TOP 25 TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTERS ON SUBSTACK
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A full list of the top 25 technology newsletters and podcasts on Substack. Deep dives into all the latest technology, trends, products and startups which are shaping the modern world.
Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Highly relevant for software engineers and managers, useful for those working in tech.
AI fakers exposed in tech dev recruitment: postmortem
A full-remote security startup nearly hired a backend engineer who doesn’t exist, after a candidate used an AI filter as an on-screen disguise in video interviews. Learnings for tech companies
The Pulse #140: Does Cursor make developers less effective?
Also: the complicated story of the Windsurf sale, beginning of the end for VC-subsidized tokens, and more.
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Deep Dive: The Current State of AI
How are language models evolving under competitive pressure? What lessons have we learned from the first wave of AI products? How do we identify the billion-dollar opportunities and killer apps in AI?
What I Read This Week…
$3T+ in federal debt is set to mature soon, China’s “AI Tigers” are gaining traction by open-sourcing top models with government support, and seven people are now using Neuralink's Telepathy device
Explain complex systems with simple terms, from the authors of the best-selling system design book series. Join over 1,000,000 friendly readers.
Understanding Database Types
The success of a software application often hinges on the choice of the right databases. As developers, we're faced with a vast array of database options. It is crucial for us to understand the differences between these options and how to select the ones that best align with our project's requirements. A complex application usually uses several different databases, each catering to a specific aspect of the application’s needs.
A Guide to Database Sharding: Key Strategies
This article looks at the fundamentals of database sharding. We cover details like why it matters, how it works, and what trade-offs come with it. We’ll walk through common sharding strategies and practical engineering considerations.
Let's learn more about the world's most important manufactured product. Meaningful insight, timely analysis, and an occasional investment idea.
“The best for understanding how tech can solve our biggest problems, shape our society and bridge cultural divides.“ - Daniel Ek
Programming courses, interviews, commentary.
Welcome to The VC Corner, your weekly guide through the dynamic world of startups and venture capital. I'm Ruben, part of the Mundi Ventures team, and I'm excited to share the latest news, insights, reports, and podcasts that matter.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the scene, this newsletter is your key to staying informed and inspired. Join us in exploring the ever-evolving startup landscape.
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Where technology and venture capital intersect: A deeply reported newsletter on the inner workings of the startup industry. Helmed by Eric Newcomer with writing from Madeline Renbarger.
'The Dictator': Chamath Palihapitiya's Broken Professional Relationships
The inside story on Social Capital's two big breakups
Crypto Enjoys a Landmark Moment as Congress Greenlights Mainstream Adoption. Now the Industry Has to Prove It’s Deserved.
Plus, defense tech wins with Trump's big bill & fresh tax breaks for VCs
Daily newsletters from the cutting edge of AI, including breaking news, strategy, product breakdowns, and thought pieces.
I Summarized Mary Meeker's Incredible 340 Page 2025 AI Trends Deck—Here's Mary's Take, My Response, and What You Can Learn
Yes, it's really 340 pages, and yes I really compressed it down, called out key takeaways, and shared what you can actually learn about building in the AI space based on 2025 macro trends!
OpenAI ChatGPT Agent Mode Review: 5 Real-World Workflow Tests
Portfolio crunching, global attribution, ZIP-code comps, 0-100 growth hacks, and int'l incorporation: five tests reveal where Agent Mode works — and where you still babysit
Deep dives into succeeding as a PM, product leadership, and how to get your next PM job.
Product Requirements Documents (PRDs): A Modern Guide
Here's everything you need to know to write great PRDs in 2024, not outdated advice. This includes a template, examples, and the history of PRDs
How to Ace the Vibe Coding Interview
The latest interview coming for PMs is the Vibe Coding Interview. Here's exactly what you need to know to ace it.
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Intelligence-grade analysis of key industries, organizations, and live players.
Raytheon is Now Run Under the Portfolio Theory of the Firm
The storied electronics manufacturer and defense contractor is now just one of a few distinct subsidiaries of a holding company. It is a dead player with no autonomy despite its unique specialties.
British Defense Subsidizes and Assists the U.S. Alliance System
The British armed forces and defense industry take a knowingly subsidiary role to the U.S., strengthening its alliances across Europe. This however locks the UK out of great power status.
Jouw go-to bron voor de nieuwste AI-updates en hoe je deze kunt benutten in je dagelijkse leven en werk.
Exclusief: zo bouwden we een viraal reclamebureau volledig gerund door AI
PLUS: Meta’s slimme bril wordt tolk, The Washington Post sluit OpenAI-deal, en Anthropic onderzoekt Claudes morele kompas
AI-vriendinnetjes zijn nu écht een ding
PLUS: NVIDIA mag weer chips naar China exporteren, Meta bouwt datacenters zo groot als Manhattan, en laat AI bewust hallucineren voor betere ideeën
Understand the world of today to prepare for the world of tomorrow: AI, tech; the future of democracy, energy, education, and more
Advice for technology veterans and newcomers on growing their careers, and building leadership capabilities. Often quote-by-quote recounts of key meetings and discussions. A rare inside view into how senior leadership works at Big Tech, authored by ex-Amazon Technology Director and GM.
The Amazon Leadership Principles - A Complete Interview Guide
A summary on how to pass the Amazon leadership principles behavioral interviews, and get a job at Amazon.
More Engineers = Less Output? The Costs of Growth.
Growing quickly is lauded as a great thing in the news. But is it always a great thing?
A tech and online culture publication by Taylor Lorenz, about how the internet is shaping culture, politics, business, and more.
A $30M plan to take back social media from billionaires
+ Pervert winter, robot accessories, Snoop Dogg's LinkedIn, buzzcuts to break the internet, and Elon Musk gamer stolen valor
AI deepfake panic is leading to bad laws
+ SylvanianDrama lawsuit, robot cannibalism, New Yorker sponcon, kitschcore, Roblox dating, Gen Z spying, Spencer Pratt vs Newsom, the most popular girl in Soho,
The #1 AI and PM newsletter. Actionable tips, resources, and step-by-step playbooks to learn by doing. Improve product sense and AI intuition.
Analysis, data and insight about how people find & buy video games in the 2020s.
Explaining the weird new future, one newsletter at a time. Subscribe for a twice weekly delivery of internet culture, mega-platform grotesquerie, crypto conspiracies, deep forum lore, fringe politics, and other artifacts of what's to come.
Practical advice on writing great software and working well with humans. Read weekly by 150,000+ engineers in startups and big tech.
human-centric economic analysis to help all of us understand the world better
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The best source to stay up-to-date with the developments in the machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science world. Trusted by 165,000 professionals from the main AI labs, universities, and enterprises
The Sequence Knowledge #680: Can we Evaluate Creativity in AI Models?
An overview of the most important creativity benchmarks.
The Sequence Opinion #686: The Gemini Effect: Transforming Robotics with Multimodal Foundation Models
Gemini Robotics showed that generalist transformer models might be the future of robotics.
Exploring how AI works and how it's changing our world.
Startup news starts here: Upstarts publishes twice-weekly about the startup ecosystem, from inception through IPO, with in-depth reporting and analysis on emerging tech leaders and the investors who fund them. Founded by veteran tech reporter Alex Konrad.
Introducing Upstarts Media
Welcome to Upstarts Media, a new tech media brand founded by me – Alex Konrad.
Inside The Stealthy European Defense Tech Startup Raising $100 Million
Defense tech startup Cambridge Aerospace has quietly raised multiple funding rounds to build products including the Skyhammer and Starhammer missiles. Upstarts has the first look at its funding history and plans.
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