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Hey Product Fans 👋 !
This week's Product Tapas is served
What’s on today’s menu? 🧑🍳
📰 Not Boring - Despite being a holiday week for many (me included), we've got a stack of news to get through. From Apple’s new AirPods set to drop this autumn, to GitHub’s latest AI-powered way to fix code vulnerabilities, and Meta’s Threads getting a slew of new features. We also highlight a standalone Amazon Pay app in India, Meta's ad revenue surge, driven by AI efficiency and Procreate’s anti-AI stance that has been a hit among artists. Plus news from Mozilla, X, Amazon, Gemini and much more.
⌚ Time-Saving Tools & GPTs - Our tools spotlight this week is packed with gems like Sparkle for automatic file organisation, Actionbase for seamless interaction with top sites, and Wosily for automated SEO-friendly blog posts. Plus, another tool that promises to handle the headaches of payroll, benefits, and compliance, so you can focus on scaling your startup.
🍔 Blog Bites - In this week’s top reads for product teams we’ve got: Ed Biden’s top mental models (short, sharp, and full of insights), Elena Verna’s case for IC leadership, and Dan Hockenmaier’s guide on when to join a startup. Essential reading for anyone plotting their next move.
🎙️ Pod Shots - We finish up with a podcast with Gaurav Vaid, co-founder of Venturis Inc., discussing the fascinating intersection of Ikigai and product development. Gaurav’s journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship is a masterclass in finding purpose, iterating thoughtfully, and staying customer-focused. Hear how embracing a growth mindset and understanding your "why" can transform your approach to building products and businesses.
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And of course, go check out all the original contributors linked here for more great content! 🔥
Hey Product Fans! 👋
This week's Product Tapas is served.
What’s cooking?
📰 Not Boring - Buckle up, it's been another eventful week. Elon Musk fires back at the EU over illegal content (with a meme obvs), while xAI’s latest Grok feature is making waves for all the wrong reasons. Instagram's testing a new Snap-Map-esque feature, but Turkey has blocked the platform for not complying with local laws. TikTok is looking to become a messaging powerhouse, and Google’s latest Made by Google event revealed a slew of new Pixel devices infused with AI (amongst a gazillion other things). We’ve also got updates from Apple, including rumours of a robotic home device, iPhone Air and changes to Apple Pay. Plus, some wild stories—like Disney dodging a lawsuit with a T&Cs loophole, and a successful test of a 621-mph maglev vacuum train and more.
⌚ Time-Saving Tools & GPTs - This week, we've got more game-changers for your workflow. From turning your text into engaging visuals to a personal newsletter tool that keeps all your saved content at your fingertips. Whether you're managing projects, optimising pipelines, or analysing online discussions, there's something here to boost your productivity.
🍔 Blog Bites - Essential Reads for Product Teams - Our featured reads this week dive into what Audible gets wrong about repeat purchases thanks to Built for Mars, the challenges of using 0-1 metrics from Tim Herbig, and a curated list from Bill Kerr of the 100 greatest business books.
🎙️ Pod Shots - Wrapping up the week, we’re spotlighting a 20VC podcast episode featuring Wise’s Nilan Peiris. He shares invaluable insights on the intersection of product marketing and growth, the pitfalls of relying too much on playbooks, and the importance of continuous experimentation. If you're looking to glean some growth hacks, this one’s for you.
If you want to get the full lowdown (and see previous editions) check out the newsletter here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQkJGdqG
And of course, go check out all the original contributors linked here for more great content! 🔥
