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šŖ Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #340
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Geek Gossip
#OpenAI-Browser - Pure gossip. OpenAI is reportedly working on creating their own browser using the Chromium engine as its base, that is meant to be AI powered. š¤Æ
#MetaScandal - So, Meta has strict policies around child based and child oriented content. But a leak of internal documents revealed that Meta AIās chatbot was allowed to engage with kids in a āsensualā chat. š”
Latest Updates
India Has Achieved A Historic Milestone of 100 Gw of Solar Pv Module Manufacturing Capacity
India has achieved a historic milestone - 100 GW Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) - a remarkable rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014!
Kite Introduces Whatsapp Backup Mode For Emergency Scenarios
Zerodha, a popular online trading platform, is introducing a new WhatsApp-based backup system to help customers exit open orders and positions in case of a disaster scenario. The system is designed to be independent of Kite's software systems and hardware infrastructure, and is hosted on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. It's a simple way to ensure your investments are safe, even if the website or app is down.
Changelog
Meta Edits - Improved insights UI, Safe Zone Mapping, Keyframe Curves and More
Windows Snipping Tool - New Snipping Tool update adds window mode screen recording and upcoming Live Annotation feature.
Claude[dot]ai - Introduces Learning Mode to Guide Users to Their Own Solutions
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Notte | Notte provides all the essential tools for building and deploying AI agents that interact seamlessly with the web. Our full-stack framework combines AI agents with traditional scripting for maximum efficiency - letting you script deterministic parts and use AI only when needed, cutting costs by 50%+ while improving reliability.
Open Lovable | Clone and recreate any website as a modern React app in seconds
Umami | Umami is a modern, privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics.
In Case You Missed It
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Build ambitious AI agents using MiniMax Agent - either from scratch or remixing community creations - and pitch them in the MiniMax $150,000 AI Agent Challenge. Entrants receive 5,000 credits on registration, must publish their projects with a 30-second demo, and promote widely. The $150K prize pool includes original-build awards plus $36K dedicated to remix track rewards. More details here.
Build privacy-first on-device AI apps using Liquid AIās LFM2 and LEAP for iOS or Android. Teams of up to 3 compete biweekly for $10K in prizes - $5K Grand Prize and $5K Audience Choice, based on social votes. More details here.
Miscellaneous
A New Perspective On Code Line Length
This is an age-old debate on the level of ātabs versus spacesā. The width of 80-character terminals is an antiquated relic, based entirely around the hardware limitations of a bygone era. Modern displays can put tons of stuff on one line, so why not use that capability?
How Context Mastery Creates The New 10x Engineer
The definition of engineering excellence is evolving as AI reveals that mastery of context is the key to success, not just coding skills, and teams that invest in context management can achieve compounding advantages.
South Korea Is Offering A Workation Visa For Indians But Thereās A Catch
South Korea has introduced a "Workation Visa" for Indian citizens, allowing them to reside in the country for up to two years while working remotely for a non-Korean employer. A significant requirement for this visa is a minimum annual income exceeding $66,000. While family members can accompany the visa holder, this program does not provide a path to permanent residency in South Korea.
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