The Breakeven Brothers are finally back! After another hiatus filled with cross-continental travel, surprise kitten fostering, and a whole lot of life, Bradley and Bennett jump right back into the deep end. We kick things off with stories from Brad's trip to Korea—navigating rainy weddings and constant hotel hopping—and Bennett's unexpected turn as a foster dad to a tiny kitten that wandered into his backyard. These adventures set the stage for a much larger conversation about how quickly things can change, especially in the world of AI.
Once we're settled, we dive into a wild new technique from DeepSeek that turns text into images just to... turn it back into text? It sounds crazy, but this 10x compression trick could fundamentally solve one of AI's biggest frustrations: why our agents seem to get dumber the longer we talk to them. This sparks a huge debate about OpenAI's new browser, ChatGPT Atlas. Is it a revolutionary agent that will plan our trips and buy our groceries, or a massive security risk waiting to happen? Brad also gives us a firsthand report from an exclusive "Claude Code Anonymous" meetup in San Francisco, sharing the secrets behind a 700-line master prompt that gets near-perfect results. Tune in for a packed episode covering everything from AI walled gardens to the future of how we browse the web.
Chapters:
00:00 Back from Hiatus & Personal Updates
04:11 DeepSeek's Text-to-Image Compression
13:15 OpenAI's New Agentic Browser: ChatGPT Atlas
20:38 Security Concerns with Agentic Browsers
33:20 Takeaways from Claude Code Anonymous in SF
40:16 Bookmarks: Meta vs. AI & Cursor's Plan Mode
43:54 Conclusion & wrap up
Links:
- Meta Banning Rival AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
- Cursor's New "Plan Mode"
#AI #TechPodcast #OpenAI #ChatGPTAtlas #DeepSeek #ClaudeAI #AICoding #ContextWindow #AIAgents #BrowserWars
For our dirty 30, we're unpacking some of the biggest AI news of the year, coming at you fresh on the same day it dropped. OpenAI just held their DevDay, and to say they dropped a bombshell would be an understatement. We’re giving our live, unfiltered reactions to a tidal wave of new releases that genuinely knocked it out of the park. From an App Store-like ecosystem built directly into ChatGPT to some wild new revenue estimates (is a billion dollars a month even real?), OpenAI is building a platform that’s impossible to ignore.
Join us as we dive into the game-changing tools that could reshape the AI landscape. Ever wanted to build a powerful, custom agent without writing a single line of code? We break down the new Agent Builder and the live demo where they built and deployed one in under eight minutes. Plus, we were blown away by what might be the coolest live tech demo we've ever seen, involving stage cameras, lighting, and an Xbox controller, all prompted into existence on the spot. We also cover the API releases for Sora 2 and GPT-5 Pro and discuss what this all means for developers, non-technical creators, and the future of building.
Chapters:
00:09 Introduction: OpenAI's Big DevDay
01:32 High-Level DevDay Announcements
06:52 Building Apps within ChatGPT
18:49 The No-Code Agent Builder Kit
27:49 Sora 2 & GPT-5 Pro API Updates
35:13 The Impressive Live Codex Demo
45:44 Final Thoughts & Funny Bookmarks
50:38 Conclusion
Links:
- Sunny Madra's Tweet on OpenAI's Revenue
- OpenAI DevDay Opening Keynote
- Kitze Tweet about MCP
- Sora 2 Video of Sam Altman stealing Studio Ghibli
#OpenAI #DevDay #ChatGPT #AgentKit #Codex #Sora2 #GPT5Pro #NoCodeAI #AIPodcast #TechReaction
The Brothers are back! After a much-needed month-long break filled with wedding anniversaries, unfortunate illnesses, and a trip to Hawaii, Bradley and Bennett return to find the AI world has moved at lightning speed. They waste no time diving headfirst into a tool that has defined white-collar work for decades: Excel. With Anthropic's Claude now able to work directly with spreadsheets, is this the game-changing moment accountants have been waiting for, or is it merely a "Band-Aid" on a workflow that's about to be made obsolete by autonomous AI agents? Bennett puts on his tinfoil hat for a bold prediction that could change the future of knowledge work forever.
