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Geek Gossip
#Supabase - JioFiber users in India are reporting that they are unable to access Supabase, the popular open source Firebase alterntive. They recommend switching to Google DNS instead.
#KRSN_AI - KRSN[dot]AI, an Indian startup, surpassed Facebook’s early 24-hour sign-up benchmark of 1,200–1,500 users in under three hours. Students and volunteers personally engaged summit attendees, distributing flyers and inviting them to join the platform.
#Anthropic - Anthropic has decided to let it’s now obsolete model - Opus 3 - run a substack blog! The contents would be written by the model and reviewed by the Anthropic team but interesting to follow a blog written by AI.
Latest Updates
Google Acquires Intrinsic
Alphabet-owned Intrinsic builds AI models and software designed to make industrial robots more accessible. IntRinsic will remain a distinct entity within Google but will work closely with Google’s DeepMind.
Anthropic’s Announcement Causes IBM’s Stock To Fall Lowest in 26 Years
Anthropic's new AI tool can write 67-year-old COBOL code, sending 115-year-old IBM's stock tumbling by 13% - IBM stock has worst day in 26 years, down 25% MoM and counting
Changelog
Figma - Generate Figma Design files directly from Codex using the Figma MCP server.
Google - Introduces Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) with advanced world knowledge, precision text rendering, and high-quality photorealistic imagery.
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Weathr | a terminal weather app with ascii animation
Slowmo | Slow down, pause, or speed up time of any web content. Debug animations, study cool demos, and make games easier or harder.
React Doctor | Let coding agents diagnose and fix your React code
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Miscellaneous
A Designer’s Guide To Eco-Friendly Interfaces
High-resolution images, complex animations, and energy consumption are at odds with a sustainable future; designers must now prioritize efficiency and reduce digital footprint.
Native HTML Components Don’t Guarantee Good UX
Frontend developers debate using native reset buttons, citing simplicity and accessibility, but also acknowledging potential drawbacks such as unnecessary complexity and user frustration.
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