AI Trend Brief #2 (Week 9 Watchlist): What to Track Next Week
A practical watchlist for next week’s AI news cycle, focused on decision quality instead of information overload.
Dante Chun
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AI Trend Brief #1 (Week 8, 2026): From Model Race to Operations Race
A fast summary of six AI updates this week, with practical implications for product and engineering teams.
Healthy Nomad Life: Managing Body and Mind While Traveling
Exercise, nutrition, mental health, and healthcare tips for digital nomads.
in the page - Build Your Own Website in Minutes, No Code Needed
Introducing in the page beta - a no-code block-based page builder with AI generation that lets anyone create a professional website in minutes.
Financial Strategy for Digital Nomads: Travel Without Money Worries
Income management, expense optimization, banking, currency exchange, and investing guide for nomads.
Pencil Picker - A Simple Yet Addictive Pencil Drawing Game
Introducing dante.company's first game, Pencil Picker. A global casual game available on web, mobile apps, and Toss.
The Kid Who Uploaded Games to Yahoo Korea, Now Making Games at 31
A kid who made Flash games and uploaded them to Korean gaming sites in elementary school is now making games again at 31.
How to Use AI Agents as 'Digital Team Members'
According to Microsoft's 2026 AI trends, AI agents will function as team members within organizations. Here's how solo developers and startups can leverage AI.
2026 Digital Nomad Visa Complete Guide - An Alternative in the RTO Era
As big tech companies strengthen their Return to Office (RTO) policies, we compare and analyze digital nomad visas by country that allow you to work abroad while maintaining remote work.
Claude Skills vs MCP - What's the Difference
A comparison of Anthropic's two AI extension mechanisms, Skills and MCP. Learn when to use which one.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) Practical Guide - Integrating AI Agents with Your Dev Environment
A comprehensive guide to MCP, the open-source protocol by Anthropic that became an industry standard in 2025. From Claude Code integration to 2026 outlook.
Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination - What Investors Need to Know
President Trump has nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Here's everything investors need to know about Warsh, a former Coupang board member, and the market implications.
OpenClaw - An Open-Source AI Personal Assistant with 140K GitHub Stars in 2 Months
Introducing OpenClaw, an open-source AI personal assistant that achieved 140K GitHub stars in just 2 months. A complete guide from installation to key features.
Working While Traveling: The Art of Time Zone Management
How to work efficiently with clients in different time zones, and jet lag adaptation tips.
Digital Nomad Visa and Tax Complete Guide
Country-specific nomad visa info, tax residency concepts, and how to work legally.
Coworking Space Guide: Making the Most of Your Nomad Office
How to choose great coworking spaces, networking tips, and ways to save money.
Top 10 Digital Nomad Cities: 2026 Ultimate Guide
Best nomad cities considering internet, cost of living, and community. Pros, cons, and tips for each.
KOSPI Breaks 5000 for First Time in History - A New Era for Korean Markets
On January 22, 2026, the KOSPI broke through 5000 for the first time ever. From 4000 to 5000 in just 3 months. A historic moment driven by the semiconductor super cycle and AI rally.
Samsung Electronics Stock Outlook 2026 - Path to $70B Operating Profit
Samsung Electronics posted a record $14B operating profit in Q4 2025. With HBM4 mass production and the AI semiconductor super cycle, 2026 could see operating profit exceed $70 billion.
Tesla Model 3 Standard at $30K in Korea - The EV Price Revolution
In January 2026, Tesla launched the Model 3 Standard RWD at â‚©41.99M in Korea. With government subsidies, you can now buy a Tesla for around $30K USD.
Terraform vs Serverless Framework, Concerns When Lambdas Increase
Maximizing Remote Work Productivity: Time Management for Digital Nomads
How to stay focused without an office. Proven productivity techniques and building sustainable routines.
Free Online Image Pixelator - Easy Photo Editing for Privacy Protection
A free online mosaic tool to easily blur sensitive information in photos. No installation required - use directly in your browser.
Strong Dollar and the Risk Asset Dilemma
The dollar is strengthening amid geopolitical risks. We analyze the impact of a strong dollar on Bitcoin, stocks, and other risk assets, and propose asset allocation strategies for 2026.
Essential Gear and Tools for Digital Nomads
Must-have equipment, apps, and services for nomad life. Travel light while staying productive.
