A Habit" that we are launching in the New Year. Don't worry we have a ton of amazing guest interviews coming down the pipeline over the next couple of weeks.Part of our goal at CXC is to create some of the best customer focused business leader content, including short episodes like these CXWeekly updates that are digestible, actionable & most importantly entertaining for all of you.Huge thanks for all of you who helped to celebrate our 5 year anniversary of building CXChronicles, it's been a hell of a journey. Approaching 300+ episodes of customer focused business contentWorked with 150+ companies across the world helping make customer & employee happiness a habitPartnered with biggest players in software & technology including Salesforce, Hubspot, Intercom, Zendesk, & Freshworks.Launched CXC Healthzone Intelligence Platform, go see how your company's CX stacks up the rest. If you enjoy The CXChronicles Podcast, stop by your favorite podcast player and leave us a review today.You know what would be even better?Go tell one of your friends or teammates about CXC's content, CX/CS/RevOps services, our customer & employee focused community & invite them to join the CX Nation!For you non-readers, go check out the CXChronicles Youtube channel to see our customer & employee focused video content & short-reel CTAs to improve your CX/CS/RevOps performance today (politely go smash that subscribe button).Contact us anytime to learn more about CXC at INFO@cxchronicles.com and ask us about how we can help your business & team make customer happiness a habit now!Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles Today Tweet us @cxchronicles Check out our Instagram @cxchronicles Click here to checkout the CXC website Email us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!

The world record for fastest pit stop—a mere 1.8 seconds—was set by the McLaren F1 Team at the Qatar Grand Prix in 2023. It's an incredible feat of speed and choreography; a pit stop that fast can't happen without a team of people operating at peak human performance. But as Dan Keyworth explains, AI plays a crucial role, too. As the Director of Business Technology at McLaren Racing, Dan is responsible for helping the whole team perform at their best—and that starts with having the right tools. Whether it's the firehose of sensor data coming off a race car, video analysis of the pit crew in action, or marketing analytics for the next Grand Prix, AI helps the McLaren F1 Team make the right decisions—and make them fast.On this episode, Dan talks about the importance of getting simple answers from complex data, how they use Dropbox Dash, and why we shouldn't think of AI as labor replacement so much as laborious replacement.You can learn more about the McLaren F1 Team at mclaren.com/racing/formula-1. And if you haven't already seen it, be sure to watch their world record pit stop at youtube.com/watch?v=tRBOiq-Q6_s. Seriously, it's blink-and-you'll-miss-it fast.~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 11, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): The 'Toy Story' You RememberOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45883788&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:50): FFmpeg to Google: Fund us or stop sending bugsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45891016&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:11): iPhone PocketOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45885813&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:32): Warren Buffett's final shareholder letter [pdf]Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45882837&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:53): Collaboration sucksOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45892394&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:14): I hate screenshots of textOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45883124&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:35): SoftBank sells its entire stake in NvidiaOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45884937&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:55): Firefox expands fingerprint protectionsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45888891&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:16): X5.1 solar flare, G4 geomagnetic storm watchOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45893004&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:37): iPod SocksOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45889602&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

Chris, Ade and Jeremiah explore the ways new technology can help you make fantastic photos.

In this episode, we explore the FASB's new software cost guidance and its impact on accounting for internal‑use software—what's in scope, how to evaluate the revised capitalization criteria, the effective date and transition, and other key changes. We also take a deeper dive into AI‑related software development.In this episode, we discuss:0:00 – Background and scope on the FASB's new ASU on internal-use software costs11:10 – Capitalization criteria, including “significant development uncertainty”20:38 – Examples of evaluating “significant development uncertainty”30:50 – Other insights and updates related to the software costs guidance34:00 – Effective date of the ASU and transition methods37:41 – Accounting considerations for AI-related software developmentFor more: FASB updates software cost guidance, Software costs guideAlso, be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestsPat Durbin is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience consulting with our clients and engagement teams on complex accounting matters, including issues related to revenue, compensation, income taxes, and inventory under both US GAAP and IFRS.Mike Coleman is a partner in PwC's National Office who specializes in accounting for revenue and software arrangements and has served technology clients for much of his career. In addition, Mike has represented the firm on the AICPA Software Task Force.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Are we underestimating how the agentic world is impacting cybersecurity? We spoke to Mohan Kumar, who did production security at Box for a deep dive into the threats of true autonomous AI agents.The conversation moves beyond simple LLM applications (like chatbots) to the new world of dynamic, goal-driven agents that can take autonomous actions. Mohan took us through why this shift introduces a new class of threats we aren't prepared for, such as agents developing new, unmonitorable communication methods ("Jibber-link" mode).Mohan shared his top three security threats for AI agents in production:Memory Poisoning: How an agent's trusted memory (long-term, short-term, or entity memory) can be corrupted via indirect prompt injection, altering its core decisions.Tool Misuse: The risk of agents connecting to rogue tools or MCP servers, or having their legitimate tools (like a calendar) exploited for data exfiltration.Privilege Compromise: The critical need to enforce least-privilege on agents that can shift roles and identities, often through misconfiguration.Guest Socials -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mohan's LinkedinPodcast Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CloudSecPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are interested in AI Cybersecurity, you can check out our sister podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Security Podcast⁠Questions asked:(00:00) Introduction(01:30) Who is Mohan Kumar? (Production Security at Box)(03:30) LLM Application vs. AI Agent: What's the Difference?(06:50) "We are totally underestimating" AI agent threats(07:45) Software 3.0: When Prompts Become the New Software(08:20) The "Jibber-link" Threat: Agents Ditching Human Language(10:45) The Top 3 AI Agent Security Threats(11:10) Threat 1: Memory Poisoning & Context Manipulation(14:00) Threat 2: Tool Misuse (e.g., exploiting a calendar tool)(16:50) Threat 3: Privilege Compromise (Least Privilege for Agents)(18:20) How Do You Monitor & Audit Autonomous Agents?(20:30) The Need for "Observer" Agents(24:45) The 6 Components of an AI Agent Architecture(27:00) Threat Modeling: Using CSA's MAESTRO Framework(31:20) Are Leaks Only from Open Source Models or Closed (OpenAI, Claude) Too?(34:10) The "Grandma Trick": Any Model is Susceptible(38:15) Where is AI Agent Security Evolving? (Orchestration, Data, Interface)(42:00) Fun Questions: Hacking MCPs, Skydiving & Risk, BiryaniResources mentioned during the episode:Mohan's Udemy Course -AI Security Bootcamp: LLM Hacking Basics Andre Karpathy's "Software 3.0" Concept "Jibber-link Mode" VideoCrewAI FrameworkOWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) MAESTRO Framework

