🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #282

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#AISearch - Google is burying the web alive. It’s AI mode is like a chatbot that's changing the way we search, making links almost obsolete and giving users answers without needing to click out. But where will they get all the data they need to continue to work well - if their search results do not get any traffic?

Flipkart To Hire 5,000 Employees In 2025
Flipkart will hire 5,000 employees in 2025 to strengthen both its quick commerce and fintech arms. The e-commerce giant is also investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) The hiring push comes as Flipkart targets rapid scale-up across these verticals.

Awfis Reports Strong Q4, Annual Results
Awfis is an Indian coworking space provider. They just reported a sharp rise in profit for Q4 2025, with revenue up 46.2% YoY to Rs 339.68 crore and total comprehensive profit jumping 8X to Rs 11.04 crore, thanks to a significant increase in other income.

LinkedIn - Expanded Ad Library database now includes a Job Library segment, providing a publicly available database of paid job listings with search and filtering capabilities.

WhatsApp - Native iPad app with voice and video calling, view-once photos, offline messaging, and iPad-exclusive features like Center Stage and Portrait blur.

Instagram - Added text transcription of voice messages, extended maximum length of audio clips from 1 minute to 5 minutes, and a "Follow All" option in group chats.

Firefox - Added experimental Link Preview feature, translation support for extension pages, and new customization options for the new tab page, including custom wallpapers and colors.

Have I Been Pwned - Discover if your credentials have been compromised. Have I Been Pwned helps software professionals stay ahead of security breaches by instantly checking if your email or phone number appears in known data leaks. Protect your identity and your code—stay secure, stay informed.

Is This Tech Dead - Curious if your favorite tech is on life support? Is This Tech Dead delivers data-driven obsolescence metrics with a satirical twist. Whether you're a developer, tech enthusiast, or just love a good roast, this site offers a humorous yet insightful look into the relevance of various technologies. Stay informed and entertained as you explore the digital autopsies of tools and frameworks.

Artifact UI - Build stunning interfaces at warp speed with Artifact UI—a space-themed component library for React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Packed with interactive elements like particle backgrounds, 3D cards, and animated heroes, it's perfect for developers seeking both aesthetics and performance. Craft beautiful, accessible UIs effortlessly.

Reinventing The Wheel In Software Development
Don't be discouraged from reinventing the wheel, says this article. In fact, recreating fundamental concepts like protocols, cryptography, and web servers can lead to a deeper understanding of how they work. It's a learning exercise that can help you level up as an engineer.

Rust's Dark Side
Rust's strict rules and steep learning curve led a company to ban it after a successful rewrite, citing slowed progress and hiring challenges, despite its technical benefits, echoing concerns from Microsoft and others who opted for Go instead.