GitHub has released sub-issues, issue types, and advanced search for issues to everyone. It has also updated the issues frontend to enable developers to work faster. Sub-issues allow developers to break down and organize issues within a parent-child hierarchy. Issue types let developers classify and manage issues with a shared and consistent language across all repositories in an organization. Advanced search enables complex filters so that developers can find the exact set of issues they are looking for.
2025.01.20·github.blog·3 min read·TLDR Phoenix has been growing into an innovation hub over the past several decades. It has become the epicenter for semiconductor manufacturing and testing self-driving cars and drones. The city offers a favorable business environment, an ecosystem of companies, a close proximity to a university with a strong engineering program, and plenty of available talent. Technology companies are flocking to the city to capitalize on its perks.
While the job market looks as strong as ever, big companies are tightening remote-work policies, shrinking travel budgets, and cutting back on benefits. The balance of power between employers and employees has shifted as the labor market has gone from white-hot to merely solid. The power shift is evident across most of the labor market, but it is most prominent in white-collar roles. While the shift in leverage was displayed in layoffs and wage cuts in the past, it is now more subtle, often seen through changes to working conditions.
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Google is requiring users to turn on JavaScript because it claims it helps the search engine better protect them against malicious activity and improve the overall experience.
2025.01.20·techcrunch.com·2 min read·TLDR Meta's Edits, set to launch next month on iOS (with an Android version following later), will come with a suite of creative video editing tools.
2025.01.20·techcrunch.com·2 min read·TLDR Devin, a fully autonomous AI software engineer, has a polished UI, but it rarely works.
2025.01.20·answer.ai·21 min read·TLDR Governments may be able to access the AI agents that we will eventually have on our phones.
2025.01.20·blog.cryptographyengineering.com·20 min read·TLDR There are rumors that a mystery company is planning to acquire Intel whole.
2025.01.20·finance.yahoo.com·1 min read·TLDR OpenAI had complete access to most of the problems and solutions for FrontierMath, so it could have, in theory, trained its models to solve them.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·6 min read·TLDR AI startup Character AI is experimenting with integrating gaming experiences on its platform, blending interactive AI personalities with casual games.
2025.01.20·techcrunch.com·4 min read·TLDR AI Google.org has launched a Generative AI Accelerator to support innovative projects addressing global challenges using artificial intelligence.
2025.01.20·blog.google·5 min read·TLDR AI Amazon has temporarily halted its drone delivery operations in the US, citing challenges in scaling and regulatory hurdles.
2025.01.20·yahoo.com·3 min read·TLDR AI While this paper is slightly old, it is still the foundation on which much of the TikTok algorithm is built. The researchers built a collisionless embedding table, which helps for research on features to keep them unique.
2025.01.20·arxiv.org·35 min read·TLDR AI This study incorporates a robust monocular relative depth model into the recurrent stereo-matching framework, building a new framework for depth foundation model-based stereo-matching.
2025.01.20·arxiv.org·18 min read·TLDR AI This repo is a technical practice to fine-tune large multimodal language models for oriented object detection.
2025.01.20·github.com·GitHub repository·TLDR AI Sakana AI has released research and code for training language models that are adaptive during test time. This means that they can perform weight updates and learn while being run at inference.
2025.01.20·github.com·GitHub repository·TLDR AI There are many powerful toolkits for training SAEs. This particular one is the simplest and most hackable implementation out there for now. It has sensible baselines that lead to good performance.
2025.01.20·github.com·GitHub repository·TLDR AI Neural Honeytrace (NeurHT) is a robust plug-and-play watermarking framework against model extraction attacks.
