Konrad S.

Konrad S.

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Computer scientist and software engineer

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Nika•

10d ago

Does it make sense to invest in defense now? Even a Z-gen African startup raised $11M+ for that.

We won t pretend that the world isn t tense, because relations between countries are increasingly strained. (Coming from a country that never had technological or numerical superiority, we ve mostly become just part of the regime.)

But not everyone is on the same page, and countries are investing in defence.

Product Huntp/producthuntNika•

11d ago

How willing are you to try out a product launched on this platform across devices?

In about 17 days (I hope I m counting correctly), I ll be re-launching the mobile app, and now I m wondering how much the Product Hunt community will try it out.

I spend 100% of my time on a desktop on this platform.

But the majority of the population is mobile-only.

Nika•

17d ago

Do you think the 9-9-6 work culture is right?

Yesterday, I came across a job posting from a specific SF company that offered Yesterday I came across a job posting from a specific SF company that offered a salary of 250k 1M (including equity), but realistically, I don't think they have that money; they're just grinding to satisfy investors and succumb to too much hustle culture.

Requirement: be available on-site from 9 AM to 9 PM 6 days a week in the office (and I bet even Sunday would be dedicated to meeting some team members in "free time"). In addition, they were willing to hire those who would relocate to SF.

OpenAIp/openaiNika•

17d ago

Open AI in 2026. What is coming?

I see OpenAI as a tech giant that sets the direction in AI, and I try to follow their steps.

Right at the beginning of the year, 2 news items that reached my news horizon resonated with me:

NEO beta by 1X Technologiesp/neo-beta-by-1x-technologiesNika•

1mo ago

Where do you think humanoids will adapt more quickly? In a factory environment or at home?

I just read an article from TechCrunch about how Robotics company 1X has struck a deal to send up to 10,000 Neo humanoid robots originally marketed for home use (but they want to focus on factory use in the future, although that was their original intention).

This made me think about several things:

Nika•

2mo ago

For which operating system is it better to build the mobile app first? (And why?)

I'm doing research on which OS is worth making an educational app for, and jotted down some pros/cons for both iOS and Android.

Android:

It is known that there are more Android users, so you can potentially have a larger testing/user base.

Rohan Chaubey•

3mo ago

Today is Product Hunt's 12-year anniversary. What was your first ever launch here?

Product Hunt just turned 12 (yeah 12) :D

Shoutout to everyone who s ever hit that Launch button with shaky hands and zero clue what was gonna happen next :P

Grok AI assistantp/grok-ai-assistantNika•

3mo ago

Do you think Grokipedia has a real chance to succeed and surpass Wikipedia?

Elon Musk was extremely frustrated that Wikipedia couldn t be manipulated, and he even offered $1 billion if they renamed it to d*ckipedia.

Since that didn t work out, he s now trying to build his own platform for gathering information claiming that Wikipedia is hopelessly biased, and that left-leaning editors influence its content.

Grok AI assistantp/grok-ai-assistantNika•

3mo ago

Do you think Grokipedia has a real chance to succeed and surpass Wikipedia?

Elon Musk was extremely frustrated that Wikipedia couldn t be manipulated, and he even offered $1 billion if they renamed it to d*ckipedia.

Since that didn t work out, he s now trying to build his own platform for gathering information claiming that Wikipedia is hopelessly biased, and that left-leaning editors influence its content.

Nika•

4mo ago

When will technology advance to the point where we can live on Mars or the Moon?

Yesterday, @zaczuo shared an idea about delivering packages from space. To me, that seems quite sci-fi and financially demanding to actually pull off. Today, I m reading that Bezos predicts millions of people could be living in space by 2050.

How realistic is this scenario, given that the last time we set foot on the Moon was more than 50 years ago? (And above all, I feel like we still can t solve basic problems on Earth, let alone expand into space.)

Nika•

4mo ago

Are humanoids just an unburst bubble with no future?

I have seen (let's say) quite a lot of hardware robots to be launched on Product Hunt, and we tend to be bullish about such futuristic things. BUT...

Renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks says that this is only a bubble.

Because of two reasons:

Product Huntp/producthuntNika•

4mo ago

Product Hunt comments update: How do you think this will affect the discussion atmosphere?

Today, I noticed a small update on my profile while replying to your comments.

A new button has been added specifically, the option to "downvote" a comment.

Nika•

4mo ago

Why don’t we see more health longevity products here?

Everywhere else I look podcasts, social media, even casual discussions  longevity is a hot topic. Bryan Johnson, for example, shows up in my feed constantly.

For me, health-tech feels like the most valuable thing we could be building. Not just extending life expectancy, but actually improving quality of life.

Y Combinatorp/ycNika•

4mo ago

9 most in-demand startups from YC Demo Day

A week ago, Y Combinator held its Summer 2025 Demo Day in San Francisco, showcasing over 160 startups and highlighting 9 highly focused ones.

TL;DR: The most trending were AI-focused, specifically AI agents.

Product Huntp/producthuntNika•

4mo ago

How often should you launch on Product Hunt?

One of the common questions I get is How often can you publish a product on Product Hunt?

The guidelines state this clearly:

"You can launch as often as you have new significant product iterations available."

Nika•

5mo ago

Do you think the European Chat Control Act is legitimate?

For those who don't know:

  • The EU has proposed a law intended to protect children from online abuse.

  • But the draft includes a highly controversial measure: mandatory scanning (client-side scanning) of private communications, including encrypted ones, for child sexual abuse material.

  • Experts and authorities (such as the EDPB and EDPS) warn that this kind of mandatory scanning could lead to mass surveillance through automated tools, posing a serious threat to fundamental rights like privacy and data protection.

  • According to reports, 15 member states support the proposal, 6 are against it, and 6 remain undecided. The law would not apply to political officials, but it would affect the reading of communication of ordinary citizens.

Building a b2c product is the worst decision a founder can make 🫠🔫

Hi hunters! Let me share my thoughts about the most debatable startup topic.

Why b2c sucks:

1. Individuals pay little money (most paid iOS apps cost <$2).

Nika•

5mo ago

Is it safe for us to rely on AI avatars for health support?

I start every day by reading social media and technology news, and just today I came across 2 articles referring to a related issue AI avatars as therapists.

get that many, myself included, find it easier to share problems with AI than with people. But children are more easily misled, and for those already vulnerable, this can be especially dangerous.

Nika•

5mo ago

🔥 1000-day streak – special edition: How to last on Product Hunt long-term?

I have been here for so long that visiting the Product Hunt page is like an automatic reflex after waking up. Just kidding.

Anyway, there are 10 hints on how to keep that streak going:

Nika•

5mo ago

What are your predictions: Which country will have the upper hand in technological development?

I have always seen the US as a cradle of ideas, a place where advanced technological solutions are created and implemented.

But due to various policies, regulations, etc., I see that other countries are starting to have a say in tech (rising stars)