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Latest Updates
Infosys Reports Mixed Q3, Revenue Growth Accelerates But Profit Slips
Infosys reported a mixed third quarter, with revenue growth accelerating but profit slipping as margins came under pressure. In dollar terms, the company delivered $5,099 million in revenue, with 1.7% growth on a constant-currency basis and 0.6% sequential growth.
Changelog
ChatGPT - Added translation feature with support for typing, pasting, uploading files, and speaking, allowing users to translate text while maintaining conversation flow.
YouTube - Added control to set time limits for Shorts, allowing parents to set a daily time limit or turn it off entirely for teen accounts.
Gemini - Introduces AI-powered personal assistant that analyzes user data from connected apps to provide personalized recommendations and answers to specific requests.
Vercel - Released a new set of AI Elements components for building voice agents, transcription services, and apps, including Persona, SpeechInput, Transcription, AudioPlayer, MicSelector, and VoiceSelector.
Digg - Launches public beta with open community creation and moderation tools, including zero-knowledge proof verification and community-specific requirements for membership.
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Infobip Shift 2026 has opened its Call for Speakers for the Zadar event (Sept 13–15). With a deadline of May 22, 2026, it invites developers to share practical insights with 5,000+ peers. The article highlights perks like global visibility and networking in Croatia. It’s a premier opportunity for tech leaders to influence the global community and boost their professional profile. More details here.
Miscellaneous
How Google Got Its Groove Back and Edged Ahead of OpenAI
Google's Gemini model surges past competitors, leapfrogging OpenAI, and generates substantial revenue through search ads and paid versions, sending Alphabet's stock soaring.
UX And Product Designer’s Career Paths In 2026
How to shape your career path for 2026, with decision trees for designers and a UX skills self-assessment matrix. As you plan your career path, start by reflecting on last year's successes, mistakes, and growth areas. Use a UX skills self-assessment matrix to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
What Happened To WebAssembly
WebAssembly adoption is real, but its impact is nuanced. It's not a silver bullet, but a tool with specific strengths in efficient hardware mappings.
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