Most weeks the hardest call is which lane leads. Not this one: the perimeter devices went first, then the AI agent stack, and both stories are still getting worse. Cloud news was comparatively quiet, which somehow feels appropriate.
Welcome to a new recurring feature. Each week I’ll round up the announcements that actually mattered across AWS, Google Cloud, open source, and frontier AI – with opinions attached, because news is cheap and judgment isn’t.
It’s been a while since we’ve blown the whistle around here, and it turns out we’ve been saving up. Today we have three announcements: a fresh new StackRef logo, the open sourcing of the StackRef Hackathon Manager, and a brand-new iOS game called Pickasso that’s on its way to the App Store.
Mark your calendars, folks!
StackRef will be officially launching on Product Hunt on Wednesday, December 13, 2023!
Good news, everyone!
Previously, purchasing StackCash – credits used to schedule events – was only possible by directly contacting us, or via the Amazon Marketplace. Well, no longer! StackCash is now directly purchasable within the application, once you have your free account created and are an organization’s owner or administrator.
In the fast-paced world of business, it’s easy to think that strategy is something only top dogs should worry about. But Max McKeown’s insight reminds us that it’s a team effort, and it’s more important than ever.
Take a look at our profile on the Amazon Startup Showcase! If you have the means to do so, a thumb-up would be amazingly appreciated. Who knows – we might be a featured startup there some day!
We’re excited to unveil a significant enhancement to our Amazon Marketplace offering: Vendor Insights!
In the throes of technological evolution, the importance of this timeless quote by Helen Keller resonates deeply, especially in the context of teamwork, innovation, and internal hackathons.
The enduring wisdom in these few, simple words from Louisa May Alcott paints a striking picture of the value of collaboration, a value that shines with particular brilliance in the realm of software engineering and, specifically, during internal hackathons.
