Amber Zhao

Amber Zhao

Working on a brand-new Weather App
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Amber Zhaoβ€’

6mo ago

How often do you update your product? Balancing speed vs. stability

Hi PH community,

As an app owner, I ve been thinking about version update strategies specifically, how to strike the right balance between:

Jennifer Nechanickaβ€’

7mo ago

Launching on PH on Sunday 6/15! Any tips?

This is my first time launching on Product Hunt. I'm launching Interactively - an interactive demo software that lets you create product-perfect interactive demos from any website or app in minutes. What can I expect? What do you recommend I do while the launch is live? What do you wish you had done differently when you launched for the first time?

Amber Zhaoβ€’

8mo ago

What Makes a Great Home Screen Widget in 2025?

Home screen widgets have been around for a while now on both Android and iOS but their design, utility, and popularity seem to vary a lot depending on the platform and user habits.

I thought it might be helpful to open a discussion here:

  • What types of widgets do you find yourself actually using regularly?

  • Are there specific features or designs that make a widget stick on your home screen?

  • Have you noticed a difference in how widgets are used across Android and iOS?

  • And for something like weather would you prefer a minimal glance, or something richer?

Kevβ€’

8mo ago

Is it just me or it is kind of hard to find people to build something with?

Hey,
I ve been a software engineer (backend) for over nine years and have been wanting to build something on my own for a while now. I have ideas, good planning skills, and the discipline to execute, but unfortunately, I lack the experience as an entrepreneur, which I believe is an important aspect. This has led me to consider finding partners to help me bring my ideas to life or collaborate on new projects. However, it s been challenging to find people who are committed, structured, have a long-term mindset, and maintain positive energy.
Many people get excited about a project initially, but then they disappear or lose interest when results don t come quickly. And unfortunately, I m not in a position to hire people at the moment.
Has anyone else been through this? How have you found people who are truly committed to the long haul?

Sean Hwangβ€’

8mo ago

What's one healthy habit that vastly improved your quality of life?

A lot of us tend to neglect our health, being so entrenched in the work we're doing. That's unfortunate because without health, we can't really do much. It should be prioritized above all.

Prioritizing health starts with simple habits. Personally, exercising even just 45 minutes a day (usually in the morning) - whether that's lifting weights or shooting hoops has greatly improved my posture, energy levels, confidence, and mental clarity. It sounds cliche, but I really do believe exercising is a super-enhancer.
What is one healthy habit that has yielded improvements for you?

Amber Zhaoβ€’

8mo ago

24 hours before our launch β€” excited, nervous… and seeking advice πŸ™

Hi PH community!

I m Amber, a Global Marketing Manager with a background in cross-border product strategy, and also part of the small but passionate team behind WeatherStone, a new weather app we re launching right here on Product Hunt in just 24 hours!

This is actually my first time launching as a maker! While I ve worked on many go-to-market campaigns globally, this one feels completely different. It s more personal. More vulnerable. More real.

Amber Zhaoβ€’

8mo ago

WeatherStone - Witty forecasts with Big Day & smart voice alerts

A smart weather app with voice briefings at your set time, Big Day forecasts, interactive captions with personalities, and a customizable dashboard. Built to keep you informed, with a touch of wit and fun, and and a few AI-powered surprises.
Ahi Bennuriβ€’

8mo ago

Hi Product Hunt. Launching soon, and want to connect with community.

Hi everyone I m Ahi

I m a longtime software developer who loves building products. Like many makers, I ve had my share of struggles trying to get traction on past launches.

This time, I m taking a different approach: slowing down, staying curious, and connecting with the community before I launch.

I m getting ready to share my latest project here on Product Hunt it s already live and usable, and I d be happy to give a sneak peek if that s appropriate in this space.

Graemeβ€’

8mo ago

Launching in the AI era πŸ€–πŸš€: When is it 'enough' to ship – and what are you launching?

When you can build faster than ever these days with AI, how does it affect your launch plans on PH?

The timescale between features is dropping as building is becoming easier. So I'm curious:

  • Are you planning one big launch, or many smaller ones?

  • When do you feel it s 'enough' to launch when expectations might be higher?

