🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #87

Cheers to a fantastic Wednesday! May it be filled with success.

#GoogleMeet - A new update on Google Meet. Now, when you're in the middle of a meeting and you need to switch tabs, the picture-in-picture feature will automatically pop up, so you can take notes or view meeting docs without losing your spot!

#TelegramTakedown - The IT minister in India is reviewing charges against Telegram after Pavel Durov's arrest in France! Apparently, there are some serious allegations of drug trafficking, terrorist content, and more on their platform! But will this lead to a ban in India? Only time will tell.

#WhatsApp - WhatsApp is working on a "Mark all as read" feature that will allow users to mark all unread chats as read just by a single tap. This feature will be particularly useful for users who are a part of multiple active groups.

BigBasket Set to Pivot Entirely to Quick Commerce
BigBasket, a grocery marketplace owned by Tata Digital, is planning to shift its focus entirely to quick commerce, a move aimed at tapping into the growing demand for 10-15 minute grocery delivery, led by Blinkit, Zepto, and others.

Infosys Promises to Honor Job Offers Made Over 2 Years Ago
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has promised to honor job offers made to over 2,000 engineering graduates who are still waiting to start their jobs. The graduates were selected in the company's 2022/23 recruitment drive, but the job offers were delayed, and the graduates have been kept busy with unpaid training sessions and assessments.

Amazon’s Rufus AI Shopping Assistant Launched in India
Rufus is a generative AI expert that aims to enhance customer experience by making shopping more easier and convenient. Developed by Amazon, Rufus is initially rolled out in India, after its launch in the US earlier this year. It offers tailored information, product comparisons, personal recommendations, and more to customers on Amazon[dot]in.

Airtel Teams Up with Apple to Offer Bundled Streaming Service - And In The Process, Discontinue Wynk
Airtel will bundle Apple TV+ and Apple Music services for its high-tier customers in India. As part of the move, Airtel said it will be discontinuing its own Wynk Music streaming platform. The new changes will go live later this year.

Pdom | Make your apps faster, parallelize away heavy DOM operations.

Plasmo | A framework for developing extensions in Chrome and Firefox

Make Your One-on-One Meetings a Game-Changer
As a manager, regular one-on-one meetings with your direct reports are crucial to build strong relationships and achieve your objectives. To make the most of these meetings, establish a clear format, set a weekly schedule, and commit to a 30-minute discussion every week. This format focuses on building relationships rather than just clearing roadblocks, and provides a framework for discussing day-to-day work and goals.

Design Patterns Decoupled
Design patterns are useful to confirm the existence of repeatable patterns. But understanding examples is still the best way to prepare to solve new problems. This post describes design patterns using hero animals on a mission to find an evil lair.

Should You Join a Big Tech Company (FAANG) or a Startup for Your First Job?
While startups have their advantages, big tech companies often provide a well-known stamp of approval, skill development, and career growth. Here are the top 5 considerations when deciding between big tech and startups for a first job.