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Today we talk about the problems that we focused on solving when developing and continuing to develop the How to Hardscape Headquarters Software!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Hardscape Headquarters⁠

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 10, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): XSLT RIPOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45873434&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:50): Unexpected things that are peopleOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45877257&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:10): Work after work: Notes from an unemployed new grad watching the job market breakOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45870863&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:31): Time to start de-ApplingOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45876598&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:51): LLMs are steroids for your Dunning-KrugerOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45876744&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:11): Redmond, WA, turns off Flock Safety cameras after ICE arrestsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45879101&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:32): The lazy Git UI you didn't know you needOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45878578&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:52): How cops can get your private online dataOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45877206&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:12): Vibe Code Warning – A personal casestudyOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45874987&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:33): Sued by NintendoOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45870675&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

Ian and Aaron talk about 20 years of HelpSpot, Aaron's big week on Twitter, and....talk about burying the lede....Aaron's got ARR!  Subscription revenue!  It's happening!Sponsored by Bento, Flare, and Ittybit.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - A Weekend Story (15:25) - Sick Kids (20:12) - Laravel New Update (22:40) - 20 Years of HelpSpot (37:27) - Ian's Hiring (43:03) - Aaron's Big Week on Twitter (53:20) - Database School Update Links:Paperless PostFuji X100VIRicoh GR IVLaravel NewIan's hiring!Aaron's tweet"Put Food On My Family"

Our CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson unpacks why stocks are likely to stay resilient despite uncertainties related to Fed rates, government shutdown and tariffs.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist. Today on the podcast, I'll be discussing recent concerns for equities and how that may be changing. It's Monday, November 10th at 11:30am in New York. So, let's get after it.We're right in the middle of earnings season. Under the surface, there may appear to be high dispersion. But we're actually seeing positive developments for a broadening in growth. Specifically, the median stock is seeing its best earnings growth in four years. And the S&P 500 revenue beat rate is running 2 times its historical average. These are clear signs that the earning recovery is broadening and that pricing power is firming to offset tariffs. We're also watching out for other predictors of soft spots. And over the past week, the seasonal weakness in earnings revision breath appears to be over. For reference, this measure troughed at 6 percent on October 21st, and is now at 11 percent. The improvement is being led by Software, Transports, Energy, Autos and Healthcare. Despite this improvement in earnings revisions, the overall market traded heavy last week on the back of two other risks. The first risk relates to the Fed's less dovish bias at October's FOMC meeting. The Fed suggested they are not on a preset course to cut rates again in December. So, it's not a coincidence the U.S. equity market topped on the day of this meeting. Meanwhile investors are also keeping an eye on the growth data during the third quarter. If it's stronger than anticipated, it could mean there's less dovish action from the Fed than the market expects or needs for high prices.I have been highlighting a less dovish Fed as a risk for stocks. But it's important to point out that the labor market is also showing increasing signs of weakness. Part of this is directly related to the government shutdown. But the private labor data clearly illustrates a jobs market that's slowing beyond just government jobs. This is creating some tension in the markets – that the Fed will be late to cut rates, which increases the risk the recovery since April falls flat. In my view, labor market weakness coupled with the administration's desire to "run it hot" means that ultimately the Fed is likely to deliver more dovish policy than the market currently expects. But, without official jobs data confirming this trend, the Fed is moving slower than the equity market may like. The other risk the market has been focused on is the government shutdown itself. And there appears to be two main channels through which these variables are affecting stock prices. The first is tighter liquidity as reflected in the recent decline in bank reserves. The government shutdown has resulted in fewer disbursements to government employees and other programs. Once the government shutdown ends which appears imminent, these payments will resume, which translates into an easing of liquidity.The second impact of the shutdown is weaker consumer spending due to a large number of workers furloughed and benefits, like SNAP, halted. As a result, Consumer Discretionary company earnings revisions have rolled over. The good news is that the shutdown may be coming to an end and alleviate these market concerns. Finally, tariffs are facing an upcoming Supreme Court decision. There were questions last week on how affected stocks were reacting to this development. Overall, we saw fairly muted relative price reactions from the stocks that would be most affected. We think this relates to a couple of variables. First, the Trump administration could leverage a number of other authorities to replace the existing tariffs. Second, even in a scenario where the Supreme Court overturns tariffs, refunds are likely to take a significant amount of time, potentially well into 2026.So what does all of this all mean? Weak earnings seasonality is coming to an end along with the government shutdown. Both of these factors should lead to some relief in what have been softer equity markets more recently. But we expect volatility to persist until the Fed fully commits to the run it hot strategy of the administration. Thanks for tuning in; I hope you found it informative and useful. Let us know what you think by leaving us a review. And if you find Thoughts on the Market worthwhile, tell a friend or colleague to try it out!

