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#WhatAVision - Apple may no longer be working on a new high-end Vision headset amid slowing sales of the Vision Pro. Instead, Apple has apparently been finding ways to reduce the cost of components for the first model. Apple aims to release a cheaper Vision headset that it aims to ship by the end of 2025.

#React19Shenanigans - React 19 seemed to have made some changes on how the <Suspense /> component behaves, that seems to make slower network requests - but then after an outcry, has restored back the original functionality.

#AIImagesGoneWild - Google image search is serving users AI-generated images of celebrities in swimsuits. In a few instances, even when the search terms do not explicitly ask for it, the celebrities are made to look like underage children. The news is yet another example of how the tools people have used to navigate the internet for decades are overwhelmed by the flood of AI content.

⌛ The Past 24 hours

Zomato Hungers for Paytm's Ticketing Business

Indian Food delivery giant Zomato is in talks to acquire Paytm’s movie and event ticketing business. Both companies acknowledged the discussions in regulatory filings, though they insist that no binding agreement has been reached. The acquisition would significantly bolster its efforts to become a one-stop shop for dining and entertainment.

Title: X Is Losing Ground as a Reliable News Source per Report

X, formerly Twitter, is a social media platform that has been trying to become a trusted source of news and information. According to a recent report by the Reuters Institute Digital News Report, social media users are relying on X less and less for news, with TikTok now being a bigger source of news coverage in many regions.

ALERT - New Social Media App In Town

Seen is a new video messaging app that lets friends record a live video reaction to content you send them. The app was co-founded by seasoned entrepreneur Faheem Kajee and actress Karen Gillan. The company hopes its app will create an authentic and engaging way to interact with friends.

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🎲 Miscellaneous

How to Compose Functions That Take Multiple Parameters

Function composition in JavaScript means combining simple functions to build more complex ones. Handling multiple parameters efficiently is crucial for code flexibility and reusability. James Sinclair's guide details techniques like partial application and currying, transforming multi-parameter functions into more manageable, single-argument ones, enhancing code composability.

Github: How We Improved Push Processing

Check out this detailed explanation of how Github improved git push’es to it’s platform

Questions To Ask A Client Before Asking Them For Feedback

Do you work closely with clients / end users of your product? Learn how to ask the right questions to get valuable feedback from clients before designing, and avoid common mistakes like overwhelming them with information. Better client feedback means better design outcomes.

Good Code Is Rarely Read

In an interview, a junior developer's answer - "Good code is code that's easy to read" - led the author to ponder the importance of best practices and code readability. Does code need to be read frequently to be good? The author argues that good code is rarely read, instead aiming to be so clear and intuitive that it's almost invisible.