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Google AI Mode rolls out to more testers with new image search feature

Google is making its AI Mode available to more users in the US.
AI Mode is a new dedicated tab within Search, allowing users to ask more complex questions and receive AI-generated responses.
Google is enabling multimodal capabilities in AI Mode, allowing users to upload and ask questions about images.
The integration of Google's Lens technology enhances AI Mode's ability to understand the context and details of the image.

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Janover Raises $42 Million to Accelerate Acquisition of Digital Assets

Janover, a platform that connects the commercial real estate industry, has raised $42 million to accelerate its acquisition of digital assets.
The company plans to acquire digital assets in the Solana ecosystem through U.S. public markets.
Former leaders of crypto platform Kraken have acquired majority ownership in Janover, aiming to bridge the liquidity gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Janover will continue to operate its core business as a platform providing data and software subscriptions to multifamily and commercial property professionals, while transitioning to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.

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My Weird Journey Creating a Community Centered Around Curating News Sources

The author recounts their experience of creating a website centered around curating news sources.
They initially started building the website using a template from Vite.
After facing issues with their backend choice, they migrated to Supabase.
The author launched the website, called AnythingFeed, in about a week, with a focus on shipping fast and not worrying about code quality.

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How AI is Changing Software Development?!

AI-assisted programming is revolutionizing software development, making it faster, smarter, and more flexible.
AI code generation tools analyze patterns, offer solutions, and create complex programs accurately and efficiently.
AI-driven code completion tools improve code quality, detect errors, and reduce the learning curve in coding.
AI is transforming software testing, automating test case generation, identifying performance issues, and enhancing productivity for developers.

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Best React Component Libraries in 2025 (And How to Use Them)

React component libraries in 2025 provide a solution for building complex features without starting from scratch.
Using a component library saves time and enhances productivity.
ShadCN/ui is a headless UI kit built on top of Radix, offering beautiful and customizable components.
The library allows flexibility in design decisions and ensures fast and functional components.

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Gemini live video and screensharing starts rolling out to Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 phones

Google has started rolling out Gemini live video and screensharing features to Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 phones.
Gemini live video and screensharing were first previewed during Mobile World Congress in March.
These features allow users to leverage multi-modal capabilities to ask Google's chatbot questions about what they see or on their phone's screen.
Access to the features is also available through the Gemini app on Android, but requires a Google One AI Premium plan.

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Cloudflare announces remote MCP server to reduce barriers to creating AI agents

Cloudflare announced a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to enable AI agents to interact with external services.
Users can now build and deploy remote MCP servers through Cloudflare, eliminating the need for locally hosted servers.
Cloudflare expanded the availability of Durable Objects to the free tier, providing a foundation for AI agents to maintain context across interactions.
The company also introduced Workflows, allowing users to build multi-step applications and perform persistent actions.

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10 Must-Have Google Sheets Add-ons to Automate Workflows & Tasks

Google Sheets add-ons have become essential for boosting productivity and streamlining workflows in today's fast-moving world.
Add-ons add extra functionalities and features to Google Sheets, assisting in workflow automation, data analysis, and integration with other services.
Top 10 Google Sheets add-ons include Appy Pie Automate for workflow automation, Supermetrics for data analysis, Autocrat for document automation, and Lucidchart Diagrams for data visualization.
Power Tools is recommended for data management, Yet Another Mail Merge for email campaigns, and GPT Workspace for AI-driven insights.
Coupler.io automates data integration, TemplateTab by Alice Keeler is for template management, and Remove Duplicates aids in data cleaning.
Pre-built add-ons may have limitations in customization, API integrations, and pricing, prompting the need for custom solutions to meet specific business requirements.
SCAND offers custom Google Sheets add-on development and AI-based automation services to enhance productivity and workflow efficiency.
Custom solutions can cater to unique business needs, providing advanced automation, API integration, and tailored analytics for optimized operations.
SCAND's services aim to maximize efficiency by offering dynamic add-ons and customized solutions tailored to each business's requirements.