Today we're digging into the Model Context Protocol, or MCP. Think LSP for AI: build a small Python service once and your tools and data show up across editors and agents like VS Code, Claude Code, and more. My guest, Den Delimarsky from Microsoft, helps build this space and will keep us honest about what's solid versus what's just shiny. We'll keep it practical: transports that actually work, guardrails you can trust, and a tiny server you could ship this week. By the end, you'll have a clear mental model and a path to plug Python into the internet of agents. Episode sponsors Sentry AI Monitoring, Code TALKPYTHON NordStellar Talk Python Courses Links from the show Den Delimarsky: den.dev Agentic AI Programming for Python Course: training.talkpython.fm Model Context Protocol: modelcontextprotocol.io Model Context Protocol Specification (2025-03-26): modelcontextprotocol.io MCP Python Package (PyPI): pypi.org Awesome MCP Servers (punkpeye) GitHub Repo: github.com Visual Studio Code Docs: Copilot MCP Servers: code.visualstudio.com GitHub MCP Server (GitHub repo): github.com GitHub Blog: Meet the GitHub MCP Registry: github.blog MultiViewer App: multiviewer.app GitHub Blog: Spec-driven development with AI (open source toolkit): github.blog Model Context Protocol Registry (GitHub): github.com mcp (GitHub organization): github.com Tailscale: tailscale.com Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com Episode #527 deep-dive: talkpython.fm/527 Episode transcripts: talkpython.fm Theme Song: Developer Rap

Struggling with ineffective tech teams or expensive agencies? Vygandas Pliasas, a seasoned Fractional CTO, reveals how to streamline development, build high-performing in-house teams, and achieve sustainable growth. Tune in for actionable insights to align your tech strategy with your business goals.

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Building B2B analytics and AI tools that people will actually pay for and use is hard. The reality is, your product won't deliver ROI if no one's using it. That's why first principles thinking says you have to solve the usage problem first. In this episode, I'll explain why the key to user adoption is designing with the flow of work—building your solution around the natural workflows of your users to minimize the behavior changes you're asking them to make. When users clearly see the value in your product, it becomes easier to sell and removes many product-related blockers along the way. We'll explore how product design impacts sales, the difference between buyers and users in enterprise contexts, and why challenging the “data/AI-first” mindset is essential. I'll also share practical ways to align features with user needs, reduce friction, and drive long-term adoption and impact. If you're ready to move beyond the dashboard and start building products that truly fit the way people work, this episode is for you.   Highlights/Skip to:  The core argument: why solving for user adoption first helps demonstrate ROI and facilitate sales in B2B analytics and AI products  (1:34) How showing the value to actual end users—not just buyers—makes it easier to sell your product (2:33) Why designing for outcomes instead of outputs (dashboards, etc) leads to better adoption and long-term product value (8:16) How to “see” beyond users' surface-level feature requests and solutions so you can solve for the actual, unspoken need—leading to an indispensable product (10:23) Reframing feature requests as design-actionable problems (12:07)  Solving for unspoken needs vs. customer-requested features and functions (15:51) Why “disruption” is the wrong approach for product development (21:19)   Quotes:  “Customers' tolerance for poorly designed B2B software has decreased significantly over the last decade. People now expect enterprise tools to function as smoothly and intuitively as the consumer apps they use every day.  Clunky software that slows down workflows is no longer acceptable, regardless of the data it provides. If your product frustrates users or requires extra effort to achieve results, adoption will suffer. Even the most powerful AI or analytics engine cannot compensate for a confusing or poorly structured interface. Enterprises now demand experiences that are seamless, efficient, and aligned with real workflows.    This shift means that product design is no longer a secondary consideration; it is critical to commercial success.  Founders and product leaders must prioritize usability, clarity, and delight in every interaction. Software that is difficult to use increases the risk of churn, lengthens sales cycles, and diminishes perceived value. Products must anticipate user needs and deliver solutions that integrate naturally into existing workflows.  The companies that succeed are the ones that treat user experience as a strategic differentiator. Ignoring this trend creates friction, frustration, and missed opportunities for adoption and revenue growth. Design quality is now inseparable from product value and market competitiveness.  The message is clear: if you want your product to be adopted, retain customers, and win in the market, UX must be central to your strategy.” —   “No user really wants to ‘check a dashboard' or use a feature for its own sake. Dashboards, charts, and tables are outputs, not solutions. What users care about is completing their tasks, solving their problems, and achieving meaningful results.  Designing around workflows rather than features ensures your product is indispensable. A workflow-first approach maps your solution to the actual tasks users perform in the real world.  When we understand the jobs users need to accomplish, we can build products that deliver real value and remove friction. Focusing solely on features or data can create bloated products that users ignore or struggle to use.  Outputs are meaningless if they do not fit into the context of a user's work. The key is to translate user needs into actionable workflows and design every element to support those flows.  This approach reduces cognitive load, improves adoption, and ensures the product's ROI is realized. It also allows you to anticipate challenges and design solutions that make workflows smoother, faster, and more efficient.  By centering design on actual tasks rather than arbitrary metrics, your product becomes a tool users can't imagine living without. Workflow-focused design directly ties to measurable outcomes for both end users and buyers. It shifts the conversation from features to value, making adoption, satisfaction, and revenue more predictable.” — “Just because a product is built with AI or powerful data capabilities doesn't mean anyone will adopt it. Long-term value comes from designing solutions that users cannot live without. It's about creating experiences that take people from frustration to satisfaction to delight.  Products must fit into users' natural workflows and improve their performance, efficiency, and outcomes. Buyers' perceived ROI is closely tied to meaningful adoption by end users. If users struggle, churn rises, and financial impact is diminished, regardless of technical sophistication.  Designing for delight ensures that the product becomes a positive force in the user's daily work. It strengthens engagement, reduces friction, and builds customer loyalty.  High-quality UX allows the product to demonstrate value automatically, without constant explanations or hand-holding. Delightful experiences encourage advocacy, referrals, and easier future sales.  The real power of design lies in aligning technical capabilities with human behavior and workflow.  When done correctly, this approach transforms a tool into an indispensable part of the user's job and a demonstrable asset for the business.  Focusing on usability, satisfaction, and delight creates long-term adoption and retention, which is the ultimate measure of product success.” — “Your product should enter the user's work stream like a raft on a river, moving in the same direction as their workflow. Users should not have to fight the current or stop their flow to use your tool.  Introducing friction or requiring users to change their behavior increases risk, even if the product delivers ROI. The more naturally your product aligns with existing workflows, the easier it is to adopt and the more likely it is to be retained.  Products that feel intuitive and effortless become indispensable, reducing conversations about usability during demos. By matching the flow of work, your solution improves satisfaction, accelerates adoption, and enhances perceived value.  Disrupting workflows without careful observation can create new problems, frustrate users, and slow down sales. The goal is to move users from frustration to satisfaction to delight, all while achieving the intended outcomes.  Designing with the flow of work ensures that every feature, interface element, and interaction fits seamlessly into the tasks users already perform. It allows users to focus on value instead of figuring out how to use the product.  This alignment is key to unlocking adoption, retaining customers, and building long-term loyalty.  Products that resist the natural workflow may demonstrate ROI on paper but fail in practice due to friction and low engagement.  Success requires designing a product that supports the user's journey downstream without interruption or extra effort.  When you achieve this, adoption becomes easier, sales conversations smoother, and long-term retention higher.” —