  • Does AI change how you think about launch timing and feature scope?

For example, I've got this site waiting for a launch myself: https://feedbagel.com, but I don't know whether to hold off until adding the next part, or can we have multiple launches on here within a short time frame?

Alex Cloudstarβ€’

8mo ago

I’m launching soon. Any advice?

Hi Hunters!
I m doing my first real launch soon, i m pretty new to startups world even if i m working as a programmer for quite a while and i joined multiple startups along the way, being the founder of it is much much different.
As the title says, do you got any advices? Do s and don t?
Waiting for your thoughts.
Thanks!

Amber Zhaoβ€’

8mo ago

How Far Can AI Go in Weather Apps? Beyond Voice Forecasts

We're working on a weather app that uses AI for voice-powered updates (like read out the weather forecast and wake you up: 'Rain in 30 mins grab your umbrella!').

But it got me thinking: what other cool stuff could AI do?

  • Ultra-local predictions? ("Your backyard BBQ at 3PM will be sunny, but your neighbor s patio will be windy")

  • Eco-friendly tips? ("Water plants today drought risk increases tomorrow")

  • Personalized alerts based on routines? ("Heads-up, temps will drop during your usual jog time!")

William B. Sernaβ€’

8mo ago

Is marketing becoming too mechanical in the age of AI?

Lately, I ve been thinking about how much of today s marketing is shaped by algorithms, automation, and machine-generated insights and whether something essential is getting lost in the process.

It s hard not to notice:

AI can generate full campaigns before a human finishes the brief,

Strategy often starts with data models, not human moments,

Ruxandra Maziluβ€’

8mo ago

First time launching a product! Exciteeed!

Heey everyone,

Nice to meet you! I'm super excited to be a first-time maker and to launch the first product on Product Hunt! I have 8 years of XP in marketing (big tech, startups, smbs) and I'm glad to be part of an early-stage startup (Lifetoon - we've just dropped our MVP today).

alex saintβ€’

8mo ago

How to actually win on Product Hunt

and how i got hunters to back my launch

most people treat product hunt like a slot machine. pull the lever, hope for upvotes. but if you re launching anything serious, that s a waste.

Nikaβ€’

8mo ago

Does your company welcome juniors and interns despite AI progress?

Do you remember when we talked about Duolingo replacing staff with AI about a week ago?

The story continues.

Kamilasβ€’

9mo ago

How long have you spent just trying to come up with a business idea?

Hey PH community

I m curious how much time have you personally spent trying to come up with a business idea, without actually starting anything?

Amber Zhaoβ€’

9mo ago

If you could redesign a weather app from scratch, what would you change?

Hi everyone!

Just curious if you could reimagine a weather app from scratch, without following the "typical" designs we see today, what would you want to change or add?

For example:

  • Would you want the app to feel more fun or even have a personality?

  • Would you prefer faster voice updates instead of reading charts?

  • Would it be helpful to get forecast reminders tied to your special events or big days?

Nigar Safarovaβ€’

9mo ago

What excites you most about AI today?

AI is growing faster than ever, and honestly, it feels like we re riding a giant wave of creativity and innovation!
From generative art to powerful language models, automation at work, and AI-powered healthcare breakthroughs it s amazing how much is happening.
But here s the cool part: different things spark excitement for different people. Maybe it s a tool that made a tough job easier. Maybe it s a crazy new concept that opened your mind to fresh possibilities. Maybe it s just that "OMG" feeling you get when you see AI pull off something wild (like my Auntie, who literally gasped the first time she saw ChatGPT could calculate calories of her plates! ).

I'd love to hear what s making you most excited about AI right now! Big or small moments, drop them below and let's discuss together.

Amber Zhaoβ€’

9mo ago

What’s the point of standalone weather apps when every phone already has a built-in one?

Hey everyone!

I ve been doing some research on weather apps and I ve been digging into what actually drives people to use other weather apps when they have already have the default ones.

OpenAIp/openaiNikaβ€’

9mo ago

Does an AI based social network make sense (And would you use it?)

According to the Verge, Open AI is trying to create a new social network where people can share their creations produced by artificial intelligence.

Meta is also considering creating AI avatars for social media to drive engagement.