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#Bluesky - Bluesky is closing the gap with Threads at breakneck speed. The browser version of Bluesky surpassed Threads in total usage weeks ago. Bluesky’s user base has ballooned by 300 percent since Election Day.

#PlayStationPortal - Well, it seems like Sony might be bringing back the handheld vibes with a new portable console that'll let you play games directly on the device, no PS5 required! But, we'll see if it's as awesome as the PSP.

#MicrosoftTeams - Microsoft Teams users will be able to clone their voices in up to nine languages. The feature, called Interpreter in Teams, will be available in early 2025. Microsoft gave few concrete details about the feature, which will only be available to their 365 subscribers.

Namma Yatri Expands To Mangalore
Namma Yatri is a Bengaluru-based mobility app that focuses on empowering drivers. Today, it officially launched operations in Mangalore, a month after a trial period. This expansion aims to enhance regional transportation accessibility and create livelihood opportunities for drivers in the state.

Apple Allows Repair Shops To Purchase Macbook Pro Speakers As Standalone Components
Did you know that Apple is now allowing repair shops to buy speakers as standalone components for the 14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro? This means that when speakers break, repair shops can now replace them without having to replace the whole top case, which should make repairs cheaper.

Samsung Chief Lee Faces 5-year Prison Sentence
Samsung Electronics' Chief Jay Y. Lee is being prosecuted for manipulating stock prices, committing accounting fraud, and increasing his control over the company through a 2015 merger.

Thai Scammers Nabbed For Mass Phishing Campaign
SMS city is a mobile phone scam that targets people living in Bangkok. The scammers send out 100,000 texts an hour. The messages contain a link to a phishing website that impersonates a Thai mobile phone operator.

Google Play Store - Low-quality app warning feature added, displaying warnings on app detail pages based on uninstall frequency, user data availability, and active user count.

Instagram - Share Your Location with Friends in Direct Messages, Limited to One Hour

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Why Should One Speak At Events Early In Their Career Professional
Many talented professionals hold back from speaking at tech events, fearing they lack experience or expertise. As a first-time speaker, Victoria Nduka shares her journey and tips on how to overcome self-doubt and share your knowledge with the tech community.

Best Practices Gone Wrong
Authors say that relying solely on "best practices" can be harmful, as they're often misused by zealots, inexperienced programmers, or unquestioningly applied to all situations.

Staff-plus Engineering: The "How" Revealed
Thiago Ghisi is the Director of Engineering for the Mobile Platform team at Nubank. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the software industry, having worked at companies like Apple, ThoughtWorks, and Amex. They share insights on the patterns of behavior that enable transformational leaps in career growth, from Senior to Staff and beyond.