🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #20

Daily dispatches from the world of technology.

Good morning! Here's to a fantastic and fulfilling week ahead.

See things in the present, even if they are in the future.

— Larry Ellison (Co-Founder, Oracle)

🤫 Geek Goss 🤭

#RedditGoneWild - So, Google’s AI is telling folks to put glue on their pizza because it's trained on - wait for it - Reddit posts!! Seriously, it's pulling advice from an 11-year-old Reddit thread! Had this been any startup, they probably would have lost a user base right now, but Google can get away it by the looks of it.

⌛ The Past 24 hours

At Build 2024, Microsoft announced significant AI integrations for Windows, including the "Copilot" feature, designed to enhance user productivity with AI-driven assistance. New AI capabilities will be embedded directly into the operating system, enabling more intuitive interactions and advanced functionalities. Additionally, Microsoft revealed updates for AI-powered PCs, aimed at delivering more efficient and powerful computing experiences.

Snapchat has launched the Snap Camera extension for Chrome, enabling users to apply Snapchat lenses and filters during video calls directly within the browser. This new feature aims to enhance virtual communication by adding a fun, interactive element to video interactions. It integrates seamlessly with popular video conferencing platforms, providing users with an easy way to personalize their video call experience.

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog behind the iconic Doge meme, has died. Known for her endearing expression, Kabosu became a symbol in internet culture and even inspired the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. Her image continues to be widely recognized and cherished by millions.

YouTube is rolling out its latest redesign, featuring changes to its user interface and experience. This update aims to streamline navigation and improve accessibility across the platform. Key updates include refreshed icons, new color schemes, and adjustments to video playback controls.

👩🏾‍💻 Bit Boutique

tarsier | Easy way to feed a web page to a LLM

activepieces | open source Zapier alternative

📢 In case you missed it

💼 Job Board

Title

Remote / On Site

Expected $$$

Principal GenAI Solutions Architect
@ Open Assembly

Remote

$60 - $80 / hr

Software Engineer
@ Hashed Emergent

Remote

$20 - $25 / hr

Full stack Engineer
@ Spiderr

Remote

$100,000 - $175,000 / yr

Front end Intern
@ Facets.Cloud

On Site (Bengaluru)

₹1.8L – ₹3L / 6 months

🎲 Miscellaneous

Deno has introduced a new feature to streamline the documentation process for JavaScript packages. This update allows developers to generate comprehensive documentation directly from their code, making it easier to maintain and share. The feature supports automatic extraction of comments and annotations, ensuring that documentation remains up-to-date with the latest code changes.

Matthew Strom discusses the concept of UI density, exploring how the amount of information and elements within a user interface impacts usability and user experience. He emphasizes the balance between too much and too little information, advocating for designs that adapt to user needs and contexts. The article provides insights into making thoughtful design choices that enhance functionality and user satisfaction.

PropelAuth discusses common challenges developers face when working with Next.js, such as handling authentication, optimizing performance, and managing server-side rendering complexities. The article offers insights and solutions to address these issues, helping developers to effectively utilize Next.js for building robust web applications.

The author explores techniques to enhance the performance of linked lists, focusing on optimizing memory usage and access patterns. The article provides strategies for implementing blazingly fast linked lists by leveraging modern hardware capabilities and advanced programming practices.