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Geek Gossip
#GujaratRenewableEnergy - Here’s a bird’s eye view of the upcoming renewable (solar + wind) energy park in Kutch, Gujarat. Once ready, it will be the world’s largest solar tech park.
#PacMan - Boomers and GenX - how many of you recollect the popular computer game PacMan? The Google Doodle celebrates the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN. The game features eight levels, each with its own unique design.
#UbuntuUnity - Apparently, the few people left to support Ubuntu’s Unity project are not actively maintaining the project and they are looking for contributors.
#AIForSustainability - A whitepaper is warning that an increase in AI based products is putting a strain on the natural resources. NTT DATA warns rapid growth of artificial intelligence is placing unsustainable demands on the planet’s resources. Paper calls for immediate action to embed sustainability across every stage of AI development and deployment.
Latest Updates
Google To Offer Gemini Pro For FREE to Reliance Jio Subscribers
Jio will offer Google’s AI Pro plan, and with it the latest version of Google Gemini, to Jio Unlimited 5G plan users at no extra cost for 18 months. This offer will begin rolling out to users between 18 to 25 years of age, and will soon extend to include every eligible Jio user nationwide.
Snabbit Secures $30m In Funding To Expand On-demand Home Help Services In India
Snabbit, an on-demand home-help startup, has raised $30 million in new funding. The Bengaluru-based startup has served more than 300,000 customers, up from 25,000 in May. The startup operates through a hyperlocal network of trained workers stationed around dense residential clusters.
Industry Seeks Reprieve From AI Labelling Rule
The creative industry is pushing back against a proposed rule requiring AI-generated content on social media to display labels covering at least 10% of screen space or duration, arguing it could stifle innovation and legitimate use of AI in films, animations, and communications.
Xbox Sales Continue To Tank
Xbox hardware revenue was down 29 percent year-over-year in Q1 2026. Microsoft has been pursuing dramatic 30 percent profit margins in its Xbox division. The company’s cloud divisions and Azure have been growing steadily for several years.
Changelog
Threads - Added reply approvals to manage conversations, filters to surface relevant replies, and enhanced Insights to track post performance and content discovery.
WhatsApp - Introduces passkey-encrypted backups with fingerprint, facial recognition, or screen lock code authentication for added security.
Apple App Store - Developers can now submit multiple items to App Review simultaneously, including In-App Events, app versions, and Game Center features, for greater flexibility during the review process.
Character[dot]AI - Removing open-ended chat for users under 18, introducing age assurance functionality, and establishing the AI Safety Lab to improve safety in AI entertainment features.
Canva - Launched its own design model that understands different layers and formats to power its features.
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Surf | Personal AI Notebooks. Organize files & webpages and generate notes from them.
Awesome Math | A curated list of awesome mathematics resources
React Grab | Grab any element on in your app and give it to Cursor, Claude Code, etc
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Miscellaneous
How To Fix Any Bug
Debugging a scrolling issue in a React app, a developer discovers the importance of a reproducible bug case, and how to narrow it down to isolate the problem.
The First 90 Days As A Product Or UX Designer
Starting a new job is exciting, but it also comes with anxiety and uncertainty. Michael Watkins defines the break-even point as the moment when you’ve contributed as much value to your new organization as you've consumed from it. A 90-day plan is a structured roadmap that helps you learn faster.
18 Most Downloaded Open Source Indian AI Models
Here’s a collection of the most downloaded AI Models specifically designed for Indian languages.
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