Overtone
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Podcast: Rethinking Data: Moving From the Traditional Three-Tier Web Stack to Client-Side Event Sourcing
Johannes Schickling challenges conventional wisdom in our latest podcast, "Rethinking Data." He details his journey moving beyond the traditional three-tier web stack to a local-first architecture, sharing his experience building Overtone—a music curation app—with client-side event sourcing and SQLite. This episode unpacks the practical trade-offs inherent in event sourcing and CRDTs, offering valuable insights for developers seeking a more agile data management approach. For further exploration of evolving architectures, see our article, "An Evolutionary Architecture Pattern for Managing AI’s Pace of Change."
The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone
Justin McLeod, founder of the popular dating app Hinge, is venturing into a new frontier with Overtone, a recently funded AI dating service. Having secured $18 million, Overtone distinguishes itself as a voice- and audio-forward platform, leveraging AI to deliver highly curated introductions. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional text-based profiles, prioritizing authentic connection through audio cues. The service represents a progressive step in online dating, and its development arrives amidst growing interest in AI-powered interactions, as seen with Apple’s recent Siri updates.