The debate then shifts from the spreadsheet to the command line, where a civil war is brewing in the world of AI coding assistants. After a "golden period" where Claude Code was the undisputed champion, a recent dip in performance has opened the door for a revitalized competitor: OpenAI's Codex. Bradley breaks down why developers are losing faith in Claude and flocking to its rival, exploring the high-stakes showdown between the two platforms. From groundbreaking new features to scary security vulnerabilities and our predictions for the rest of the year, this episode is a jam-packed catch-up on everything you need to know in the world of AI.
Chapters:
00:09 Introduction: Catching Up
02:36 Claude's New Excel Integration
06:31 Hot Take: Is Excel Obsolete?
12:05 The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents
18:35 Adapting to an AI-Driven Workforce
27:16 Microsoft Copilot Integrates Anthropic Models
32:56 The Claude Code vs. Codex Debate
48:17 AI Predictions & Security Risks
54:58 Conclusion
Links:
- Bennett's YouTube Channel: Augmented Accounting
- Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart
- Python for Finance by Yves Hilpisch
- Microsoft & Anthropic Partnership (thedecoder.com)
- Google Calendar OpenAI ChatGPT MCP Server Vulnerability
#AI #Excel #FutureOfWork #ClaudeCode #CodexCLI #AccountingTech #DeveloperTools #Programming #TechPodcast #Anthropic
A bombshell MIT study just dropped, claiming 95% of companies get ZERO return on their AI investments. Is the hype bubble finally bursting, or is there a deeper story the headlines are missing? In this episode, we're calling BS on the doom-and-gloom narrative. Drawing from our own in-the-trenches experience building an app with AI, we break down why these studies might be flawed and reveal the massive "learning gap" that's holding most people back from unlocking AI's true potential. It's not the models that are failing; it’s how we're being taught to use them.
The AI drama doesn't stop there. We're unpacking all the latest chaos from Silicon Valley, from Meta slamming the brakes on its billion-dollar hiring spree to the shocking rumor that Apple might actually use Google's Gemini to power the next generation of Siri. We also dive into a new trend for developers: can you really monetize your expertise by selling $9 AI rules? We debate that and the growing battle against "AI slop" in open source before tackling a big question for the professional world: are junior accountants about to start doing a manager's job right out of college? Tune in for our unfiltered take on the hype, the reality, and where we're all headed.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:37 The Reality of AI Investment ROI
14:58 Monetizing Expertise by Selling Cursor Rules
23:19 Meta's Billion-Dollar AI Hiring Freeze
34:27 Apple Considers Google Gemini for Siri
43:34 Disclosing AI-Generated Code Contributions
51:06 How AI is Reshaping Junior Roles
1:05:54 Bookmarks: AI Workflows and Scrapers
1:12:49 Wrapping Up
Links:
- SplitMyExpenses
- Axios article
- Cursor rules
- Laravel Boost
- Ghostty Terminal
- PwC Article on the Future of Junior Accountants
- Peter Steinberger's "AI Dev Workflow" Blog Post
- Report Reveals Internal Chaos Behind Apple's Siri Failure - MacRumors
- Apple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri
- Marc Colbrugu's Tweet on Cloudflare
#TechPodcast #AINews #AIROI #SoftwareEngineering #MetaHiringFreeze #FutureOfWork #AppleGemini #AICodingTools #Productivity #DeveloperPodcast
The Death Star has arrived... or has it? This week, we're diving headfirst into the most anticipated AI launch of the year: OpenAI's GPT-5. After weeks of incredible hype, including some wild pre-launch marketing from Sam Altman himself, we finally got our hands on the new flagship model. We're here to give you our unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground review. Was it the mind-blowing leap in intelligence we were all expecting, or did the reality fall short of the promises? We unpack the bumpy rollout, the confusing new "thinking" modes that took away our control, and the one change that has us scratching our heads and asking, "who asked for this?"
