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November 7, 2025

Snapchat’s 2D Bitmoji Comeback Play

Snap's bringing back 2D Bitmoji—but only for Snapchat+ subscribers. It's nostalgia-as-a-service, and it's smarter than you think. Here's why the return of cartoon avatars is actually a masterclass in user psychology and product strategy.

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November 5, 2025

Snap’s Nostalgia Paywall Play

Snapchat is bringing back 2D Bitmoji — but only if you pay up. Here’s why that move is genius, annoying, entirely predictable… and what it tells us about product choices we all make.

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November 3, 2025

When Growth Hits a Bump

BYD’s 3Q stumble reminds us that even giants trip when innovation meets execution hiccups. Here’s what PHEV updates, sagging margins, and shrinking profits really teach us — and what scale-up leaders should steal from this playbook.

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October 31, 2025

Bill Gates’ Sunny Spin on a Planet on Fire

Bill Gates wants us all to chill about climate change. But is optimism enough when the house is still smouldering? Let’s talk tech, tone, and why founders can’t afford to 'vibe' their way through climate reality.

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October 29, 2025

AI-Powered Malware: DDoS Goes God Mode

AI isn't just writing your emails now — it's writing smarter, nastier malware. Here's how AI-fuelled DDoS attacks are changing the cybersecurity game — and why your cyber team can't afford to play catch-up.

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October 27, 2025

Why Great Data Hires Still Break Startups

Ever hired a ‘rockstar’ Data Scientist who fizzled out within 6 months? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about why smart hiring isn’t just about CVs – it’s about context, culture, and capability under chaos.

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October 23, 2025

Tech Will Decarbonise Britain. Not Boardrooms.

Forget endless policy debates and carbon offset waffle. If the UK’s hitting net zero, it’ll be because tech talent rebuilt the energy system from the inside out. Here’s the playbook – and who needs to read it.

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October 20, 2025

Why 2050 Will Break Your Data Team

The Dutch electric grid of 2050 isn’t just Sparky sci-fi. It’s a preview of the chaos your data, cyber, and BI teams will face — unless you start hiring for future thinking, not job specs.

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October 17, 2025

What Google’s $15B AI Bet in India Signals

Google just announced a $15B push into India’s AI infrastructure. What does that mean for talent, competition, and your own hiring roadmap? Spoiler: It’s bigger than you think, and the ripple effects are already here.

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October 13, 2025

Why Finding Data Talent Is So Bloody Hard

Hiring data talent shouldn’t feel like therapy with a side of tequila — but for most founders, it does. The truth? The system’s broken. Here’s why your job specs, interview process, and “qualified” filters are scaring off the best people.

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October 11, 2025

Vodafone’s Outage Wasn’t a Cyber Attack

Vodafone’s massive internet blackout wasn’t caused by hackers – but what does that really mean for cyber leaders and scale-ups everywhere? Here's why it might be worse than an attack… and how not to make the same mistake.

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October 11, 2025

AI Made Your Phone a Supercomputer

Smartphone storage is about to go full beast mode — faster than SSDs, all thanks to AI. But what does that mean for your hiring roadmap, and why should Founders and CTOs care? Let’s connect the dots.

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