Title: Alibaba Qwen-3-235B Crushes Benchmarks—Outperforms Kimi K2 at Fraction of the Size
Description: Alibaba has released Qwen-3-235B, an open LLM that beats Kimi K2 on nearly every benchmark, while being less than a quarter the size. With a better license and smaller/faster models coming, Qwen is now seen as a new open-source leader. Check out the official benchmarks and repo for details.
Link: https://x.com/Alibaba_Qwen/status/1947344511988076547
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Title: OSS Gemini-CLI Fork Lets You Run Open Source & Local LLMs in Your Terminal
Description: Run open-source LLMs—like DeepSeek, Qwen, and more—locally and from various providers right from your command line with this gemini-cli fork. Great for devs seeking a unified interface for model access. Supports npm, Docker, and direct source build.
Link: https://github.com/acoliver/llxprt-code
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Title: Open-Source Axo: Self-Hosted Voice Dictation with Ollama, ASR, and LLM Integration
Description: Axo is a self-hosted, open-source app for local voice dictation. Use Ollama models, raw transcription, or even connect Gemini and Mistral APIs. Comes with prompt engineer, typer, and email modes. Privacy-friendly and easy to run on your own machine.
Link: https://github.com/Zenitshi/Axo
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Title: Apply-AI.work—AI Generates Tailored Resumes, Cover Letters & Job Prep
Description: Hunting for a job? Apply-AI.work uses AI to craft custom CVs and cover letters, offers an AI interviewer for real-time practice, and recommends jobs based on your interests. Streamline your applications with smart automation and feedback.
Link: https://apply-ai.work
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Title: Chapar: Open Source API Tester Now Adds gRPC, Workspace & Scripting Features
Description: Chapar is a lightweight, open-source API testing alternative to Postman and Insomnia. Now with support for HTTP & gRPC, workspace management, and post-request Python scripting. Built for devs who want speed and extensibility.
Link: https://github.com/chapar-rest/chapar
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Title: NeoSaaS: Next.js SaaS Starter Kit Nets $2500+ First Month—Instant Setup, Modern Stack
Description: Launch SaaS projects in days, not weeks, with NeoSaaS—a modern Next.js starter kit integrating Supabase, Stripe, shadcn UI, and more. Designed for out-of-the-box productivity, minimal setup, and quick iteration. Early traction proves strong demand.
Demo: https://demo.neosaas.dev
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Title: Opinion: Transformers and LLMs—A Year Ago I Was Skeptical; Now I See a Viable Path to AGI
Description: Former Big Tech researcher revisits their stance, arguing that recent advancements in knowledge graph RAG, reasoning, and model plasticity show LLMs may be a solid pathway to human-level intelligence. Cautious optimism on the AGI roadmap.
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Title: QOL Utility: Compress Photos Pro—Free Lifetime iOS Access for a Limited Time
Description: Just launched: Compress Photos Pro, a simple app to shrink photo files on your iPhone without loss of quality. Batch compression, no watermark, no ads, no account required. Free lifetime access for the next 10 days—grab it while it lasts!
Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/compress-photos-pro/id6748705091?platform=iphone
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Title: Axo—Open Source Local Voice Dictation With LLM & ASR Support
Description: Axo is an easy, privacy-first app that lets you self-host voice transcription with powerful add-ons: use models from Ollama, raw ASR, or external APIs for different voices and tasks. Comes with specialty modes for prompt engineering and emailing.
Link: https://github.com/Zenitshi/Axo
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Title: Echo Alpha: Track & Analyze Your Notifications to Regain Focus (Early Access)
Description: Overwhelmed by notifications? Echo helps you understand which apps are stealing your attention. Sign up for early access to test tracking, analytics, and insights into your daily digital distractions.
Signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4p-RxFfkuaNHd6iS6ukmaN-FyqLM4jo3jWtPblfYKvhy2jg/viewform?usp=header
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Title: Soya: Instantly Find Where Your Startup’s Target Users Hang Out Online
Description: Stop manual research! Soya is a platform that finds communities (forums, channels, etc.) where your target users are most active. Save hours on user acquisition—YC-style, but fully automated. Currently in MVP stage and rapidly evolving.
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Title: CodeTimer: Gamify Coding Focus with Digital Rewards & Streaks
Description: Boost productivity with CodeTimer—a timer app for developers that rewards you with collectible “dev cards” when you complete focused work sessions. Features streak tracking, seasonal cards, and soon VS Code integration. Beta testers welcome!