In this podcast, Michael Stiefel spoke with Randy Shoup about how to evolve your software after a software failure, and how to improve the resilience of your software by modeling transient states using events and workflows. Software failure is inevitable, but learning from failure, including making the necessary changes to organizational culture can make your software more resilient. One of the most important ways to do this is to search for the truth, rather than trying to seek out the guilty. The real world is asynchronous, which means that transient events are important for resilient systems because that is where failures often occur, or compensation has to take place. Workflows and events are the best way to model these systems. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3Lmvd0I Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco 2025 (November 17-21, 2025) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon AI New York 2025 (December 16-17, 2025) https://ai.qconferences.com/ QCon London 2026 (March 16-19, 2026) https://qconlondon.com/ The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - X: https://x.com/InfoQ?from=@ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom# - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/?hl=en - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Tony chats with Chak Kolli, PhD, CTO at Magile Software. Insurance companies are struggling to understand the risks of AI and Magile Software is here to help them understand and manage that risk better. A fascinating conversation you cannot miss!Chak Kolli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chak-kolli/Magile Software: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magile-software/Video Version: https://youtu.be/XT0q6dkFT6Q

Sarah shares real stories from beta testers using The Good Food CFO financial strategy software for the first time:* A founder running five sales channels discovered their revenue tracking wasn't set up to support strategic decision-making* A 16-year bakery owner finally understood where profit actually goes when monthly debt payments take it right back out* A founder learned why categorizing marketing expenses as cost of goods sold makes their numbers nearly impossible to interpretThe software isn't just a tool—it's revealing the blind spots that most founders don't even know they have. Tune in for practical insights about organizing your financial foundation and unlocking better decision-making in your business.Want this same clarity in your food business? Join our waitlist for 50% off your first month's subscription.Join The Good Food CFO Community:Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodfoodcfoWatch on YouTube: @thegoodfoodcfoBecome a Member: BABOYOT This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodfoodcfo.substack.com/subscribe

We're back with a new batch! Apple is paying for Google's AI chops! Meta earns a fortune through fraud in ads. AT&T's iPhone ads falsely promised everyone a free iPhone! Someone studied fast charging! Details surface on Samsung malware. Moto might bring out another premium phone! And we have both the OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro IN HAND! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4YK Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 09, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I Am Mark ZuckerbergOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45863360&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:52): AI isn't replacing jobs. AI spending isOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45866243&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:15): Marble FountainOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45866697&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:38): Montana becomes first state to enshrine 'right to compute' into lawOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45865289&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:01): Tabloid: The Clickbait Headline Programming LanguageOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45862470&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:24): Samsung Family Hub for 2025 Update Elevates the Smart Home EcosystemOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45866165&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:46): Work after work: Notes from an unemployed new grad watching the job market breakOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45870863&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:09): Boring Company fined nearly $500K after it dumped drilling fluids into manholesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45862674&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:32): The Manuscripts of Edsger W. DijkstraOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45866224&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:55): Judge denies request to exempt Flock footage from Public Records ActOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45861829&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

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Software development is undergoing rapid change as AI, DevOps, and data science reshape how teams build and scale products. In this interview, Particle41 CEO and technical co-founder Ben Johnson explains what modern software teams must do to stay competitive. He shares practical insights on boosting developer productivity with AI, building reliable systems through infrastructure-as-code, and adopting modern data architectures that move beyond simple dashboards. Ben also discusses how to lead remote teams effectively and apply OKRs in both work and personal life to stay aligned on what truly matters. If you're involved in building software or leading technical teams, this conversation offers clear, actionable strategies for thriving in the AI-driven era.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/ben-johnson.Become a PathWise member today! Join at https://pathwise.io/join-now/