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Feeling Like I Have No Release: A Journey Towards Sane Deployments

The article narrates the author's experiences with manual software deployments and the importance of transitioning to automated deployment processes for stability and efficiency.
An anecdote is shared where a significant deployment issue arose due to a code change that worked on internal servers but caused problems on real web servers, emphasizing the need for automated and well-tested deployment workflows.
The challenges of manual deployments involving sleep deprivation, error-prone processes, and the need for a more systematic approach through automation are highlighted.
The author reflects on working with Octopus Deploy, emphasizing the benefits of automated deployment tools in simplifying and streamlining the deployment process.
The article discusses the spectrum of automation tools available, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Octopus Deploy, and the importance of choosing the right level of automation based on project complexity.
Insights are provided on serverless deployments, highlighting the underlying complexities and limitations despite the perception of serverless architectures being completely abstracted from servers.
The importance of striking a balance between automation, complexity, and effort in deployment processes is emphasized, with examples showcasing the impact of deployment choices on project efficiency.
The article concludes by discussing different deployment processes in publishing articles online, underscoring the importance of finding an optimal balance between automation and manual review to minimize errors and maximize productivity.
Ultimately, the author's journey underscores the necessity of transitioning from manual to automated deployment processes to achieve smoother, more reliable software releases.

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Redpanda Announces the General Availability of Apache Iceberg Topics for the Enterprise

Redpanda announces general availability of Apache Iceberg Topics, enabling querying streaming data as Iceberg tables without ETL/ELT pipelines.
Redpanda is the first company to offer this functionality in a “Bring Your Own Cloud” (BYOC) environment and for all three major cloud providers.
Iceberg Topics allows seamless blend of real-time operational insights with historical data in existing data lakehouse environments.
Key benefits include simplified data access, elimination of data movement, enhanced efficiency, schema evolution and discoverability, real-time to offline integration, and SQL accessibility.

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Bespoke Curator: Intelligent Data Curation for AI Workflows

Bespoke Curator is an open-source Python library designed for post-training data curation and structured data extraction in AI workflows.
The library offers flexibility, performance, and usability, supporting batch processing, multimodal generation, and real-time viewer support.
It focuses on quality by enabling structured outputs, fine-tuned caching, asynchronous execution, and integration with leading language model providers.
Curator allows users to define custom prompting and parsing logic using Python classes and pydantic models, ensuring conformity to expected schemas.

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Windows 11’s rumored Start menu redesign could mean it eats up a huge chunk of desktop space for some users – although it can be tamed

Microsoft is considering a redesign for the Windows 11 Start menu, potentially making it wider and condensing the layout.
The redesign includes a Phone Link side panel that displays details about connected Android smartphones.
The Start menu redesign with the side panel can cover up to 75% of the desktop.
A button allows users to hide or show the companion panel, providing flexibility in managing the Start menu layout.
Despite the potential screen coverage by the redesign, users can disable the Phone Link panel if it interferes with their desktop experience.
The redesign evokes Windows 8 full-screen Start menu memories, but users have the option to customize and control the layout.
The changes to the Start menu are not yet in testing but seem polished, offering users more control over their Windows 11 experience.
Microsoft aims to provide users with more control over the Start menu's layout and appearance, enhancing customization options.

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How to personalize your iPhone lock screen

With iOS 18, Apple has given users more control to personalize their iPhone lock screen by changing fonts, adding widgets, and more.
To create a custom lock screen, wake your iPhone, touch and hold the lock screen, and select wallpaper options like photos, people, emoji, weather, etc.
You can customize your wallpaper by cropping photos, choosing filters, and adding or removing widgets like Flashlight and Camera.
For rotating backgrounds, utilize the Photo Shuffle feature to select multiple images and control the shuffle frequency.
You can also set emojis or colors as your wallpaper background and customize their appearance.
Customize the clock style by changing the font, weight, and color to match your aesthetic.
Widgets can enhance lock screen productivity by displaying useful information like calendar events, weather, and more.
Customize control buttons at the bottom of the lock screen by adding or removing quick access buttons for different tools and apps.
Link specific lock screens to Focus modes for different scenarios like work, sleep, or relaxation.
You can easily switch between lock screens and delete unwanted ones without affecting your photo library.

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DaVinci Resolve 20's latest AI feature can create an entire timeline based on a script

DaVinci Resolve 20, the latest version of the editing app by Blackmagic Design, has been unveiled.
The update offers over 100 new features, including AI IntelliScript capable of automatically generating a timeline based on the original script.
The AI Set Extender feature can create scene extensions and fill frames based on a text prompt.
Other AI features include AI Animated Subtitles, AI Multicam SmartSwitch, AI Audio Assistant, and AI Detect Music Beats.

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WooCommerce Point of Sale AI Reporting

WooCommerce Point Of Sale AI Reporting provides functionality for store owners and sales agents to create reports for orders.
Users can check order reports in the form of charts and customize them as needed.
Easy report querying through a search box or voice commands for quick data analysis.
The plugin requires installation of WooCommerce Point of Sale System and has certain system requirements.

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