But the conversation doesn't stop at GPT-5. We put the new model to the test in our own workflows, revealing its surprising strengths and one "painfully slow" weakness that might be a dealbreaker for daily use. We also stack it up against the competition, debating whether Claude Code still holds the crown for developers and if Google's Veo was secretly the most impressive release. Plus, Bradley reveals a game-changing productivity hack involving a speech-to-text tool that has him shipping features faster than ever. Tune in for a jam-packed discussion on the current state of the AI race, the drama shaking up the industry, and our verdict on whether GPT-5 is truly worth the hype.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to GPT-5 Release
03:05 Initial Reactions and Expectations
05:42 User Experience and Performance Insights
08:42 Model Selection and User Control
11:34 Temperature Settings and Flexibility
14:27 Comparative Analysis with Other Models
17:22 Open Source Models and Community Feedback
20:14 Future of AI Models and User Expectations
22:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
33:13 Dreaming of Opus Five
38:07 The Future of Coding Intelligence
40:34 Navigating AI in Development
44:32 Unlocking Productivity with Voice
51:01 Industry Insights and AI Impact
Links:
- WisprFlow
- Windsurf layoffs
- Google AI search impact on businesses
- Incredible new Apple ringtone
#GPT5Review #OpenAI #ClaudeCode #TechPodcast #AIProductivity #DeveloperTools #CursorAI #AIFails #PromptEngineering #TechReview
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It's the official mid-year reality check! We're dusting off our 2025 bingo card to see which of our wild predictions have actually come true. Did a solo founder get that billion-dollar offer? Are robot cop-dogs with machine guns a thing now? And what ever happened to Bennett's homemade salsa ambitions? We tally the points (and half-points) and laugh at what we were thinking just a few months ago. Before we get to the scorecard, we vent about our recent coding frustrations—from a brutal React Native bug to the eternal search for quality AI content on YouTube—and shout out a couple of creators who are actually getting it right.
Once the predictions are settled, we dive into the main event: the rapidly shifting landscape of AI agents. OpenAI just dropped its highly-anticipated Agent, but does it live up to the "get coffee while it works" hype? We peel back the layers on what it can *actually* do and where it still falls short. Then, we tackle the Claude Code saga. We've been asking for months if their pricing was sustainable, and it looks like we finally have an answer. Anthropic is rolling out major changes to its "unlimited" plans, and we break down what these new limits mean for developers, the future of AI coding assistants, and the one user who was costing them tens of thousands of dollars a month.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
04:44 Bingo Card Recap: Mid-Year Check-In
20:40 OpenAI Agents: Initial Reactions and Insights
33:45 Navigating AI and Automation Limits
37:02 Claude Code Updates and User Experience
40:55 Pricing Strategies and User Impact
44:26 Quality Concerns and User Adaptation
49:42 Innovations in Cloud Code Sub-Agents
52:26 Future Predictions and Market Dynamics
Links:
- AI Jason
- Garret Love
- Comet Browser from Perplexity
- Firecrawl
- Anthropic AI subreddit
- OpenAI Agent controlling a security camera
- 7 useful Claude Code sub-agents
#TechPodcast #ClaudeCode #OpenAIAgents #AI #FuturePredictions #TechStartups #LangGraph #Coding #Anthropic #AITrends
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After a surprisingly affordable and delicious trip to Vancouver, we're back and diving headfirst into the AI world's latest obsession: the talent war. Meta is swinging for the fences, reportedly dropping $100 million offers to poach top researchers from OpenAI. This has sparked a war of words, with OpenAI framing it as "stealing" and pitting their "missionaries" against Meta's "mercenaries." We break down the strategies, the ethics, and the sheer audacity of these moves. Is Meta making a desperate play to catch up, or is this a brilliant power move to build an unstoppable super intelligence team? We also go on a wild tangent to connect the dots between Elon's various companies, culminating in Bennett's sci-fi conspiracy theory that you have to hear to believe.
