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#TargetedAdvertisements - HOT GOSSIP!!. Researchers and paranoid users have been suspecting this all along, but the cat is now out of the bag. A Facebook partner admits smartphone microphones listen to people talk to serve better ads. Leaked documents cite a pitch deck from Cox Media Group (CMG), a TV and radio giant that is one of Facebook's marketing partners.

#UbuntuUpdate - Did you hear about the latest Ubuntu update? So many people are having issues with networking and desktops not loading properly. And get this, the GRUB menu doesn't show other OSes unless you manually turn it back on! Some people are even having trouble with wireless connections, so wired Ethernet seems like the way to go. Not a good day for Ubuntu users.

#PhysicsWallah - A glimpse into how a physics teacher that became a household name is using AI to make education accessible in India. He's leveraging OpenAI's GPT-4 to create personalized learning experiences for millions of students! Talk about a game-changer!

#EngagementBoost - Instagram’s latest feature aims to boost user interaction within Stories. The social media platform now allows followers to comment on each other’S Stories, making the experience more community-focused.

SAP CTO and Executive Board Member Müller to Depart
SAP's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jürgen Müller, known for his role in establishing the company's Business Technology Platform, is leaving the German software corporation after an "incident" at a company event. Müller apologized for his behavior and takes full responsibility for his actions, saying it didn't reflect SAP's values.

iPhone SE 4 Rumors: Moving Towards OLED Displays
Apple is set to stop working with two Japanese display panel suppliers, Japan Display (JDI) and Sharp, for iPhone screens. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to use the displays used in the iPhone 13 and 14 since the device is expectedto feature an iPhone 14-like design. Apple has reportedly begun placing OLED display orders for the iPhone SE4, expected to launch in 2025.

Canva Increases Their Paid Plans By 300%
The design software company is massively jacking up subscription prices for some users. Global customers for Canva Teams — a business-orientated subscription that supports adding multiple users — can expect prices to increase by just over 300 percent in some instances. Canva says the increase is justified due to the “expanded product experience” and value that generative AI tools have added to the platform.

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A/B Testing 101: What Is It?
Learn what A/B testing is, how it works, and why it's a popular UX research method. Discover its benefits, common use cases, and how to set up an A/B test. You'll learn about the importance of a hypothesis, defining design changes, and collecting metrics to determine which design variation is most effective.

Google Translate Interference in React
Google Translate's built-in browser extension can interfere with React apps, causing crashes and errors due to its manipulation of the Document Object Model (DOM). This article will explore how Google Translate works, its interference, and possible workarounds and alternatives for software programmers working with React.

Product Engineers' Support
Product engineers at PostHog are responsible for support, debugging issues, and shipping fixes. They interact with users, provide feedback on their product, and do bug fixes. This approach tightens the feedback loop and sparks joy among users. Despite common pushbacks, support can be a core part of building a successful product and makes engineers better.