2025.01.20·github.com·GitHub repository·TLDR AI Samsung's 2025 TV lineup introduces Vision AI, which enhances sound and picture quality, and smart features like Click to Search and Samsung Food. New models include Neo QLED 8K TVs with the Wireless One Connect Box and OLED TVs with upgraded AI processors and Glare-Free technology.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·12 min read·TLDR AI In 2025, tech giants will shift from selling tools to offering enhanced human abilities through "augmented mentality," leveraging AI, AR, and conversational computing. By 2030, context-aware AI in wearable devices will provide superhuman capabilities, anticipating users' needs and integrating seamlessly into daily life. Companies like Meta and Google are positioned to lead this transformation, though careful regulation is necessary to prevent misuse and ensure responsible deployment.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·8 min read·TLDR AI Avataar has launched Velocity, an AI tool for generating product videos from links that targets brands who can't afford traditional video budgets, with backing from Peak XV and Tiger Global. Clients like HP and Victoria's Secret are already using the tool. Avataar differentiates through its data from 3D models, ensuring no glitches in videos, aiming to drive better conversion rates.
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2025.01.20·elflabs.com·Sponsor·TLDR AI HP has launched new AI-powered PCs featuring advanced AI processors optimized for demanding tasks, including the EliteBook Ultra G1i and Z2 Mini G1a Workstation Desktop, at CES 2025.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·4 min read·TLDR AI MeetKai is launching an AI-based OS for smart glasses, marking its first entry into hardware.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·4 min read·TLDR AI The U.K.'s CMA is using AI to tackle bid-rigging in public procurement by analyzing data for collusive bidding practices.
2025.01.20·techcrunch.com·1 min read·TLDR AI President-elect Trump launched a memecoin, TRUMP, through an affiliate company of the Trump Organization during his inaugural Crypto Ball on Friday night. The project plans to issue 1 billion tokens over three years, with Trump retaining 80% of the supply. The launch comes as Trump prepares to take office with a pro-crypto agenda, having selected crypto-friendly officials for key positions and promising friendly regulations. Critics warn that the token could create conflicts of interest by allowing direct financial influence from token holders, though the website clarifies that it is an expression of support rather than an investment vehicle.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·3 min read·TLDR Crypto Melania Trump has launched her own memecoin, $MELANIA, sparking massive volatility in the crypto market and causing Donald Trump's $TRUMP memecoin to plummet by 55% in minutes. The chaos erased over $10 billion in market cap across memecoins, leaving traders questioning market momentum and anticipating further upheaval.
Only a day after Trump launched his official memecoin, his wife Melania launched her own token, which quickly achieved a $5 billion market cap and caused TRUMP to drop 40%. Generally, online sentiment is negative, with critics believing that the coin demonstrates the Trump family is chasing profits. The Solana blockchain is unable to keep up with an all-time high in demand, with the Phantom wallet struggling to accommodate over 8 million requests per minute.
Zerebro, an AI agent that focuses on creative use cases most famous for its Spotify album, has integrated with Hyperbolic to enable ZerePy agents to autonomously evolve and collaborate. It integrates with Coinbase's AgentKit to provide tools for real-time resource management and crypto payments. Hyperbolic is a decentralized AI infrastructure provider that aims to reduce GPU compute costs through a marketplace connecting global GPU resources.
Blobs are temporary data storage for Ethereum L2s. They help keep fees low and transactions fast by reducing congestion on the Ethereum L1. With growing usage, blob space is filling up rapidly, prompting urgent discussions to increase blob capacity in the upcoming Pectra upgrade to maintain scalability, lower fees, and ensure a seamless user experience while long-term solutions like “peerDAS” are developed.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·2 min read·TLDR Crypto Joe Lubin, Consensys and Ethereum co-founder, predicts that Ethereum will maintain dominance due to its combination of decentralization, credible neutrality, censorship resistance, and universal composability, while acknowledging Bitcoin and Solana's continued strength in their respective niches. Major institutions are increasingly comfortable building on Ethereum due to its maturity, talent base, and roadmap, with the platform positioned to be the primary place for DeFi as traditional businesses come onchain.
