🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #358

Good morning! Let's make this Thursday a success!

Nothing to gossip about today. Though Oracle founder Larry Ellison zoomed past Elon Musk to become the worlds richest man after gaining $101 billion in a single day (Oracle Stock gained ~ 35% yesterday because they made a bunch of AI related deals) so there’s that.

USA - India Tech Ties Under Threat
The HIRE Act proposes a 25% tax on “outsourcing payments”, defined as payments made by a US taxpayer or company to a foreign entity whose work benefits US consumers. This will target not only Indian IT services but also all work, including freelance, that Indians provide to American companies.

Vimeo To Be Acquired By Bending Spoons For $1.38 Billion
Vimeo, a leading video platform for business, is being acquired by Bending Spoons in an all-cash deal worth $1.38 billion, with shareholders set to receive $7.85 per share.

OpenAI And Oracle Sign $300 Billion Computing Deal
OpenAI has partnered with Oracle, a major cloud computing company, to purchase $300 billion in computing power over 5 years, one of the largest cloud computing deals in history. This deal will help OpenAI scale its AI research and development, which is expected to reach $12.7 billion in revenue this year.

Microsoft Store - You no longer need to pay a fee to launch your app on the Microsoft App Store - No onboarding fees for individual developers, streamlined registration process with lightweight ID verification, and instant access to Partner Center.

Spotify - Lossless audio now available to Premium subscribers in select markets, unlocking 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality.

Reddit - You will no longer see the number of members a subreddit has. It will be replaced with visitors and contributions metrics to showcase active community engagement.

Claude - Create and Edit Files Directly in the App and Desktop Application

Bluesky - Added Saved Posts feature, allowing users to privately bookmark content for later reference.

From a one-person passion project to a global phenomenon, this is the story of Python. Discover how a language designed for simplicity conquered the worlds of data science, machine learning, and web development. This documentary reveals the challenges, triumphs, and the community that made Python the powerhouse it is today.

Harjot Singh Parmar, an Intuit engineer reveals a powerful framework for slashing your cloud spending. Discover how to hunt down hidden costs, optimize your infrastructure, and build a culture of cost-consciousness.

You Don’t Need Animations
Animations can make an interface feel predictable, faster, and more enjoyable to use. But they can also do the opposite. They can make interface feel unpredictable, slow, and annoying. How do you know when and how to animate to improve the experience?

An Interactive Guide To Tanstack Db
Learn what TanStack DB is, how it works, and why it might change the way you build apps.

Pre-Signup Onboarding Matters
A crucial first step in winning users' attention and intent, pre-signup onboarding sets the tone for the entire user experience, with personalization and perceived value playing key roles in determining user retention.