🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #322

It's Wednesday! Time to reflect and keep moving forward!

#MathOlympiad - Google and OpenAI used their latest AI models to compete in the International Math Olympiad. OpenAI claimed that its experimental reasoning LLM achieved a gold medal-level performance. Google claimed that an advanced version of its Gemini Deep Think solved five out of the six IMO problems.

#Pixel-10 - Earlier yesterday, Google’s Pixel 10 images were leaked. Maybe to get ahead of the gossip, Google itself decided to release previews of it - a month in advance. You can check it out here - it’s got 3 cameras now.

China's Rare Earth Metal Export Restrictions Hit Apple's Airpods Production In India
China’s restrictions on rare earth metal exports have now impacted the production of Apple”s AirPods at Foxconn’’ plant in Kongara Kalan in Telangana. Foxconn has raised the supply issue with theTelangana government. The company is seeking assistance to obtain the End User Certificate.

Kerala High Court Sets Guardrails For AI Adoption In Judiciary
Kerala High Court has framed a comprehensive policy outlining the responsible use of artificial intelligence tools by judges and staff in the state’s district judiciary. The policy bars the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and other cloud-based services in judicial decision-making.

Replit - After the fiasco involving a founder deleting their production database, Replit introduced separate development and production databases for safer app development and deployment.

X - Restricts ads with more than one emoji, citing lower quality scores and higher pricing for affected ads.

Google Chrome - Introduces option to easily switch between personal and work profiles on iOS, with separate data and browsing history.

Langfast - Supercharge your AI prompt engineering! LangFast is the ultimate playground for testing and sharing your prompt templates. Experiment with dynamic prompting, analyze raw LLM results, and collaborate seamlessly. It's free to start, making it perfect for refining your AI interactions.

Am I Online - Ever need to reliably check internet connectivity? This insightful resource provides practical code examples for robust online status detection. Discover dependable methods using HTTP/HTTPS endpoints to ensure your applications are always connected.

Mastering SVG Fundamentals
This article will introduce you to the world of SVGs, a powerful image format that allows you to create scalable and dynamic illustrations in the browser. You'll learn the basics of SVG, including its XML syntax, UI primitives, and how to use CSS and JavaScript to manipulate SVG elements. You'll also explore how to create basic shapes like lines, rectangles, and circles, and how to use presentational attributes to style them. By the end of this article, you'll have a solid foundation in SVG and be able to start creating your own dynamic illustrations.

Community Drives Motivation
A good community can multiply motivation, beating individual self-motivation and monotony, as seen in successful athletes, founders, and speedrunners. Joining a community or creating one around a goal can provide accountability, relevant information, and learning opportunities, increasing productivity and motivation.

Jujutsu - An Alternative To Git For Version Control
Jujutsu is a version control system with a significantly simplified mental model and command-line interface compared to Git. Stacked-diff workflows, seamless rebases, and ephemeral revisions are all natural with jj, and it uses Git as a backend. Jujutsu's command line interface has a much smaller surface area than Git, and its mental model is simpler.