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Geek Gossip
#Cursor - AI coding company Cursor launched a new model this week called Composer 2. For context, Cursor is a well-funded U.S. startup that raised a $2.3 billion round last fall. Despite this, it turns out that their latest model is just an open source model “Kimi 2.5” with additional reinforcement learning!
Latest Updates
Swish Raises $38m In Series B Funding
Swish is a Bengaluru-based startup that operates a full-stack business model, owning its kitchens, supply chain, and delivery network to deliver fresh food in under 10 minutes. It just raised $38 million in funding, valuing the company at $139 million.
Apple's WWDC 2026 Date Revealed
Apple has set the date for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) for June 8-12, where we can expect updates on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
Changelog
ChatGPT - Adds Library feature for storing and managing personal files and images in a dedicated, secure location.
Claude - Enables users to remotely control their computer to complete tasks with explicit permission.
Samsung - Introduces AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series for seamless content sharing between devices using Quick Share.
Typescript - Version 6.0 released with improved type-checking for function expressions in generic calls and generic JSX expressions, deprecation of import assertion syntax for import() calls, and updated DOM types to reflect the latest web standards.
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Spank | Slap your MacBook, it yells back. Uses Apple Silicon accelerometer via IOKit HID.
In Case You Missed It
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Miscellaneous
Modal vs. Separate Page: UX Decision Tree
Deciding between modals and pages can greatly impact user experience, with modals best for single, self-contained tasks and non-modals for subtle, interruptive-free interactions.
AI Productivity Gains Are 10%, Not 10x
AI Adoption Falls Short of Hype. DX's longitudinal study finds 10% PR throughput gain, far from 2-3x expectations, with coding efficiency improved but human tasks like planning and review untouched.
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