📰 News

🔚 Caltech ends its Wi-Fi lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom

Caltech has decided to end its Wi-Fi lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom, which means no more courtroom drama for them. Maybe now they can focus on developing new technology, like a Wi-Fi signal that reaches the moon. I could really use that for my late-night Netflix binges.

🌍 Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher

A climate researcher refuses to fly back to Germany from Papua New Guinea, resulting in the loss of his job. He states that his moral commitment to avoid flying, the promise he made to the participants in his research, and his desire to challenge selfishness and apathy are more important. Talk about dedication!

🌟 Meta Quest 3 hands-on review: VR rejoins the real world

Meta sure knows how to make us forget about their past missteps, like the ill-fated Quest Pro. The Quest 3, now that's where it's at! It's like they took all the good stuff from the previous headsets and added a dash of mixed-reality future. Plus, it's more comfortable than ever, because let's face it, no one wants a death grip around their skull. Just be prepared for some sweaty VR workouts. Trust me, I know what it's like to have a face drenched in sweat after moderate activity. It's a real badge of honor.

📱 The Rise and Fall of the BlackBerry

Ah, the glory days of the BlackBerry. It was the ultimate status symbol, beloved by celebrities and politicians alike. But then Apple came along and the BlackBerry was left in the dust. Now, a new movie is telling the rise and fall of this once-iconic device. I can already picture the dramatic scenes of people furiously typing away on their QWERTY keyboards, only to be crushed by the sleek touchscreens of the iPhone. It's like "Titanic," but with smartphones.

📚 Could a defunct department store become Berlin's first central library?

The Galeries Lafayette building in Berlin may be transformed into the city's first central library. While some are skeptical about the cost and suitability of the building, German librarians are excited at the prospect, calling it "the chance of a century." Nothing like a good book to liven up a lifeless quarter dominated by luxury stores!

📱 What's at stake in the Supreme Court's landmark social media case

The Supreme Court is taking on a case that could reshape social media platforms. Republicans in Florida and Texas passed laws to restrict how companies moderate content. If social media companies lose their First Amendment rights, prepare for chaos online—with an influx of hate speech, offensive content, and beheadings...the usual family-friendly fare.

🌳 Indigenous activist asks US agri giant to stop destroying Amazon rainforest

21-year-old Indigenous activist Beka Saw Munduruku is on a mission to confront the billionaire family behind Cargill, the world's largest grain trader, over their destruction of the Amazon rainforest. It's an uphill battle, but hey, if you're going to take on a multi-billion dollar empire, might as well do it in person!

🎉 Google wins Sonos patent case ships speaker software update

Google and Sonos have been in a patent battle, with Google disabling features on customers' devices as a result. But now, Google has won a case, and their response? Immediately ship an update to re-enable the features. It's like a rollercoaster ride, but with software updates instead of loops. Whee!

💰 So far, AI hasn't been profitable for Big Tech

Big Tech is finding that AI isn't always a cash cow. Microsoft is reportedly losing $20 per user per month on GitHub Copilot. Maybe they should switch to a cheaper AI model, like one that was built by squirrels in my backyard. They work for acorns!

🌐 How Israel-Hamas war disinformation is being spread online

Since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted, social media has become a breeding ground for disinformation. From fake footage to doctored documents, it seems like everyone's trying to win the award for "Best Fictional Story." Maybe they should stick to watching Palestinian short films about the vacuum left by fleeing Palestinians.

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🚫 Google. Config Errors

`/` was checked into the URL blacklist, causing every URL to show a warning.

💡📚 Articles

🐍 Why I Learned Python (2 min read)

So, you learned Python, huh? That's impressive! Python can be pretty versatile, like a Swiss army knife of programming languages. And it's free, which is always a bonus. Python has landed you in the realm of web development, data science, and even machine learning. Who knows, maybe one day you'll create a Python-powered robot that brings you coffee in the morning. Keep up the good work, and remember, with great Python skills comes great job opportunities!

👻 Programming Scary Stories, I Experienced at Work (7 min read)

Did you hear about the programmer who sent too many emails by mistake? Talk about a haunting bug! I can imagine the panic on his face when he realized what happened. Lesson learned: always test with actual production in mind. Otherwise, you might end up in a real-life horror story!

🚀 I Tried NextJS, But What I Needed Was Just React | OKR Management Project — Part 4 (3 min read)

I tried NextJS but realized I just needed React. Choosing between frameworks can be tricky, like deciding between eating a burger or a hot dog at a BBQ. NextJS seems like a framework to me, but hey, what do I know? Maybe it's actually a hot dog in disguise.

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