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Sleek Google AI smart glasses with subtle holographic AI data streams emanating, representing the integration of Gemini AI and Android XR.
Founder Playbook

Google Unveils New AI Glasses With Android XR Platform

This autumn, Google will launch new smart glasses featuring a discreet camera and speakers, allowing its Gemini AI to whisper real-time information directly into users' ears, according to BBC .

Marek Kowalski·May 22
Split screen comparing Spotify Studio and Google NotebookLM interfaces, symbolizing the competition between AI-powered content creation and AI-powered research tools for founders.
Founder Playbook

Spotify Studio App vs. Google NotebookLM

Imagine a podcast tailored to your deepest listening habits.

Marek Kowalski·May 21
Abstract representation of a secure Discord voice and video call signal protecting a laptop in a server room.
Main Street & SMBs

Discord rolling out E2EE for voice and video calls (not stage channels)

Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for most voice and video calls, with a full rollout by 2026, though stage channels are excluded.

Marek Kowalski·May 20
The Cost of Too Many IT Vendors for Fraser Valley Businesses and Where Sector 7 Networks Fits
Tech & Innovation

The Cost of Too Many IT Vendors for Fraser Valley Businesses and Where Sector 7 Networks Fits

Too many IT vendors create administrative overhead and delays for Fraser Valley SMBs, turning simple issues into complex coordination tasks. Sector 7 Networks offers a consolidated IT support solution, managing various services under one local team to reduce friction and improve efficiency.

Sponsored by Sector 7 Networks·Jul 13
User interface showing multiple Google AI agents performing complex research, booking, and planning tasks simultaneously.
Founder Playbook

Google AI agents unlock advanced search for complex queries

Google now allows subscribers to create 'information agents' that perform in-depth research, purchase products, or reserve hotels on their behalf, according to The Guardian .

Marek Kowalski·May 20
Futuristic cityscape with holographic AI app designs, symbolizing the impact of Google's new AI tools on business and app development.
Main Street & SMBs

Google unveils new AI design tools and Gemini 3.5 at I/O 2026

At Google I/O 2026, Google AI Studio demonstrated its ability to generate production-quality Android apps from a simple description, eliminating the need for traditional software development kits (SDK

Amir Fakhoury·May 20
Futuristic Gmail interface with a conversational AI assistant, showcasing natural language interaction for email management in a modern setting.
Founder Playbook

Google IO 2026: Gmail Inbox Gets Conversational AI Features

At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a new feature allowing users to simply ask their inbox natural language questions.

Amir Fakhoury·May 20
Futuristic visualization of AI integrating with YouTube, enabling video generation and conversational search with Gemini Omni.
Founder Playbook

YouTube AI search to generate videos with Gemini Omni

This summer, Google will allow users to conversationally search their emails.

Marek Kowalski·May 20
9 Surprising Ways TCS Property Management Fees Can Actually Save You Money
Funding & Finance

9 Surprising Ways TCS Property Management Fees Can Actually Save You Money

Many rental property owners view property management fees as an expense, but experienced investors see them as a way to avoid costly mistakes and simplify ownership. Professional management, like that offered by TCS Property Management, can actually save money by reducing vacancies, improving tenant screening, and addressing maintenance promptly.

Sponsored by TCS Property Management·Jul 13
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, symbolizing a battle between AI's original mission for humanity and the pursuit of corporate profit.
Founder Playbook

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over mission shift, profit focus

Elon Musk is demanding the redistribution of up to $150 billion from OpenAI's for-profit entity to its non-profit, alleging a profound betrayal of its founding mission.

Marek Kowalski·May 18
Graduates at a commencement ceremony express concern and apprehension as AI is mentioned, highlighting a disconnect with tech industry optimism.
Tech & Innovation

Graduates Urge Speakers to Discuss AI's Real Impact

Students at the University of Central Florida booed loudly when executive Gloria Caulfield mentioned artificial intelligence in her commencement speech, a stark contrast to the usual celebratory atmos

Sofia Reyes·May 18
A split image representing sustainable business growth and a calm, focused team working collaboratively, free from burnout.
Growth & Strategy

8 Sustainable Business Growth Strategies to Prevent Burnout

A national study of US general surgery residents found burnout estimates varied wildly, from 3.

