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AGORA ON AVAX

Agora on Avalanche has a stablecoin supply of ~$22.2M, with 22 holders and 34 monthly senders, 92 daily transfers, and a daily transfer volume of $9.7 million.

TOP-TIER FUND PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD

This Dune dashboard analyzes the top crypto VC funds and their performance in 2024.

TON COMMUNITY STATEMENT

The TON Community issued a statement on Saturday communicating its ongoing commitment to freedom of speech and decentralization, standing by founder Pavel Durov amid recent challenges.

BUILDING BILL SPLIT

Bill split is an app used to divide bills among friends using various tokens, with payouts in USDC.

ADOBE DROPS ‘MAGIC FIXUP': AN AI BREAKTHROUGH IN THE WORLD OF PHOTO EDITING

Adobe has introduced "Magic Fixup," an AI model leveraging video data to revolutionize photo editing. It was trained on millions of video frames, enabling it to understand object and scene changes under varied conditions and make sophisticated edits while preserving fine details. The technology could drastically enhance workflows across industries such as advertising, filmmaking, and content creation, though it raises ethical concerns about image authenticity.

THE FULL 2024 WEBFLOW CONF AGENDA IS LIVE!

Webflow Conf 2024, which offers tailored sessions for designers, marketers, product teams, developers, and agencies, will feature online and in-person keynotes, product spotlights, and expert panels. The full agenda is live, with insights into web development, marketing strategies, and cutting-edge design techniques expected at the event.

DREAM MACHINE 1.5 CATCHES SORA AND OTHER RIVAL AI VIDEO MAKERS NAPPING

Luma Labs' Dream Machine AI video generator version 1.5 boasts improved realism, better text rendering, and faster video generation, which could benefit creators working under tight deadlines. The new model can create five seconds of high-quality video in just two minutes, offering more rapid turnaround times. AI video technology continues to improve and is set to have a major impact on industries such as entertainment, advertising, and education.

DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR BETTER NOTIFICATIONS UX

Effective notification design balances user engagement and minimal disruption. Strategies include starting with low-frequency notifications, offering customizable settings, and allowing snooze options. Tracking notification effectiveness ensures they remain helpful without becoming intrusive.

BRIDGING THE DESIGN/ENGINEERING GAP

Collaboration between design and engineering is essential for effective design systems. Learning basic coding helps designers communicate better with engineers. Open communication, mutual respect, and celebrating shared successes foster innovation and create superior products.

A SNEAK PEAK AT IDEOGRAM 2.0

Ideogram 2.0 introduces improvements in AI text-to-image generation with five new models: General, Realistic, Design, Anime, and 3D. The latest version enhances text accuracy and reduces letter fragments, particularly excelling in generating realistic photos and sophisticated digital illustrations. Although some text layout issues remain, the Design model shows promise in rapid iteration and creation within non-photographic categories with enhanced features like customizable color palettes.

BOOK COVER ARCHIVE

A collection of beautiful book covers for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design.

REMOVE VIDEO BACKGROUND

Unscreen uses AI to automatically remove video backgrounds without chroma keying or greenscreens.

CREATE PRO-LEVEL GRAPHS

Simplifying data visualization, Graphy enables users to create stunning, actionable graphs that drive decisions.

THE KEYCHRON K2 HE COULD BE THE BEST-LOOKING KEYBOARD YET

The Keychron K2 HE, available on Kickstarter starting at $130, is a mechanical keyboard with a 75% layout that features rosewood and aluminum frames in premium models. It uses Gateron Double Rail Magnetic Switches for enhanced precision and supports wired and wireless connections. The keyboard is expected to ship in October.

8 FIGMA TIPS FOR UI3

Figma's new UI3 introduces repositioned tools like "select matching layers" and "bulk-edit text," along with features such as "suggested auto-layout" and "follow prototype" to enhance usability. The "hide hints on click" and "annotations in Dev-mode" tools also improve prototype testing and developer collaboration.

