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Latest Updates
UPI Sets New Record In October 2025
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed 20.7 billion transactions in October. This represents a 3.6% rise month-on-month, up from 19.63 billion in September. On average, UPI handled 668 million transactions daily, with a daily transaction value of approximately Rs 87,993 crore.
DMRC Partners With Mappls To Enhance Commuter Experience
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has teamed up with Mappls MapmyIndia, a leading Indian location technology provider, to integrate Delhi Metro data into the Mappls app, enabling commuters to access real-time metro information and plan their journeys more efficiently.
Getty Images Partners With Perplexity To Enhance AI-powered Search Experience
Getty Images, a leading visual content provider, teams up with Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, to display high-quality images and improve image attribution, enhancing user experience and promoting responsible AI usage.
Changelog
YouTube - Introduces New Like Animations and Additional Reaction Options
Outlook - Its now easier to access iCloud Mail, Calendar and Contacts in Outlook
WhatsApp - WhatsApp is testing an Apple Watch companion app
Chrome - Enables "Always Use Secure Connections" as default setting
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Oxdraw | Diagram as Code Tool Written in Rust with Draggable Editing
Gpui Component | Rust GUI components for building fantastic cross-platform desktop application by using GPUI.
Dexto | The Intelligence Layer for AI agents. Connect your models, tools, and data to create agentic apps that can think, act and talk to you.
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Participants must build enterprise-ready visual generative-AI applications using Bria FIBO - leveraging JSON-native control of camera angles, lighting, palettes and more. Prize pool is $25,000 USD in cash. Register here.
Aftershoot’s ML Hiring Challenge on HackerEarth invites experienced ML engineers to tackle advanced computer-vision problems related to photo curation and automation. Participants demonstrate skills in deep learning, image processing, and model optimization. While there’s no cash prize, top performers secure direct interview opportunities with Aftershoot for full-time ML engineering roles. Participate Here.
Participants are invited to code something wicked for Kiroween - a Halloween-themed hackathon where developers build apps using the Kiro AI-driven IDE (leveraging vibe coding, agent hooks, specs, steering, MCP) across categories like Resurrection, Frankenstein, Skeleton Crew, and Costume Contest. The total prize pool is $100,000 USD in cash. Register here.
Miscellaneous
Why Developers Are Leaving Nextjs For Tanstack Start
TanStack Start is a full-stack React framework that builds on TanStack Router. It combines client-side interactivity with server-side rendering. Developers already trust the TanStack team because their tools consistently solve real problems.
British Airways Free Wifi
British Airways offers free WiFi on some flights, but how does it know which apps to allow? Answer: it uses Server Name Indication (SNI) to detect domains visited, then blocks or allows traffic accordingly.
Comparing Interviews At 8 Large Tech Companies
Big Tech interview processes can be grueling, with some lasting over 3 hours, and requiring candidates to showcase not only technical skills but also leadership and behavioral traits.
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