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28/10/2023

Elon Musk has responded to the Gaza Strip's need for internet access by offering support to the United Nations and recognized aid organizations.

Communication in the region was severely disrupted during the ongoing conflict, leading to a call for Starlink satellite service using the hashtag .

Egyptian comedian Mohamed Henedy reached out to Musk on social media, urging him to provide assistance to the people affected by the crisis.

Starlink, a project under Musk's SpaceX, is known for helping people access the internet in challenging situations, such as during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.


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26/10/2023

Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, is introducing new AI features to make your chats more creative and informative. These features include:

AI stickers: You can create custom stickers that express your thoughts and ideas in your chats.

AI chats: You can ask questions or settle debates in your group chats, and AI characters created by Meta will provide interesting responses.

Photorealistic Image Generation: You can generate images to represent ideas, places, or people by typing a specific command.

It's important to note that your personal messages with friends and family are private and cannot be accessed by AI. These AI features are designed to respect your privacy.

Meta is also working with business partners to improve the quality and speed of services they offer through AI. They plan to make these AI tools available to more people in different languages and are eager to receive user feedback.


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26/10/2023

LinkedIn recently made two announcements: first, they introduced new AI-powered tools, and now, they're letting go of 668 employees. Most of the job cuts, around 563, will affect their R&D teams, including engineering, product, talent, and finance.

These layoffs follow a previous announcement where LinkedIn cut 716 jobs and phased out its app in China. In total, since Microsoft acquired LinkedIn, 1,384 employees have been laid off. It's worth noting that 2023 has seen over 242,000 job cuts in the technology sector, as reported by Layoffs.fyi.

LinkedIn mentioned that they are making organizational changes and focusing on their strategic priorities, which may include hiring more AI talent. Despite the layoffs, they emphasized their commitment to supporting affected employees during this transition.

After Microsoft's acquisition in 2016, LinkedIn became less transparent about its financial details. However, in July 2023, Microsoft reported that LinkedIn had over 950 million members and generated over $15 billion in revenue, with Talent Solutions being a major contributor. They continue to use AI to enhance user experiences and connect members to opportunities.

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26/10/2023

A tech startup in Pakistan, Sadapay, has made a big improvement for freelancers. They connected their system to Apple Pay and Google Pay for business users. This helps Pakistani freelancers who work with people from other countries on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork.

But it's important to know that this doesn't mean Apple Pay and Google Pay are fully available in Pakistan. They're mobile payment services from Apple and Google, and you need their devices to use them. Apple Pay is for iPhone, Mac, and other Apple products, while Google Pay is for Android devices.


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26/10/2023

Amazon, known for using robots to assist in fulfilling customer orders, is now trying out humanoid robots in its warehouses. They are testing a robot called Digit at a research location near their headquarters in Seattle. This robot, created by Agility Robotics, can walk on two legs and handle objects like a human.

Amazon has mentioned that Digit is skilled at moving and managing items in the tight spaces of warehouses, and its size and shape are suitable for buildings designed for humans.

Nevertheless, there are concerns that Amazon may eventually replace human warehouse workers with robots. The company has been going through a lot of workers due to attrition, with a leaked memo from 2021 suggesting they could exhaust the available labor supply in their US network by 2024.


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22/10/2023

Discovering Your Life's Purpose - Ikigai

Finding what truly motivates you.

Combines what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

Helps reduce laziness by giving you a clear purpose.

The Art of Continuous Improvement - Kaizen

Emphasizes small, gradual changes instead of big, overwhelming goals.

Helps you make progress steadily without feeling overwhelmed.

Keeps procrastination in check.

Mastering Time Management - Pomodoro Technique

Working in focused bursts followed by short breaks.

Encourages 25-minute work periods with 5-minute breaks.

Maintains high productivity while preventing burnout and laziness.

Mindful Eating for Sustained Energy - Hara Hachi Bu

Eat until you're 80% full, avoiding overeating.

Prevents sluggishness and lethargy.

Maintains your energy levels for better productivity.

Embracing a Beginner’s Mind - Shoshin

Approach tasks with a fresh, open-minded perspective.

Encourages curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Makes tasks engaging and reduces procrastination.

Celebrating Imperfection - Wabi-Sabi

Accepting and appreciating imperfection.

Let go of the quest for perfection.

Promotes taking action, even if it's not perfect, to avoid paralysis by analysis.

By using these simple techniques inspired by Japanese wisdom, you can combat laziness and lead a more productive, fulfilling life.


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22/10/2023

Palestine is sacred for us because it holds a special place in Islamic history and tradition. Here are several reasons why:

Palestine is the abode and sacred land of the Prophets.

Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) migrated to Palestine.

Allah saved Prophet Lut (Lot) and his people from punishment in this region.

Prophet Dawood (David) resided in this land and built a place of worship.

Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon) ruled the world from this land.

The famous ant story, indicating the Valley of Ants, took place in Palestine.

The shrine of Prophet Zakariya (Zechariah) is in this city.

Prophet Musa (Moses) considered it sacred and purged it of idol worship.

Many miracles, including the birth of Jesus (Isa) to Virgin Mary (Maryam), occurred here.

Jesus was raised to the heavens from this city when his people sought to kill him.

The Virgin Mary's miraculous action of shaking the palm tree happened in this city.

Jesus will return near the White Minaret in this city as a sign of the Day of Judgment.

Jesus will defeat the false messiah, Dajjal, at the Gate of Lud in this city.

Palestine is associated with the land of resurrection.

Gog and Magog's battle and corruption will start from this city.

The story of Talut and Jalut is among the tales connected to this region.

Palestine is the first Qibla for Muslims after the migration.

The Night Journey took the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Palestine.

Prophets offered prayers here, making it the abode of all Prophets.

The first mosque on Earth was the Sacred Mosque, followed by Masjid al-Aqsa.

Even in times of apostasy, the Prophet's army was prepared to defend Palestine.

Caliph Umar went to Palestine to liberate it personally, emphasizing its significance.

Salah ad-Din's reconquest of the city is another historical milestone.

The name "Quds" (Jerusalem) signifies the sanctity of this city.

Masjid al-Aqsa and the Levant hold importance similar to the two Holy Mosques.

The Quran references the fig, olive, and Mount Sinai, connecting them to this sacred land.

22/10/2023

Enfoil, a company connected to Hasselt University and imec, is making ultra-thin and flexible solar panels. These panels are a huge step in clean energy. Solar power is important because it doesn't produce harmful greenhouse gases. The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that by 2050, a lot of our energy should come from sources like solar power.

What's special about Enfoil's panels is that they can be made in different sizes and shapes to fit what customers need. They use something called CIGS technology, which is lightweight and flexible but still works as well as regular solar panels.

Enfoil's Chief Technology Officer, Marc Meuris, said they can easily change their production line to make different panels for different customers. This means they can be used on many surfaces.

Enfoil's solar panels are becoming popular in the world of solar power because they might help make solar energy even more affordable. They've received support from the European Research Council to make their technology even better for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.


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14/10/2023

A United Nations investigator named Richard Falk is making serious accusations against Israel, claiming they are doing harmful things and suggesting that the world should oppose Israel in some way. He plans to present a report to the UN on this issue.

Richard Falk has faced criticism before for spreading conspiracy theories and making anti-Semitic statements. In the past, he blamed the Boston Marathon attacks on the U.S. and Israel, which led to strong rebukes from various countries.

Back in 2010, the Palestinian Authority tried to remove Falk from his UN position because he supported a terrorist group. Falk is set to leave his UN role soon, and three law professors are competing to replace him.

Israel recently rejoined a UN group after being excluded for a while. It's worth noting that the UN often focuses on Israel's problems while overlooking issues in other countries.

Falk's report accuses Israel of wrongdoing but doesn't mention the actions of groups like Hamas. He also criticizes the UN for not taking stronger action on this matter.

Falk claims that he has been targeted for his views and believes the UN should do more to protect his successor. At one point, he even called for an investigation into a group called UN Watch, which received support from the U.S. and Canada.



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11/10/2023

A group of Russian hackers called Killnet claimed that they hacked into the Israeli government's computer systems after recent attacks on Israel by a group called Hamas. The hackers accused the Israeli government of supporting Ukraine and betraying Russia.

They said they took down Israel's main government website and even shared a picture of the site to prove it. However, the website is back online as of October 9.

This Killnet group often says they've attacked websites of Ukraine and its friends and supports the Russian government.

Recently, the Red Cross issued rules for hackers during wars. These rules say that hackers shouldn't target civilian things, avoid causing harm to regular people, and not threaten or scare civilians. These rules should be followed, even if the other side doesn't follow them.

In simpler terms, a group of Russian hackers attacked Israel's government website in response to the conflict with Hamas. They blamed Israel for supporting Ukraine and took down the site for a while. Now it's back up.

This hacker group often supports Russia and targets Ukraine and its allies.

The Red Cross made rules for hackers during wars, like not harming regular people and not threatening them, and these rules should be followed even if the other side doesn't follow them.


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