SAINT-URBAIN'S IDENTITIES FOR THE HENSON HOTEL AND ITS RESTAURANT MATILDA ARE THE PERFECT DOUBLE ACT

The Henson, a luxe hotel in Catskills, New York, renovated by Danielle and Ely Franko, features a fine-dining restaurant, Matilda, co-created by chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra. Designed by Saint-Urbain, the hotel's branding merges old-world charm with modern experiences, incorporating logos inspired by 19th-century road signs and illustrations of local flora and fauna.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER HARRY STONE UNPACKS THE COMPLEX SYMBOLISM OF THE US FLAG

Harry Stone's project, Old Glory, explores the complex symbolism of the US flag, reflecting on the flag's contradictory meanings and blending imagery and text to offer viewers diverse perspectives on its significance.

SIX DESIGN DETAILS IN THE NEW PIXEL DEVICES

The new Pixel devices feature refined designs, including new colors, luxurious finishes, new camera design, enhanced fit, and enhanced durability.

PROTOTYPING PRODUCTS WITH GENERATIVE AI

Generative AI simplifies product prototyping by filling skill gaps, enabling creators across roles to quickly turn ideas into clickable prototypes using natural language prompts, enhancing innovation and efficiency.

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HOW A STARTUP FEELS

Running a startup is similar to operating a complex machine that can generate wealth if configured correctly, but the process is fraught with uncertainty and challenges. The difficulty lies not in the sheer amount of work required but in the mystery of understanding how the various controls and mechanisms work, as their effects are often unpredictable and influenced by numerous factors. Success often depends on the ability to make confident decisions amidst the uncertainty, though this approach can also lead to failure if misjudged.

NAVIGATING MARKET CHALLENGES

In today's challenging market conditions, private companies facing difficulties should proactively assess their long-term viability, strengthen relationships with existing investors, and explore potential acquisition opportunities. Building connections with acquirers takes time, so it's crucial to start conversations early and consider a wide range of potential partners, including established players in the industry.

TELEGRAM CEO PAVEL DUROV ARRESTED

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France on Saturday evening as part of a preliminary investigation into alleged offenses permitted on the messaging platform. The arrest has raised concerns about the future of Telegram, as Durov is known for his personal involvement in running the company and making key decisions on various matters.

SHOULD YOU PRODUCT-LED GROWTH?

Product-led growth (PLG) is not a simple binary choice, but a nuanced strategy that companies must carefully consider based on their current position and future goals. The key is to strike the right balance between self-serve models like freemiums and trials and high-touch sales approaches while continuously adapting to market dynamics and customer needs. Companies that fail to evolve their PLG strategy risk being disrupted by more agile competitors, while those that overdo self-serve models may undermine their own unit economics.

THE POWER IN BELONGING

In 1978, over 900 people died in a mass suicide at the Jonestown compound in Guyana under the influence of cult leader Jim Jones. Despite reservations from some members, the desire to belong and show loyalty to the community ultimately led to this tragic event. The power of belonging can be both healing and destructive, depending on how it is wielded by those in positions of influence.

FACES: WHY WE BUY

Humans are naturally drawn to faces because we are wired to pay attention to them and categorize them as trustworthy, untrustworthy, or attractive. Companies can leverage this by using faces strategically in their marketing materials, such as on sales pages, to guide customers' attention to key elements like value propositions, calls-to-action, or products.

INTERNAL LINKING OPPORTUNITY FINDER

Analyze all blog posts to identify and document internal linking opportunities with AI.

SEVEN24

Capture real feedback when users interact with your product.

JUPITRR AI

Auto-create B-roll visuals 10x faster with AI.

WHY YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE ECONOMISTS

Founders, leverage economic expertise for better decision-making. While economists aren't infallible, their insights can be valuable for policy and business strategies. The field is increasingly empirical and focused on addressing market failures and inequality. Engage with economic thought to make more informed strategic choices, but be aware of the profession's hierarchical nature and potential biases.

MO' MONEY, MO' PROBLEMS

The size of venture funds has sparked debate, with some arguing that larger funds are needed to support ambitious projects, while others believe that smaller funds can yield better returns. The venture capital business is driven by fees and carry, which can create conflicting incentives for fund managers. Ultimately, success depends on finding a balance between capital allocation and responsible stewardship, rather than simply pouring more capital into the ecosystem.

