When startups become a family business
This season on Build Mode, we’re diving into what it takes to build a world-class founding team. This week we’re exploring different kinds of co-founder dynamics and what it takes…
March 2026
Steve Yegge Wants You to Stop Looking at Your Code
My “Live with Tim” conversation with Steve Yegge this week was one of those sessions where you could imagine the audience leaning forward in their chairs. And on more than…
Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods
A new way to solve data scarcity: Turning qualitative reports into quantitative data with an LLM.
Automation Testing Just Got Smarter in TestMu AI
Okay, let me be real with you. When I first heard TestMu AI I rolled my eyes a little. Another testing tool slapping “AI” on the label to sound modern?…
Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21M just two months after launch
This is the largest early-stage funding in China’s brain computer interface industry.
How to Design a Streaming Decision Agent with Partial Reasoning, Online Replanning, and Reactive Mid-Execution Adaptation in Dynamic Environments
In this tutorial, we build a Streaming Decision Agent that thinks and acts in an online, changing environment while continuously streaming safe, partial reasoning updates. We implement a dynamic grid…
AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I’ve ever heard
This song is an AI actor’s rallying cry to other AI actors, urging them to keep going despite the naysayers who doubt their humanity. Literally no one can relate to…
Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets
Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.
Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more
The updates indicate that Google is focused on transforming Google Play into an enhanced gaming hub.
Ford’s new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used
Ford rolled out an AI assistant this week that can monitor and analyze millions of data points to help its Ford Pro commercial customers boost their bottom line. The bet,…