What I’m reading this week
📚 Weekly brain food! Here’s what got me thinking this week:
Taking a look at compression algorithms
Abboud’s deep dive into DEFLATE brings back memories from CS fundamentals. It’s remarkable how this algorithm still powers our daily tools - from GZIP to PNG files.Garmin’s ~$40B Pivot
When GPS went mainstream on phones, Garmin chose specialization over competition. The result? A $40B success story in fitness wearables and outdoor tech. Brilliant example of turning disruption into opportunity.Why Solana is outperforming Ethereum
26,500% outperformance isn’t just about tech - it’s about narrative. Solana’s story of speed, security, and scale is clearly resonating with institutional money.Tuist launches a package registry
Finally! Swift gets its “npm moment” with Tuist’s new package registry. This could be the convenience boost the ecosystem needed.Hack CarPlay for a McLaren
When a McLaren 720S meets DIY hacking: Bell’s Raspberry Pi solution brings wireless CarPlay to his supercar. Peak tech enthusiasm right here.
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