Kimberly Ross

The “invisible overlay” ethos is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it minimizes friction and clutter. On the other, it can sometimes feel too subtle — especially for new users who aren’t sure how to trigger it or where to look for controls. The simplicity that makes Notto elegant can also make it invisible in a way that feels confusing until you’re familiar with the UX.

The layouts are practical and beginner-friendly. There could be clearer guidance on how to customize or combine templates as your system evolves.

Machine Learning Weekly is a consistently high-signal newsletter that saves a lot of time by curating the most relevant ML and deep learning content. The hand-picked approach makes it feel thoughtful rather than noisy. A nice addition could be brief context on why each link matters or who it’s best suited for (research vs. applied).

Micro Habits is a thoughtfully designed app that makes self-improvement feel approachable by focusing on small, consistent actions rather than overwhelming goals. The combination of habit tracking, mood tracking, and journaling works especially well together—one nice enhancement would be smarter AI insights that connect mood trends with specific habits over time.

Linear Mobile does a great job distilling the Linear experience into something genuinely useful on the go, especially for quick triage and unblocking issues. The focus on “away from keyboard” workflows feels intentional rather than cramped—one small improvement could be richer offline support for reviewing issues while traveling.

Slack AI’s ability to summarize long threads is a huge time-saver, especially in fast-moving channels where context gets lost. It would be interesting to see more control over summary scope (e.g., last 24 hours vs. entire thread)