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Geek Gossip
#AppleDesignAwards - Apple has shared the list of 36 apps and games it selected as finalists for the Apple Design Awards this year. The annual ceremony recognizes "innovation, ingenuity, and technical advancement" in app and game design across different categories. Apple said it will announce the winners for each of these categories in the coming weeks.
#LinusTorvalds - Linus Torvalds says the Linux security mailing list has become 'unmanageable' due to AI reports. He says researchers are using AI to find bugs and then filling the list with duplicate reports.
#OpenAI - OpenAI says attackers behind the TanStack supply chain compromise stole internal credentials after reaching two employee devices. The company disclosed it had been caught up in the wider "Mini Shai-Hulud" campaign targeting npm ecosystems and developer infrastructure.
#SamsungStrike - Samsung profits have soared thanks to demand from AI builders. Union wants bonuses tied to profits, but talks have stalled. Union plans to start an 18-day strike next week. RAM prices may soon increase as a consequence of stalled production.
Latest Updates
Paytm Introduces Paytm Pocket Money For Teenagers
Paytm Pocket Money is a new feature on the Paytm app that allows teenagers to use UPI payments without opening a separate bank account. The feature allows parents and trusted family members to provide safe and controlled spending access.
Semiconductor Chips Will Now Be Designed In India And Made In India
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlights that semiconductor chips will now be "designed in India, made in India!" With 12 plants underway, India is charging towards self-reliance in global chip manufacturing.
Rapido Raises $240m At $3B Valuation
Rapido raises $240 million in fresh funding at a $3 billion valuation. The Bengaluru-based startup operates in more than 400 cities in India. The funding comes in the wake of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s visit to India.
Musk Loses High-stakes Trial Against OpenAI
Elon Musk had sued OpenAI after it decided to become a for-profit company, from a previously non-profit. Elon Musk lost the case - the jury determined that Elon took a long time to sue OpenAI and the statute of limitations had passed.
Anthropic Acquires Stainless, Key Infrastructure Supplier For AI Labs
Anthropic announced Monday it has acquired Stainless, a startup founded by former Stripe engineer Alex Rattray. Stainless's software is widely used by rival AI labs, including OpenAI and Google.
Changelog
Google Icons - Google has changed its icons for all products - and is rolling them out.
Microsoft Teams - Together mode experience will no longer be available as of June 30th, replaced by a simplified meeting layout experience with the modern Gallery view.
Amazon Alexa - Alexa+ now generates podcast episodes on demand
Trending Projects / Code Repositories
Open Agents | An open source template for building cloud agents.
Codebuff | An open-source AI coding assistant that edits your codebase through natural language instructions.
Mirage | A Unified Virtual Filesystem For AI Agents
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I/O Google - Google’s annual premier conference is today! It’s an annual developer conference where Google unveils its latest hardware, software updates and major AI tech. It starts at around 10:30 PM IST - You can view the livestream on YouTube. More details here.
Miscellaneous
Swiggy - Demand Forecasting In Quick Commerce
This article delves into the challenges and strategies of demand forecasting in quick commerce, a rapidly evolving industry that requires precise predictions to ensure efficient operations and superior customer experiences.
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