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 08, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I Want You to Understand ChicagoOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45859402&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:52): Valdi – A cross-platform UI framework that delivers native performanceOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45852854&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:14): Ticker: Don't die of heart diseaseOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45857053&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:36): Study identifies weaknesses in how AI systems are evaluatedOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45856804&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:59): Apple's "notarisation" – blocking software freedom of developers and usersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45854441&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:21): My friends and I accidentally faked the Ryzen 7 9700X3D leaksOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45855933&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:43): Marko – A declarative, HTML‑based languageOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45858905&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:06): IP blocking the UK is not enough to comply with the Online Safety ActOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45860654&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:28): Mullvad: Shutting down our search proxy LetaOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45852974&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:50): Sam Altman's pants are on fireOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45853292&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

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In this episode, Casey Lewis dives deep into how pest control companies can fully integrate their CRM with their service software to create a seamless buyer's journey — from the moment a lead enters the system through awareness, consideration, and decision.You'll learn how to ensure no lead ever falls through the cracks, how to automate backburner and drip campaigns for unconverted or one-shot customers, and how to unlock hidden revenue through side-sell and upsell programs like mosquito control, rodent exclusion, and stinging insect protection.Casey also breaks down how to build a tagging and data protocol that syncs between your CRM and pest control software, ensuring accurate reporting, better follow-up, and smarter marketing automation.By the end, you'll know how to turn your CRM from a simple contact manager into a growth engine that drives recurring revenue all year long.Integration = efficiencyTagging = clarityDrip campaigns = conversion recoveryUpsells = lifetime valueEncourage listeners to audit their current CRM setup and pest control software connection.Call to action:“If you need help connecting your CRM or building automated campaigns that drive revenue, reach out to Rhino Pest Control Marketing today.”Casey Lewiscasey@rhinopros.com(925) 464-8383“Subscribe and review us wherever you listen to podcasts — and follow us on YouTube at Rhino Pest Control Marketing.”

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 07, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Leaving Meta and PyTorchOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45843948&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:50): Meta projected 10% of 2024 revenue came from scamsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45845772&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:11): A Fond FarewellOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45843146&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:32): YouTube Removes Windows 11 Bypass Tutorials, Claims 'Risk of Physical Harm'Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45850963&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:53): Rockstar employee shares account of the company's union-busting effortsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45849281&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:14): Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45848083&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:35): Vodafone Germany is killing the open internet – one peering connection at a timeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45848484&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:55): Why I love OCaml (2023)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45846517&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:16): Apple is crossing a Steve Jobs red lineOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45850430&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:37): VLC's Jean-Baptiste Kempf Receives the European SFS Award 2025Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45850751&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

Karim Harbott: From Requirements Documents to Customer Obsession—Redefining the PO Role Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Strategic, Customer-Obsessed, and Vision-Driven   "The PO role in the team is strategic. These POs focus on the customer, outcomes, and strategy. They're customer-obsessed and focus on the purpose and the why of the product." - Karim Harbott   Karim believes the industry fundamentally misunderstands what a Product Owner should be. The great Product Owners he's seen are strategic thinkers who are obsessed with the customer. They don't just manage a backlog—they paint a vision for the product and help the entire team become customer-obsessed alongside them.  These POs focus relentlessly on outcomes rather than outputs, asking "why are we building this?" before diving into "what should we build?" They understand the purpose of the product and communicate it compellingly.  Karim references Amazon's "working backwards" approach, where Product Owners start with the customer experience they want to create and work backwards to figure out what needs to be built. Great POs also embrace the framework of Desirability (what customers want), Viability (what makes business sense), Feasibility (what's technically possible), and Usability (what's easy to use). While the PO owns desirability and viability, they collaborate closely with designers on usability and technical teams on feasibility.  This is critical: software is a team sport, and great POs recognize that multiple roles share responsibility for delivery. Like David Marquet teaches, they empower the team to own decisions rather than dictating every detail. The result? Teams that understand the "why" and can innovate toward it autonomously.   Self-reflection Question: Does your Product Owner paint a compelling vision that inspires the team, or do they primarily manage a list of tasks? The Bad Product Owner: The User Story Writer "The user story writer PO thinks it's their job to write full, long requirements documents, put it in JIRA, and assign it to the team. This is far away from what the PO role should be." - Karim Harbott   The anti-pattern Karim sees most often is the "User Story Writer" Product Owner. These POs believe their job is to write detailed requirements documents, load them into JIRA, and assign them to the team. It's essentially waterfall disguised as Agile—treating user stories like mini-specifications rather than conversation starters. This approach completely misses the collaborative nature of product development.  Instead of engaging the team in understanding customer needs and co-creating solutions, these POs hand down fully-formed requirements and expect the team to execute without question. The problem is that this removes the team's ownership and creativity. When POs act as the sole source of product knowledge, they become bottlenecks.  The team can't make smart tradeoffs or innovate because they don't understand the underlying customer problems or business context. Using the Desirability-Viability-Feasibility-Usability framework, bad POs try to own all four dimensions themselves instead of recognizing that designers, developers, and other roles bring essential perspectives. The result is disengaged teams, slow delivery, and products that miss the mark because they were built to specifications rather than shaped by collaborative discovery. Software is a team sport—but the User Story Writer PO forgets to put the team on the field.   Self-reflection Question: Is your Product Owner engaging the team in collaborative discovery, or just handing down requirements to be implemented?   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 06, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): End of Japanese communityOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45830770&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:50): FBI tries to unmask owner of archive.isOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45836826&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:11): Ratatui – App ShowcaseOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45830829&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:32): Kimi K2 Thinking, a SOTA open-source trillion-parameter reasoning modelOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45836070&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:53): ICC ditches Microsoft 365 for openDeskOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45837342&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:14): You should write an agentOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45840088&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:35): Two billion email addresses were exposedOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45839901&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:56): I may have found a way to spot U.S. at-sea strikes before they're announcedOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45831541&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:17): What the hell have you builtOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45832803&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:38): IKEA launches new smart home range with 21 Matter-compatible productsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45834980&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

