Reading up on Jony Ive
12 deep · digging since nov 21, 25
- Less is more, more or less
In the age of AI, the ability to judge what not to build, edit critically, and simplify is more valuable than the ability to produce more code or features.
- Ferrari Luce | Hacker News
Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first electric vehicle, featuring four-wheel steering, active suspension, and a sound system that amplifies real axle vibrations for driver feedback.
- Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond
Ferrari's first electric car faced widespread mockery, analyst skepticism, investor sell-off, and a former chairman's warning of destroying the brand's legend.
- Ferrari Launches $640,000, Jony Ive-Designed, Glass-Clad Electric Speedster - WSJ
Ferrari launched the Luce, a $640,000 electric speedster co-designed with Jony Ive, to test wealthy buyers' EV appetite amid cooling U.S. demand.
- Filing the corners off my MacBooks
A developer files down the sharp aluminum edges on his MacBook to improve wrist comfort, arguing that customizing tools is valid despite aesthetic criticism.
- Luce: First Electric Ferrari
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Luce, features a Jony Ive-designed interior with physical controls and a touchscreen, drawing mixed reactions for its minimalist aesthetic.
- forbes.com
Sam Altman's leadership of OpenAI and his aggressive bets on AI infrastructure and products position him as a transformative but controversial figure in technology.
- "Hello, Computer."
Advancements in AI, particularly LLMs, coupled with new hardware from OpenAI and others, finally make voice computing a reality after years of hype and failure.
- OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicon Valley declares war on screens
OpenAI is overhauling its audio models and planning an audio-first personal device, as the tech industry shifts toward voice interfaces that reduce screen reliance.
- Daring Fireball: Bad Dye Job
Alan Dye's decade-long leadership of Apple's human interface design is deemed a failure by critics; his departure to Meta and replacement by Stephen Lemay is seen as a positive shift.
- OpenAI's dominance is unlike anything Silicon Valley has ever seen
OpenAI's unique private status, massive spending, and vertical expansion up and down the stack create unprecedented dominance and uncertainty for AI startups.