HOW TO BEAT ANY COMPETITION

Blue oceans are uncontested markets where companies can thrive without fierce competition. To create a blue ocean, companies must innovate and differentiate their offerings through price, complementary products, or by adding unique functionality or emotional appeal. However, even with a promising blue ocean strategy, execution is crucial for a company's success.

THE "CHIEF ___ OFFICER" TRICK FOR INFLUENCERS

Some companies are taking influencer marketing to the next level by giving influencers fancy titles that imply co-creation of their products.

WHAT HAS YOUR GPU DONE FOR YOU TODAY?

Enterprises are now more open to deploying AI, but the focus has shifted from security concerns to return-on-investment.

FUNDRAISING TACTICS

When pitching a business idea to potential investors, it's more effective to present the plan calmly and confidently, allowing them to recognize the opportunity's potential on their own.

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MICROSOFT PATCHES CRITICAL COPILOT STUDIO VULNERABILITY EXPOSING SENSITIVE DATA

A critical security flaw (CVE-2024-38206) in Microsoft's Copilot Studio could allow authenticated attackers to bypass SSRF protection and access sensitive information. The vulnerability exploits Copilot's external web request feature to access Microsoft's internal infrastructure.

HALLIBURTON SHUTS DOWN SYSTEMS AFTER CYBERATTACK

Energy giant Halliburton has reported a cyberattack, prompting it to shut down some internal systems. The company is investigating the impact. The U.S. Department of Energy has reported no current disruption to energy services.

SLACK AI CAN BE TRICKED INTO LEAKING DATA FROM PRIVATE CHANNELS VIA PROMPT INJECTION

A method to abuse Slack AI to leak messages from private channels was recently discovered. The prompt injection attack enables attackers to post prompt injection messages in public channels and retrieve API keys from channels that the attackers do not have access to. Slack has stated that this is not a vulnerability and that the feature is working as intended.

WHAT IS AN SBAT AND WHY DOES EVERYONE SUDDENLY CARE

Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) was developed to address the limitations of revoking individual hashes for bootloader binaries in the Secure Boot ecosystem. Microsoft pushed a Windows update that made systems not trust versions of grub with a security generation below a certain level due to security vulnerabilities, causing boot issues for some users. The incident highlights the importance of updating bootloader code and security generations to prevent potential attacks on operating systems.

LINUX DETECTION ENGINEERING - A PRIMER ON PERSISTENCE MECHANISMS

This blog post discusses Linux persistence mechanisms used by threat actors and how to detect and hunt for these techniques. It covers methods like scheduled tasks, systemd services, shell profile modifications, and reverse shells, providing practical demonstrations using a tool called PANIX. The post aims to educate defenders and researchers on foundational aspects of Linux persistence for effective detection and security strategies.

AZURE-WIRESHARK-NETWORK-PROTOCOLS

This tutorial walks readers through setting up Windows and Ubuntu VMs in Azure and using Wireshark to observe various types of network traffic. It teaches how to create and configure virtual machines, monitor ICMP, SSH, DHCP, DNS, and RDP traffic, and understand the behavior of each traffic type.

HEELER (PRODUCT LAUNCH)

Heeler provides real-time code, behavior, and business context so that organizations can automate the process of assessing security risks and prioritize operations and objectives.

EMBA

EMBA is a central firmware analysis tool for penetration testers and product security teams. It supports the complete security analysis process with firmware extraction, static and dynamic analysis via emulation, and generating a web report.

SCUBAGEAR

ScubaGear is a tool that assesses Microsoft 365 tenants against the CISA Secure Cloud Business Applications configurations baselines.

AFTER CYBERSECURITY LAB WOULDN'T USE AV SOFTWARE, US ACCUSES GEORGIA TECH OF FRAUD

Dr. Manos Antonakakis, a Georgia Tech cybersecurity researcher, received millions in DoD funding. The US government is now suing Georgia Tech, claiming Antonakakis and the university failed to follow required security protocols, including installing antivirus software, despite knowing the requirements.