 Hey everyone. I've gotten so much interesting feedback on last week's Halloween episode featuring the anonymous CTO saying spooky things about AI and coding agents that I thought I'd share a quick solo voice memo style episode with you. The feedback ranges from people saying he's spot on about the insidious problems that AI coding agents create while others saying "he's holding it wrong." In other words, he's not using AI properly. Listen to this short episode and you'll also hear reaction to his claim that "adversarial AI" is not really a thing and why context and data are so critical. And please please please: take five minutes and complete our annual survey. I have big plans for the show and some new things I'm working on. So I really want to hear from you. And for one lucky survey taker, I will make a $100 donation to the charity of your choice. Here's the survey. Again: it takes just five minutes and these surveys are actually really important to podcasters and sponsors. Thanks so much!And go to crafted.fm to get the newsletter and see all past episodes, including the Halloween Special with the Anonymous CTO on Spooky AI Things (listen to this first before listening to today's episode)

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Everyone is rushing to master AI, but what does that mean for software security? Today, we're talking to Henrik Plate and Amod Gupta from Endor Labs about their State of Dependency Management report. We discuss how AI coding assistants are introducing new security vulnerabilities, why 90% of security issues exist in code you're not even using, and how malware is now hijacking local AI agents to steal credentials. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To read Endor Labs' State of Dependency Management Report, check it out here!

Thunderbolt on FreeBSD, ZFS on Illumos and Linux and FreeBSD, ZFS Compression, Home networking monitoring, LibreSSH and OpenSSH releases and more... NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines Thunderbolt on FreeBSD (https://blog.feld.me/posts/2025/10/thunderbolt-on-freebsd) The broad state of ZFS on Illumos, Linux, and FreeBSD (as I understand it) (https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/solaris/ZFSOnIllumosLinuxAndFreeBSD) News Roundup zfs: setting compression and adding new vdevs (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/18/zfs-setting-compression-and-adding-new-vdevs) The hunt for a home network monitoring solution (https://vulcanridr.mataroa.blog/blog/the-hunt-for-a-home-network-monitoring-solution) LibreSSL 4.2.0 Released (https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20251015043527) OpenSSH 10.2 released (https://www.undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20251010131052) - Related to 10.x versions : Post-Quantum Cryptography (https://www.openssh.com/pq.html) Check your IP infos using nginx (https://www.tumfatig.net/2025/check-your-ip-infos-using-nginx) Experimenting with Compression (just given an overview, I dont exepect you to read the all three writeups fully) Experimenting with compression off (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/experimenting-with-compression-off/) Experimenting with compression=lz4 (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/experimenting-with-compressionlz4/) Experimenting with compression=zstd (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/experimenting-with-compressionzstd/) Compression results (https://dan.langille.org/2025/10/06/compression-results) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Anton - Boxybsd (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/636/feedback/anton%20-%20boxybsd.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

Alicia is joined by Blake Oliver and David Leary from The Accounting Podcast, fresh from Intuit Connect with detailed notes on everything announced for QuickBooks Online and the accounting profession. The discussion covers Intuit's consolidation strategy to reduce reliance on third-party apps, the new tiered pricing structure for the Intuit Accountant Suite launching in 2026, and how AI agents are currently performing in bank feeds and transaction categorization. They also examine QuickBooks' move into CRM and marketing tools, the role of QuickBooks Live in Intuit's strategy, and what alternatives small businesses and accountants might consider.SponsorsDigits - https://uqb.promo/digits(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (04:15) - The New Customer Hub and MailChimp Integration (05:43) - Concerns About AI and QuickBooks Ecosystem (10:59) - ProAdvisors' Role in the AI Era (19:01) - Addressing Reporting and Automation Issues (26:57) - The Future of QuickBooks Online Accountant (27:11) - Introduction to QBO A Refresh (27:35) - New Features and Paid Tiers (28:38) - Intuit Accountant Suite Overview (29:54) - Core and Accelerate Versions (30:08) - Client Management and Dashboards (32:36) - Practice Management Tools (33:15) - Intuit's Market Strategy (37:18) - ProAdvisor and QuickBooks Live (38:21) - Quicken's Comeback (41:25) - AI and Automation in Accounting (51:43) - Intuit's Future Plans and Innovations (54:35) - Conclusion and CPE Information LINKSProducts, Services, and Inventory, Nov 18: http://royl.ws/qbo-Inventory?affiliate=5393907QB Payments Merchant Services, Nov 25: http://royl.ws/QB-Payments-Course?affiliate=5393907BUY ALICIA'S NEW BOOK!https://www.amazon.com/QuickBooks-Online-Bootcamp-Setup-Time-ebook/dp/B0FWZ2NHTQ/Companion Course on Royal Wise:https://learn.royalwise.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/153822/QuickBooks-Online-BootcampWe want to hear from you!Send your questions and comments to us at unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com.Join our LinkedIn community at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/Visit our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboarding 

