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Beta test brings Candy Crush Soda Saga and Angry Birds 2 to Android Auto

Android Auto's latest beta version brings support for games such as Candy Crush Soda Saga and Angry Birds 2.
The games can be played on compatible vehicle displays, but only when the vehicle is parked.
The beta version also includes a fullscreen mode for apps in Android Auto.
Android game support is seen as a move towards giving Android Auto more feature parity with cars that have Google built in.

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Why I Stopped Overthinking and Shipped My CSS Cheat Sheet

Perfection kills momentum.
The author stopped overthinking and finally shipped an Advanced CSS Selectors & Techniques Cheat Sheet.
The cheat sheet received 84 organic views and was found helpful by real people.
The author encourages others to stop waiting and just hit publish to learn and build confidence.

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High-Load Systems Development: Why Your Business Needs It for Scalability and Success

High-load systems development is crucial for businesses to handle massive traffic and user interactions without performance issues.
These systems manage large amounts of data and requests concurrently, ensuring scalability and reliability for high-demand businesses.
High-load systems are essential in modern business, especially for managing peak traffic times and maintaining website functionality during high usage periods.
Signs that a business needs high-load systems development include regular downtime, slow performance, scalability issues, and high infrastructure costs.
Benefits of custom high-load systems include scalability, reliability, security, and improved user experience during peak usage times.
Challenges of high-load systems development include adding more servers, database management, and complexity in building strong, fault-tolerant systems.
High-load systems enhance business scalability by enabling load balancing, database sharding, cloud-based infrastructure, microservices architecture, and caching strategies.
Companies should upgrade their systems to handle high loads when traffic growth outpaces infrastructure capacity, performance metrics worsen, user complaints increase, or business growth is on the horizon.
Investing in high-load systems development is crucial for businesses seeking scalability, reliability, and performance to support sustainable growth and uninterrupted service delivery.

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From Code to Candidate: My Journey Building an Intelligent Job Matcher with Next.js,

Project Insight is an experimental web application that aims to revolutionize the job matching process.
The application focuses on understanding context, skills, and potential fit using cutting-edge technology.
The core functionalities of the application include CV and job matching analysis, bulk CV analysis, LinkedIn scraping and profile analysis, and backend persistence with Supabase.
The project is open-sourced on GitHub, inviting others to explore the code and contribute to the development.

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Velar PerpDex Debuts on Stacks as the First Bitcoin-Native Perpetual DEX

Velar PerpDex, the first decentralized perpetuals exchange, has been launched on Stacks enabling Bitcoin DeFi.
The exchange offers leveraged futures trading with full custody of funds and access to substantial liquidity.
The initial trading pair on the exchange is sBTC-USDh, which can be accessed via perpdex.velar.com.
Velar aims to unlock the idle funds within the Bitcoin ecosystem, enabling Bitcoin holders to engage in DeFi without custodial risks.

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Guide For WooCommerce POS Kitchen QR Booking System

WooCommerce POS Kitchen QR Booking System is a complete point-of-sale (POS) and ordering solution.
It enables store owners to efficiently manage both online and physical stores.
With this system, POS agents can create orders for dine-in or takeout and send them directly to the kitchen for preparation.
The built-in POS QR Code Ordering System allows customers to place orders easily by scanning a QR code at their table.

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Flat, razor-thin telescope lens could change the game in deep space imaging — and production could start soon

Scientists have developed a razor-thin telescope lens for deep space imaging.
The new lens is flat and lightweight, making it suitable for aircraft and satellites.
The lens is made up of microscopically small concentric rings that channel light towards a focal point, producing sharp and color-accurate images.
The lens has potential applications in astronomy, astrophotography, and long-range imaging tasks.

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User Guide for Odoo POS Advance Search

Odoo POS Advance Search enhances product search in Odoo POS, enabling users to find items quickly using multiple attributes.
Users can search using categories, brands, or barcodes, reducing search time and improving efficiency.
The module speeds up the checkout process, reduces errors, and enhances the overall user experience.
Installation is simple - download the module, activate developer mode in Odoo, and install the module.