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Title: Captionly AI Suggests Instagram-Worthy Captions for Your Photos in Seconds
Description: Struggle with photo captions? Captionly AI instantly analyzes your image and generates 5 creative caption options—perfect for effortless posting. Free 2-week trial available on iOS.
Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/captionly-ai-captions-posts/id6748060819
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Title: Simpler: 1-Click Checkout for Instagram, TikTok, and Social Commerce
Description: Simpler enables shoppers to buy instantly from social content without leaving Instagram or TikTok. No tabs, no logins, instant repeat purchasing for returning users. Optimized for embedded browsers—turns traffic into sales with minimal friction.
Link (Spanish): https://www.simpler.so
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Title: ExpenseSight—Automated Expense Tracking with Deep Integration for SMBs
Description: Hassle-free company expense management: ExpenseSight syncs your bank and card transactions, adds geo-data, and provides detailed reports. Integrates with QuickBooks, Zoho Books, and more. Designed for small businesses and indie hackers.
Link: https://www.expensight.app
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Title: Run Linux Desktop Apps in Your Browser—DIY Guide Using Server Containers
Description: Want full-featured Linux apps from your homelab, accessible in any browser? This guide covers running dockerized GUIs with tips for setup, storage, and troubleshooting. Great for tinkerers or remote desktop seekers.
Guide: https://medium.com/@Nathan22211/need-a-desktop-app-accessible-across-your-network-where-theres-a-will-there-s-a-way-48ba0c689005
Title: Open Source NotebookLM Alternative: SurfSense Integrates 100+ LLMs, Notion, Slack, & More
Description: SurfSense is a powerful, open-source research agent that rivals NotebookLM, Perplexity, and Glean. It connects to popular tools like Notion, Slack, YouTube, GitHub, and supports 100+ LLMs (local or cloud), hybrid semantic/full-text search, hierarchical RAG, and blazing-fast podcast generation. Save dynamic webpages—even authenticated ones—with a cross-browser extension. Join the project or try it out: https://github.com/MODSetter/SurfSense
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Title: “Exhausted Human Defeats OpenAI Model in World Coding Championship Showdown”
Description: A Polish developer pulled off the unthinkable: outlasting a top OpenAI coding AI in a 10-hour, head-to-head world coding finals. Despite being “completely exhausted,” he proved there’s still a place for human grit in the age of machine intelligence.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/07/exhausted-man-defeats-ai-model-in-world-coding-championship/
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Title: The IMO AI Gold Medal Controversy: OpenAI Accused of Hype, DeepMind Goes Official
Description: OpenAI claimed its AI achieved “IMO gold medal” level, but critics—including Fields Medalist Terence Tao—are calling out the lack of transparency and dubious evaluation methods. The math community and organizers say OpenAI jumped the gun to fuel AGI hype, while Google DeepMind reportedly worked with official protocols for their achievement.
Why it matters: Highlights growing calls for scientific rigor, openness, and honesty as LLMs encroach on human intellectual benchmarks.
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Title: “Clipboard History Should Be Free”—Open Source, Local Clipboard Manager Launches
Description: Sick of paying for basic clipboard history? Try Copyber—new, open-source, always-free clipboard manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Features fast full-text search and privacy-first AI (runs local or user-controlled cloud). Join the early access, share feedback, and shape the future of productivity tools that don’t lock you in.
Waitlist: https://copyber.com
Issues/feedback: https://github.com/Wreit/copyber-public-tracker
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Title: Built: Free, Self-Hosted Photo Gallery for Event Photographers (Open Source, Docker Easy)
Description: Ditch overpriced SaaS for sharing event photos. PicPeak lets you create unlimited, branded, password-protected galleries for clients—no ongoing fees, data stays yours. Quick Docker setup, analytics, and mobile-friendly. Perfect for photobooth operators and pros wanting privacy and total control.
Code: https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak
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Title: Free Eye Strain Detector: Track Blinks in Real Time, No Data Sent Anywhere
Description: Working long hours at a screen? This browser-based tool uses your webcam to analyze your blink rate, flags risk of eye strain, and helps you find which apps tire your eyes. All processing is local—no downloads or logins needed. Instantly improve screen health!