Tim is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Angeles Equity Partners.  Tim is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's investment activities. Prior to co-founding Angeles Equity Partners in 2014, Tim co-led the Industrials vertical at The Gores Group with Jordan Katz. Tim was responsible for leading due diligence efforts, driving operational transformation and providing portfolio company oversight.  During his tenure at Gores, Tim served as the Chairman and/or Chief Executive Officer of numerous portfolio companies, and was a member of both the Management and Investment Committees.  Prior to Gores, Tim spent two years at Gateway, where he was responsible for the revenue and margin performance of Services, Software, and Enterprise Products in the Professional Business Unit. Prior to Gateway, Tim spent more than five years at Bain & Company, where he led numerous strategy, M&A and operational improvement engagements for corporate and private equity clients.  Before that, Tim served in various sales leadership and transformation positions at AT&T and began his career with IBM. Tim received a B.A. in Finance from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) reads his Bits about Money essay on deposit insurance, explaining this critical financial infrastructure, with some thoughts on its performance during 2023. He covers what deposit insurance actually covers (and critically, what it doesn't), how fintech users often misunderstand their exposure to counterparty risk, and the anatomy of bank failures. This is infrastructure you rely on as much as electricity: ubiquitous, critical, hopefully invisible, and worth understanding before it matters again.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/how-deposit-insurance-actually-works/–Sponsor: Framer is a design and publishing platform that collapses the toolchain between wireframes and production-ready websites. Design, iterate, and publish in one workspace. Start free at framer.com/design with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS for a free month of Framer Pro.–Links:Bits about Money, https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/deposit-insurance/ –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(03:10) The covered peril(07:07) Anatomy of a bank failure(12:55) Keeping your bank hydrated(19:58) Sponsor: Framer(23:20) Orderly bank failures(28:25) The cost of insurance(30:15) The ultimate backstop(31:48) Deposit insurance as ubiquitous infrastructure

In this episode, we talk about whether Rick's expertise with traditional inbound marketing will work for LegUp Health.

Every producer has a few hidden gems that quietly make their studio workflow shine. In this episode, we each share the gear and software that we can't live without. From creative plugins to underrated pieces of hardware, we talk about how these tools shape our sound, speed up our process, and keep us inspired in the studio.Help support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut Producer

