Cherif Yaya

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Friday Finds - 01/24/25

What I’m reading this week

📚 Weekly brain food! Here’s what got me thinking this week:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

What caught your eye this week? Share below 👇

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