The battle isn't just for people; it's for performance. We explore the flood of new model releases, from the mind-bogglingly large Kimi K2 to the controversial Grok-4, and debate what truly matters more: raw intelligence or flawless "tool calling" capabilities. This hits close to home as Bradley, a Claude Code power user, shares his frustrating story of finally hitting the hard limit on his "unlimited" plan. Is the golden age of infinite AI coding coming to an end? We wrap up by dissecting the dramatic downfall of Windsurf, the AI IDE once courted by OpenAI, and how its top talent ended up at Google, leaving the rest of the team in the lurch. It's an episode packed with big money, big models, and even bigger drama.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Summer Travels and Culinary Adventures
05:37 The AI Talent War: Meta vs OpenAI
20:13 Emerging AI Models and Tool Calling Innovations
38:16 The Future of Human-Machine Integration
44:57 The Impact of AI Saturation on Users
51:16 The Windsurf Acquisition and Its Implications
Links:
- Kimi AI Chat
- Article on the Windsurf Acquisition
- Google's MCP Toolbox
- Claude-Code-Kimi-Grok
#TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #AITalentWar #ClaudeCode #KimiAI #ToolCalling #SoftwareEngineering #OpenAI #AcquiHire #BreakevenBrothers
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One year in the books! We're popping the non-alcoholic champagne to celebrate the first anniversary of the Breakeven Brothers podcast. In that time, the AI landscape has shifted from a gentle tremor to a full-blown earthquake, and in this episode, we're navigating the aftershocks. The AI arms race is escalating, with tech giants like Meta opening up their wallets for jaw-dropping nine-figure paydays to poach top talent directly from OpenAI. We dive into the strategies, the insane sign-on bonuses, and what this means for the future of AI development.
But the corporate warfare doesn't stop at talent. We also uncover the shocking deals being made to power these AI ambitions—we're talking multi-year contracts for *nuclear energy* just to keep the data centers humming. On the ground level, we debate the red-hot AI CLI battle, why one of us is happily spending $200 a month on a single coding tool, and whether coding from your phone is a dream come true or a work-life balance nightmare. Tune in as we discuss the shift from "prompt engineering" to "context engineering" and try to make sense of a world where AI bots are scraping 60,000 web pages for a single query.
#AI #TechPodcast #ClaudeCode #AITalent #OpenAI #ContextEngineering #AICoding #AIEnergy #AISlop #BreakevenBrothers
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On this Michael Jordan episode (23!), we kick things off with a classic tale of a "five-minute" project gone wrong. Bradley shares his ambitious attempt at a parking lot car battery replacement that quickly turned into a 30-minute fishing expedition for a single lost part. Meanwhile, Bennett recounts a white-knuckle flight experience made even more stressful by a massive, internet-wide outage. What happens when the Google Cloud services that underpin everything suddenly go dark right before your flight? We dive into the chaos, what caused it, and what it reveals about our dependency on just a handful of tech giants.
That tech meltdown is the perfect launchpad for our main event: getting our hands dirty building with the latest AI. Bennett gives his firsthand review of Google's new Agent Development Kit (ADK), comparing its simplicity to the granular control of LangGraph. We explore the frontiers of multi-agent workflows and the tricky art of getting them to actually talk to each other. Then, Brad details his journey of building a custom MCP server from scratch and reveals how he’s squeezed over $1,400 of value from his AI coding assistant this month alone. With tools this powerful, we have to ask the big question: Is the era of traditional SaaS over? Tune in to hear our take on the future of custom software and what it truly means to be a builder in the age of AI.
#AI #SoftwareDevelopment #GoogleADK #LangGraph #ClaudeAI #TechPodcast #DeveloperLife #SaaS #Laravel #AgenticAI
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Guess who's finally back from an epic honeymoon adventure through Japan and Korea?! Bradley rejoins Bennett, and after a two-and-a-half-week AI news whirlwind, we've got A LOT to unpack. We're kicking things off by calling out the "Propaganda We're Not Falling For," tackling everything from overhyped agent overload and why some popular frameworks aren't cutting it for us, to whether every new AI feature is truly a revolution or just good PR. Plus, we'll catch you up on the flurry of announcements from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google that dropped while Brad was offline – think new coding assistants, intriguing hardware partnerships, and the ever-evolving landscape of AI models.
But the real deep dive this episode? Bradley's been putting Anthropic's Claude Code through its paces, and folks, the experience has been nothing short of mind-blowing. We're talking about taking a $200/month AI coding partner and unleashing it on a seriously complex part of a real-world app – thousands of lines of code, major refactoring, and even building custom MCP servers for AI-driven testing! Is this the future of solo development? Can an AI truly become your most productive (and surprisingly insightful) coding intern? We're sharing the nitty-gritty, the jaw-dropping successes, and what this level of AI capability means for anyone building software today. Buckle up, because the AI tools are evolving faster than ever!
