🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #280

It's Monday! Time to set the tone for an awesome week!

#Naukri - Lohith Gowda, a security researcher, just exposed a major bug on Naukri[dot]com that leaked recruiters' email addresses, leaving them vulnerable to phishing attacks and spam. The issue's been fixed, but not before it put thousands of users at risk.

#RelianceRetail - Looks like Mukesh Ambani's attempt to take on Amazon and Flipkart with Shein India isn't quite working out. The app's downloads have tanked, and experts are unsure if the recent spike will last. Guess Ambani's gonna have to try harder to make a dent in the Indian e-commerce market.

#Meta - Meta is expanding the ranks of its lowest-rated employees in their midyear performance reviews. The move comes months after it laid off nearly 4,000 employees whom it labeled low performers. The company also told managers to be more rigorous when evaluating employees on the borderline between performance tiers.

#AI-CEO - Klarna CEO just announced their earnings. Except, it wasn’t their CEO. They used an AI in place of their CEO to announce their earnings. It looked just like their CEO and had the same voice but it was an AI. You can check out the link to see the “AI CEO”

Zomato Introduces 'Long Distance Service Fee'
Zomato has introduced a 'long distance service fee' for orders placed from restaurants beyond 4 km. Some restaurants are concerned that this additional fee may lead to an increase in commission charges levied by Zomato. The food tech company has assured its partners that the total service fee, including the long-distance component, will remain under 30 per cent.

Uber's Tip-first Scheme Sparks Controversy In India
India’s consumer affairs minister has criticized Uber for adding a feature that allows users to tip their driver before a trip as an incentive to take a job. The tip-first, ride-later scheme reportedly landed in Uber's Indian app this week. A local Uber-like service called Namma Yatri appears to have introduced it in 2024.

Zepto Café Halts Operations In Major Cities
Zepto, a popular Indian quick commerce company, has their Zepto Café arm, which offers ready-to-consume snacks and beverages. It has paused services in over 7 North Indian cities due to supply shortage and employee unavailability, affecting 44 dark stores.

Trump Threatens Apple With 25% Tariff On iPhones Made In India
US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Apple, threatening a 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured within the United States. Apple has significantly ramped up its manufacturing footprint in India over recent years and reduced its reliance on China and Taiwan.

WhatsApp - Voice Chat feature now available for all groups, allowing users to initiate live audio calls within their group conversations.

Glitch - Discontinuing web app hosting and user profiles, with dashboard and code download tools remaining available until end of 2025.

MS Paint - Added Sticker Generator, Object Select, and new welcome experience, with Sticker Generator requiring Copilot+ PCs and Microsoft Account sign-in.

Mozilla Pocket - Shutting down on July 8, with export-only mode available until October 8 to allow users to retrieve saved articles.

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Indian IT Industry Shift
India's tech services sector is witnessing a transformation, with a decline in entry-level hiring due to the evolving nature of work, driven by AI and automation, with companies like TCS and Wipro slowing down on L1 role hiring, and focusing on higher-value skills.

Figma's 2025 AI Report: Key Takeaways
Figma's annual AI report reveals 1 in 3 respondents are launching AI-powered products this year, with agentic AI being the fastest growing product category, requiring critical thinking and human expertise to build and design effectively.

Instagram's Algorithm Scaling
Instagram's algorithm relies on over 1000 ML models to personalize user experiences. To manage this complexity, the company developed a model registry, automated model launch tooling, and defined model stability metrics, ensuring seamless experiences for billions of users while maintaining reliability and scalability.