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🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #148
Daily dispatches from the world of technology.
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Geek Gossip
#MicrosoftWallpaper - MS released a new Bing Wallpaper app for Windows. Users soon realized that it does more than just change your wallpaper - it tries to get you to use Edge over Chrome in very subtle ways. Almost borderline malware.
#SocialMediaRegulation - After Australia, UK seems to be debating on banning social media for children
#JaguarRebranding - Jaguar Land Rover is changing its branding for “a new era” as it prepares to fulfill its plan to go all-electric. The automaker has revealed a new logo that changes the font, spaces out the letters, and uses a mix of upper and lowercase letters.
#NotificationCooldown - Android 16 which is being rolled out soon has a new feature - notification cool down - To prevent apps from spamming your notification feed
Latest Updates
Android 16 Developer Preview Signals New Release Cycle
Google has released the first developer preview of Android 16, a major release that will come a quarter earlier than usual to align with device launches. This means you'll need to do compatibility testing earlier, but you'll get to try new APIs and features like a revamped photo picker and health record support.
Competing with Mac Mini? Microsoft Unveils Windows 365 Link, A Cloud-based Mini PC Running Windows 11
Microsoft just announced a mini PC called Windows 365 Link that can run Windows 11 on the cloud, perfect for secure and remote work. It's a locked-down device with no apps and local admin users, making it ideal for corporate firms or industries.
GitHub Secure Open Source Fund Launched
GitHub, the largest platform for open-source software development, has launched the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund with an initial commitment of $1.25 million in capital from contributors including American Express, 1Password, Shopify, Stripe, and Microsoft. The fund will provide equity-free financing to critical open-source projects, with a focus on those that need it most.
Changelog
Google Gemini - New Memory Feature Saves Info for Personalized Responses
ChatGPT Voice Mode - Advanced Voice mode now available on desktop web browsers for all paid subscribers at chatgpt[dot]com
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Nightwatch | Integrated end-to-end testing framework written in Node.js and using W3C Webdriver API.
Spin | Spin is the open source developer tool for building and running serverless applications powered by WebAssembly.
In Case You Missed It
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Fractal is hosting the Fractal Data Science Hiring Challenge from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2024, offering participants with 3-10 years of experience in data science a chance to secure a role. The event includes a coding round and interviews assessing technical, business, and HR skills. Participants will explore AI and machine learning solutions for real-world challenges. More details here.
Job Board
Software Engineer - Front End @ TripSync (Remote)
✨Experience : 3+ years (React.js | Stripe Payments | Google Firebase)
💰Expected Salary : $100k – $180k / year
Lead Java Developer @ Adpushup Software India (Onsite - Multiple Locations)
✨Experience : 5+ years (Java | MySQL | System Design | HLD)
💰Expected Salary : ₹25L – ₹35L / year
Senior Ml Engineer - NLP @ Avoma (Onsite - Pune)
✨Experience : 4+ years (Python | TensorFlow | NLP | PyTorch | LLMs)
💰Expected Salary : ₹24L – ₹33L / year
Senior Software Engineer - Web @ empirical[dot]run (Onsite - Bengaluru)
✨Experience : 6+ years (TypeScript | Playwright | Prompt Engineering)
💰Expected Salary : ₹40L – ₹50L / year
Intermediate Engineer - Backend @ Fulfil (Remote)
✨Experience : 3+ years (Python | Django | PostgreSQL | Rabbitmq | Celery | Flask)
💰Expected Salary : ₹18L – ₹28L / year
Technical Lead @ BiteSpeed (Onsite - Bengaluru)
✨Experience : 5+ years (Node.js)
💰Expected Salary : ₹20L – ₹40L / year
Miscellaneous
The Forgotten Mistake That Killed Japanese Software Industry
This article explores the poor quality of Japanese software and pinpointing the specific moment Japan lost its way. It offers a unique perspective on Japanese innovation and its ongoing struggle between disruption and control.
The Split Decision - Continue as a Developer Or Enter Management
As a newly-minted software programmer, you're faced with a crucial decision: continue as an individual contributor or venture into management. Industry veteran shares his insights, citing the importance of leadership skills, not management titles, for success.
Beautiful Focus Outlines
Let’s just say if you wanted a deep dive on outlines in HTML, this one’s it.
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