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Geek Gossip
#YouTube - YouTube is rolling out new 30-second unskippable spots on its television app. YouTube is now the largest media company in the world.
#Amazon - After coming under fire for outages that were linked to vibe coded changes, Amazon to make senior engineers sign off on AI-assisted changes.
Latest Updates
Apple Expands India Production To 25% Of iPhones
Apple is now manufacturing 25% of its iPhones in India. India accounted for 55 million iPhones of the roughly 220 million to 230 million produced worldwide. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the majority of U.S. demand is now fulfilled by India-made iPhones.
Meta Acquires Moltbook
Meta acquired Moltbook, the Reddit-like “social network” where AI agents using OpenClaw can communicate with one another.
Changelog
ChatGPT - Added Dynamic Visual Explanations for Over 70 Core Math and Science Concepts
Visual Studio Code - You will now get updates every week to introduce features much faster.
Shazam - Identify songs with ChatGPT without leaving the app.
Nvidia GeForce NOW - Improved game discovery with in-app labels for subscription-linked games, enhanced VR streaming up to 90 FPS, and expanded account integration with GOG and other services.
Google Photos - New Search Experience with Customizable Results
Adobe Firefly - Introduces Quick Cut, an AI-powered video editing feature that turns raw clips into a structured first cut.
Website Wednesday
SkillKit - Tired of generic AI responses? SkillKit is the universal platform that turns your AI agents into specialized experts. Compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, and Copilot, it offers a centralized library of pre-built skills for SEO, analytics, and complex coding tasks. Install advanced workflows with a single command and watch your productivity soar. Supercharge your AI agents today!
Omnara - Stop babysitting your terminal and take your AI agents to go! Omnara is a mobile command center for tools like Claude Code, providing real-time alerts, one-tap approvals, and Git diff reviews from your phone. Keep your workflows moving even when you're away from your desk. Seamlessly monitor, debug, and ship from anywhere with this ultimate AI command center!
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Miscellaneous
Golang Reigns Supreme For AI Agents
The author makes a case for Golang's compiled nature and simplicity and why that makes it an ideal choice for working with AI agents, offering a faster feedback loop and easier code understanding.
Taste Matters In Tech
Developing a good taste in tech requires exposing yourself to great designs, analyzing what makes them great, and practicing your craft. Study successful products, seek feedback, and don't be afraid to create and try again.
The Training Data Paradox: What Happens When AI Replaces the Engineers Who Trained It
The tech industry's reliance on AI-generated code is built on a foundation of human engineering work, but the collapse of Stack Overflow and junior developer hiring threatens to eliminate the knowledge that created it, leaving a gap in software engineering expertise.
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