🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #65

Happy new week! Let's start Monday with positivity and enthusiasm!

#WhatsAppWhispers - WhatsApp is introducing new Augmented Reality (AR) features?! They're have already rolled out AR call effects and filters on Android beta! Now you can smooth your skin, add filters and even change your background on group calls!

#TheGhostOfPhotosPast - A leaked ad for the Google Pixel 9 appears to show off a new feature called “Add Me” The feature lets you add someone to a group photo who wasn’t even there or maybe just volunteered to take the picture.

#BoyfriendButItsAi - An increasing number of women are getting hooked on AI chatbots? Like, they're actually finding more connection with these bots than with actual humans! Apparently, some women are using these apps to cope with loneliness and even find community with other users.

#OracleWho - Drama in the Java world! Apparently, 80% of Java users are ditching Oracle for cheaper alternatives! Cost is the main reason, but some are just over Oracle's pricing and policy changes. Only 14% of Oracle users plan to stay loyal, while 75% of companies who migrated off Oracle finished their migration within a year!

#PrivacyConcerns - X (Twitter) quietly began to train its Grok AI chat platform by using users' posts without asking for permission or making an announcement about the change.

#MetaInTheHotSeat - Meta is getting sued over allegations that they were intercepting user data without permission! And the way they did it? By using a "MITM attack" to decrypt HTTPS traffic!

Zomato Launches Brand Packs to Reward Repeat Orders from Restaurants
Zomato, Indian food delivery service, launched something called "Brand Packs" to reward restaurants that get repeat orders from customers like us! Various incentives are at offer, including additional discounts.

WazirX's Controversial Plan to Socialize Losses
WazirX is a popular cryptocurrency exchange based in India, known for its user-friendly interface and competitive fees. On Saturday, the company announced a plan to "socialize" its $230 million loss from a recent security breach among all its customers, sparking controversy in the local crypto community.

India's IPO-bound Ola Electric has suspended its electric car launch plans
Ola Electric, a company backed by Softbank, is focusing on its e-scooter business instead of launching electric cars. This comes as a surprise, as the company's founder recently reiterated plans to launch a luxury electric sports car in two years. The decision to pause the car launch is likely due to challenges such as a lack of charging infrastructure in India.

The AI Services Boom in Capgemini, Wipro, TCS and Infosys
Capgemini, Accenture, and Indian IT majors like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro have all shared their quarterly earnings reports, revealing their progress in generative AI. To give you the cliffnotes, here's the rundown: Capgemini has over 350 new AI projects, Accenture hit $2 billion in generative AI sales this quarter, TCS is doubling its AI pipeline to $1.5 billion

Chrome Updates Redesigned Downloads to Keep Users Safer
Chrome Security has redesigned its downloads experience on desktop. New warnings convey more nuance about the nature of the danger and can help users make more informed decisions.

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How Password-less Authentication Works
This article provides a comprehensive overview of passwordless authentication, its benefits, and implementation methods. You will learn how passwordless authentication replaces traditional passwords with more secure and convenient mechanisms, enhancing user experience and security.

An Indian Engineering College’s Library Made It To the Top 10 Stunning Libraries In The World
Thapar Institute Of Technology, located in Punjab has a thing to be proud of - their library building was listed in the list of stunning university library buildings in the world. You can get a virtual tour of their library in the link above. After which, we are sure you will agree with the review.

Why Do Websites In Japan Look So Different
Have you ever had the chance to look at a website of Japanese company? As one reddit user put it, they look like websites of 2000s built in the 1970s. A closer look at the design choices of Japanese websites, such as Loft Japan, reveals cultural nuances that may not immediately be apparent to outsiders.

Anchor Links And How To Make Them Awesome
Anchor links (also called jump links) are an easy way to provide in-page navigation. They’re super easy to set up, but sprinkle a little CSS on top and you can really make them shine.