🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #23

Daily dispatches from the world of technology.

Have a wonderful Thursday morning and a fantastic day ahead!

Anything that is measured and watched, improves.

— Bob Parsons (Founder, GoDaddy)

🤫 Geek Goss 🤭

#YoutubeIsInAPhase - Youtube doesn’t know what it is. If its actions over users that blocked ads on the platform weren’t enough, they are launching - games. Yes, that’s right - They're launching over 75 games like Angry Birds and Cut the Rope. Think Netflix’s flopped games but on YouTube. Will this keep us glued longer or just be another gimmick?

#NotFriendsAnymore - OpenAI's board found out about ChatGPT from Twitter! She calls out CEO Sam Altman for creating a "toxic atmosphere" and hiding crucial info. Even after his firing, staff feared retaliation and pushed for his return. Now who’s really telling the truth??

⌛ The Past 24 hours

Picture this - you are in a restaurant with your homies and multiple people are talking at the same time. You now have the latest gadget - you can look at a person of interest and your “headphones” will drown out everybody else’s voice and only let you listen to that person. Now that’s cooooool!

Microsoft's AI tool, Copilot, is now accessible as an in-app chatbot on Telegram. Currently in beta, Copilot allows users to interact with the AI as they would with a friend, answering various questions and providing recommendations. The bot, free for Telegram users, requires a phone number and can be found using the username @CopilotOfficialBot.

Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces WebUI 2, enhancing browser performance and speed. The upgrade focuses on optimizing web page loading times and improving overall responsiveness.

A leaked Google document reveals insights into the search ranking algorithm, highlighting the factors that influence search results. The document details the importance of relevance, content quality, and user experience, providing a rare glimpse into Google's search operations. This information could be crucial for SEO professionals seeking to optimize their strategies.

Google Chrome is launching "Minimized Custom Tabs," enabling users to switch between native apps and web content seamlessly. This feature turns Custom Tabs into picture-in-picture windows, enhancing user experience by allowing easy navigation between apps and web pages.

👩🏾‍💻 Bit Boutique

ente | Fully open source, End to End Encrypted alternative to Google Photos and Apple Photos

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📢 In case you missed it

  • Quine is out with its new quest - create dynamic user journeys using Sheperd. Total prize pot is over $1000

  • Calling all front end developers and aspirants. The State of Frontend 2024 survey is now open and requesting your participation. The survey results give an indication of the trend in the market and help you plan your careers better.

đź’Ľ Job Board

Title

Remote / On Site

Expected $$$

Clojure Developer @ Open Assembly

Remote

$30 / hr

Product Management Intern
@ Gotchya

Remote

₹1.8L – ₹2.16L
/ 3 - 6 months

Frontend Intern
@ Koach

Remote

Unpaid

Lead Front end Engineer
@ MeetRecord

On Site (Bengaluru)

₹20L – ₹30L / yr

🎲 Miscellaneous

The "State of HTML" survey, conducted annually, captures current trends and developer sentiments around HTML technologies. The 2023 results highlight the growing adoption of modern HTML features, improvements in browser compatibility, and emerging practices in web development.

Instead of redirecting API calls from HTTP to HTTPS, make the failure visible. Either disable the HTTP interface altogether, or return a clear HTTP error response and revoke API keys sent over the unencrypted connection. Unfortunately, many well-known API providers don't currently do so.

Jordan Tigani argues that the "Big Data" era is over, as the anticipated data explosion hasn't materialized for most organizations. Despite significant advancements in data processing technologies, most companies do not handle as much data as initially feared. Instead, the focus should shift from managing large data volumes to effectively utilizing data for better decision-making, addressing data quality, and avoiding unnecessary data hoarding.