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#uBlockOrigin - Chrome Canary, the pre-beta release version with the most far-out feature set, just reminded us that top extensions like the beloved uBlock Origin are not long for this Earth. The removal of a custom settings flag previously used to enable deprecated Manifest V2 extensions (like most popular ad blockers) has begun turning out the lights on the user-friendly Chrome party.

#VerifiedSearchResult - You have heard of verified accounts. Get ready for verified search result - courtesy Google. Google is experimenting with a new verification feature in search that should make it easier for users to avoid clicking on fake or fraudulent website links. Some people are seeing blue verified checkmarks beside business links in Google search results that indicate the company — like Meta or Apple — is genuine. Google hasn’t officially announced the search checkmarks yet, or said when (or if) more users can expect to see them.

#AdsInGenAI - If you have been searching using Google lately (we know the world is moving to searching on ChatGPT, but there are still folks using Google), then Gemini, Google’s AI would display an answer for your search followed by the search results. Well, get ready - for ADVERTISEMENT in these answers! Oh My God!

#AppleFraud - Apple itself was scammed! Two people convinced Apple that the devices they were exchanging with them were genuine and managed to do that with 6000 phones.

Chatgpt Canvas Unveiled
Canvas is a new interface for working with ChatGPT on specific tasks like writing and coding, offering usability improvements like context-aware output refinement, and shortcuts for writing and coding edits.

Swiggy Food's Bold Experiment: 10-minute Food Delivery
Swiggy is testing a new service called Bolt which promises to deliver food in just 10 minutes! The service is currently available in select zones of Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune, and will be rolled out to other cities soon.

Apple Expands Its Retail Presence In India
Apple announced that it will open four more retail stores in India. The first two Apple stores were opened in Mumbai and Delhi last year. Apple has also begun manufacturing its iPhone 16 series domestically.

Delhivery Enters Into A Partnership With Truecaller
Delhivery has entered a strategic partnership with Truecaller. The partnership aims to enhance communication efficiency and security in the logistics sector. The True caller Verified Business Caller ID solution will help Delhivery build greater trust with its customers.

Cloudflare Experiences The Largest DDoS Attack - at 3.7 Terrabits per second.
A large-scale distributed denial-of-service attack, targeting financial services, internet, and telecom sectors, reached 3.8 Tbps, the largest publicly recorded. It was a month-long campaign of over 100 attacks, using compromised devices like Asus routers, Mikrotik devices, DVRs, and web servers. Cloudflare mitigated the attacks and noted that the one peaking at 3.8Tbps lasted only 65 seconds.

Revideo | Create Videos with Code

Git Absorb | git commit --fixup, but automatic

This week (7th October to 11th October) we will not display any jobs. We are in the middle of making some changes to this section and hope to get it back soon.

Simplifying CSS Animations In React Apps
In this summarized content, you will learn how to simplify CSS animations in React applications. You will understand how to create expandable search fields, smooth hover and focus transitions, and pop-up effects using CSS transitions. The article covers React lifecycle and DOM rendering, explaining how to use CSS transitions with React state changes.

Building Strong Relationships In The First 90 Days Of A New Role
Upon starting a new role, it's essential to focus on building strong relationships and gaining a deep understanding of the company and its history. This can be challenging, especially for senior executives who may feel pressure to demonstrate their expertise quickly. However, taking the time to listen and learn can pay dividends in the long run. In this article, we'll explore the importance of giving yourself 60-90 days to settle into a new role and the benefits of doing so.

Interviewing For Evidence
Companies struggle with recruiting good people, so it's important to be consistent. The key here is evidence: things you observed, things you heard, things the candidate did or said. A good experiential question is open, which gives the candidate a chance to share their experience.