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🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #48
Daily dispatches from the world of technology.
Hello and good morning! Let's go and make this Thursday count.
🤫 Geek Goss 🤭
#SelfieQueen - So, Meta's trying to jazz up WhatsApp with an AI selfie generator. Imagine creating profile pics where you’re in a forest or outer space. Sounds like Snapchat déjà vu! Billions spent for fantasy selfies? Seems Meta's still hunting for that AI jackpot.
#BotBlocked - Cloudflare just rolled out a tool to squash AI bots scraping data. Apparently, not all bots play nice with robots.txt rules! They analyzed bot traffic to fine-tune detection. Will it work? Time will tell.
#ThreadsTakeover - Threads has hit 175 million monthly users a year after launch! Zuck must be thrilled, especially since Threads started as a Twitter wannabe. Despite Musk’s rebrand drama with X, Threads is still growing strong. Watch out, Elon!
#NewSocialAppOnTheBlock - Noplace, the Gen Z mashup of Twitter and MySpace, just hit No. 1 on the App Store! With customizable profiles and a focus on real-time updates, it's like the internet fun we missed out on. Forget Facebook—this is where it's at!
⌛ The Past 24 hours
If you are using Authy - the popular 2 factor mobile app, this is for you. Twilio confirmed a hack exposing phone numbers of 33 million Authy users. While Authy accounts weren't compromised, the breach could lead to phishing and smishing attacks. Users should update their apps immediately and remain vigilant against suspicious texts.
Indian social network Koo, backed by investors like Accel and Tiger Global, is ceasing operations following unsuccessful buyout talks with Dailyhunt. Despite attempts to rival Elon Musk's X and appeal to local users, Koo struggled to expand its user base and generate revenue.
WhatsApp is enhancing its video notes feature with a dedicated mode in the camera UI, available in the latest beta for Android and iOS. This update simplifies recording and sharing video notes, providing easier access alongside existing camera options.
Proton, known for its privacy-centric services, has introduced 'Docs in Proton Drive,' a free, open-source, end-to-end encrypted document editing tool. This new offering provides secure collaboration with features like rich text editing, real-time collaboration, and integration within the Proton ecosystem.
👩🏾💻 Bit Boutique
Hexo | A fast, simple & powerful blog framework, powered by Node.js.
React responsive pagination | A React pagination component which intelligently renders to the available width
GridstackJS | Build interactive dashboards in minutes.
📢 In case you missed it
AWS She Tech Day - a group for women in tech is conducting an AWS conference in Chennai on the 13th of July. Learn success stories, GenAI use cases and much more about the AWS platform from industry leaders.
💼 Job Board
Title | Remote / On Site | Meta Details | Expected $$$ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cloud Infrastructure & App Support | On Site | 3+ experience Linux | AWS | Docker | ₹7L - ₹12L |
Senior Python Data Engineer | Remote | 5+ experience Python | SQL | ₹40L - ₹45L |
QA Automation Team Lead | Remote | 5+ experience Selenium | Java | Python | Javascript | ₹40L - ₹50L |
Senior Frontend Engineer | Remote | 3+ experience Mobile | Frontend | $85K - $96K |
Design Intern | On Site | Internship Figma | Illustrator | ₹1.8L - ₹4L |
Software Engineer Intern | On Site | Internship Javascript | Nodejs | NextJs | ₹6L |
🎲 Miscellaneous
June saw stable releases of Firefox 127 and Chrome 126, introducing JavaScript Set methods, full support for the Async Clipboard API, CSS gradient color interpolation, cross-document view transitions, and the Gamepad API trigger-rumble extension.
The video explains the big changes in React 19 concerning suspense behavior, focusing on the shift from parallel to serial fetching and the introduction of hoisting for better data fetching management.
Effective documentation is crucial for organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Poor documentation can lead to lost productivity and errors. Improve your processes by regularly updating documentation, reviewing workflows, and using the right tools to capture and maintain crucial information.
Routine tasks and checklists can limit potential, argues Andrew Chen. Instead, focus on high-impact "10x work," embrace randomness, and seek opportunities at the knowledge frontier. Prioritize tasks that drive significant outcomes over rigid routines to maximize career success.
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