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How we revamped the ASOS QA engineering competency

Faced with restructuring and a new product operating model, ASOS revamped their QA engineering competency to align with the changing landscape.
The legacy competency was based on three fundamental quality principles: test first, test automation first, and continuous quality.
The revamp focused on incorporating the Product Operating Model (POM) principles of 'product' and outcomes into the competency framework.
ASOS introduced changes in language, KPI identification, product risk management, and role distinctions to better reflect the POM.
The QA Learning Programme (QALP) was aligned with the competency framework to support skills development and growth.
New role levels were introduced in the QA engineering competency to reflect mastery of skills and ability to apply them effectively.
The revamped competency matrix aims to empower QA engineers for growth, align with the POM, and remain adaptable for the future.
ASOS emphasizes continuous improvement, striving to ensure that the QA engineering competency evolves in parallel with changing needs and standards.

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Supercharge Your Development Workflow: Mastering GitHub Copilot for Data, Express.js, and Static Websites

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered tool by GitHub and OpenAI that suggests code as you type, saving time and reducing errors for developers.
It accelerates workflows and helps in learning new techniques while working with data, Express.js, and static websites.
To start using GitHub Copilot, install the extension in your favorite code editor, link your GitHub account, and enable suggestions.
GitHub Copilot can fetch and manage data efficiently, offering suggestions for handling HTTP requests and filtering data in JavaScript.
For Express.js development, it can assist in creating server middleware like request logging, following Express.js conventions and making development faster.
In static website development, GitHub Copilot can generate HTML and CSS code quickly for building layouts, ensuring speed, consistency, and learning opportunities.
By using GitHub Copilot, developers can speed up project development, maintain consistency in code quality, and enhance the learning process.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, GitHub Copilot can adapt to your needs and improve your coding experience.
Install GitHub Copilot today to boost your productivity and efficiency in coding, and share your tips or tricks in the comments to learn from others' experiences.

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Instagram will let you watch Reels at twice the speed

Instagram has rolled out an update for Reels that allows users to watch them at double the speed.
Users can play Reels at 2x speed by long-pressing on the right or left edge of the screen.
Instagram removed the feature from some users' accounts, but now it is rolling out to everyone.
The option to watch Reels at double speed has been highly requested by Instagram users.

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Microsoft: Office apps will open faster due to a new Windows scheduled task

Microsoft has introduced a new Windows scheduled task to improve the launch speed of Office apps.
The Office Startup Boost task preloads Office apps, reducing load times and optimizing performance.
The feature allows Office apps to be in a paused state until launched, conserving system resources.
Certain requirements must be met for the task to run, and it is optional and can be disabled.

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New superconducting state could aid search for room temperature superconductor

Physicists have produced a new superconducting state which has modulation in energy gap at the atomic scale.
The new state, named Cooper-pair density modulation (PDM), has stronger energy gaps up to 40% in some areas in flakes of an iron-based superconductor.
This modulation is significant as it provides clearer evidence that energy gap modulation can exist at the atomic scale.
The discovery was made possible through successful scanning tunnelling microscopy of the iron-based superconductor.

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‘Our GPUs are melting’ – OpenAI puts limits on image creation and delays rollout to free accounts

OpenAI is limiting the free tier of ChatGPT to a maximum of 3 images per day.
CEO Sam Altman mentioned that the GPUs are under strain due to the high demand for image creation in ChatGPT.
The limitation is temporary as OpenAI works on improving efficiency.
Rollout of the new image generation capabilities to the free tier has been delayed due to unexpectedly high demand.

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ChatGPT 4o just got better, although I’m yet to notice a difference

OpenAI has announced an update for ChatGPT-4o, making it more intuitive, creative, and collaborative.
The update focuses on improved problem-solving in STEM and coding, following instructions with accuracy, and better understanding of implied intent.
GPT-4o generates cleaner frontend code, successfully compiles and runs coding outputs, and creates concise and clear responses with fewer emojis.
The update adds to the recent launch of native 4o image generation and marks another step in the continuous improvement of ChatGPT.

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