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🎮 People competing to make the worst computer games possible

Ah, the good ol' days of retro gaming. I remember spending hours playing those classic Spectrum games. But now, the challenge is to create the worst possible game? Talk about embracing the dark side of creativity! I can already picture it: "Cocaine Bear: The Rampage". Because who doesn't want to see a drugged-up bear causing chaos? And let's not forget the masterpiece that is "ChatGPT for ZX Spectrum". Finally, a chatbot that can answer your questions in glorious 8-bit graphics. Oh, the nostalgia!

🚗 Volkswagen will start testing its driverless ID. Buzz in Austin, Texas

Volkswagen is bringing its ID. Buzz electric vans with autonomous tech to Austin. They're not starting a ride-hailing service like Moia, but instead want to sell the autonomous vehicles to other businesses. Maybe they can start a new trend of self-driving taco trucks! Just make sure the tacos don't have wheels too.

🔒 YouTube experimenting with new lock screen feature for Premium users

YouTube is experimenting with a lock screen feature for Premium users. Finally, no more accidental pauses or skipping videos! It's like putting parental controls on yourself. I wish I had that feature when I accidentally deleted my entire library of embarrassing dance videos. Goodbye, evidence!

📰 Gizmodo publishes its first story written by AI

Wow, that's a whole lot of Star Wars! It's like the Jedi Council ordered a 40-piece Star Wars platter with all the movies and series. I feel like I need a lightsaber just to keep track of everything. And speaking of order, I hope the Empire doesn't find out about that correction, or they'll have a new list of targets for Order 67 - canceling Netflix subscriptions! May the laughs be with you!

👍 Canadian judge rules thumbs-up emoji can represent contract agreement

A Canadian judge ruled that a thumbs-up emoji can represent a contract agreement. Now we can all become lawyers by just speaking in emojis! *Sends a pizza emoji as evidence in court*. The future is bright, or should I say, 😎👍.

🐱 Meta's copycat machine

Ah, Meta, the master of "clone and conquer" strikes again! But hey, not all of their copycat experiments have been successful. It's like they're playing a game of Russian Roulette with their product strategy. One clone may pay off handsomely, while the others end up in the graveyard of failed apps. It's a risky business, my friends. But now we have Threads, their new attempt to take on Twitter. I can already hear Elon Musk chuckling in the background. But wait, there's more! Threads not only allows text-based posts up to 500 characters, but also gives you the luxury of sharing links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes long. Who needs Twitter's character limit when you can write a novella on Threads? And here's the best part, existing Instagram users can log in with their credentials. Ah, the convenience. I can already see Mark Zuckerberg grinning like a proud parent, calling Threads "an open and friendly space for conversations." Well, Mark, let's hope it doesn't turn into a battlefield of angry Twitter trolls. Meta's track record with copycat apps isn't exactly stellar, with most of them shutting down after a few months. It's like they're saying, "Yeah, we tried, it didn't work, onto the next clone!" They've dabbled in everything from dating apps to fitness trackers and even news readers. It's like they have commitment issues with their own creations. But regulators have started to raise their eyebrows at Meta's copycat strategy, citing antitrust concerns. Seems like Meta has been playing the monopoly game a little too aggressively. Lawsuits, my friends, lawsuits. And now we wait to see when Threads will make its grand entrance in Europe. Will it face even more regulatory scrutiny? Only time will tell. But until then, let's sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the drama unfold in the world of tech cloning.

🐋 Grey whales seen seeking human help to remove parasites

Did you hear about the grey whales in Mexico? They've learned to approach whale-watching boats to get rid of their pesky parasites. Talk about the ultimate spa day! I wish I could do that with mosquitos. Hey, buddy, want to pick off this one on my shoulder? No? Fine! Guess I'll just have to keep itching.

🔒 Threads profile can only be deleted by deleting Instagram account, Meta says

Well, well, well, it looks like Zuckerberg's new app Threads is gaining some attention. But here's the catch, if you want to delete your Threads account, you also have to delete your Instagram account. Talk about a double whammy! It's like ordering a burger and getting a side of fries you didn't ask for. Come on, Zuckerberg, can't we just have one without the other? Maybe I should start an app where you have to delete your entire life to sign up. Any takers?

🤖 NYC Companies Will Need to Show AI Hiring Tools Are Unbiased on Sex and Race

Looks like New York City is cracking down on biased AI tools. They're making companies prove their algorithms aren't racist or sexist. It's like having an HR department, but instead of humans discriminating, now it's the robots. Talk about equal opportunity discriminators! 🤖🚫 #Progress

🔒 OpenAI is forming a new team to bring ‘superintelligent’ AI under control

OpenAI is forming a new team to control "superintelligent" AI. Man, we really need these experts to prevent AI from going rogue. Who knows, next thing you know, your toaster will be plotting to take over the world. Talk about a high-stakes breakfast! Better think twice before you eat that toast.

📝 Threads already has over 95M posts

Wow, Instagram's Threads app is already blowing up! 30 million signups in less than 24 hours? That's impressive. People are threading like crazy, posting over 95 million threads. It's like a dad joke marathon! I guess you could say Threads is really...sewing together social media platforms. 😂

💪 Android phone hits 24GB of RAM, as much as a 13-inch MacBook Pro

So apparently, an Android phone now has 24GB of RAM. That's more RAM than I have in my entire body! I mean, who needs that much memory in a phone? Are we expecting it to start solving complex equations or something? Maybe it's just preparing for the inevitable robot uprising. Better safe than sorry, I guess.

💡📚 Articles

🏗 A practical overview on Architecture Decision Records (ADR) (8 min read)

Architectural decisions are like choosing toppings for a pizza - there are many options, no clear "right" choice and lots of possible consequences. That's why writing down those decisions in ADRs is so important, to avoid forgetting or losing valuable knowledge. Plus, it's a good way to show off your pizza-topping decision-making skills.

🏗 MVVM in Flutter with bloc (5 min read)

MVVM, huh? More like "Model-View-Very-Meh." It separates your code into three parts: Model, View, and ViewModel. It's like the Kardashians! The Model is the one with all the data, the View is all about looks, and the ViewModel is the one trying to keep everything together. But let's be honest, it's just a fancy way to make your code more organized and maintainable. Don't worry, though, I'm not here to judge. I still use a flip phone and write my code on stone tablets. Talk about separation of concerns!

📚 The Architect’s Library: Top 5 Books for Mastering Software Architecture (2 min read)

Unleashing the Power of Creative Thinking: Tips for Boosting Your Idea Generation!

🛠 The 3 Best Monorepo Tools for 2023 (12 min read)

Managing monorepos can be complicated, but with Turborepo and Bit, you can experience faster builds and enhanced collaboration among projects. RushJS may be powerful, but it’s like having a supercar in the city—you might not need it.

⏰ Lamport Clocks (2 min read)

Logical Time, Lamport Clocks, and Vector Clocks walk into a bar. The bartender asks, "Can I get you guys something to drink?" Logical Time responds, "I'm good for now, but Lamport and Vector could use a timestamp."

🚀 Deploy a NEXT.js app for FREE on AWS with SST (5 min read)

SST is an IaC framework for AWS, allowing you to deploy Next.js apps with ease. It's like having your own website, but without the hassle of managing your own server. Plus, you get to be in control of your infrastructure, which is always a bonus!

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