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SigmaOS raises $4 million to build a browser for productivity nerds
Summary
SigmaOS is a Mac browser for productivity nerds that has raised $4 million in seed funding. The browser is built on WebKit and uses SwiftUI for its interface. The browser's free version gives you three workspaces, split-screen functionality and a built-in ad blocker. Users can pay $10 a month (or $96 a year) to get unlimited workspaces and cross-device syncing.
Q&As
What is SigmaOS?
SigmaOS is a browser for productivity nerds.
What problem does it solve?
It helps with context-switching between different tabs and windows.
How does it work?
It stores tabs in a vertical format and has a lazy search bar.
What is the road ahead for the company?
The company is focused on bringing more features to the browser and growing in numbers.
Who are its competitors?
Its closest competitor is probably the Amsterdam-based Stack browser.
AI Comments
👍 This browser sounds like it would be great for people who are always working on multiple projects and need to be able to keep track of everything easily. I love that it has a focus mode to help you stay on task and the collaboration features seem very well thought out. I'm definitely going to check this one out!
👎 The interface of this browser sounds very confusing and overwhelming. I don't like the idea of having to pay for features that should be included in a browser anyway. I'll stick with Safari or Chrome thanks.
AI Discussion
Me: It's about a new browser that has been designed specifically for productivity nerds.
Friend: That sounds interesting. What are some of the features?
Me: Some of the features include collaboration mode, focus mode, and the ability to import data from other browsers.
Friend: That sounds like it could be really helpful for people who are constantly switching between tabs and windows.
Me: Yes, that's the idea. The browser is designed to make it easier to focus on one task at a time and to reduce the mental fatigue that can come from constantly context-switching.
Friend: That sounds like it could be really helpful for people who are constantly switching between tabs and windows.
Action items
- Try out SigmaOS 1.0 for yourself and see if it's a good fit for your workflow.
- If you're a heavy productivity user, consider paying for SigmaOS's premium features.
- Keep an eye on SigmaOS and other small browser companies to see if they gain any ground against the major browsers.
Technical terms
- Chrome
- a web browser developed by Google
- Safari
- a web browser developed by Apple
- Edge
- a web browser developed by Microsoft
- Firefox
- a web browser developed by Mozilla
- LocalGlobe
- a venture capital firm
- Y Combinator
- a startup accelerator
- 7percent Ventures
- a venture capital firm
- Moonfire Ventures
- a venture capital firm
- Shine VC
- a venture capital firm
- TrueSight Ventures
- a venture capital firm
- Pioneer Fund
- a venture capital firm
- Venture Together
- a venture capital firm
- Cocoa Ventures
- a venture capital firm
- EightSleep
- a mattress company
- Matteo Franceschetti
- the founder of EightSleep
- SigmaOS
- a web browser developed by SigmaOS
- ADHD
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- tab groups
- a feature in web browsers that lets users group tabs together
- tab folders
- a feature in web browsers that lets users group tabs together
- lazy search bar
- a feature in SigmaOS that lets users search for tabs
- split screen view
- a feature in SigmaOS that lets users view two tabs side-by-side
- focus mode
- a feature in SigmaOS that removes all toolbars and expands the view of the current tab to a full-screen mode
- collaboration mode
- a feature in SigmaOS that lets users share a workspace with friends or co-workers
- Safari
- a web browser developed by Apple
- Chrome
- a web browser developed by Google
- Stack
- a web browser developed by Amsterdam-based Stack
- The Browser Company
- a web browser developed by The Browser Company