... posted here before if you want the backstory). This time it's about habits you're trying to stop doing. Most habit trackers assume every habit is something you actively perform: meditate, walk, drink water. But "no late-night snacking" or "quit smoking" work backwards. You succeed by doing nothing, and there's no natural moment in your day to open an app and log that nothing happened. So Retic treats these as their own type. An "avoid" habit counts ... ... every day as a win by default, and the only day you ever need to open the app is the day you actually slip. Attached is a real one: "No Late-Night Snacking

... sonal waghchoure(@sonal_waghchoure): I feel this question should have completely different answers based on age, activity levels, and current health. In any case, it's easy to lose track of time, but 100 steps every 2 hours for snack breaks and water refills helps me just a little bit. Although I do wish I had a workout routine in place! Comment from Omri Ben-Shoham(@omri_ben_shoham1): the boundary that actually worked for me wasn't a screen ...

... image of the founder - Tetris. Alexey Pajitnov created the actual game in the Soviet Union and didn't see a cent for years while Mirrorsoft, Atari, and Nintendo fought over who owned the licensing rights. Same "who built it vs. who owns it" tension. Comment from Roopesh Donde(@roopesh_donde): @johnsongill  Those are some great additions. Tucker I actually saw years ago and honestly don't remember much of it beyond the ending gutting me a little. Feels like ... ... right but too early, which is its own kind of heartbreak. Since you asked for regional, The Billionaire (2011) is a Thai one that deserves far more attention. True story of a broke college dropout who builds a seaweed snack

... Cursor: coding Supabase: backend and auth Vercel: hosting GitHub: version control Google Search Console: SEO Campix: my own project, camp software, yes I'm biased Comment from Hans Desjarlais(@ismaelyws): Gmail Calendly Claude Code Google Docs & Sheets VS Code Comment from Bill Davis(@billspaced): @nolan_vu  Slack, not because I love it but because everything dies without it. YESSSSSSSSSSSSS Comment from Bill Davis(@billspaced): @riya_pariyar   @benfleming   @asapx  same question... never heard ... ... solo founder, these are the five tools I use almost every day: ChatGPT VS

... shop about software architecture. Looking forward to connecting with you all. What projects are you currently launching or working on? Comment from Nina Bellamy(@bellamynina698): Hey there Max! Great to have you part of the community. Currently working on Snack Oracle... excited to follow you journey. Heres to growth together ...

... compare prices nearby The part I m most excited about is receipt based item memory. When users scan receipts, items can be saved with price and location, so over time people can search things like coffee, eggs, or snacks nearby and compare what local places charge. I m trying to build this around financial awareness instead of guilt. The goal is not just you spent $200 on food, but these are the purchases you keep repeating, these are the ones ...

... PlateAI (myplateai.com) is your AI-powered meal planner app. It generates personalized weekly meal plans (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) in about 30 seconds, tailored to user goals, dietary preferences, allergies, cooking time, and even fridge/pantry contents via photo scan.7ad66c Key Features Instant AI Plans: Built around calorie/protein targets, tastes, family size (up to 6), and restrictions. Regenerates weekly as needs change. Smart Grocery Lists: Auto-generated, aisle-grouped, shareable. AI Coach: Chat for adjustments like "make it keto," "cheaper," "higher ...

... PlateAI Your AI meal plan, ready in 30 seconds. Personalized weekly meal plans (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks) built around your goals, dietary preferences, and even what's in your fridge. Get smart grocery lists, an always-on AI coach, and family-friendly options. Start free no credit card needed. Perfect for busy people who want to eat healthier without the stress. Try it here: https://myplateai.lovable.app/ (or www.myplateai.com ...

... That's one of the rabbit holes I went down for Edition #58 of Curiosity Saved The Cat, which went out this Sunday Red makes you hungry, blue kills your appetite, and orange feels like a snack. None of that is accidental: it's color psychology applied deliberately, and food brands have been doing it for decades. But the more interesting part is that this conversation between your brain and color is happening everywhere, all the time, whether ...

... client. The idea is pretty simple. Supa looks at what you already have in your fridge and tells you what to cook. It suggests a main dish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also gives ideas for snacks, desserts, and salads. The point isn t more recipes, it s giving you one clear answer for today. What I didn t expect is that the biggest value isn t the recipe itself, it s removing the decision. I open ... ... decide something is ready enough to launch? How do you stop polishing and just ship? Comment from Simon Wallace(@dr_simon_wallace): @dmvishnyak negative feedback always hurts, but it's sometimes more how it's said vs

... hours early. Shoes off. water confiscated. elbow war with a stranger for three hours. even first class can't save you from that part. You're still in the same chaotic terminal as everyone else just with slightly better snacks Anyway, I stumbled onto semi private flying a while back and I genuinely could not believe it was real. You pull up, park for free literally outside the door, walk in, board in 15 minutes, and suddenly ...

... immediately feeling a panicked, demanding hunger. She opened the fridge, ready to devour the first thing she saw. She was stressed, tired, and her brain interpreted the emotional deficit as a calorie deficit. But as she reached for the snack, she paused. The hunger wasn't coming from her stomach; it was coming from her spirit. It wasn't food she needed, but a simple act of restorative care. She closed the fridge, walked to the bathroom ...

