🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #62

Hello and good morning! Let's make this Wednesday worthwhile.

#WhatsAppWhispers - WhatsApp is testing a new feature to share files with friends nearby, kinda like AirDrop, but without needing Wi-Fi! And guess what, it works with Android and iOS, so you can share files with your BFFs no matter what device they use. But, it's still in beta and who knows when it'll be available to the public...

#WorstTimingEver - Oh the drama at SAP! They just bumped up the number of jobs going bye-bye by up to 20% (close to 8000 positions) because they're "refining" their skills and locations, says CFO Dominik Asam. Meanwhile, CEO Christian Klein is all about that AI life, scoring a deal with ExxonMobil and buying WalkMe for a cool $1.4 billion. Talk about a mixed bag!

#iPhoneGossip - So, it seems Apple is finally getting serious about that foldable iPhone, and it's actually happening in 2026! Apparently, it's gonna be like that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip thing, but, like, even better! And get this - they're still trying to make it thinner and get rid of that pesky crease!

#AlexaFail - Apparently you can sell a million devices, and still be in billion dollar losses. People just used Alexa for free stuff and now Amazon is drowning in losses! I mean, who needs to buy things from Amazon when you can just talk to Alexa and get the weather for free? They are trying to fix it, but I have a feeling it's too little too late.

Telegram Reaches 950M Active Users, Aims to Cross 1 Billion Mark This Year
Telegram, a popular messaging app, has reached 950 million active users, with plans to cross the 1 billion mark this year, according to its founder Pavel Durov. The app is also planning to launch an app store and in-app browser with support for web3 pages this month.

Adobe Introduces Text-to-Image Generation in Photoshop with Firefly
Adobe's Photoshop can now generate images via prompts like Dall-E or Mid Journey. The feature is powered by Firefly Image 3 model, something at the heart of a recent artist backlash against Adobe. Adobe says it has a "commitment to creator friendly AI"

Reddit Partners with Major Sports Leagues
Reddit has struck deals with major sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and the MLB. Through the program, Reddit will show more game highlights, behind-the-scenes videos, and ask-me-anything (AMA) sessions with players. In exchange, advertisers on Reddit, such as Samsung, Ford, Volkswagen, and FanDuel, can show ads alongside video content posted by the leagues.

Google Ditches Chromecast Design for Conventional Set-Top Box
Google is known for its innovative designs, but this time, they're taking a step back and embracing a more traditional set-top box design for their upcoming streaming device, the "Google TV Streamer". With a slanted top and a familiar remote, this new device could be a game-changer in the streaming world.

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Building a Complex Chrome Extension: A Step-by-Step Guide
Building a complex browser extension isn’t exactly easy, especially for first-timers or folks who feel unsure of what they’re doing. This article will show you the essentials for building a full-featured Chrome extension using a real example from the Evil Martians casebook. They also share some other useful tips and cool recommendations.

Reddit Thread: Have you ever downgraded yourself from a Tech Lead to a Senior?
A thread on reddit where they discuss if getting a job below your current level makes sense and the pros and cons of it.

New Era in Blame-Shifting Trend
"Just blame the developers!" says a new article, comparing software engineers to anesthesiologists, citing bugs and outages can kill people. The author argues that the industry is a "clusterfuck" and developers should bear responsibility for bugs. However, blaming developers is unfair as CEOs, customers, and the government all share equal blame.

TypeScript's True Nature Revealed
TypeScript is often misunderstood as just a linter for JavaScript, but it's actually a strongly typed programming language that can infer types from code. While it's true that TypeScript can be disabled at any time and its types are not always enforced, its advanced type system and compiler capabilities make it more than just a linter.