Notes on building.
Guides on mobile apps, web platforms and AI products. Cost breakdowns, stack comparisons and how we ship.
React Native for TV: Building Apps for Apple TV and Fire TV
The connected TV market is massive and growing fast, but most dev teams still treat TV apps as a separate codebase. React Native lets you share 80%+ of your mobile code with tvOS and Fire TV. Here is how to actually ship it.
Technology · Apr 5, 2026 · 14 min read
OpenAI Realtime vs LiveKit Agents vs Pipecat: Voice AI 2026
Three voice AI infrastructure paths dominate 2026. Here is an honest comparison of OpenAI Realtime API, LiveKit Agents, and Pipecat for teams building custom voice products.
Technology · Apr 5, 2026 · 14 min read
App Clips vs Instant Apps vs PWAs: Lightweight App Delivery
68% of mobile app installs get abandoned within 30 days. App Clips, Instant Apps, and PWAs let users skip the install entirely. Here is how to pick the right one.
Technology · Apr 5, 2026 · 14 min read
Open-Source AI Models: Llama 4 vs Mistral vs Gemma for Apps
Llama 4, Mistral Large, and Gemma 2 are all production-ready in 2026, but they solve very different problems. Here is the honest breakdown of benchmarks, fine-tuning, quantization, and total cost for each.
Technology · Apr 5, 2026 · 14 min read
Stripe Identity vs Onfido vs Veriff: ID Verification in 2026
Choosing the right identity verification provider can save you six figures over two years and keep regulators off your back. Here is what actually matters when comparing Stripe Identity, Onfido, and Veriff.
Technology · Apr 5, 2026 · 14 min read
AI Agents vs Copilots: Choosing the Right UX Pattern in 2026
63% of AI features fail because the team picked the wrong interaction pattern. Here is a practical framework for deciding when your product needs an autonomous agent, a copilot, or a hybrid of both.
AI & strategy · Apr 5, 2026 · 13 min read
AI for Physical Work: Computer Vision Guidance for Field Teams
Construction, manufacturing, and field service lose over $150B a year to rework caused by human error. Computer vision guidance systems are finally good enough to fix that problem at scale.
AI & strategy · Apr 5, 2026 · 13 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deepfake Detection Platform?
Building a deepfake detection platform means stitching together multimodal AI models, real-time inference pipelines, and compliance tooling that most teams underestimate. Here is what it actually costs across every layer of the stack.
Cost & planning · Apr 5, 2026 · 13 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Subscription Consumer App?
Subscription apps generated $167B in 2025, but building one that converts and retains subscribers requires specific infrastructure most founders underestimate. Here's what it actually costs.
Cost & planning · Apr 5, 2026 · 13 min read
How to Build a Social Commerce App Like TikTok Shop in 2026
Social commerce is where content becomes the storefront. If you want to build a TikTok Shop-style app where creators sell, viewers buy, and the algorithm does the merchandising, here is the full playbook.
How to build · Apr 4, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Build a Scooter and Bike Sharing App Like Lime in 2026
The micro-mobility market is on track to surpass $215 billion by 2030, and Lime, Bird, and Tier do not own every city. Here is how to build a scooter and bike sharing platform from IoT hardware integration to regulatory launch.
How to build · Apr 4, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Build an AI Coworker Platform for Team Productivity
AI coworkers are not chatbots with fancy names. They are autonomous teammates that remember context, use real tools, and collaborate across your org. Here is how to build a platform that actually works.
How to build · Apr 4, 2026 · 15 min read