Sofia Reyes·Jun 10
Gemini AI interface showing integration with Google Photos, generating a customized AI image for a US user.
Main Street & SMBs

Google Makes Gemini AI Image Generation Free for US Users

Gemini can now pull images directly from Google Photos, generating customized AI images for free without manual upload.

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 30
Case Study: How Frequency Apps Boosted Warehouse Efficiency by 35% for a Major Retailer
Tech & Innovation

Case Study: How Frequency Apps Boosted Warehouse Efficiency by 35% for a Major Retailer

A major U.S. retailer achieved a 35% boost in warehouse efficiency by implementing agile Frequency Apps, an app-based solution designed for modern retail logistics. This transformation bypassed a traditional WMS overhaul, focusing instead on real-time data and mobile-first workflows.

Sponsored·Jul 9
Experienced human engineers collaborating with AI systems on a car assembly line, highlighting the need for human expertise in quality control.
Tech & Innovation

Ford Rehires Hundreds of Engineers Amid AI Setbacks

Ford, a company that invested heavily in AI for quality control, has rehired over 350 veteran engineers in the past three years.

Sofia Reyes·Jun 29
A 35-year-old founder observing an AI analyzing his PET scan, highlighting the intersection of advanced technology and personal health in diagnosing rare cancer.
Founder Playbook

Seemingly Fittest Founder Diagnosed with Rare Cancer

After a 35-year-old founder was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer, an AI chatbot flagged a critical detail in his PET scan with 90% probability, a finding later confirmed by three additional ph

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 28
Symbolic handshake between Apple Vision Pro and OpenAI AI, representing Paul Meade's move, set in a futuristic tech lab.
Leadership & Culture

Apple Vision Pro Exec Paul Meade Joins OpenAI

Just months after Apple launched its $3,499 Vision Pro headset, Paul Meade, the vice president of hardware engineering for the Vision Products Group, is leaving the company to join OpenAI's hardware d

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 28
With Banks Slowing Down, Is an MRBIZCAP SBA Loan Your Fastest Path to Funding in 2026?
Funding & Finance

With Banks Slowing Down, Is an MRBIZCAP SBA Loan Your Fastest Path to Funding in 2026?

As traditional banks slow down loan processing, small businesses face challenges in securing timely funding. MRBIZCAP offers a faster path to SBA loans in 2026, utilizing digital applications and real-time performance underwriting to provide capital within hours.

Sponsored·Jul 9
Novak Djokovic, the tennis legend, in a business suit, walking through the modern lobby of General Atlantic, symbolizing his new role as a Global Strategic Advisor.
Founder Playbook

Novak Djokovic takes advisor role at General Atlantic

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic, known for his relentless pursuit of peak physical and mental performance, has formally joined private equity giant General Atlantic as a Global Strategic Advisor.

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 27
A shadowy hacker figure in front of a glitching Polymarket logo, symbolizing a front-end exploit and crypto theft.
Growth & Strategy

Polymarket hackers stole user funds via front-end exploit

Hackers exploited a compromised third-party vendor to steal approximately $3 million in crypto from Polymarket users.

Sofia Reyes·Jun 26
Cinematic depiction of AI's dual impact on the tech job market, showing both job cuts and emerging engineering opportunities.
Product & Engineering

AI drives engineering job cuts, but resilience grows

The technology industry has cut over 123,000 jobs this year, with AI cited as the leading cause.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 25
Cerebras wafer-scale engine with abstract AI data visualizations and a downward-trending stock graph, symbolizing market challenges.
Founder Playbook

Cerebras stock plunges after first earnings report as public company

Cerebras Systems' stock plunged 11% in extended trading after its first earnings report as a public company, despite a 94% surge in first-quarter revenue.

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 25
What SMEs Can Review With AnyTech Solutions Before Cyber Risk Becomes a Contract Problem
Tech & Innovation

What SMEs Can Review With AnyTech Solutions Before Cyber Risk Becomes a Contract Problem

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), cyber risk has evolved from a technical issue into a critical business problem that can directly impact contracts, insurance eligibility, and supply chain relationships. As …

Sponsored·Jul 8
Futuristic cityscape symbolizing the acquisition of GPTZero by Superhuman, with integrated data streams and subtle logo merging.
Founder Playbook

Superhuman acquires GPTZero AI detection startup

Just three years after its founding, AI detection startup GPTZero, with over 19 million users and $30 million in annual revenue, has been acquired by Superhuman.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 24