Live demo: https://eyecare.fit
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Title: Open Source AI Automates Reddit Posting from YouTube Videos—Full Workflow on GitHub
Description: Posting YouTube videos to Reddit can feel like a grind. This open-source n8n workflow auto-extracts transcripts, summarizes with DeepSeek AI, and crafts authentic, engaging Reddit posts tailored for each community. Save time, get more reach, and keep the human touch—no robotic summaries.
Workflow: https://github.com/SaiAkhil066/n8n_50-50_challenge/blob/main/Day%2013%20Youtube%20Video%20Summarizer%20and%20Auto%20Distributor%20in%20social%20media.json
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Title: AI Mock Interview Platform Now Tailored for YC Startup Roles (Early Access)
Description: Prepping for engineering jobs at top YC AI startups? QuickQ brings instant, AI-powered mock interviews that mimic real YC screen calls, with feedback on tech, systems, and culture questions. Practice interview patterns, get analytics, and boost your odds—all on your schedule.
Waitlist: https://try-quickq.online/
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Title: Cluely Founder Went Viral Faking Amazon Interview With AI—Raises $15M, Gets Suspended
Description: College student Roy Lee used his own AI assistant, Cluely, to impersonate a candidate during an Amazon interview, got caught, and then went viral. Now backers see Cluely as the future of “AI-augmented” work: it reads your screen, listens to your calls, and supplies real-time answers. Is this the start of a new human/AI arms race?
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Title: Bandcamp for Indie Comics: Inkverse Launches With Open Monetization, No Lock-In
Description: Inkverse is a new, open-source platform for webtoon comics—creators keep their IP, self-host using open standards, and monetize via Patreon with no platform cuts. Comics are organized with open specs for easy export/import and OAuth lets you gate exclusives for backers.
Try it: https://inkverse.co
GitHub: http://github.com/taddyorg/inkverse
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Title: Simple, Offline Image Converter for JPG/PNG/PDF—No Account Needed
Description: Tired of bloated online converters? This lightweight app instantly turns any image (including HEIC) into JPG, PNG, or PDF—entirely offline for privacy. Occasional users can watch an ad, regulars can subscribe or buy for life. Feedback welcome to improve features!
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Title: Built: Lightweight, Auth-Enabled Blog Framework for Cloudflare Free Tier
Description: Want simple blogging with built-in auth and zero hosting hassles? Deadlight deploys to Cloudflare Workers (free for most) and runs under 150KB total. Markdown, DB, themes—yours to own and hack. Great for devs tired of big CMSs or locked platforms.
Demo: https://deadlight.boo
Code: https://github.com/gnarzilla/deadlight-bootstrap
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Title: New Python Framework “Dispytch” Makes Event-Driven Apps Easy (Now with Redis Pub/Sub!)
Description: Dispytch is an async framework for building event-driven backends—think Celery meets FastAPI, but with auto-validation, retries, and clean DI. Recent update adds Redis Pub/Sub support and dynamic topic inference for pro-level flexibility.
GitHub: https://github.com/e1-m/dispytch
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Title: Build Local AI for Renaming PDFs on Mac—Privacy-First, Customizable
Description: Rename scanned docs automatically with this Mac app: it analyzes content locally (for privacy!) and suggests smart filenames. Custom templates and downloadable AI models for power users. Premium version offers more control, but core features are always local.
App: https://pdf-ai-renamer.com
Title: Linux Gets Its Own Local AI “Agent OS” – Terminal, Browser, GUI Controlled by LLM
Description: Meet a fully open-source system that blends Linux’s core utilities with an LLM interface—turning your computer into a general-purpose AI agent. Control the terminal, browser, and GUI locally, all streaming via WebRTC. This project hints at what a native “AI operating system” could look like for power users.
GitHub: https://github.com/iris-networks/gpt-agent
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Title: Europe Launches Criminal Probe into Twitter/X’s Algorithm as EU & US AI Laws Collide
Description: The EU’s new AI Act outright bans algorithmic manipulation of users—just as the US signals a rightward shift for federal AI contracts. France is now investigating Twitter/X for distorting its algorithm, a case that could shape global regulation of AI-driven social platforms.
