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#WhatsInAUsername - WhatsApp has been working on introducing username support for a good number of months. The latest Android beta 2.24.18.2 build reveals that, in addition to setting a unique username, WhatsApp might also give users the option to set a PIN. This PIN would prevent anyone who knows their username from contacting them directly.

#TeamUpdate - Microsoft is finally launching a single unified Microsoft Teams app that will allow you to switch between personal and work accounts. The new app has been in testing for most of the year, and Microsoft is now rolling it out for Windows and Mac users today.

#LandGrabbing - More Microsoft news. This time not so good. Microsoft is building a data center in the Indian village of Mekaguda. The village is among the district’s top milk producers. Residents have accused Microsoft of illegally encroaching and dumping industrial waste upon Tungakunta Lake.

Global Tech Giants Push Back Against Indian Regulators' Attempts to Regulate Internet Services
Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, and Spotify are pushing back against India's proposal to regulate internet services, claiming that it would harm consumer interests and violate net neutrality principles. Indian Telecom companies are demanding that OTT services contribute to the network infrastructure costs depending on their popularity.

Pakistan Government Accused of Implementing China-Style Internet Firewall
Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT (P@SHA) claims the Pakistan government has implemented a national firewall, similar to China's Great Firewall, sparking concerns about online censorship and economic losses. The industry group accuses the government of sacrificing the country's IT industry for vague priorities and predicts financial losses of up to $300 million.

Reliance, Disney Merger Will Hurt Rivals, Warns Antitrust Body
Reliance and Walt Disney are merging India's media assets in an $8.5 billion deal, creating a massive entertainment player that would compete with Sony, Zee Entertainment, Netflix, and Amazon in India. The merger is being scrutinized by the Competition Commission of India, which has warned that it could harm competition and give Reliance-Disney too much power over cricket broadcast rights.

Zoom Webinars Goes Large: Zoom Expands Webinar Capacity to 1 Million Attendees
Zoom is a popular video conferencing platform that has become a staple in the modern workplace, revolutionizing the way people communicate and collaborate remotely. Today, the company announced the launch of its new single-use webinar offering, which can accommodate up to 1 million attendees, catering to large-scale events and conferences.

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Why Code Reviews Matter
In this article, the author argues that code reviews are crucial for shared ownership, as they help dismantle knowledge silos and reduce the likelihood of emergency situations. They also highlight the importance of considering the broader view, such as the system's security, observability, and performance. The author notes that code reviews are not just about catching bugs, but also about ensuring the code is robust and has a good architecture.

Effective Technical Specification Creation
A well-crafted Technical Specifications document ensures clarity, reduces risk, and streamlines development. Discover the benefits, challenges, and guidelines for creating outstanding Tech Specs, from clarity of vision to quality assurance.

Classifying Developers by Motivation
In a recent blog post, a developer reflects on their 15-year industry experience and concludes that the most defining quality of a developer is their source of motivation. They identify three types: Business Motivated, Technology Motivated, and Problem Motivated, and explain how each type contributes to a project in different ways.