#AI #TechPodcast #SoftwareDevelopment #ClaudeCode #AIProgramming #AIHype #OpenAI #Anthropic #DeveloperTools #MCP
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We are back with a jam-packed episode, kicking things off with everything from childhood gaming nostalgia (Oblivion, anyone?) to Brad's very exclusive Breakeven Brothers merch (bidding starts high, apparently!). But things get serious (and seriously exciting) as they dive into Brad's adventures at the DeepDishSwift iOS conference in Chicago, revealing how AI is no longer just a buzzword but a full-blown movement shaking up the Apple developer world. Plus, Ben unveils his brand-new, brilliantly named newsletter, "Augmentic Accounting," aimed at giving accountants an AI-powered edge – you won't want to miss the origin story!
The brothers then tackle the big tech headlines, from OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar shopping spree to Duolingo's bold (and controversial!) AI manifesto that has everyone talking and some even ditching their streaks. But the real star of this episode might just be a game-changing Google tool called NotebookLM. Bradley and Bennett share their firsthand experiences transforming dense docs, research, and even code into... well, you'll have to listen to find out how they're making information digestion downright fun and surprisingly podcast-like! They explore its clever features, potential workplace revolutions, and why it might become your new favorite productivity hack. Tune in for all this, their takes on AI's evolving (and sometimes overly agreeable) personality, and a look at what it all means for the future of our jobs!
#AI #NotebookLM #TechPodcast #FutureOfWork #AICoding #GoogleAI #ProductivityHacks #TechNews #OpenAI #LearnAI
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Alright folks, buckle up because Episode 20 is here, and the AI world has been busy! Just like us hitting this big milestone, the pace of innovation isn't letting up. We kick things off by putting ourselves to the test with a hilarious and high-stakes game: Blind Ranking 10 AI Chat Apps. Who will reign supreme? Will we agree on the top spots, or will a surprise contender emerge from the digital shadows? Tune in to hear our spontaneous takes as we build the list live, one mystery app at a time!
But the fun doesn't stop there. We dive headfirst into the whirlwind of major model releases that dropped faster than we could type – think OpenAI's latest O-series, Google's killer Gemini updates, and even Grok stepping up its game. Forget the dry benchmarks; we're talking about the "vibes" and real-world performance. Then, Bennett pulls back the curtain on a powerful framework he's been mastering, LangGraph, revealing how it can automate complex, multi-step processes (yes, even in accounting!). Could this be the key to building smarter AI agents and reshaping professional workflows? Plus, we share our can't-miss bookmarks, including a peek at a coding tool claiming superhuman results and another that magically turns boring documents into engaging podcasts. Don't miss this jam-packed episode!
#AIChatApps #AIModels #GeminiAI #LangGraph #AIAccounting #AIAutomation #CursorAI #NotebookLM #AITools #TechPodcast
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What exactly is MCP (Model Context Protocol) and why is it catching fire in the AI world? We unpack this emerging standard for connecting LLMs like Claude to external data sources, discussing its origins, how it differs from previous methods, and why major tech players are suddenly paying attention. Learn the potential behind standardized AI tool integration.
Explore real-world examples like connecting AI chats to Xero accounting software for easier data access. We also share our own hands-on experiences building custom MCP servers – detailing the initial setup hurdles, the surprising power, the frustrating limitations we hit, and why this technology feels poised to reshape how we interact with our systems and data.
#MCP #AI #LLM #DataIntegration #ClaudeAI #Automation #TechPodcast #DeveloperTools #API #AccountingTech
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Hold onto your hats, because the AI world just went into hyperdrive! This week, we try to make sense of the absolute deluge of new model releases that have dropped faster than Brad can guess Ben's secret words in our new AI Word Nerd game. From OpenAI finally cracking the code on actually usable text in images (goodbye, alien script!) to Google's confusingly named but seriously powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro storming the leaderboards for coding and reasoning, it feels like a year's worth of updates landed in just two weeks. We'll break down the key players, including the latest from open-source champions like DeepSeek and Sesame, covering advancements in speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and even AI that can see. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pace, you're not alone – join us as we navigate the flood!
