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🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #216
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Geek Gossip
#MicrosoftOffice - No more pirating… err, I mean, no more trial versions. Microsoft has quietly introduced an ad-supported version of the desktop Office app. Free users can access MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without paying any subscription fee. Most of the advanced features are not available on the free version of Microsoft Office.
#Grok3 - Elon Musk’s new AI chatbot, Grok 3, was briefly censoring unflattering facts about President Donald Trump and Musk. Users on social media reported that the model was told not to mention Musk or Trump in its “chain of thought” when asked “Who is the biggest misinformation spreader?” with the “Think” setting enabled.
Latest Updates
Indian Space Agency To Launch Chandrayaan-4 Mission In 2027
The Minister of Science and Technology announced that India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027, which aims to bring back samples of moon rocks to Earth. It'll involve two separate launches and will be a major milestone for India's space program.
Changelog
Google - Replaces SMS codes with QR codes for two-factor authentication to enhance security and reduce SMS abuse.
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Data Formulator | Create rich visualizations with AI
Emittery | Simple and modern async event emitter
Inko | A language for building concurrent software with confidence
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Indian Space Research Organisation is conducting the "Young Scientist Programme" (YUVIKA) to educate school students on space technology, science, and applications. Aimed at inspiring young minds, the initiative seeks to foster interest in STEM careers and research, shaping future innovators. Designed to "Catch them young," YUVIKA encourages emerging talent to explore advancements in space science and technology. If you know any talented school student, please share this with them. More details here.
Job Board
Full Stack Developer @ Saleschat (Remote)
✨Experience : 5+ years (Javascript | CSS | React.js | React Native)
💰Expected Salary : ₹25L – ₹35L / year
Robotics Software Developer @ 10xConstruction[dot]ai (Onsite - Bengaluru)
✨Experience : 1+ years (Robot Operating System (ROS) | Gazebo | Robotics Perception | Moveit! | ROS, Gazebo, Rviz, Linux,)
💰Expected Salary : ₹15L – ₹30L / year
Devops Engineer - Remote @ social sweethearts (Remote)
✨Experience : 5+ years (Python | MySQL | MongoDB | Linux | Nginx | Gitlab | Docker | AWS | Terraform | CICD)
💰Expected Salary : €60k – €90k / year
Tech Lead @ Kae Capital (Onsite - Gurgaon)
✨Experience : 4+ years (Python | SQL | Full Stack Development | Pandas | React.js | AWS | Kubernetes)
💰Expected Salary : ₹25L – ₹40L / year
Miscellaneous
Effective Communication For Ambitious Tech Professionals
To get ahead in your tech career, master the art of "asking for no, not yes." When seeking approval, offer a chance to say no with a deadline, allowing you to move forward while keeping others informed. This approach helps you stay proactive, solve problems, and demonstrate confidence in your decision-making.
Onlyfans: The Dark Side Of UX Design
Adult platform OnlyFans has mastered user engagement with its frictionless interface and personalized interactions, but at what cost? Its UX design raises questions about exploitation, manipulation, and the ethics of creating addictive feedback loops, blurring the line between empowerment and burnout for both users and creators.
Bluesky's Tradeoff: Performance Over Consistency
Bluesky's system design prioritizes performance over consistency to improve write performance, reducing P99 latency by 96%. The tradeoff involves optimizing fanout processes, managing "hot shards," and understanding tail latencies to balance system properties for a better user experience.
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