Rise and shine! It’s Tuesday, and a beautiful day awaits.

🤫 Geek Goss 🤭

#FediverseDDoS - Shocking revelation! Mastodon's dark secret causing website chaos unveiled! Decentralized platform's hidden flaw wreaks havoc, leaving servers overwhelmed.

#AppStoreDrama - Explosive screenshots reveal TikTok's sneaky move to dodge Apple's fees! Users directed to website for coin purchases, bypassing App Store's 30% cut. Is TikTok playing dirty for profit?

⌛ The Past 24 hours

Google will now show labels in Play Store to denote official government apps

Google Play introduces government badges for official apps in 14+ countries, aiming to thwart imposters. Users can now easily identify verified government apps, enhancing trust and security.

Spotify’s shortform videos could spread to more parts of the app

Spotify explores expanding shortform video clips beyond artist profiles to playlist pages. A recent test showcases clips on playlist feeds, hinting at a broader integration.

Chrome’s New Built-In AI Is the Biggest Update to the Browser in Over 15 Years

Google has made accessing its Gemini AI chatbot easier by integrating it into Chrome's address bar. Now, users can simply type "@gemini" into the browser for quick access, potentially transforming everyday web browsing.

Amazon CodeWhisperer is now called Q Developer and is expanding its functions

Amazon's CodeWhisperer is now rebranded as Q Developer, part of Amazon's Q family of generative AI chatbots. Q Developer offers enhanced functions like debugging and security scans, akin to its predecessor. With plans for broader integration and autonomy, it aims to streamline coding tasks and cloud infrastructure management on AWS.

Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of BlueSky, a twitter rival that he started

During an interaction on twitter (ironically) Jack confirmed that they are no longer part of BlueSky and have not elaborated further on the matter

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🎲 Miscellaneous

What is your definition of a Unit, Integration, and E2E test?

An interesting discussion about the nuances b/w the different types of tests

Hidden Google Maps Features You Should Know About

From wheelchair accessible routes to having it predict what the traffic will look like, here’s a couple of google maps hacks you didn’t know about

F-Shape Pattern And How Users Read

Understanding users' scanning patterns like the F-shape can improve web design. Guide attention with intentional rhythm, headings, and visuals, reducing the impact of inefficient scanning. Key: use headings, visuals, and floating headers for structured scanning and engagement.