Tech Bytes Weekly Newsletter #18

Welcome to tech weekly roundup! 🚀 Dive into the latest exciting updates from Meta, AWS, GitHub, Microsoft, Snap and many more.

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We know this week is so hot 🌞🔥, that’s why we came up with the Coolest News of the Week!"

🌟 This Week Top Highlights 🌟

Core Tech:

• GitHub Copilot Workspace Unveiled: A Game-Changer for Developers

• Git ‘2.45’: Improved performance, enhanced security, and increased flexibility

• AWS DynamoDB introduces configurable maximum throughput for On-demand

• Google announced 50% Off .dev Domains (limited period)

• AWS CodePipeline supports stage level manual and automated rollback

• Microsoft has been named as a Leader for Cloud AI Developer Services (by Gartner)

• You can now use Gemini right from the Chrome Address bar, just add prefix @gemini

• Dependabot on GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners is now generally available

Socials:

• Instagram added more creative tools for Stories

• WhatsApp Bug Fix Update: Video Sharing Issue Resolved

• Snapchat Update: Try Out New Looks, Fix Typos, Set Reminders & More

• Now you can organize events directly in Whatsapp.

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#1 GitHub Copilot Workspace Unveiled: A Game-Changer for Developers

GitHub introduces Copilot Workspace, a groundbreaking developer environment revolutionizing coding with natural language integration.

• GitHub redefines developer experience with Copilot Workspace, enabling seamless transition from idea to code.

• Copilot Workspace facilitates task-centric development, leveraging AI assistance for brainstorming, planning, building, and testing code.

• Developers can edit proposed plans and code changes, ensuring autonomy while benefiting from AI support.

• GitHub aims to empower 1 billion developers worldwide, bridging the gap between professional and hobbyist developers

Try our technical preview for GitHub Copilot here »

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#2 Git Update 2.45 is out now 🤘

• Git 2.45 brings preliminary support for reftables, offering faster reference storage and retrieval.

• Experimental SHA-256 interoperability allows repositories to transition from SHA-1 for enhanced security.

• New git reflog list command facilitates debugging by listing references with corresponding reflogs.

• Customizable prefixes in diff output provide improved clarity and flexibility

• Cherry-pick now supports --empty option for handling empty commits during operations.

if you just want to play around with the new reference backend, you can initialize a new repository with --ref-format=reftable like so:

git init --ref-format=reftable /path/to/repo

To read all the updates released, click here

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#3 Google: 50% Off .dev Domains: Celebrating 5 Years of Innovation!

Google Registry commemorates five years of the .dev top-level domain with exciting websites and a special offer.

To mark this milestone, we're offering a special deal: 50% off standard-priced .dev domains until May 31st.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to claim your perfect domain and kickstart your next big project!

Explore innovative .dev websites and unleash your creativity today 🤞

#4 AWS CodePipeline now supports stage level manual and automated rollback

• AWS CodePipeline V2 now supports stage-level rollback, allowing customers to quickly revert to a known good state in case of pipeline execution failure.

• Rollbacks can be initiated manually from the console, API, CLI, or SDK, or configured to automatically trigger in case of failure.

• Rollback initiates a new pipeline execution in the failed stage, using either the changes from the selected pipeline execution or the source changes from the most recent successful execution.

#5 AWS DynamoDB introduces configurable maximum throughput for On-demand tables

• AWS DynamoDB on-demand now allows optional configuration of maximum read or write throughput for individual tables and secondary indexes.

• This enables better cost management and performance balancing by throttling throughput requests exceeding the configured maximum.

• Customers can now adjust the maximum throughput at any time based on application requirements, ensuring predictable cost management and safeguarding against resource surges.

#6 Introducing Snap's latest innovations

• Editable Chats: Snapchat+ subscribers can edit messages within 5 minutes of sending them.

• Emoji Reactions: React to chats with any emoji, expanding beyond Bitmoji reactions.

• My AI Reminders: Ask My AI for reminders in direct chats or conversations with one other friend.

• Map Reactions: Opt-in to share location and send reactions like waves or hearts on Snap Map.

• Custom Bitmoji Looks: Design digital garments for Bitmoji with AI-generated patterns.

• More AI-powered Lenses: Explore new AI-powered Lenses like the 90s AI Lens for nostalgic snaps.

Image from Snap

#7 Instagram added more creative tools for Stories

Instagram is launching new stickers for Stories, including Add Yours Music, Frames, Reveal, and Cutouts. These stickers offer users more creative ways to express themselves and connect with friends.

• Add Yours Music: Share your favorite song and invite friends to add theirs, creating collaborative music playlists.

• Frames: Turn photos into instant prints, encouraging followers to shake their phones to reveal the image.

• Reveal: Post hidden stories that friends can only uncover by sending you a direct message.

• Cutouts: Transform photos or videos into custom stickers to add personality to your Stories.

With these new stickers, Instagram users can enhance their storytelling and engage with their audience in innovative ways. Get ready to elevate your Stories with these exciting additions!

Image Credits: Meta

#8 WhatsApp Bug Fix Update: Video Sharing Issue Resolved

WhatsApp is releasing a critical bug fix update, version 2.24.10.3, for Android beta testers to address an issue with video sharing

• Users encountered difficulties sending videos to contacts, groups, and status updates, resulting in error messages.

• Restarting the app or device proved ineffective, necessitating a new update.

• The fix resolves the issue, allowing seamless video sharing. Ensure to update to version 2.24.10.3 to enjoy uninterrupted WhatsApp functionality.

Image Credits: WA Beta

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