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[Smashing @Smashing_App]

Need a way to stay on top of all your interests? Easily find articles personalized to you? Us too, which is why we built Smashing, which is now live! And with AI prompts to “Show all sides” or “Make it funny” for any story. Come help us curate the best of the web at smashing dot xyz. Discover more. Read Smarter. 1/

[Otis Chandler @otown]

Today I say goodbye to @smashing_app, which I spent the last 3 years of my life focused on. When I set out to build it I had one big idea: the internet is full of brilliant content—but most of it is nearly impossible to find. And yet, when you do find a gem, it can be so meaningful.

I believed (still do!) that a better online reading experience was possible. One built around finding insightful, accurate, and relevant articles, podcasts, and blogs - not noise. One that used the power of AI to personalize recommendations based on your interests, and the wisdom of a community to surface what’s truly worthwhile. One that made you feel smarter, not more distracted.

And for a while, we saw that vision come to life.

But we simply didn’t grow fast enough to keep going. We weren’t able to scale it into a sustainable product. This is the hardest part of being a founder. But it's the right thing to do - keep trying new things! I don't regret a second of it.

Will miss the app and community terribly. Goodbye @smashing_app!

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

Fascinating report on plastics in our food.

[Nat Friedman @natfriedman]

We wrote a 20-page report on our findings and takeaways, but if you want the summary, see this tweet.

Our report is here: https://t.co/kpWoChp8G1

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

@irl_danB @otown @gregveen @MichaelMraz Ready to supercharge your feeds? Start exploring and sharing now! Together, we’ll build an awesome, endlessly-curious Smashing community. 🌟

Download Smashing on iOS now!
https://t.co/spI6t4j5HG

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

🚀 Introducing Feed Sharing on Smashing! A faster, simpler way to create multiple interest feeds and discover amazing curated articles. Jumpstart your feed collection with this new feature! 🧵👇

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

@irl_danB @otown @gregveen @MichaelMraz 🛠️ Share your own curated feeds! Show off your unique taste by sharing your feeds with friends, family, or the Smashing community. No articles revealed—just pure curation magic.

Here's how:
1️⃣ Go to an interest feed in "For You."
2️⃣ Tap the share icon.
3️⃣ Share the link!

[Otis Chandler @otown]

I love 3 body problem books so this was a fascinating comparison. Basically it's too hard to be truly open and honest on the open web so most of us are doing that in safer more private spaces. This why I'm building @Smashing_App - it's easier for everyone to curate not just the forest creatures!

https://t.co/nSA97AGc6V

[Dhaval Makwana @heyDhavall]

You don’t need endless scrolling anymore.

Get tailored, high-quality content with just a tap.

I’ll show you how it works:

[Jaynit Makwana @JaynitMakwana]

No more endless scrolling. No more wasted time.

Get straight to the content you love—instantly.

Let me show you how with AI:

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

@Stew_at_home @otown Thanks for the heads-up Stew, not intentional and looking into!

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

"123456" 🤦🤦 @paleofuture 's take on the United States of Weak Passwords is one of today's most upvoted reads on Smashing

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

"Whether this is an opportunity or calamity, it is clear that democracy faces stiff headwinds in our new era." An incredibly thoughtful piece of analysis by @JasonSteinhauer is one of the week's most upvoted reads on Smashing

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

"Links represent a threat to closed systems," explains @anildash in one of today's most upvoted reads on Smashing (who's also working to build a better internet)

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

Details of a new report predicting the economic impact of AI in the UK—rising GDP and rising unemployment rates—by @DanMilmo is one of the most upvoted reads on Smashing

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

An essay proposing a novel theory that unseen ‘fields’ may direct all goal-oriented processes in the Universe by @turtle1776 is one of last week's most upvoted reads on Smashing

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

The only way to really understand the result of Tuesday's presidential election? Reading the best analysis across the political spectrum, which takes time. Or used to, anyway. For the Smashing Overview that summarizes the best takes, click link in bio.

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

Predictions from @kevinroose for what @realDonaldTrump 's win means for tech is one of today's most upvoted reads on Smashing

[Smashing @Smashing_App]

"There is not a single moment this election that I felt heard or represented by Kamala Harris. Not one."

So writes @tracewoodgrains in a piece that's currently one of the most upvoted reads on Smashing