... make the most of remote work and actually become more productive? Here are a few things that work really well for me: Tackle the hardest tasks as early as possible (eat the frog first thing). Alternate focused work with short recharge activities for me, that s usually a quick workout or movement break. Set clear boundaries with family: agree on do not disturb times, or simply put on headphones so everyone knows you re in deep-work mode and shouldn ... ... next task. Sometimes, I used to take my work to a nearby cafe and sit with a big mug of iced black. But I used to (and still do) avoid eating much while I'm working. I'll keep snacking

... Even though my budget is tight and I need to be careful with every cost, I decided to create Noti Cham for him, named after his pet. We updated the colours, the odd eyes, and even added her favourite snack, a Japanese dried fish. It took two weeks because every frame had to be redrawn, but it felt worth it. Today, Apple approved version v1.4.0 with Noti Cham included. I emailed the customer to tell him that Cham ...

... Samriddhi, DevRel, and someone who firmly believes snacks make everything better (including debugging). I finally joined PH because this feels like the right place to share ideas, learn from what everyone is building, and occasionally drop an opinion nobody asked for but everyone secretly relates to. If you're into AI, dev tools, or just enjoy watching the tech world reinvent itself every two weeks, we re going to get along. Also this week is a bit extra ...

... bagel-to-code ratio. I'm all about finding the fun in making machines think and exploring what's next. Super excited to connect with fellow builders, learn from your amazing projects, and maybe even collaborate on some cool, snack-fueled ideas! Let's get tinkering ...

... sugars, additives, and allergens automatically. Provides an easy-to-read health score (1-10). Works globally with multi-language support. Simple interface with a built-in AI nutrition guide. Use Cases * Standing in a grocery aisle wondering if that snack is healthy? Scan and decide in seconds. * Planning your weekly meals? Use Emma AI to choose cleaner ingredients. * Managing a food allergy? Get instant warnings before you buy. * Want to build better habits? Let Emma track your smart food choices ...

... from Nikolai Muravev(@nikolai_muravev): Founders, what s worked right now to get those first users: newsletters, partners, AMAs, SEO something else? Comment from Marina(@marina_sysoeva): it s been months of deep in caffeine, merge conflicts, emotional support snacks and just one more fix :) but it s alive. Hope you ll love it. thanks for being here ...

... been building Intertru to replace gut-driven interviews with evidence you can trust Discovery, Value Alignment, and role-real Working Sessions that reveal how people actually work. Customer: 180 Snacks (CPG manufacturer) Roles: Senior Packaging Designer, Operations Associate, Business Manager Assistant Why it matters: They were hiring across creative + ops during a facility move, with a non-technical creative lead in the loop. What happened Calibrated what good looks like fast first standout designer passed all the tests with flying ... ... cultural fit) instead of rehearsed answers. Ask: If you re hiring for value aligned high performers and want the playbook, comment DISCOVERY and I ll drop our exact format. Rick (Founder @ Intertru) Comment from Rick Girard(@rick_girard): 180 Snacks

... just a 3-person team. If you ve been to hackathons or other tech events before, what made a positive impression on you? I might implement some of those ideas into the program. The current structure includes snacks, mini-quizzes, prizes, talks, hacking, and networking/party. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @oratis  I do not understand those energy levels: I mean, how this improve the hackathon? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @sanskarix  The another choice ... ... from Sanskar Yadav(@sanskarix): For me, the best tech events strike a balance between meaningful networking and learning. I expect to meet people outside my usual circles and go home with insights or practical tips I can actually use. Snacks

... Their v4.5 launch turns audio into a story. 3. @Krepling Subtle animation shows how checkout tweaks = revenue. 4. @Mitte 1.0 Letting the AI character explain the workflow. Genius. 5. @Saidar Using a prompt as the storyline = brilliant UX. 6. @Snack Prompt Multi-tab workflow, anchored by a single button click. 7. @Prompter No magic tricks, just clean structure and flow. My own hard lesson: Nowadays, if people can t understand your product in 30 seconds, they ...

... hobby I grew up with really. Hard to say. I guess it has always felt this way, always felt fun to make things and share them with people. Comment from Zagita(@rani_zagita): I m pretty relaxed about weekends vs. weekdays I ll check emails if I m free, but replies depend on my mood (or urgency). Either way, it s done by Monday. Though if I m deep into my time off? Good luck getting me to open ... ... friendly (dry leaf-based) cutlery business. billboard design and SMS outreach tool for a Dentist's clinic in my hometown. super close relative. raw meat Delivery WhatsApp chatbot for our village. small industrial device monitoring app for a Snacks

... Tysm! Comment from Marzhana(@magical_marzhana): @manu_goel2  Love that your workout playlist doubles as a crash-course lab, so you are productive even when working out hahah great! Here s what I m shipping: Ratio a curiosity snack bar that drops bite-sized science articles. You can discuss with other enthusiasts and swipe in free time instead of swiping reels or shorts. No 30-minute lectures, but instead 5 mins a day that can keep you in tune ...

... This Week in AI: Talking Ghosts, Smarter PCs, and Mystery Lessons from the Beyond! Welcome back to your weekly scroll snack AKA the Nily AI Newsletter where we break down the brainy stuff in a way your grandparents could understand. We ve sifted through the nerdy corners of the internet so you don t have to, and brought you the juiciest, weirdest, most wait, what? moments in AI this week. So grab your drink, stretch those thumbs ...

... together. Prompting Tips That Actually Work Be spatially specific. Use keywords like "left", "right", "centered", "aligned to bottom", "spaced evenly" to help the model place elements correctly. Mention device behavior. If it should behave differently on mobile vs desktop, say so. Ex: "stacks on mobile, grid on desktop". Use visual vocabulary. Mention familiar UI terms like "modal", "toast", "card", "hero section", or "split view" to tap into known design structures. Give UX intent. Add the why: "Add white space ... ... want to avoid scrollbars, animations, shadows, etc., say so. Don t forget empty states. Great design considers what happens when nothing is there say "show a placeholder when list is empty". Test prompt variants. Swap words like "tile" vs