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 05, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral raceOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45818421&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:53): Solarpunk is happening in AfricaOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45827190&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:17): YouTube erased more than 700 videos documenting Israeli human rights violationsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45822018&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:41): New gel restores dental enamel and could revolutionise tooth repairOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45826995&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:04): I'm worried that they put co-pilot in ExcelOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45820872&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:28): Norway reviews cybersecurity after remote-access feature found in Chinese busesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45824658&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:52): Direct File won't happen in 2026, IRS tells statesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45818319&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:15): iOS 26.2 to allow third-party app stores in Japan ahead of regulatory deadlineOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45822302&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:39): Dillo, a multi-platform graphical web browserOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45826266&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:03): The shadows lurking in the equationsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45823141&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! This week, Ben Murray sits down with Albert Gozzi, the co-founder and CEO of Aleph, an innovative AI-driven FP&A platform transforming how finance teams operate. Originally from Argentina, Albert Gozzi shares his journey from Procter & Gamble to Bain, and later as a startup CFO, where he experienced firsthand the frustrations of spreadsheet-heavy workflows in finance. Together, they dive into the founding story of Aleph, its mission to streamline financial data and workflows, and how the company's AI-powered solutions are empowering finance and FP&A teams to work smarter and faster. In this episode, you'll get insider insights on Aleph's rapid fundraising journey—having recently closed a $30 million Series B and totaling $47 million to date. Albert Gozzi candidly discusses what investors look for at each funding round, the nuances of scaling go-to-market efforts, lessons learned from dozens of investor rejections, and why finding product-market fit is just the beginning. Plus, they uncover how Aleph's unique approach to implementation and pricing is winning fans among CFOs in mid-market and private-equity-backed businesses. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at building and scaling a modern SaaS finance platform, this is the episode for you. Tune in to hear the latest on Aleph's roadmap, practical advice for SaaS founders, and where the future of FP&A is headed. Show Notes: 00:00 "AI-Powered Financial Data Management" 03:59 "Flexible Platform for Mid-Market" 08:18 "Road to Series C" 11:01 "Importance of Market Repeatability" 16:19 "Fast Implementation Drives Success" 20:24 "CAC Payback: A Cautious Metric" 22:14 "Doubling Down on AI Advancements" Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/aleph-raises-29-million-in-series-b Albert Gozzi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertgozzi/ Aleph's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getaleph/ Aleph's Website: https://www.getaleph.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Eugenia Kuyda, CEO of Wabi and AI pioneer behind Replika, joins Erik, Anish, and Justine to reveal how personal software will transform from a developer monopoly to a creative medium for all. She exposes why command-line AI interfaces are the new MS-DOS, explains how mini-apps will become as shareable as TikToks, and details her decade-long journey from training language models in 2012 to building the platform where your mom can create custom apps in minutes. Plus: untold stories from OpenAI's apartment days and why voice-only devices completely miss the point. Resources:Follow Eugenia on X: https://x.com/ekuydaFollow Anish on X: https://x.com/illscience Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medtech is a $900 billion industry transforming how we treat, diagnose, and prevent disease—but its innovation engine is slowing. Vikram Aggarwal, global leader of BCG's medical technology work, explains what's behind the slowdown and how leaders can rethink regulation, software, and talent to re-accelerate breakthroughs. Learn More: Vikram Aggarwal: https://on.bcg.com/4osjpc6 BCG on Medtech: https://on.bcg.com/3LlJ6MC How Medtech Leaders Are Revving Up Their Innovation Engines: https://on.bcg.com/4op2Rl8 Chapters 00:00-01:25 Introduction/Vikram's ‘So What' 01:26-02:10 What is medtech? 02:11-03:46 Where are some of the most exciting innovations happening in medtech? 03:47-05:36 What areas get the most attention? 05:37-07:33 What are the barriers to innovation? 07:34-08:36 How do software and hardware innovation compare? 08:37-09:58 Software in a medical device vs software as a medical device 09:59-11:40 Is there a lag between innovation in software vs hardware? 11:41-13:41 What is the ideal innovation environment for medtech? 13:42-15:13 How do we fix the STEM skills shortage? 15:14-17:46 What will bring the most value over the next decade? 17:47-19:04 What is happening at startups vs established companies? 19:05 – 20:01 Vikram's ‘Now What' 20:02-20:15 Outro This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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Electrification is surging, AI data centres are multiplying, and volatility is rising on both sides of the meter. Can storage step in as the flexible backbone the US grid now needs? Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Joanna Martin Ziegenfuss, General Manager for Strategic Market Development (North America), and Ruchira Shah, General Manager of Software Product Management at Wärtsilä Energy Storage. Together they unpack how high-performance hardware paired with sophisticated control software delivers real-time flexibility, from synthetic inertia and fast frequency response to price arbitrage and microgrid operation. The conversation tracks the shift from treating storage as a bolt-on to renewables to viewing it as a core reliability asset. Sylvia, Joanna and Ruchi explore how AI-driven load growth and volatile demand profiles change planning assumptions; why interconnection queues are pushing some data centres toward on-site generation plus batteries; and how market rules and policy must evolve to reward flexibility and sub-second response. They also dig into software's role in future-proofing assets as grid requirements tighten, and where innovators are already meeting new performance thresholds.If you're navigating project economics, market design or grid operations in a fast-changing landscape, this episode offers a pragmatic look at what's working, what's missing, and why storage is set to anchor a resilient, decarbonised grid. This episode is brought to you by Wärtsilä Energy Storage – Wärtsilä delivers high performing, large-scale energy storage systems by combining sophisticated software, robust safety, and long‑term reliability—empowering utility, IPP, and data center customers to maximize energy value and investment returns. To learn more, visit: https://www.wartsila.com/energy/energy-storage?utm_source=woodmac&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=energy_storage_saving_the_grid&utm_content=hostSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topics covered in this episode: The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program A Binary Serializer for Pydantic Models T-strings: Python's Fifth String Formatting Technique? Cronboard Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org / @pythonbytes.fm (bsky) Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Monday at 10am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal, hand-crafted digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Brian #1: The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program Related post from Simon Willison ARS Technica: Python plan to boost software security foiled by Trump admin's anti-DEI rules The Register: Python Foundation goes ride or DEI, rejects government grant with strings attached In Jan 2025, the PSF submitted a proposal for a US NSF grant under the Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open Source Ecosystems program. After months of work by the PSF, the proposal was recommended for funding. If the PSF accepted it, however, they would need to agree to the some terms and conditions, including, affirming that the PSF doesn't support diversity. The restriction wouldn't just be around the security work, but around all activity of the PSF as a whole. And further, that any deemed violation would give the NSF the right to ask for the money back. That just won't work, as the PSF would have already spent the money. The PSF mission statement includes "The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers." The money would have obviously been very valuable, but the restrictions are just too unacceptable. The PSF withdrew the proposal. This couldn't have been an easy decision, that was a lot of money, but I think the PSF did the right thing. Michael #2: A Binary Serializer for Pydantic Models 7× Smaller Than JSON A compact binary serializer for Pydantic models that dramatically reduces RAM usage compared to JSON. The library is designed for high-load systems (e.g., Redis caching), where millions of models are stored in memory and every byte matters. It serializes Pydantic models into a minimal binary format and deserializes them back with zero extra metadata overhead. Target Audience: This project is intended for developers working with: high-load APIs in-memory caches (Redis, Memcached) message queues cost-sensitive environments where object size matters Brian #3: T-strings: Python's Fifth String Formatting Technique? Trey Hunner Python 3.14 has t-strings. How do they fit in with the rest of the string story? History percent-style (%) strings - been around for a very long time string.Template - and t.substitute() - from Python 2.4, but I don't think I've ever used them bracket variables and .format() - Since Python 2.6 f-strings - Python 3.6 - Now I feel old. These still seem new to me t-strings - Python 3.14, but a totally different beast. These don't return strings. Trey then covers a problem with f-strings in that the substitution happens at definition time. t-strings have substitution happen later. this is essentially “lazy string interpolation” This still takes a bit to get your head around, but I appreciate Trey taking a whack at the explanation. Michael #4: Cronboard Cronboard is a terminal application that allows you to manage and schedule cronjobs on local and remote servers. With Cronboard, you can easily add, edit, and delete cronjobs, as well as view their status. ✨ Features ✔️ Check cron jobs ✔️ Create cron jobs with validation and human-readable feedback ✔️ Pause and resume cron jobs ✔️ Edit existing cron jobs ✔️ Delete cron jobs ✔️ View formatted last and next run times ✔️ Accepts special expressions like @daily, @yearly, @monthly, etc. ✔️ Connect to servers using SSH, using password or SSH keys ✔️ Choose another user to manage cron jobs if you have the permissions to do so (sudo) Extras Brian: PEP 810: Explicit lazy imports, has been unanimously accepted by steering council Lean TDD book will be written in the open. TOC, some details, and a 10 page introduction are now available. Hoping for the first pass to be complete by the end of the year. I'd love feedback to help make it a great book, and keep it small-ish, on a very limited budget. Joke: You are so wrong!

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10/31/25: GHOSTING IN THE FAR FRIGHT LANE W/ ANTHONY F. SANCHEZ Throughout history, we have had a preoccupation with contacting entities behind the etheric veil. Today, we have advanced technologies that can pierce into ghostly dimensions with great accuracy. This phenomenon, known as Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) has sparked a movement of paranormal investigators who believe they can capture spirit voices using various recording devices. The electronic world seems to be manipulated by the ghosts in the machine. Through our insatiable desire to communicate with those on the other side, we can hear the vocal expressions of the dead. Our guest tonight is Software developer Anthony F. Sanchez, who has developed a state-of-the-art ghost app - The SCD Archon. https://ghosthunterapps.com/ Listen to Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis M-F from 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #clydelewis #ghosthunting #scdarchon #EVP