No code? No problem

Happy hump day legends! Welcome back to the Leaderboard. Continuing on with the Golden Kitties trend, today, we're covering three new categories: No-Code, AI Hardware, and Productivity. Head on over to our fancy new Golden Kitty landing page to cast your vote for your favorite products of 2024.

No-code: The tools that allow anyone go from 0-1.

No-code has always been about turning ideas into something real without touching a single line of code. But now, AI is completely changing the game. Butternut AI, for example, takes things to a new level—just type in your business name and a few keywords, and boom, you’ve got a fully-fledged, multi-page website that’s customizable, responsive, and even SEO-ready. The gap between “I have an idea” and “Check out my website” is smaller than ever, and honestly? That’s pretty incredible.

Productivity: All about the apps that get you locked in 

Productivity isn’t just about checking boxes anymore. Tools like Raycast Notes and Amie are blending work and life in ways that feel natural—whether it’s jotting down ideas in the moment or effortlessly syncing your schedule. They’re earning our trust by actually delivering value. I used to hesitate before clicking “Sign in with Google,” but now? If an app helps me manage the chaos of work and life better, it’s worth it. The future of productivity isn’t just about getting more done—it’s about making life feel a little easier.

AI Hardware: The products bringing AI into the physical realm. 

In the past hardware didn't necessarily mean the tech was portable, but it seems we've long left what tethers us to a location and have evolved to making hardware as mobile as possible. The inclusion of AI is no exception, from necklaces to Gameboy-throwbacks, to frames it seems that the builders of AI want us to wear our future companions, or at least have them adjacent to our smartphones rather than solely within them. While I do love the exploration of hardware, the current iteration has made me wonder how many takes of an OS1 (ifykyk) can we get. Maybe in 2025 we'll see some diversification in the space?