But it's not all just news and benchmarks! Ben dives deep into his latest "vibe coding" experiment: building a personal AI agent to tame his unruly email inbox. Hear about the highs and lows of prompting an AI to sort, prioritize, and even connect with other tools like QuickBooks, all while trying not to break the API limit bank. Discover the quirks of working with these powerful models, the surprising difficulty of asking an AI to remove code it added, and the critical lessons learned from tinkering on the front lines. If you want practical insights into building useful AI tools and staying ahead of the curve without needing a PhD, this episode is packed with real-world experience and essential updates.
#AIUpdates #GoogleGemini #OpenAI #AIAgents #AICoding #VibeCoding #OpenSourceAI #AIProductivity #TechPodcast #ContextWindow
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Imagine your daily tasks completing themselves—no tedious manual work, no repetitive copy-pasting, just you overseeing a team of AI-powered assistants handling it all seamlessly. In this exciting new episode of the Breakeven Brothers podcast, Bradley and Ben dive deep into the world of AI agents: powerful tools that not only simplify your work but might just become your favorite new teammates. Whether you're in software engineering, accounting, or any knowledge-driven profession, the AI revolution has officially landed, and it's time to make friends with your newest coworkers—AI agents.
Join the brothers as they unpack what exactly makes AI agents so game-changing, how these new tools are already reshaping professional roles in real-time, and why knowing how to orchestrate your personal AI assistants might soon become an essential skill. Ready to meet your new AI co-workers and learn how they can supercharge your productivity? Hit play and tune into Episode 17—because the future of work has arrived, and it's bringing a few surprises along with it!
#AIAgents #PromptEngineering #ProductivityTips #FutureOfWork #VibeCoding #ClaudeCode #AutomationTools #CursorAI #AIRevolution #AccountingAutomation
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This week, the Breakeven Brothers are diving headfirst into a whirlwind of tech news, accounting industry shake-ups, and personal automation adventures. From the front lines of the Super Bowl (and its *always* controversial TurboTax ads), we unpack a surprising battle brewing between accountants and the very software they rely on. Is Intuit turning its back on the professionals who champion its products? We also explore the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with automating the *perfect* free Chipotle order, only to be thwarted by… a cellular dead zone? You won't want to miss Brad's hilarious (and slightly heartbreaking) tale of coding, burritos, and the realities of AT&T coverage.
But the real meat of this episode tackles a question on every tech worker's mind: Are robots coming for our jobs? We dissect a provocative tweet from the CEO of Gumroad, declaring junior (and even mid-level) software engineers obsolete thanks to the power of AI. Is this a bold prediction of the future, a publicity stunt, or complete nonsense? We break down the arguments, analyze the current state of AI coding tools like Cursor, and discuss what this all means for the future of software development. Plus, we delve into the surprisingly hot topic of backend languages favored by venture capitalists, a little accounting tech-switching, and Brad's ongoing exploration of OpenAI's "Deep Research" tool – is it worth the hefty price tag? Tune in for a jam-packed episode full of insights, arguments, and, as always, a healthy dose of brotherly banter! We'll explore career prospects and some final book marks, along with an update about Sam Altman.
- OpenAI - Data security
- What VCs are hiring for in terms of languages
- Sam Altman: what to open source next?
#AIcoding #Laravel #AccountingTech #SoftwareEngineering #OpenAI #TechNews #Productivity #FutureOfWork #VCfunding #LegacySystems
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Ever feel like you're juggling a million things at once and still not getting anywhere? This week, the Breakeven Brothers dive deep into the world of productivity – and it’s not all about grinding through endless hours. We’re debating the merits of intense "monk mode" focus versus the power of strategic micro-breaks, all while sharing our personal battles with distractions, sleep schedules, and the never-ending quest to simply get things done. From the depths of AI-powered coding sessions to the complexities of managing a side hustle, we’re exploring how to actually make progress, not just feel busy. Join us as we reveal our current strategies to stay focused, reduce distractions, and even touch on some popular health guru advice. Get ready to rethink your approach to productivity, because it's not just about how hard you work, but how *smart* you work.
