I tested Anthropic’s Image with Claude against Google’s Build feature using identical prompts. Claude excels in design, creating polished, visually engaging apps but requires a paid subscription and offers only one-off experiences. Google’s Build is free yet buried deep within ai.dev, making it difficult to discover. However, it provides a persistent workspace where apps can be saved, shared, and refined over time.
Claude’s “Imagine” Feature and the Three Pillars of Product Delight
This blog post discusses product delight, defining it as the intersection of joy and surprise. Using Nesrine Changuel’s framework, it highlights how Claude’s “Imagine” feature exemplifies this by removing friction, anticipating user needs, and exceeding expectations, thereby creating a delightful and creative experience for its users.
ChatGPT’s Shopping Integration: Examining the Structural Challenge to Google’s Advertising Model
ChatGPT’s new shopping feature could redefine how we buy online. While Google’s advertising relies on clear keyword bidding, ChatGPT’s product suggestions stem from its own algorithmic choices. This introduces important concerns regarding user trust and how the AI will generate revenue. Can an artificial intelligence truly offer unbiased recommendations while also earning commissions? The resolution to this dilemma might significantly alter the landscape of online consumer purchasing.
Everyone’s an Artist Now
I’ve been exploring AI creative tools like VEO3, discovering how they’re democratising creativity by letting anyone bring their ideas to life in minutes rather than years of training. While questions about authenticity and artistry remain, I’m excited about a future where these tools amplify human creativity rather than replace it, giving everyone the power to express themselves regardless of their technical skills.
Google Unveils a New No-Code Tool: Opal
Google’s new toy, Opal, lets anyone spin up AI-powered mini apps without touching a single line of code. Just whisper your wildest app dreams and drag some visual blocks around, and voilà, you’ve birthed a mini app from thin air. This beta tool dropped in late July 2025 and is now available to US users.
Gemini’s Storybook – The New Bedtime Story Maker
Google’s new Storybook feature in Gemini offers an impressively quick way to generate personalised 10-page illustrated children’s books with narration, making it a valuable tool for parents and educators to create stories that help children navigate challenges or simply enjoy bedtime tales.
Building Faster with AI
Andrew Ng explains that concrete ideas beat vague concepts because they generate rapid binary feedback, enabling teams to fail fast and learn quickly. AI has fundamentally transformed software development by making code rebuilding so fast that starting fresh often costs less than maintaining legacy systems, shifting the bottleneck from engineering to product management. Rather than replacing programmers, AI democratizes coding, making it a universal tool like spreadsheets that enhances everyone’s primary role without turning them into professional developers.
Key Takeaways from Mike Krieger (Instagram co-founder, Anthropic CPO) Podcast
No-code tools and AI like Claude are revolutionising product development, shifting focus from “how to build” to “what to build” while challenging traditional engineering roles.
My Journey into No-Code
I thought app development was only for programmers until I tried no-code platforms. My journey from complete beginner to building working apps will inspire you to start creating.
How to Build Resilient Teams: My Top 3 Insights from Hilary Gridley’s Playbook
Hilary Gridley’s podcast with Lenny offers a masterclass in building resilient teams through three key insights: teaching people to “take a punch” by transforming setbacks into forward action, understanding how leaders think rather than just what they think, and using AI to dramatically accelerate professional development. These approaches fundamentally change how we build careers and lead teams in today’s complex workplace.