What is a Digital Nomad? Everything You Need to Know Before Starting
A complete guide to the digital nomad lifestyle - from concept to getting started, pros and cons
A Dream Revisited: Launching Cooki.sh, an AI-Powered Recipe Platform After 10 Years
From winning a gold medal at a high school app competition to building an AI-powered cooking platform a decade later - introducing Cooki.sh, where memories meet innovation.
4 Free Online Tools Every Frontend Developer Needs
Color conversion, image compression, favicon generation, and OG image preview. Free tools for frontend development.
Seoul Real Estate: The Era of 100 Million Won per Pyeong
A newly built apartment in Mapo district has surpassed 100 million won per pyeong. We analyze why prime area real estate continues to rise despite regulations and its implications.
What Should Developers Do in the Age of AI Writing Code?
As AI tools have deeply penetrated the development field, I share my personal thoughts on how to adapt and grow as a developer.
4 Essential Online Tools for API Developers
JSON formatting, JWT decoding, URL encoding, and Base64 conversion. Essential free tools for API development.
4 Essential Online Tools for Server Developers
Cron expression generator, Unix timestamp converter, hash generator, and secure password generator. Free tools for server development.
Korean Semiconductor Stocks Outlook for 2026
SK Hynix's HBM dominance, KOSPI 5000 expectations, and the AI semiconductor supercycle. We analyze the investment outlook for Korean semiconductor stocks in 2026.
4 Daily Tools to Boost Developer Productivity
Code comparison, regex testing, UUID generation, and markdown preview. Daily developer tools introduced.
Freelance Developer Survival Strategy in the AI Era
Sharing thoughts on how a one-person development agency can survive in the development landscape transformed by ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot.
4 Image Processing Tools for Developers
Image resize, crop, filter, and color extraction. Handle image processing needs right in your browser.
The End of Bitcoin's 4-Year Cycle Theory?
The Bitcoin 4-year bull cycle based on halving events may no longer be valid. We analyze the market structure changes brought by institutional investment inflows and ETF approvals.
RWA (Real World Asset Tokenization) - The Key Investment Theme for 2026
The blockchain tokenization of real-world assets like government bonds, real estate, and private equity is emerging as a core investment trend for 2026. We analyze the current state of RWA and investment opportunities.
One-Person Agency vs Large Development Firms: What's the Difference?
Sharing structural differences between one-person and large development agencies, and their pros and cons, from four years of experience.
Next.js App Router: A One-Year Review
One year after switching from Pages Router to App Router. Here's my honest experience and practical lessons learned.
What Changed Before and After TypeScript
Real changes I experienced switching from JavaScript to TypeScript. Discussing productivity, bugs, and developer experience.
When Clients and Developers Speak Different Languages
Sharing communication know-how learned from four years of freelance development, including requirements documentation and interim sharing.
Prisma vs Raw SQL: When to Use What
A practical comparison of ORM and direct SQL queries. Sharing the pros and cons of each and selection criteria for different situations.
Tech Stack Selection Criteria for Solo Developers
How should you choose your tech stack when developing alone? Sharing my criteria established over 5 years of freelance development.
How Do You Calculate a Quote for an Outsourcing Project?
Sharing the estimating methods I've established over four years of freelance development and why transparent quotes matter.
Monorepo vs Multirepo: Choosing for Client Projects
How should you structure repositories for client projects? Based on real experience.
Serverless vs Traditional Server: Cost and Maintenance Perspective
Comparing serverless like Vercel and AWS Lambda with running your own server. Based on real costs and operational experience.
Why I Left My Job to Start a One-Person Development Agency
The story of starting as a freelancer during university, founding a one-person development agency in 2021, and looking back after four years.
Introduction to TypeScript’s "satisfies" Operator
The satisfies operator, introduced in TypeScript 4.9, plays a crucial role in enhancing type checks and improving code stability. This operator is used to check whether a specific object or value meets the requirements of a designated type. In this post, we will explore the functionality and usage of the satisfies operator, as well as its differences from the as keyword.
Instantly Display Streamed JSON Data from ChatGPT
Recently, while working with the ChatGPT API and processing JSON data received as a stream, I got an idea for a new module. This module allows you to parse and display incomplete JSON data quickly, greatly enhancing the user experience. In this blog post, we'll dive into the usage and benefits of this module.