2025.01.20·links.tldrnewsletter.com·2 min read·TLDR Crypto Memecoins operate as zero-sum lotteries, often leading to massive losses for late buyers unless they evolve with real use cases. In contrast, Bitcoin is a durable, decentralized asset with a 15-year track record, global adoption, and intrinsic utility. It offers a compelling distinction from the speculative memecoin frenzy.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes crypto adoption has reached “escape velocity” with 7% global ownership, citing a 3x year-over-year increase in stablecoin transaction volume to $27 trillion and growing adoption in emerging markets like Argentina, where 5 million citizens actively use crypto. This post highlights four policy recommendations for 2025: developing crypto-specific regulations, establishing Bitcoin strategic reserves, supporting Special Economic Zones for innovation, and leveraging blockchain for government efficiency. These positions are framed within a broader political context of increasing support for free market policies globally, with specific examples of L2 networks enabling sub-second, sub-cent global transactions.
While Trump launching a token might boost crypto short-term, it could spark a wave of celebrity token launches and eventual mass rug pulls during a market downturn, leading to widespread losses and making crypto highly controversial in policy circles.
Phantom's $3B valuation seems justified given Solana's dominance, Phantom's majority share of Solana transaction volume, its revenue-generating swap fees, and its strategic positioning as a sticky wallet with significant bargaining power.
The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its leadership to improve the foundation's technical expertise, strengthen ties with ecosystem actors, support app builders, and promote values like privacy and censorship resistance while increasing the use of decentralized technologies.
Ethereum's current challenge lies in balancing the need to scale blob capacity to keep L2 fees competitive with alt-L1s while ensuring sufficient ETH value accrual through deflationary pressures from blob consumption.
Microsoft rebranded its office suite from Microsoft Office to Microsoft 365 and now to Microsoft Copilot 365, which is confusing as the old name is still referenced. Critics see the change as unnecessary and part of a broader trend of companies making puzzling rebrands.
Apple's redesigned Mail app, which features AI-powered message prioritization and categorized inboxes, will arrive on Mac with macOS 15.4 in April. Previously introduced on iPhone with iOS 18.2 and available in beta on iPad, this update aligns Mac users with other Apple devices.
Ralf Groene, former head of design at Microsoft, has joined Amazon to lead design for its devices and services. He previously worked on the Surface line with Panos Panay, who recently moved to Amazon. Groene's move follows Pavan Davuluri's appointment as Microsoft's new Windows and Surface chief.
Gesture-based navigation, enhanced by AI, is revolutionizing digital interactions, reducing cognitive load, and offering personalized experiences. Serenwikity, an app designed to browse Wikipedia through AI-powered swipes, fosters serendipitous discoveries while balancing user control and AI augmentation. This innovation highlights the evolving intersection of design, development, and AI in modern digital products.
Spatial metaphors deeply influence how we navigate and understand digital spaces by borrowing from physical concepts like desktops and folders. While these metaphors initially aided digital adaptation, they may now limit innovation. We can develop more intuitive, non-physical navigation patterns, enhancing user experience by learning from game design and creating meaningful digital landmarks and hierarchies.
Focus on real users by talking to them, testing frequently, and solving actual problems rather than relying on abstract personas. Embrace the chaos of user behavior and iterate based on genuine feedback to build a product that truly meets their needs.
Use AI to produce studio-quality videos in any language without a camera or crew.
This CSS-only UI library allows you to copy and paste any component without installation.
"Forward Thinking 2025" is a manifesto that emphasizes the emotional depth behind creativity, advocating for human-centered creative processes amid a data-driven landscape. Lucy Bourton highlights the importance of emotional connections in artistic endeavors, drawing from examples like Keith Brymer Jones and Molly Lewis, who integrate heartfelt expression into their work, enhancing audience engagement.
Accessible design goes beyond basics like alt-text and color palettes. It involves straightforward navigation, color contrast, and multimedia for inclusivity. Using ARIA roles, captions, and improved forms enhances user experience. Implementing accessibility features early in the design process, using checklists, and conducting regular audits ensures compliance and broader audience reach.