AI & Tech Briefing
The briefing.
What the week in AI and tech changes for your store or the product you're building, checked against the original source, with what I'd do about it.
4 briefings
mvpjavascriptWhen AI writes the code, your framework choice has a price tag
Nolan Lawson had Claude build the same app in 12 JavaScript frameworks. The cheapest cost $2.67 a run, the most expensive $4.97, and the JavaScript shipped ranged from 0 KiB to 142 KiB. What the numbers mean for a founder paying for an MVP.
Nov 12, 2026·5 min read
google-ai-modeshopifyGoogle AI Mode shopping before Black Friday: a checklist for US Shopify stores
Google's search revenue disappointed Wall Street, and its answer is putting shopping inside AI Mode and Gemini. Native checkout is already on for eligible US Shopify stores. Seven checks to run before Black Friday on November 27.
Nov 10, 2026·5 min read
aiai-roiAI shows zero payoff outside Big Tech. What the companies it pays off for do differently
Apollo's chief economist says AI has shown no financial payoff for most companies, while Anthropic's own AI use now outweighs its payroll at retail prices. Why the gap exists, and a five-step test to run before you pay for an AI project.
Nov 07, 2026·5 min read
shopifyearningsShopify's Q3 2026 results: what they mean for your store
Shopify grew revenue 32% and processed $119 billion in merchant sales, then its stock fell on a small miss. What the numbers say about where Shopify is heading, and four things a store owner should check before Black Friday.
Nov 05, 2026·5 min read