Whenever I m about to buy something (especially something more expensive), I can be easily influenced by recommendations from people I trust and know. That might be well-known accounts on X or suggestions from friends.

Or, I go and read the reviews.

Just joined PH! Would love to know what you recommend I check out first here.

We ve got devices that talk to each other, lights that respond to voice, and thermostats that learn your habits

So why does the smart home still feel like it hasn t clicked for most people?

We ve spent the last year building in this space, and this question keeps coming up, especially outside of early adopter circles.

Product Hunt is great for discovery , but sometimes there are concerns about authenticity and trust when products are submitted by people not affiliated with them.

Would verifying domain ownership (e.g., via email or DNS) help ensure that only legitimate makers or teams can submit a product? Or would it add too much friction to the launch process?

By engagement, I mean upvotes, comments, shares basically anything that helps your product get to the top of the voting.

Do you have an overview of which tactics were most effective in this regard?

I often see the media sharing articles about layoffs due to AI, how junior programmer positions are less in demand, how there is also a decreased interest in copywriters and graphic designers, etc.

About 2 weeks ago, Teammates launched a tool (AI HR-ist), and right now I came across a post from a local marketer who shared interesting data about Ask AI (an internal AI/chatbot system), which today handles almost 94% of all routine HR requests, such as:

• vacation requests

• onboarding new employees

• payroll information and attendance records

• benefit selection and answers to basic employment questions

Results of AI implementation at IBM

• 94% of the HR agenda is automated

• Payroll, vacation, administration even terminations have been automated

• $3.5 billion saved

• 40% drop in HR costs

IBM also claims that employees are happier. The HR department s internal NPS score increased from -35 to +74 after the implementation of AskHR (source: HR Asia). 6% of questions are still directed at people AI has not yet completely replaced complex or emotionally sensitive situations.

We ve all seen flashy demos with slick animations but not all of them stick.

So here s the question: what actually makes a product video convincing to you?

I know people who never miss an email, even on a Saturday night.

And I know others who won t even open their inbox until Monday morning no matter what.

I ve been fairly active on Twitter and have come across several founders and creators who hold very different views when it comes to having a family.

The opinions vary, and I really appreciate that people are open about discussing it.

Hey Product Hunters!

I'm working on an app that uses AI to give you ideas for plans, gifts, and messages all 100% personalized to your partner (their city, tastes, personality, etc).

Most couple apps out there feel too generic and don t really help when you want to do something truly special.

My app aims to suggest creative, customized ideas, plus remember important dates and small details for you.

I ve been building a smart home product that s meant to quietly improve people s lives without adding complexity, which got me thinking

What s one simple product (physical or digital) that genuinely made your daily life easier, better, or just a bit more enjoyable?

Maybe it s a tool that automates something boring.

I ve always wondered how different cultures, companies, or individuals approach financial transparency in business. Some stay silent, others overshare.

Here are some trends I ve noticed:

My co-founder and I are building MVP.ai, emotionally intelligent AI companions that people can learn from (from skills to studying), regulate and process their emotions (thus increasing emotional IQ), talk with, and overall, grow together in an immersive bonding experience.

But wait... building AI companions, that seems unethical? Dangerous, right?

I've tried a few online venues but none of them worked. If you met with your co-founder(s) online, where was it?

On the whole, I'm interested in education and career advising. Thanks!

As a founder, I ve wasted weeks trying to connect with YouTubers for sponsored content cold emails, DMs, and awkward negotiations that go nowhere.

Have any of you found a faster, more transparent way to secure YouTube ad deals?

Some tools don t try to do everything but they nail one thing really well.

Curious to know: what s one small SaaS or productivity tool that quietly became part of your daily stack?

With AI, it seems to be everything possible:

Everybody is a builder, maker, marketer, founder, (vibe)coder/developer.

We just launched a fun little side project called the Dev Atrophy Test - a quick quiz to see if your coding brain still holds up in the age of AI.

It's not anti-AI (we love AI!), but let s be real: with autocomplete and copilots doing half the work, it s easy to lose touch with the basics. This quiz is a playful check-in to see if those foundational dev skills are still somewhere in that AI-soaked cortex of yours
https://www.producthunt.com/prod...

Curious to see how you stack up? Take the test and let us know what you think!

Human research is a very important part of the development process behind a mental health app like Nomadful. Even though well-being is fundamental for both professional and private life, some companies still aren't doing anything to back this up or ensure mental health is offered to users as their right, more than just a job perk.

How's the situation with mental health at your workplace?

Sanchita here accidental game dev Launched my first game here today! I work solo and looking forward to learn from the community here.