SoundCloud went live 18 years ago as a launchpad for independent artists to share their music. Now, it s adding more tools for listeners to share what they re into.

The music streaming app, which ranks above streaming stalwarts Pandora and Apple Music in terms of monthly average users, introduced new social features on Thursday, including:

Today's Product Hunt lineup genuinely surprised me in the best way.

TL;DR: As @aaronoleary said  one or more companies launching today will get a YC interview and potentially funding.

Meta question, but it's been on my mind since I had a post rejected and, rereading it, agreed with the rejection.

The difference I've landed on: content is written to be agreed with. An insight is written to be argued with. Content says "here are five lessons." An insight says "here's the one thing I believe that you might not, and here's why."

The test I now run before posting: could someone reasonably disagree with this? If not, it's content. If yes, and I can defend it, it's worth posting.

I'm curious whether other people have their own test, especially people who post here regularly and don't get rejected. What's the thing you check before hitting submit?

I have been thinking about this recently. When I discover a new SaaS product, I don t only judge it by the design or features. I usually look at whether the homepage explains the problem clearly, if the pricing is simple, if there are real screenshots, and if the team/founder feels reachable.

Sometimes, a simple product with clear messaging feels more trustworthy than a very polished product with vague promises.

What do you personally check before trusting or trying a new SaaS product?

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I bet you learned and experienced a ton over the past 365 days. All those lessons are pure gold you can carry into the future, especially into 2026.

So, what s the single most valuable piece of business advice you would give your 2026 self right now?

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