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Re:Apple Loses Top Laptop Rating
on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @09:30AM (#14097456)
For over a decade, I've owned almost 10 Apple devices (tablets, laptops, phones).
I've noticed a decline over the past 3+.
Feels like the "move fast and break things" mantra has been adopted. This works for Facebook... but it doesn't for Apple.
Shipping new features seems to take precedent over fixing bugs.
Some of us just want the Apple quality back.
It's really not too much to ask.
Re:Why I turned down $500K and shut down my startup
on Wednesday June 08, 2016 @11:49PM (#11867425)
Isn't it better to bow out before taking on more money and FT employees when he knew he didn't want to commit?
When your heart isn't in something, there's no way to "get your head back on straight".
He did the right thing.
Re:A machine that tracks basketball shots
on Wednesday June 08, 2016 @06:07PM (#11866081)
On a related note, check out ShotTracker: http://shottracker.com/
Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors) is an endorser/spokesman. They've also partnered with Spaulding for their team oriented product.
See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjERMBnvTEE
Apple staffing up on wireless charging experts, including former uBeam engineers
Re:I'm a good engineer but I suck at building stuff
on Tuesday May 10, 2016 @03:32PM (#11669919)
the critical self talk is normal. you should watch seth godin's talk "quieting the lizard brain" https://vimeo.com/5895898
i just had a similar conversation, but it dealt with music instead of code. this person felt they couldn't improvise/ create.
the problem isn't with their abilities, it's that they were taught to follow instructions - like the notes on sheet music. jazz musicians play off what they hear instead. however, they first internalized the rules and then forgot them.
you've already got the rules down - so the next step is to "forget" them.
a time constraint like going to a hackathon is a good place to start. you're pushing yourself to create in a short amount of time.
here, you'll focus on shipping...drowning out the critical voice in your head.
it's much like a muscle. the more you build and struggle through, the stronger you'll get.
Re:How to Earn a Technical Co-Founder
on Wednesday May 04, 2016 @12:03PM (#11629279)
completely agree on learning to code. i have this conversation all the time with non technical entrepreneurs. it's about controlling your destiny. you have more of that when you can at least build an MVP. these days, its easier than ever - you just have to be naturally curious.
Re:Jeremy Guillory's Counter-Complaint against Cruise Automation
on Thursday April 14, 2016 @11:44PM (#11501947)
i'm just reading the case as i see it. there might be more or less to this - but there were multiple opportunities for the guy to come forward especially after previous rounds.
Re:Jeremy Guillory's Counter-Complaint against Cruise Automation
on Thursday April 14, 2016 @11:34PM (#11501909)
a vesting schedule is standard and would not have been overlooked by someone who founded 2 companies w/ successful exits.
here's a direct quote from sam's post (http://blog.samaltman.com/cruise) : "Even if Jeremy had signed a stock agreement, he wouldn’t have reached the standard 1-year cliff for founders to vest any equity."
Re:Jeremy Guillory's Counter-Complaint against Cruise Automation
on Thursday April 14, 2016 @11:24PM (#11501875)
even if this were the case ( i'm sure it isn't) , there would be a vesting schedule which jeremy wouldn't have completed.
Re:Jeremy Guillory's Counter-Complaint against Cruise Automation
on Thursday April 14, 2016 @11:09PM (#11501832)
haha, this seems like total bullshit.
there's no WAY an experienced founder like kyle would have given 50% of the company away, especially without a vesting schedule.
Re:Jeremy Guillory's Counter-Complaint against Cruise Automation
on Thursday April 14, 2016 @10:58PM (#11501787)
that's what it says in the complaint...but does it actually say this in the YC application?
Re:Kite – Programming Copilot
on Thursday April 14, 2016 @11:16AM (#11497352)
Justin kan mentioned the upcoming launch of this on snapchat the other day and I was intrigued. This does look awesome!
Re:Facebook Launches Research Lab, Hires Google Executive to Helm It
on Wednesday April 13, 2016 @08:23PM (#11493454)
phenomenal hire - regina dugan is fantastic! looking forward to what's next
seems like a shakedown to me.
- jeremy left after a MONTH, never went through the YC interview with kyle
- >>> jeremy never signed any agreement over equity breakdown, etc <<<
- jeremy never inquired about equity when kyle raised previous rounds, only after the $1b exit.
pretty straightforward.
Re:Live with me; and I'll teach you how to program
on Saturday March 26, 2016 @11:44AM (#11366040)
this looks cool - but one recommendation would be to
move the gold ring further down the page or remove it altogether. in it's current position, it seems out of place. i would put the "1. build your itinerary ... etc" section above that. perhaps install a chat window on the site and ask your potential signups if a gold ring would be a viable incentive?
Re:Justin Time
on Thursday March 24, 2016 @04:30PM (#11356167)
have been following him on snapchat - this makes total sense. another great move, guys.
Re:Y Combinator gets friendlier by naming Justin Kan as new spokesperson
on Thursday March 24, 2016 @04:24PM (#11356130)
he's been awesome on snapchat, so this totally makes sense.
Annotated walkthroughs of example Twilio applications
Coding schools offer a fast-track shot at IT jobs and aim to fill skill gaps
Re:Compute Midwest to Bring Self Driving Cars to Kansas City
on Thursday July 09, 2015 @11:57AM (#9858660)
This is apparently a very sensitive subject for many ;)
Compute Midwest to Bring Self Driving Cars to Kansas City
Re:Hey startup parasites: We don't have time for you
on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @07:35PM (#9384975)
Check out Compute Midwest this fall. Previous speakers include founders/leaders from iRobot, reddit, Shapeways, D-wave, DARPA, interaXon, singularity, NASA Mars Rover project and so many more
Re:In Defense of the Midwest
on Monday March 09, 2015 @12:17AM (#9169032)
maybe i'm reading too much into it, but i find the title bothersome. why start with the premise that the midwest needs "defense"?
there's great stuff happening here, and anyone with an open mind would recognize that. let's talk up our successes instead of being bashful because we're "not SF".
Re:Should I Become a Developer Evangelist?
on Monday January 19, 2015 @04:56PM (#8914372)
It takes a special person to be a developer evangelist. Pretty much all the ones I've met are awesome. You've gotta be for a role like that.
Gravity – The Best Movie in “A While”
How We Took One Giant Leap For The Midwest…21 Miles Into Space
Why Dwolla charges 25 cents for an $11 million transaction
Re:Microsoft Retiring Master Certifications And Training
on Saturday August 31, 2013 @01:29PM (#6307398)
The IT industry is changing rapidly and we will continue to evaluate the certification and training needs of the industry to determine if there's a different certification needed for the pinnacle of our program.
Some of the thoughts/comments on Twitter towards this decision by Microsoft is based on the move towards the cloud. What are your thoughts, HN?
On another note: I respect anyone who's gone through the rigorous MCM process, but my next thoughts have to do more with certification in general.
Let's take software development for example. Microsoft has developer based certifications. Is the certification more for HR who doesn't understand how to evaluate someone's github account?
It's frustrating that corporations continually reinforce this notion that a piece of paper is more important than work product....which in turn creates more hamsters running inside the wheel instead of finding ways to break out of the cage.
That's why I'm thankful every day for the amazing HN community.