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#AdInvasion - Currently watching a YouTube vid and seeing a blank screen for anywhere between 6 to 30 seconds? Do you have AdBlock installed? Apparently, YouTube is injecting ads DIRECTLY into the video stream now. Cat and mouse game if your ask us.

#DoubleTap - WhatsApp is testing a new feature that would allow users to double-tap to react to a message. The feature is currently spotted in the latest WhatsApp Android beta. Users can use this new message reaction feature to quickly react to multimedia content.

#Deceived - A Ferrari executive was targeted by a deepfake scam earlier this month. The fraudster used AI to impersonate the Ferrari CEO and request transaction help. Fortunately, the executive didn’t fall for it, and the scammers ended the call abruptly.

DTDC Starts Testing Drone Delivery Services
DTDC Express, an Indian logistics company, has partnered with Skye Air Mobility to introduce drone-based deliveries, enhancing last-mile logistics efficiency. The first successful drone delivery covered 7.5 km in 3-4 minutes, significantly reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion.

Meta AI Studio Rolls Out in the US
Meta just launched AI Studio, a platform where you can create, share, and discover AI characters. It's built on Llama 3.1, which is a powerful AI model. You can make an AI that's like an extension of yourself, perfect for engaging with your Instagram fans. It's super easy to use, just download the Instagram app, go to the AI Studio section, and start creating! You can customize your AI's name, personality, tone, avatar, and even what it says. Only available in USA for now.

Microsoft's cloud services are having a bad day with users worldwide reporting difficulty connecting to Azure
Microsoft's cloud services, particularly Azure, faced widespread issues, with many users unable to connect to the platform. The company's social media and status pages highlighted the problem, stating that multiple Microsoft 365 services and features were experiencing issues, including network infrastructure and Azure connectivity. Some users even reported difficulties accessing the Azure portal.

Apple Advances iOS 18.1 with AI-Powered Call Recording and Transcribing
No need of a separate app anymore. Apple’s latest beta offers call recording features right out of the box. It not only records calls, but will also transcribe them! Couple of other Apple Intelligence features are now in beta with this release.

Opslane | Reducing alert fatigue for on-call engineers

Node Fluent Ffmpeg | A fluent API to FFMPEG

Trash | Move files and directories to the trash

Stop Trying To Be Perfect, Be Productive Instead
Perfectionism is a silent productivity killer in engineering, causing stress and burnout. Engineers Gregor Ojstersek and Jordan Cutler share their experiences, highlighting that focusing on progress over perfection leads to better outcomes and mental health. Embrace "good enough" and prioritize progress for success.

GitHub Staff Engineer's Guide to Code Review
GitHub's staff engineer shares his best practices in code review, highlighting its importance in building good software and sharing knowledge among team members. Learn how to approach code review, find pull requests, and fine-tune your process for shipping better code.

Landing Page Inspirations
The Best Landing Page Design Inspiration, Templates and More.