News link: [X denies French allegations](https://www.reuters.com/technology/twitter-owner-musks-x-denies-french-allegations-algorithm-manipulation-2024-06-11/)
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Title: Open-Sourcing Cross-Repo Code Analysis: System Intelligence for Devs, Not Just Enterprises
Description: A new open-source project aims to democratize deep codebase analysis, combining static dependency parsing with selective AI enhancements. Map your microservices, track cross-repo flows, and surface business logic patterns—no more getting lost in monorepos or endless code graphs.
(Seeking community feedback before public release.)
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Title: Is AI About to “Swallow” Medicine? Microsoft’s AI Already 4x Better on Diagnoses, Claims Patient
Description: With studies showing AI outperforming some doctors and patients growing frustrated with bureaucracy, the push for truly intelligent, automated healthcare is hotter than ever. But are we ready for AI to take over diagnosis, prescription, or even surgery? Join the debate on AI’s path to medical dominance.
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Title: Introducing nPhoneKIT: Free Open-Source Toolkit for Unlocking & Diagnosing Android Devices
Description: nPhoneKIT is a fast, Python-based tool that lets you unlock Samsung & LG phones, grab firmware info, run secret menus, and more—all with a user-friendly Tkinter GUI. Works on both Linux and Windows; perfect for tinkerers, repair shops, and privacy enthusiasts.
GitHub: https://github.com/nlckysolutions/nPhoneKIT
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Title: Make Cinematic Movie Scripts from Your Life—Script.Movie App Turns Anyone’s Story into Screenplay
Description: Ever wish your life was told like a Hollywood movie? Script.Movie is a free app that turns real experiences into well-structured, stylized screenplays—even adding characters, scenes, dialogue, and emotional arcs. Perfect for journaling, pitches, or just fun self-reflection.
Try free: https://script.movie
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Title: FossFLOW: Open-Source, Browser-Based Isometric Diagram Tool (PWA)
Description: Build beautiful isometric diagrams for IT infrastructure or dev projects in your browser—offline support, JSON import/export, and a big icon library for AWS/Azure/GCP. Fully open-source and perfect as a DIY Visio alternative.
GitHub/NPM: https://github.com/stanislavmyskov/fossflow
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Title: The Singularity’s Slow Lane? Why First True ASI Could Lag for Years Due to Compute Limits
Description: A thought-provoking theory: The breakthrough to superintelligent AI may not trigger an instant “takeoff.” Instead, astronomical compute costs could mean even the smartest AIs take years (not minutes) to change the world—delaying the fabled singularity. How plausible is a bottlenecked ASI future?
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Title: Open Sourcing System-Wide Code Understanding: AI-Enhanced Graphs for Everyone
Description: Move over, Sourcegraph—this open-source platform combines trusted static analysis (multi-language!) with targeted AI to reveal true cross-repo dependencies and semantic links. Designed to finally make system intelligence accessible to small dev teams, not just FAANG-scale orgs.
(Preview, call for contributors!)
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Title: AI, Open Source, and the “Dark Forest” – What Happens When Code Disappears?
Description: An emerging essay calls out the risk that elite AI and new “dark source” paradigms may outpace open-source and public blockchains, leaving society in the dark. If AI is writing—and hoarding—world-changing code, do we lose the collective plot? Discussion open.
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Title: Terence Tao’s Post Was NOT Just About OpenAI—AI at the IMO Remains a Messy Comparison
Description: Recent viral claims about OpenAI’s math prowess at the IMO miss key context. Mathematician Terence Tao clarifies: 2024 had no official AI math Olympiad, and many labs (not just OpenAI) are submitting “unregulated” AI solutions—often with major differences in compute and approach.
Tao’s comment: https://mathstodon.xyz/@tao/114881419368778558
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Title: Try This AI-Enhanced Birthday Reminder App—Now with Personality Profiles 😅
Description: No more boring birthday alerts: this free app reminds you of friend’s birthdays, and builds a personality/psychometric profile for each person—based on minimal data. Single payment unlocks deeper statistics. Recently got App Store approval (horoscope references removed!).
App link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6748323714
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Title: Beautiful, Free Open-Source Productivity Web App Doubles as PWA Template
Description: Track daily activities, plan with a calendar, and unlock social features—this MIT-licensed web app works like a native app when added to your home screen. Codebase is modular and documented, ideal for hacking your own productivity PWA.
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Title: Claude + Gong: Auto-Summarize Sales Calls into Actionable Product Feedback
Description: Put Claude to work on Gong call transcripts—auto-extract how your team is pitching, what customers care about, and where your product falls short. A game-changer for closing product feedback loops and aligning sales with what devs/builders need to know.
