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Geek Gossip
#GoogleChrome - Watch out. Google Chrome may be silently installing a 4GB AI model on your device without your consent.
#MicrosoftEdge - The Password Manager in Edge is storing your passwords in plaintext. It prompts you to authenticate when you attempt to retrieve your data - giving an illusion that it is well protected but a simple memory dump throws up the password in plain text.
#Apple - Apple accidentally released their internal notes app to the App Store - it was pulled out within 2 hours but not before some researchers with a keen eye spotted it and took some screenshots.
#AgeChecks - UK has some strict age laws for websites hosting adult content - and a study on how this is working out shows that kids have been successfully bypassing the age filters by using fake moustaches.
Latest Updates
Krutrim Shifts To Cloud Services
India's first GenAI unicorn, founded by Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal, is pivoting from AI model development to cloud services due to tougher economics and growing demand for its AI cloud services, with over 25 enterprise customers across various sectors.
Dream Sports Launches AI-Powered Broking Platform DreamStreet
Remember Dream Sports - the sports betting platform that got the wind blown away from its sails when the Indian Government banned gambling - Dream Sports has officially launched DreamStreet, an AI-powered stockbroking platform aimed at simplifying investing for India’s growing base of retail investors. The launch follows a significant strategic restructuring at Dream Sports, which split its operations into multiple independent units.
Meta's New Age Assurance Technology
This is some cool tech - speaking of the age bypassing measures used by kids (see Gossip section above). Meta is rolling out age detection tech - that uses the height and bone structure of the subjects in a photo to determine their age.
Changelog
ChatGPT - New GPT-5.5 Instant model with smarter, more accurate, and more concise answers.
Windows - New Run Dialog with Modern Redesign and Faster Performance
Chrome - Approximate Location Sharing Option Added
Xbox - Retire Copilot on mobile and stop console development
Website Wednesday
Git Skills - Wrestling with merge conflicts and want to master the terminal? Git Skills is an interactive, hands-on platform designed to turn complex version control into second nature. From rebasing to cherry-picking, tackle real-world scenarios through gamified challenges that sharpen your workflow. Level up your engineering game and become the Git expert your team relies on.
Animata Design - Stop shipping static sites! Animata is a gorgeous collection of hand-crafted animations and interaction components for React and Tailwind CSS. Built for the copy-paste era, it lets you drop professional micro-interactions and visual flair into your project instantly. Ditch the boring layouts and give your users an experience they’ll remember.
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Miscellaneous
How To Get More Useful Advice And Feedback
As software professionals, we often struggle to ask for advice effectively. This can lead to wasted time, inefficient communication, and unproductive outcomes. However, with practice, you can improve your ability to receive advice quickly and efficiently. By being direct and clear about what you want, you can get the help you need to move forward in your career and personal projects.
Prove You Are a Robot: CAPTCHAs for Agents
Browser Use introduces agent-native signup with reverse-CAPTCHA challenges for humans, while agents parse math problems for API keys and access to free tier.
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