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🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #16
Daily dispatches from the world of technology.
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#TooMuchAI - So, apparently Google's AI is the new know-it-all that knows nothing! Their "genius" search feature is a hot mess, giving us useless info and even suggesting folks drink urine! Now, we're all scrambling to ditch it. Google, seriously, who asked for this?
#AI’mNotHer - OpenAI had to pause their Sky voice in ChatGPT because it sounds way too much like Scarlett Johansson in the oscar winning movie "Her." I mean, really? Their new AI voice is like Scarlett 2.0. Now, we're stuck waiting for a reboot while they sort out this celebrity mix-up!
⌛ The Past 24 hours
TIOBE Index reveals Fortran holding strong at number 10, thanks to its renewed use in AI and numerical computing. C++ also gained popularity, moving up to third place. Python and C remain at the top, with Go and SQL making steady progress.
Pine Labs - that owns the device that shows your the QR Code when paying through UPI when you shop, has received approval to shift its operations from Singapore to India. This move aims to achieve business synergies, cost savings, and a simplified shareholding structure, joining other Indian startups like PhonePe and Groww in relocating.
Remix is merging with React Router, integrating all of Remix's features into React Router v7. This simplifies the ecosystem, offering enhanced capabilities like automatic code splitting and server rendering. Existing Remix users can switch with a simple import change.
Apple is reportedly integrating OpenAI's chatbot tech into iOS 18, enhancing Siri's capabilities with AI features like Voice Memo synopses and AI-based photo editing. Set to be unveiled at WWDC 2024, this move aims to rival Google's Gemini AI on Android.
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📢 In case you missed it
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🎲 Miscellaneous
Generative AI like ChatGPT predicts the next word in a text based on input tokens. By learning patterns from vast amounts of data, it generates coherent responses. These models, though sophisticated, don't truly understand or reason but create text through advanced algorithms and neural networks.
In a Reddit thread on r/oddlysatisfying, users are captivated by the realistic shadow effects of Apple's new iPad pencil. The shadows, which mimic natural light, create a surprisingly satisfying and immersive experience, leading to discussions about the impressive advancements in display technology.
Jordan Cutler advises on improving communication by using clear deltas—quantifying the before and after states. This technique is essential for performance reviews, decision buy-in, and getting feedback. By being specific and measurable, you can better influence and demonstrate impact, making your communication more persuasive and effective.