A16z founder Ben Horowitz says hesitation is ‘the worst thing’ leaders can do Summary Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Ben Horowitz told ‘Lenny’s Podcast’ that hesitation is the most destructive habit a leader can have. He said indecision ‘locks up the company’, undermines senior teams and creates a void where people jockey for power. Horowitz urged CEOs […]
‘People often call it talent, but I don’t agree’: Chovy unravels mystery behind his high CS mastery Summary Gen.G mid laner Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon says his exceptional creep score (CS) numbers come from study and preparation rather than pure, innate talent. In a recent AMA he explained that he researches champion power windows, thinks about […]
TF338 MicroSD Express 256GB review — A capable contender for Switch 2 storage Summary Nintendo’s Switch 2 ships with 256GB internal storage, but games keep ballooning — enter AGI Gear’s TF338 MicroSD Express. It comes in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes and promises up to 800MB/s reads and 700MB/s writes, plus a rugged build (shock‑, […]
Consulting industry outlook: Entry-level workers could be hit by decadelong shake-up Summary The consulting profession appears to be entering a sustained period of restructuring that could compress the classic pyramid career model. Job postings in consulting have fallen since peaking in 2022, with Revelio Labs reporting a roughly 26% drop in sector listings in 2024. […]
PlayStation Plus’ Latest Free Game Has ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Steam Reviews Summary September’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley and Viewfinder — all free to claim for subscribers. The write-up singles out Psychonauts 2 (Double Fine Productions, 2021) as particularly worth adding to your library thanks to its vibrant levels, psychic powers and strong […]
LETTER: Casinos and local governments have this in common Summary The letter compares the behaviour of big casino corporations to that of some local governments, arguing both increasingly ignore the working and middle classes. The writer criticises recent Las Vegas advertising as cosmetic and says casinos now cater primarily to high rollers while levying steep […]
Russia uses priests and bots to sway election, says Moldovan president Summary The Moldovan president has accused Russia of mounting a coordinated influence campaign ahead of national elections, using a mix of Orthodox priests and automated social media accounts to favour pro‑Russian candidates and shape public opinion. The allegation highlights an intertwining of religious influence […]
ECB rate cuts at ‘or very close to’ end, says Austria’s central bank governor Summary Austria’s central bank governor said the European Central Bank’s recent cycle of interest-rate cuts is “at or very close to” its end. His remarks suggest policymakers see limited room for further easing after this year’s reductions and that future moves […]
Spanish airport owner accuses Ryanair of ‘lies’ over flight cuts Summary Spain’s airports operator has publicly accused Ryanair of lying about the reasons for planned flight reductions, setting up a high-profile dispute between a major low-cost carrier and the country’s airport owner. The row centres on contrasting accounts of demand and capacity decisions, with potential […]
How Emmanuel Macron’s France became Europe’s fiscal problem child Summary The Financial Times piece traces how France, under Emmanuel Macron, moved from being a comparatively stable eurozone economy to a standout fiscal concern for Europe. It argues that a mix of sustained high public spending, politically difficult reform choices, tax cuts and weaker-than-expected savings measures […]
