yamatokaneko

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Hey, just tried it and love it!

I never thought comparing different models could be this fun!

Generating a new image is great, but it would be even better if I could see multiple images from different models in the /feed, just to explore how other prompts look without having to generate and wait.

I tried your example prompt with “Create a 1-week itinerary for XX trip” and was really happy with the results!

It mapped out which day to visit where, which is usually the hardest part to visualize when planning.

It reminded me of the first time I played around with Airbnb’s map + search UI.

As a user, the issue with 1 and 2 is that you're constantly reminded of the cost, which discourages usage.

Personally, I prefer 3, even though I know I might be wasting some value by not hitting the limit each month. I think it’s because I know exactly how much I’ll pay upfront.

That said, when designing pricing and limits for 3, it’s important to ensure most users don’t hit the cap too quickly. Hitting the limit the day after paying would be a terrible experience. Finding the sweet spot % would be intersting.

I typed in “Kevin!” and it said “Home Alone.” Bookmarked!

When my kids ask me questions I can’t answer (which is... all the time), I usually just open ChatGPT, repeat the question, and let it respond. Then the kids start asking the phone directly, usually followed by “Too difficult! Make it easier!”

But I’m curious about your idea, are you thinking the LLM would generate a podcast version of the answer in real-time? Or would it be more like, “Let me make a podcast episode for that” and play it later?

This is so cool! At what point did you start thinking about this project? Like, were you quietly working on it a year ago after every run, just waiting for this moment?

And hey, great run in Japan! (Tokyo here!) I love the map visualization too.

> I often need a quick chart for a README file, a Slack message, or a simple presentation, and firing up Google Sheets or Excel always felt like overkill.

I totally get this! At the same time, I often find I don’t even need actual numbers—just labeling the X and Y axes and describing the general shape of the line is enough to communicate the idea. Not sure how to do that though.

That’s exactly how I use ChatGPT, to rewrite my writing by asking for 3 variations instead of just one.

The issue with Gmail’s built-in writing assistant is that it only gives a single suggestion, and it’s always a binary yes/no. I usually end up declining it.

With multiple versions, there's a higher chance one will resonate. Plus, I can mix and match the best parts to suit my tone. So yes, I think offering variations is definitely the right move.

I’d look at how purchased users behave after a year. If they’re still actively using the product, that’s a good signal to consider switching to subscription.

Also, if usage frequency is high—daily or weekly, that’s another strong case for subscription. Personally, I subscribe to 3–5 Mac apps simply because I use them every day.

The first company that came to mind is Unity. Epic has Unreal and actively dogfoods it by developing Fortnite. But Unity doesn’t really have a flagship product like that, right? I'm sure they use it internally to build sample games, but nothing at AAA scale?

> AI gives output that is half right and our only option was to either keep chatting laboriously or copy it to a Google Doc.

So true. Current chat interfaces are terrible for saving, searching, or sharing. Whenever I want to keep a specific answer from a ChatGPT looong convo, I just copy-paste into a Doc, clean it up, and send it to my team.

Curious, do you see this being used during real-time syncs? Or more like a replacement for async tools like Notion?

It’s not a perfect analogy, but I think there’s a parallel to coding.

Thanks to LLMs, I actually enjoy writing more than before. I spend less time typing and more time thinking about the core idea. Every time AI rewrites my messy draft, I find myself saying, “Yes—that’s exactly what I meant.” Then I get to fine-tune it and add my own voice, which makes the process fun.

I also love this quote from Paul Graham, "Writing, Briefly": “Writing doesn’t just communicate ideas; it generates them. If you’re bad at writing and don’t like to do it, you’ll miss out on most of the ideas writing would have generated.”

I don’t think it’s about the tool. Whether it’s Confluence or Notion, if the company doesn’t value documentation, it’s never going to stick.

I don’t have a clear answer, but I think the future lies in automatic capture + AI search, not manual input + folder systems.

For us, once we started recording all meetings, the voice conversations became searchable. I'm looking forward to the same kind of AI-first approach for written docs too.

I totally get that PM feeling. Whenever I get a rare couple of hours with Figma (maybe once every 3 months), it’s oddly satisfying.

Would be awesome if I could try it out right on the landing page, just 1 or 2 quick messages to get a feel for it.

I also thought students emailing professors or recruiters could be a great target audience. The more casual the original message, the more fun it is to see the before-and-after transformation.

I think it’s a very interesting approach. Could be for a niche group, likely power users of LLMs who are often mobile and value privacy.

Any thoughts on how small this hardware could eventually become?

Really love this app! The only issue is that with all the AI search and Spotify playlists, I recognize songs instantly, but can’t name a single one!

When you mentioned you’ve “recovered from burnout a bit,” do any of the options you listed actually feel exciting to you?

Assuming going back to your old job or job hunting isn’t your top pick, do things like a longer sabbatical or a total career shift spark any motivation?

Since you’ve got enough runway, I’d wait until something genuinely excites you before making a move.

I think AI-generated content is a perfect fit for this kind of use case: – I don’t want to choose what to play every time I start working – I don’t want to hear the same patterns repeating

That said, I haven’t found anything that really nails it yet—so I’m excited to see if you can crack it.

Tech seems to have reduced foot traffic but not car traffic. Kind of ironic...

> i cant name one young rising startup that was hot like snapchat. so that was disappointing when i was job hunting.

I’ve had the same thought. Maybe Tinder or Oculus (pre-acquisition), but those feel like they were a while ago now.

>Less of a young startup crowd. Maybe people got older and rich and retired early.

nooo

I also went to college in LA about 10 years ago, though I haven't been back since. Most of my business travel takes me to SF.

I really enjoyed my time there and would love to hear, what surprised you most about how LA has changed?

Working on the side project is usually the best way to find a co-founder. This got me thinking, which of the most successful startups actually began as side projects…Maybe it’s worth to mention as a story in this website to inspire visitors.

I can’t do deep work without Pomodoro. Would love to have different background music for work vs. break! It’d help remind me to restart the timer.

Really like the sound. Do you loop a specific part, or is the whole track generated by AI?