In late September 2026 I posted a series of short “fandf.co”‑style LinkedIn updates covering token‑cost optimization, a Kestra hackathon, a quantum wafer foundry, cloud‑cost insurance, TI and Applied Materials showcases, Apple product previews, AI‑systems career advice, ERPNext automation, the Odoo Experience, and Pocket Entertainment’s growth milestones.
The goal isn't spending less. It's outcome-maxxing: shipping more per token.
Faros found a 31.3% increase in PRs merged with no review at all, across two years of telemetry from 22,000 developers.
Pocket Entertainment just crossed $500M ARR, growing 70% year on year.
I co‑hosted the Kestra Hacktoberfest 2026 Hackathon (Oct 1‑31, 2026) with prizes including a MacBook Neo, an Apple iPad (10th gen), and a $150 Amazon gift card; registration links were https://fandf.co/4iG4qv4 and https://fandf.co/4AHp70j.