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Geek Gossip
#Windows11 - Microsoft has confirmed that it will not release a fix for a known clock bug affecting the Windows 11 and 10 operating systems. The company stated that this visual quirk is a feature and not a bug!
Latest Updates
Swiggy Partners With Sarvam To Bring Multilingual Voice Commerce To India
Swiggy, an Indian food delivery and convenience platform, has partnered with Sarvam, a full-stack AI company, to enable voice ordering in multiple Indian languages, making it easier for users to order food and groceries without an app or internet access.
Changelog
Gemini - Introduces interactive visualizations to transform complex topics into engaging, dynamic simulations.
Notepad - Replaced Copilot branding with "writing tools" menu with same AI-powered functionality.
Windows - Calendar-based pause updates option replaces dropdown menu for more precise scheduling.
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Claude Token Efficient | One CLAUDE[dot]md file. Keeps Claude responses terse. Reduces output verbosity on heavy workflows. Drop-in, no code changes.
Openscreen | Create stunning demos for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.
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The Build with MeDo Hackathon is a global online event where participants create full-stack applications using the MeDo AI platform, which enables building apps through natural language without coding. Projects span productivity, business, education, and creative tools. The total prize pool is USD 50,000+ in cash rewards. Register here.
Miscellaneous
Top 10 API Gateway Use Cases
As your system evolves from a monolith to microservices, a pattern emerges: duplicated cross-cutting concerns across services. An API Gateway fixes this by introducing a single entry point for all client requests, handling routing, security, traffic control, and more, allowing services to focus on business logic.
A Product Manager's Guide To Using AI To Build Working Prototypes
Traditional prototyping workflows cost PMs weeks per round-trip, delaying the user signal that only working software produces. AI-integrated workflows cut translation points by generating interactive prototypes directly from a behavioral brief you write.
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