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Geek Gossip
#AppleAir - iPhone Air didn’t seem to get the same recognition as the other models. The suppliers are cutting back on production by like 80% and some components are being discontinued already! Guess the model just didn't cut it with the high-end users.
Latest Updates
Government Moves To Regular Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to regulate AI-generated content, requiring intermediaries to label synthetic information and implement due diligence for significant social media platforms.
WazirX To Restart And Token Trading Resumes
WazirX, a leading Indian cryptocurrency exchange, is restarting its operations after a hiatus. The platform will enable token trading in phases, starting with 25 tokens on October 24th, 2025, and gradually adding more over the next three days. Trading will begin with zero fees for 30 days, allowing users to trade without any charges. This phased approach aims to ensure a smooth and stable restart, with a focus on user experience and liquidity.
Reddit Sues Perplexity AI And Other Data Scrapers
Reddit is suing Perplexity and three data scraping service providers, likening them to "would-be bank robbers" who bypass data protections to steal valuable content.
Quantum Breakthrough: Google Achieves Unprecedented Precision With Quantum Echoes
Imagine being able to not only find a lost ship at the ocean floor, but also read the nameplate on its hull - that's the kind of precision Google has achieved with its new Quantum Echoes algorithm, running 13,000x faster than classical supercomputers on its Willow quantum chip.
Changelog
Windows - File Explorer now disables preview for files downloaded from the internet due to security vulnerability.
Snapchat - Snapchat's Imagine Lens feature is now a free AI-powered tool for generating custom Snapchat lenses using text prompts.
Instagram - Add AI-powered restyling feature to edit photos and videos with ease.
ClaudeAI - Memory is now available for Max users and rolling out to Pro users over the next two weeks, allowing each project to maintain its own focused context.
Microsoft Edge - Introduces Copilot Mode with AI-powered features to assist and anticipate user needs, enabling users to complete tasks more efficiently and make the most of their browsing experience.
Microsoft Mico - Introduces Mico, the Clippy successor .
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Magic Wormhole | Get things from one computer to another, safely
Verdaccio | A lightweight Node.js private proxy registry
Waha | WhatsApp HTTP API (REST API) that you can install on your own server and run in less than 5 minutes!
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Miscellaneous
The Two Button Problem
The “two button” problem is where the active state of a button is unclear or ambiguous. This is mostly a problem with remote control and keyboard usage. The most obvious solution is to make both button styles the same, but be additive when one is the active button.
The Apple Factory - What Perfect Coordination Feels Like
Apple's ecosystem isn't just a product strategy, but a coordination protocol that enables seamless interactions between devices through protocols like Bluetooth LE, UWB, and iCloud, creating a unified user experience.
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