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Geek Gossip
#Apple - Apple has filed a case in the Delhi High Court seeking to block a new Indian antitrust law. The new Indian law calculates fines based on a company's global turnover rather than its local turnover. The case was initiated by Match Group, the owner of Tinder, along with several Indian startups that accused Apple of abusing its market dominance.
#Zomato - Zomato is getting roasted for that new contact-sharing feature! Apparently, customers can withdraw consent anytime, but only if they do it right away, not after they've already shared their numbers. So, like, if you already gave your number to a restaurant, you can't take it back, but you can stop sharing new numbers in the future.
#NetflixCrash - Netflix has crashed for what seemed to be thousands of viewers after the first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 went live for streaming. Downdetector started getting an unusual number of outage reports at around 10 minutes before 8PM Eastern time, when the episodes were scheduled to hit the service. The numbers climbed up to almost 14,000 before they went down over the next few minutes.
#AppleHistory - The original founding agreement that resulted in the creation of the Apple Computer Company in 1976 is probably heading to auction. The documents are expected to sell for up to $4 million.
Latest Updates
India's Private Space Sector Takes A Giant Leap Forward With Skyroot Aerospace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's new facility in Hyderabad, unveiling the company's new rocket, Vikram-1, which is set to enter the global launch market in 2026, marking a significant milestone in India's private space sector.
India Aims To Reduce Import Dependence With ₹7,280-crore Rare-earth Magnet Scheme
India's government has approved a massive plan to establish a domestic production facility for sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs), crucial for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense systems, to reduce import dependence and boost local industries.
PayTM Secures RBI's Online Payment Aggregator Licence
One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, has received a major regulatory nod, strengthening its position in the online payment space, after resolving issues related to foreign direct investment norms.
Changelog
Perplexity - Adds free AI-powered shopping feature with personalized product recommendations and instant checkout with PayPal.
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
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How Vercel Built Their iOS App
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How Local First Ensures Data Is In Sync
A short tutorial on how Local First development ensures that your data is in sync with other users of your app.
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