🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #121

Tuesday is for transformation - let's elevate!

#Tesla - Tesla showcased their new “Optimus Robot” last week. People were amazed by it’s interactions… except, it turns out, they were being controlled remotely and were not taking decisions of their own! That’s still a Human Tesla! In a fancy dress costume!

#MetaAI - Facebook is now a cesspool of AI generated images. But Meta thinks it’s really cool to have them. The user experience is degrading but Meta thinks they have got it right.

#TechRegulations - It looks like the UK government is considering making USB-C the standard charger for all devices, just like the EU. I wonder how many manufacturers will update their designs to cater to the UK market. Such a big undertaking, but could definitely reduce electronic waste and make consumer lives easier. One of those "should be" changes, you know?

The Tiger Global-backed Toplyne Shuts Down Operations
Toplyne, a San Francisco and Bengaluru-based SaaS startup, has shut down operations, surprising many in the tech community. The company raised over $17 million from investors like Tiger Global and Peak XV and is returning the remaining capital to investors, highlighting the importance of ethical practices in the startup landscape. As many as 8 Indian startups have refunded investors after either ceasing operations or unsuccessful pivots as of October 12. This accounts for 50% of all shutdowns and pivots that have occurred in the current calendar year.

Ericsson Lands New Multi-billion Dollar 5G Contract With Bharti Airtel
Ericsson has received a new multi-billion dollar contract for selling 5G equipment from India's Bharti Airtel, two sources familiar with the matter said. This comes after Ericsson got part of a $3.6 billion contract last month for selling5G equipment to India's Vodafone Idea. Ericsson will announce its third-quarter results on Tuesday.

Chrome's Ublock Origin Warning
So, Google's Chrome Web Store is warning users that uBlock Origin and other extensions might soon be blocked due to Chrome's deprecation of the Manifest V2 extension specification. uBlock Origin is a popular ad blocker and many users are upset because they think it's being "banned" for "security reasons", but it's actually just a change in the way Chrome handles extensions. uBlock Origin's developer is working on a new version that complies with Chrome's new rules, but it's not the same as the current version.

The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine Is Back Online After DDOS Attacks
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is back online in a read-only state. DDoS attacks took the entire platform offline on October 9. Founder Brewster Kahle says the service is “safe to resume”.

SpaceX catches returning rocket in mid-air, turning a fanciful idea into reality
BOCA CHICA BEACH, Texas—SpaceX accomplished a groundbreaking engineering feat Sunday when it launched the fifth test flight of its gigantic Starship rocket and then caught the booster back at the launch pad in Texas with mechanical arms seven minutes later.

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Zendesk Bug Exposes Fortune 500 Company Data
A 15-year-old bug hunter discovered a single vulnerability in Zendesk, a customer service tool used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, allowing attackers to read sensitive support ticket information. The bug exploited Zendesk's email collaboration feature, allowing email spoofing and ticket access with minimal prerequisites. Despite reporting the issue, the company didn't seem to care.