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The iOS 17 update is mainly focused on performance and stability improvement. Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 during the WWDC 2023 keynote. A beta version will likely be released to developers on the same day. Substack is getting tweets — err, ‘Notes’ (2 minute read) Substack is introducing a new feature called 'Notes'. Notes will allow users to make small, tweet-like posts containing images, links, comments, and quotes. The feature will have its own dedicated tab. Substack hopes that Notes will contribute to the quality of the platform’s content. The company is developing methods to prevent trolls on its platform. 🚀 Science & Futuristic Technology Meta shares AI model that can detect objects it hasn't seen before (2 minute read) Meta has unveiled an AI model that detects objects in images and videos even they weren't part of the training set. Segment Anything allows users to select items with free-form text prompts or by clicking on them. It can limit the need for additional AI training. Segment Anything works with other models. The dataset and model are available for download under a non-commercial license. Meta currently uses similar tech to help moderate content, recommend posts, and tag photos. A New Zealand company has started flying a rocket-powered spaceplane (3 minute read) Dawn Aerospace has completed the first three test flights of its rocket-powered spaceplane. The Mk-II Aurora is 4.5 meters long and runs on kerosene and hydrogen peroxide. During its test flights, the spaceplane flew to an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters and reached a top speed of 315 kilometers per hour. Dawn Aerospace aims to fly the vehicle twice a day, taking off and landing from a runway, using non-exotic fuels. Its eventual goal is to launch satellites with a mass of about 250 kg into low-Earth orbit. 💻 Programming, Design & Data Science Make your website editable. (Website) 'Editable' makes websites editable. It allows website changes from anywhere with no admin panel required. It can create fast and easy-to-use websites that do exactly what needs to be done. An interactive demo is available on the site. PWAs in app stores (2 minute read) This article talks about how to use PWABuilder, a powerful tool that allows developers to create packages that can be submitted to various app stores. Progressive web apps can be difficult to distribute, especially to app stores. PWABuilder is a tool that allows developers to create packages for both web browsers and app stores. It simplifies the process of publishing web applications to app stores. Paving a Road to an Effective Data Mesh — Fireside Chat with Zhamak Delghani (Sponsor) Confused about Data Mesh? Have all your questions answered by Zhamak Delghani, who founded the concept in 2018 and is the world’s leading expert on it. This fireside chat with Zhamak and AtScale Product Leader Elif Tutuk will explore the Data Mesh and how it can support decentralized, domain-oriented analytics innovation Join the Semantic Layer Summit to attend the session (free, virtual) 🎁 Miscellaneous Inside Microsoft’s sprint to integrate OpenAI’s GPT-4 into its ‘365’ app suite (6 minute read) Microsoft's integration of its AI-powered coding tool Copilot into its 365 app suite was a major undertaking that required significant resources and a large team of professionals working intensively for several months. This ambitious project was sparked by the release of ChatGPT, which set off an AI frenzy and led to an accelerated timeline for the development of new generative AI products and features. Microsoft relied on a team of designers, engineers, data scientists, marketing professionals, ethics experts, and other specialists who clocked in long hours to integrate Copilot. This article offers a behind-the-scenes look at how this feat was accomplished. Open garage doors anywhere in the world by exploiting this “smart” device (4 minute read) A security researcher has warned that a leading garage door controller is highly vulnerable to security and privacy threats. Nexx's controllers, which can open/close garage doors and control home security alarms and smart power plugs, employ a universal password which leaves devices vulnerable. The email address, device ID, first name, last initial, and message are also broadcasted on unencrypted channels. Anyone can access Nexx servers and issue commands to the controller. Nexx's home security alarms are similarly at risk. The Texas-based company has failed to respond to multiple warning messages about the vulnerabilities. ⚡ Quick Links Instant ML-to-C++ Optimized Conversion for Edge Devices (Sponsor) ML engineers can now effortlessly optimize their ML models and tune them to run at peak performance on any edge device. Turn any model into a deployable C++ library. Get started at edgeimpulse.com/BYOM Amazon Plans to Reduce Employee Stock Awards in 2025 (8 minute read) The change may be signaling a major shift in Amazon's approach to compensation. A High-level LLMOps Architecture (2 minute read) A look at what it takes to integrate a large language model into an infrastructure. An On-Ramp to Flow (3 minute read) This article discusses how to get into and exit the state of flow. engshell (GitHub Repo) engshell enables Large language model-powered English-language inputs for shell in any OS. Meta's CTO, in charge of the metaverse, says he and Zuckerberg are spending most of their time on A.I. (2 minute read) Meta's top executives are spending most of their time working on artificial intelligence. Goru (GitHub Repo) Goru is an experimental concurrency library for Ruby intended for low-level programs like http servers. 👨‍💻 Jobs NexGen Cloud - Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Fully Remote, $140,000+) NexGen Cloud is hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex cloud infrastructure solutions for an innovative IaaS company focused on bridging the gap between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0. Rewind AI - Head of Marketing (Fully Remote) Rewind AI is hiring a Head of Marketing to craft compelling narratives, execute guerrilla marketing, own lead generation, and more, for a company that aims to give humans perfect memory. HockeyStack - Founding Backend Engineer (San Francisco, California, $140,000 - $200,000) HockeyStack is hiring a Founding Backend Engineer to build and update integrations, refactor code, update and write SQL queries, and optimize infrastructure for a SaaS analytics platform that unites marketing, revenue, and product data. Wanderu - Tech Manager, Core Product (Fully Remote, $150,000 - $190,000) Wanderu is hiring a Tech Manager to build a technology platform, deliver the best end user experience, and support the growth of the leading ground travel search in North America and soon the rest of the world. You may also like to see more jobs or hire through our free job board. If your company is interested in reaching an audience of tech executives, decision-makers and engineers, you may want to advertise with us. If you have any comments or feedback, just respond to this email! 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