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#Netflix - Netflix blogged about its cloud efficiency measures. The video-streamer uses Amazon Web Services for its cloud infrastructure needs. Well, get this - apparently even Netflix can't get a handle on their cloud spending. They had to create new tools to track costs and usage - and they're still working on it!

Infosys Launches Google Cloud Centre Of Excellence For AI Innovations
Infosys announced a partnership with Google Cloud to create a centre that helps businesses use AI to solve problems and grow. They'll focus on things like AI for customer service and modernizing old apps. It's a big deal because it combines Infosys' AI tech with Google Cloud's expertise to create custom solutions for companies.

Juicyway Emerges From Stealth With $1.3 Billion In Transaction Volume
Juicyway is an African fintech that simplifies cross-border payments using stablecoin tech. They just launched after 3 years in stealth, having processed $1.3 billion in transactions for 4,000+ users, including big clients like Bolt and Andela. They're now going public after raising $3 million in pre-seed funding.

Google Quick Share - Google’s equivalent for Apple’s Airdrop feature on Windows, they added an option to change visibility settings from tray icon, fixed issues with URL classification and Start menu shortcut creation, and updated app animations with Quick Share logo.

Tumblr - Introduced Communities, a new in-app group feature allowing users to organize around topics or interests with public or private membership options.

ChatGPT - Added "Projects" feature for organizing and customizing conversations.

Instagram - Adds screenshot blocking for Vanish Mode and View Once content in DMs.

Lfi | A lazy functional iteration library supporting sync, async, and concurrent iteration.

Mega Parse | File Parser optimised for LLM Ingestion with no loss. Parse PDFs, Docx, PPTx in a format that is ideal for LLMs.

Server-side Rendering Web Components: Separating Fact From Fiction
Learn about the possibilities and limitations of server-side rendering web components, exploring the building blocks of web components, the current landscape, and the role of libraries like Lit, WebC, and Enhance in achieving isomorphism.

TJs Collaboration Model: Understanding Professional Relationships
The TJS Collaboration Model outlines 7 states of professional relationships, from a competitive, zero-sum mindset to shared identity. It helps identify where you stand in relationships and how to navigate them effectively. Learn how to apply it to your interactions and career growth.

New Grad To Staff at Meta In Three Years
Evan King shares the top 6 principles that impacted his career most. He grew from a new grad to a Staff Engineer (IC6) at Meta in 3 years. The first principle: About making an impact.