The @browsercompany just signed a merger agreement to be acquired. We will remain independent. Our focus is Dia. I’ve written and rewritten this post more times than I’d like to admit, but what I keep coming back to is simple: the work continues, and we’re grateful for this

The digital-physical book made for the original Flipboard app by @craigmod is still one of my favorite software industry things ever:

i'm a huge fan of such details

A big part of what @mcannonbrookes and I mind-melded on was the importance of security as a hallmark of @diabrowser

We'll be sharing more about our Swift on Windows work, including open source contributions, soon. Subscribe for updates here:

🪟 Dia for Windows 🪟 is alive!!! You can now load webpages. Like Arc, it is a Windows app built in Swift. This is a benefit of being acquired by Atlassian. Dia for Windows matters a lot more with our focus on work. If you want to bring Swift or Dia to Windows, please apply!

New prototyping role just opened @browsercompany. TL;DR - we're getting pitched new APIs, models, etc. all the time, and want someone to be on the frontlines of de-risking what makes most sense for @diabrowser. Working closely with me! DM or email josh@thebrowser.company

I think @adamstern_, @dustin, and I just cracked the core tab organization model & interactions for @diabrowser. Bet only 50% will work in end, but feels so close. Having a lot fun. Still need to make Chat (and AI broadly) feel more integrated /useful / distinct tho. Next!

And Calendar Previews are now back for your GCal tabs – equivalents coming to other apps too!

In Dia, we now automatically remind you before your next video call starts, and bring you the join button.

Here is the first issue of “Dia Weekly” thanks to the wonderful work of @j_l_kelly @milkjuus and others:

The @browsercompany is back to shipping weekly updates to @diabrowser. Our team’s aim is to make your workday on the internet 5% better every week. In celebration, we overhauled our release notes to highlight what’s new — meet “Dia Weekly” !

I am very biased, but the Pre- vs Post- Mike Krieger era at Anthropic will be studied one day. What a legendary run he's having over there so far, while also being the kindest human imaginable.

Another, which I know is true for certain cos: High adoption internationally, in countries like India and Indonesia, which is awesome but implies different economics and motivations than North America & Western Europe

Theories: 1. # of users is all-time accounts created but retention is extremely poor 2. "Active user" definition is low bar that isn't actually engaged (opened newsletter, visited website, etc.) 2. Revenue ramp is high ACV with trials and giving away $2 for $1 Other ideas?

Something feels off about the MAU & ARR figures being reported by many AI product companies. No evidence anyone is lying, but the reported adoption doesn’t seem to match what's seen in the world. This feels new — Snapchat, ChatGPT, Notion, etc. all looked as big as reported.

Know anyone great for 2 new (contractor) roles @browsercompany? Both are special projects working closely with me: 1️⃣ A creative web developer for a 6-week project for @diabrowser (outside the core product). Must consider yourself as much a designer as a front-end engineer. Open

Also thank you @brianmichel for the labor of love

iCloud-based Passkeys are now supported in Dia & Arc!

DEMO: "Responsive Tab Titles" We’ve been exploring more at the intersection of Tabs X AI. This prototype from @hursh auto-rewrites a tab’s title to fit the available tab strip width. Makes tabs easier to scan & just looks cleaner. But eels too jumpy & quality needs improving.

Shoutout to @charliedeets for 🎨