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🤫 Geek Goss 🤭

#YouTubeWontGiveUp - YouTube is determined to show us Ads - it’s after all their main revenue. It started by them refusing to show videos for people with AdBlock installed. Then to displaying more than one ad in a video. They are now inserting Ads from the same server that streams the video, making AdBlocks m00t! Cat and mouse game if you ask us!

#SlackingEmployeesToSackingEmployees - This one broke our record for the longest hashtag! Wells Fargo just fired over a dozen folks for pretending to work by faking keyboard activity! They caught on to those sneaky “mouse jigglers.” Talk about a scandal – all those poor souls got the boot

#ItsAPrankBro - NASA hit the wrong button and broadcasted an ISS emergency training session by mistake. The audio made it sound like a crew member had decompression sickness! Talk about a scare! They had to clarify it was just a drill. NASA, get it together!

#AdsAdsEverywhere - Instagram is testing showing Ads right on top of a regular reel. Imagine seeing an ad for a VR game while your friend’s ranting about politics. And they’re testing unskippable ads too! It’s all about the money, sweetie, even if we’re pulling our hair out!

#NokiaDidItFirst - Even with a dead battery, the new iPhone 15 can still show the time. Talk about convenient! But sorry, iPhone 14 users, you’re left in the dust for now. Who knew a dead battery could still be so alive? Nokia apparently. For you boomers and millennials, this would be Nostalgia - Nokia phones would even ring the alarm when the phone was dead!!

⌛ The Past 24 hours

After European Union, Japan now passes a law forcing Apple and Google / Android to allow third party App Stores on their devices

Japan's parliament has enacted a law requiring third-party app stores on Apple and Google platforms. Aimed at fostering competition and reducing app prices, the law will impose significant fines on violators and mandates annual compliance reports. Effective end of 2025.

Apple pulls a card from an Instagram Influencer - Tells OpenAI it will not pay for its services but instead help it with “Publicity

Apple partners with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into its devices, aiming to bring AI technology to millions of users without any financial exchange. This strategic alliance is expected to benefit both companies by expanding OpenAI's reach and enhancing Apple's AI capabilities, though it may not generate significant immediate revenue.

LinkedIn AI Is Coming To A Resume Near You

LinkedIn's new AI-powered tools for premium users now offer personalized resumés, AI-assisted cover letters, and more conversational job searches. Designed to simplify the job application process, these tools help users craft tailored applications and navigate job listings more efficiently.

WhatsApp Now Allows To Share Audio During Screen Sharing

WhatsApp introduces major updates to its video calling experience, now supporting up to 32 participants on all devices and adding screen sharing with audio. New features include a speaker spotlight and the Meta Low Bitrate (MLow) codec for improved call reliability. These updates will roll out to all users in the coming weeks.

👩🏾‍💻 Bit Boutique

Restate | Build resilient applications that tolerate all infrastructure faults w/o the need for a PhD.

GenType | By Google. Make an Alphabet out of anything.

Pastel | In our Ed. #29, we had talked about Ink - Using Reactjs to build a CLI. Well, Pastel is from the same creator - it is a framework built around creating a CLI - and uses Ink!

NGX-Sonner | Angular version of the popular notification library Sonner.

📢 In case you missed it

• Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is organizing a Docker / Kubernetes conference in Hyderabad on 22nd June. You can register here.

• DevPost and Microsoft are organizing a webinar on how to successfully win hackathons. You can registered for it here.

• Devfolio has come out with a new hackathon - to innovate and develop features aimed at enhancing video accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Prizes worth ₹1,50,000 are at stake. You can sign up for the hackathon here

• IBM is organizing an event in Chennai, India about innovative technologies and trends. Check it out.

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🎲 Miscellaneous

Introducing the Google Developer Program

Google has introduced the Google Developer Program to support developers with new tools and benefits, including AI assistance, cloud-based workspaces, and learning credits. The program offers technical assistance, access to Project IDX workspaces, and Google Cloud training credits. Members can also join various Google-sponsored communities for networking and resources. Free and open to all developers, it aims to enhance their development experience and provide ongoing support.

IT Leaders Revamp Talent Strategies Amid AI Skills Shortage

To address the competitive AI talent market, CIOs are adopting multifaceted approaches, including hiring, upskilling, and retaining talent. They focus on building AI capabilities in-house and retaining talent through robust compensation and engaging work.

Thinking of making Github Pull Requests? What Make s a Great Contribution?

The author outlines principles for impactful codebase contributions, emphasizing well-tested features, small pull requests, and consistent coding patterns. Key strategies include leveraging unit tests, refactoring existing code, and using feature flags for controlled rollouts. Effective code review and clear commit messages are also highlighted to ensure maintainability and clarity.

New Job Role - Product Engineer. What is it?

This guide highlights the key differences between product engineers and software engineers, focusing on user value, full lifecycle ownership, and pragmatic solutions. It emphasizes essential skills like prototyping, user understanding, data-driven decisions, business knowledge, and improving developer experience.