Happy Monday! Hope you start the week feeling fresh and energised!

🤫 Geek Goss 🤭

#UnfilteredGossip - Instagram's trying to be all "authentic" with a new Peek feature—just like BeReal, but way cooler. Snap a pic, no edits, and it's gone forever.

#SlackSnooping - Can you believe Slack’s been using our messages to train AI? Like, who needs privacy, right? Now they’re scrambling to fix their policy after everyone freaked out. Typical tech drama—say one thing, do another. Bet they’ll be reeling from this for a while!

#BigTechBattle - the EU's new rules to curb Big Tech's power are causing a major tantrum! Apple and Meta are fighting back hard, refusing to comply. They think their trillions can outmuscle Europe’s laws. This drama could change everything—grab the popcorn!

⌛ The Past 24 hours

OpenAI and Reddit Join Forces to Enhance AI and Community Engagement

OpenAI and Reddit have partnered to integrate Reddit content into ChatGPT, enabling enhanced discovery and engagement with Reddit communities. This collaboration will also bring AI-powered features to Reddit, improving user and mod experiences, and marking OpenAI as a Reddit advertising partner.

Google Simplifies Passkey Sign-In on Android devices

Google introduces single-tap passkey sign-ins on Android 15 and Wear OS 5. Gboard now shows Credential Manager suggestions for smoother logins, and Wear OS 5 lets users authenticate apps directly from their watches, enhancing user experience across devices.

Winamp Opens Source Code for Global Developer Collaboration

Winamp, last decade’s popular music player, is going open source on September 24, 2024, inviting developers worldwide to enhance its legendary Windows music player. This move aims to leverage community expertise for evolving the iconic software, while also focusing on new mobile players and other platforms.

Microsoft Enforces Azure Multi-Factor Authentication Starting July

From July, Microsoft will enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Azure resource administration. Initially applied to the Azure portal, MFA will later extend to CLI, PowerShell, and Terraform. This move aims to boost security, with admins urged to enable MFA beforehand.

👩🏾‍💻 Bit Boutique

Stirling-PDF | Locally hosted web application that allows you to perform various operations on PDF files

hookdeck-cli | Receive events (e.g. webhooks) in your development environment

Gio UI | Gio is a library for writing cross-platform immediate mode GUI-s in Go. Gio supports all the major platforms

📢 In case you missed it

• Microsoft Build 2024 is tomorrow. It’s an annual conference event held by Microsoft, aimed at software engineers and web developers. You can watch it LIVE here.

💼 Job Board

🎲 Miscellaneous

D3 in depth

Learn D3.js from the ground up. D3.js is a javascript library used to create interactive charts on the web.

Everyday web design rules

A excellent introduction to web designing, the author introduces multiple design rules along with visual examples. Must read for any aspiring designer.

Floppy Disks: The Obsolete Tech Some Refuse to Let Go

Despite being outdated, floppy disks retain a cult following among hobbyists and essential users alike. From musicians to industrial sectors, these nostalgic storage mediums continue to play a vital role in various applications, bridging the past and present.

How and When to Use LinkedIn’s ‘I’m Interested’ Feature for Maximum Impact

LinkedIn’s “I’m Interested” feature lets you privately signal interest in a company without applying for a specific role. Use it wisely by researching company values, prioritizing top-choice employers, and ensuring your profile is up-to-date. This tool, combined with proactive engagement, can enhance your job search strategy.