Guide: https://substack.com/home/post/p-168832996
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Title: Mouse Tester Pro – Free, In-Browser Tool to Diagnose Mouse Latency, Clicks & Scroll
Description: Gamers, devs, and hardware nerds can now test mouse performance instantly—no install, cross-platform, and with planned heatmaps/advanced diagnostics. Help shape the next go-to input test bench!
Try: https://mouse-tester-pro.vercel.app/
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Title: Hookflo: One-Click Event Tracking and Alerts for Indie Apps & SaaS – No Code Needed
Description: Never miss a user signup, failed payment, or key event again. Hookflo is a lightweight, no-code alert system that integrates with Supabase, Stripe, GitHub, CRONs and much more. Free during beta—takes <5 minutes to set up.
Try: https://hookflo.com
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Title: Debate: Will AI Ever Be "Alive"? Survival Instincts, True Agency, and What Comes Next
Description: Beyond job fears and deepfakes, few are seriously discussing if advanced AI could ever truly become “alive”—capable of self-preservation, independent action, or quietly refusing shutdown. What would that mean for society, and are we prepared?
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Title: LLMs for Homelabbers: Easy Config, Not Full Apps—Practical Uses for Self-Hosted AI
Description: Forget overkill AGI apps—how are folks here using LLMs to automate config files, Docker setups, or everyday ops for DIY servers and homelabs? Share practical, time-saving use cases for integrating today’s LLMs into home infrastructure.
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(Other posts, such as general advice, indie project feedback requests, and productivity debates, were omitted for brevity and broader relevance to the AI/open-source audience.)
Title: Microsoft’s New AI Doctor Outperforms Humans by 4x in Medical Diagnosis Tests
Description: Microsoft’s AI Diagnostics Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) achieved 80% accuracy on 300 challenging medical cases, far outpacing human doctors at just 20%. This breakthrough could redefine how diagnosis support works, especially in under-resourced healthcare systems. Catch the overview here: https://youtube.com/shorts/VKvM_dXIqss
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Title: Built a Free Chrome Extension to Clip and Save YouTube Video Segments with Captions
Description: Ever wish you could save just the best moments or quotes from long YouTube videos, complete with timestamps and captions? This new extension lets you quickly mark video segments and export their captions for easy reference—ideal for students, researchers, and content creators.
Try it here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mkmcjgbighammmaoohbieijiolllnefn
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Title: SFTP Gateway Ditches Storage Limits – Unlimited Cloud Transfers for Businesses
Description: Tired of traditional file transfer solutions hitting arbitrary storage caps and price hikes? SFTP Gateway connects to your own cloud storage (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for unlimited capacity, transparent pricing, and multi-cloud flexibility. Simplifies both tech and non-technical workflows.
Explore more: https://thorntech.com/sftp-gateway/
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Title: AI Twitter Assistant: Validate Your Daily Content, Write Tweets, and Auto-Post for You
Description: Building your audience is tough—this upcoming AI tool learns from top creators, sends you personalized daily content ideas on Telegram, writes tweets or threads in your style, and auto-posts them. Perfect for founders, creators, and indie hackers looking to boost their Twitter presence. Beta access coming soon!
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Title: Turn Money into Scale, Not Results: The Indie Hacker Lesson Too Many Learn the Hard Way
Description: At a founder meetup, a creator shared how a $300k fund for his extension led to wasted resources and zero sustainable growth. Real talk: Money can boost what already works, but can’t replace product–market fit or solid execution. Have you seen this mistake first-hand? Discuss below!
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Title: Trade Skills, Not Cash: New Platform Connects Makers and Founders for Portfolio Work and Swaps
Description: Forget cash—this new network connects designers, devs, and creators for project collaborations, testimonials, and hybrid trades. Join Circles, post your needs, and swap skills to build your portfolio or find help launching your next side project.
Try out Sidewise (beta): [Link not given in original post]
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Title: You’re One Random User Away From Massive Validation—Ship That AI Side Project!
Description: Got an AI validation/lead-gen tool in beta? Feedback from a successful founder can turbocharge your motivation and prove your project’s real-world value. The lesson: Ship your build, gather feedback, and stay consistent—results (and surprises) will follow.
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