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🤫 Geek Goss 🤭

#TechGiantControversy - Google fires engineer over alleged protest involvement. Dozens claim wrongful dismissal. Was it a crackdown on dissent or justified action?

#InstagramAlgorithmUpdate - Instagram shifts algorithm to spotlight smaller creators. New ranking system favors originality, aims to level the playing field.

#BumbleRedesign - Bumble's bold move: Women take charge with 'Opening Move' feature! Say goodbye to awkward silence and hello to dating dynamite. CEO Lidiane Jones aims to ease online dating fatigue, offering more engagement options.

#RumorvilleBuzz - Is ChatGPT about to challenge Google with its own search engine? Speculation is rife as rumors swirl about a potential game-changing product launch. What could this mean for the future of search?

⌛ The Past 24 hours

What to expect from Apple’s May 7 “Let loose” event

On May 7, Apple will unveil new iPads and iPad accessories at its "Let loose" event. Expect a significant redesign for iPad Pro, potentially featuring OLED displays and a new M4 chip. New iPad Air models and accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are also anticipated. The event may lay the groundwork for AI integration and introduce iOS/iPadOS 17.5 updates.

Spotify moves to put lyrics behind paywall

Spotify's decision to paywall lyrics is stirring controversy among free users. While it aims to boost paid subscriptions, it risks alienating budget-conscious listeners. As competition heats up, Spotify navigates pricing challenges to maintain its market dominance.

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, send a memo to his employees emphasizing the need to prioritize security

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes security as the company's "top priority" in a memo to employees. Amidst increasing cyber threats, Nadella outlines a comprehensive overhaul focusing on secure design, default protections, and continuous improvement. Accountability measures and prioritizing security over other tasks are emphasized to ensure customer trust and a safer digital world.

Freshworks CEO of Indian origin steps down

Freshworks undergoes leadership transition as CEO Girish Mathrubootham becomes Executive Chairman and Dennis Woodside takes the helm as CEO. With Woodside's extensive experience, Freshworks aims to maintain growth momentum after a successful year marked by revenue growth and product innovation.

Passkeys, password-less logins are now gaining traction

Stay ahead with Passkeys: the latest in passwordless sign-ins. Discover how this technology, backed by Apple, Google, and Microsoft, is revolutionizing security. Follow for updates on its adoption and the transition to a password-free future.

👩🏾‍💻 Bit Boutique

it-tools | Collection of handy online tools for developers, with great UX.

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🎲 Miscellaneous

The Architecture of Tinder's API Gateway

The article delves into Tinder's innovative API Gateway, TAG, a crucial component of its backend infrastructure. It explains the purpose of an API Gateway, challenges faced by Tinder pre-TAG, and how TAG resolves these issues with its flexible architecture.

React 19 is now available as a beta on npm

React 19 Beta introduces Actions for streamlined async operations, new hooks like useOptimistic, and support for custom elements and improved error handling.

How to share your point of view (even if you’re afraid of being wrong)

Wes Kao's newsletter encourages sharing your perspective despite fear of being wrong. Tips include rigorous thinking, updating assumptions, explaining hunch origins, describing problem significance, avoiding reliance on credentials, and using language reflecting certainty levels. It fosters valuable contributions and personal growth.