Evan Samek
@esamek.bsky.social
Product designer, musician, and human trying to become less wrong over time.
I think a question needs to be posed by the concept of "ambient AI"—who wants it?
I still see a gap between what tech companies think users want vs what they actually need. Privacy and security issues still seem like they need to be solved for. #ai #design
phandroid.com/2025/12/31/o...
I still see a gap between what tech companies think users want vs what they actually need. Privacy and security issues still seem like they need to be solved for. #ai #design
phandroid.com/2025/12/31/o...
OpenAI's AI Pen Could Turn Your Scribbles Into ChatGPT Gold - Phandroid
OpenAI's secretive Gumdrop pen turns handwriting into ChatGPT notes via Foxconn in Vietnam, dodging China after disputes.
phandroid.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I think a question needs to be posed by the concept of "ambient AI"—who wants it?
I still see a gap between what tech companies think users want vs what they actually need. Privacy and security issues still seem like they need to be solved for. #ai #design
phandroid.com/2025/12/31/o...
I still see a gap between what tech companies think users want vs what they actually need. Privacy and security issues still seem like they need to be solved for. #ai #design
phandroid.com/2025/12/31/o...
I'd wager that paywalls will cause younger generations—who get their news from free social media sites and podcasts—to receive more misinformation. Critical thinking pieces grounded in fact should not be behind a paywall during uncertain times. @nytimes.com @wsj.com @washingtonpost.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I'd wager that paywalls will cause younger generations—who get their news from free social media sites and podcasts—to receive more misinformation. Critical thinking pieces grounded in fact should not be behind a paywall during uncertain times. @nytimes.com @wsj.com @washingtonpost.com
Looks like the @nytimes.com has paywall’ed the crossword mini game. I’ve lost about 1 minute of pleasure in the mornings now. parade.com/living/new-y...
Fans Are Livid Over a Beloved Daily Puzzle's New Paywall
'Seriously, the worst morning ever,' one person said.
parade.com
August 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Looks like the @nytimes.com has paywall’ed the crossword mini game. I’ve lost about 1 minute of pleasure in the mornings now. parade.com/living/new-y...
In the era of GenAI, short conversational digital messages are trusted more than verbose professional messages. Its too easy to assume something verbose was created lazily via AI rather than a short message that is worded just like normal human communication. #ai #llms #genai #productdesign
August 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In the era of GenAI, short conversational digital messages are trusted more than verbose professional messages. Its too easy to assume something verbose was created lazily via AI rather than a short message that is worded just like normal human communication. #ai #llms #genai #productdesign
Honestly, Anthropic should consider allowing Claude Code pro users the ability to bypass usage limits incrementally as opposed to simply referring them to buy the Max plan. I'd be willing to bet some people would pay for an extra hour or two at a higher rate when they have some momentum coding. #ai
July 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Honestly, Anthropic should consider allowing Claude Code pro users the ability to bypass usage limits incrementally as opposed to simply referring them to buy the Max plan. I'd be willing to bet some people would pay for an extra hour or two at a higher rate when they have some momentum coding. #ai