This episode is a whirlwind tour through our latest tech adventures, side project updates, and the surprising realities of running a business in 2025. We're diving into some painful realities of mobile app development (yes, we're looking at you, push notifications!), and discuss the surprising ways AI is both helping and hindering our progress. Plus, we reveal the unexpected places where we are seeing real value with new AI models and tools – including one incredibly easy setup that lets us run powerful tech locally! We’ll also touch on the power of community and the financial realities of running your own accounting firm. If you’re curious about how to navigate a world of endless to-dos, tune in for a candid discussion on what’s actually working for us right now… and what's definitely *not*.
- How Much Money I Made In 2024 As A Fourth Year CPA Firm Owner
#ProductivityHacks #AIforDevelopers #LocalAI #MobileAppDevelopment #WebDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #Entrepreneurship #AccountingTech #DeepWork #OpenSourceAI
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Tired of endless Stack Overflow searches and outdated tutorials? Get ready to enter a new era of coding where AI is no longer just a tool but a full-fledged programming partner. In this week's episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of AI-assisted development, exploring how these intelligent systems are not just generating code but changing the way we think about building software. We share our firsthand experiences with the latest AI coding tools, from fighting with quirky interfaces to witnessing shockingly efficient code generation. Join us as we discuss everything from using AI to build a Python app from scratch to its ability to act as your personal accountability coach, making sure you actually finish your projects. Is this the end of "copy/paste" coding? Tune in to find out.
But it's not all code and algorithms this week, as we venture beyond the digital realm. We'll explore how this new wave of AI is changing productivity, accountability, and the very nature of how we approach problem-solving. Prepare for a lively conversation that touches on topics from the surprising quirks of a "salty spoon" invention, to the rise of new tech trends. We even uncover the latest from the world of package managers, and how one might just disrupt the Python community as a whole. Is AI the answer to all of our problems, or does it come with its own set of challenges? We are pushing the boundaries to see just how far we can take AI as our new partner.
#AICoding #AIforProductivity #SoftwareDevelopment #FutureofTech #TechTrends2025 #OpenAISoftware #PythonProgramming #StartupTech #AIInnovation #AccountabilityPartner
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The Breakeven Brothers are back with their first episode in 2025, kicking things off with a lighthearted chat about post-holiday routines, including taking down Christmas lights and the debate between real and fake Christmas trees. They also touch on their New Year's Eve celebrations and share how they’re already thinking about productivity and goal setting for the year. This episode sets the stage for a deeper dive into tech and business trends by discussing the recent whiplash with the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, offering up-to-date info amidst the confusion. The hosts also explore the world of AI-powered tools, highlighting the usefulness of voice-to-text apps like Whisper Flow and AI language practice via ChatGPT, while also delving into their experiences with AI for both business and personal use.
The main focus of the episode is the creation of their "2025 Bingo Card," a fun, forward-thinking activity where they make predictions and set goals across various categories—from tech and finance to sports and global events. These range from plausible scenarios, like Aleksandr Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s goal record and the launch of the SplitMyExpenses mobile app, to more outlandish ideas, such as an AI judge in US courts, the US acquiring Greenland, or even a billion-dollar exit for a solo AI founder. The podcast ends with discussions of bookmarks including cutting-edge AI productivity tools, the Bench acquisition news, and a hint towards the potential for the Breakeven Brothers to launch merch this year. They leave listeners with a call to keep an eye on their predictions, promising to revisit the bingo card at the start of 2026 to see which forecasts came true.
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Ben: Bench to be acquired after abruptly shutting down | TechCrunch
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As 2024 comes to a close, the Breakeven Brothers are looking back at a year filled with bizarre headlines, technological leaps, and the ever-present hum of UFO speculation. Was that a drone swarm over New Jersey, or something...else? They dive deep into the latest sightings, exploring a wild theory involving a missing radioactive device and some top-secret government scanning. But it's not all tinfoil hats and conspiracy theories; they're also taking stock of their own year, sharing lessons learned in the trenches of app development, side hustles, and the quest for a more balanced life. From Black Friday scores to New Year's resolutions, this episode is a jam-packed reflection on the year that was, with a healthy dose of future-gazing. Get ready for some surprising insights, a few laughs, and a whole lot of brotherly debate as they wrap up 2024 and set their sights on a brand new year!
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