Best of Big Tech — 2025

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    RUST IS WINNING

    Rust programming language adoption is growing significantly, jumping from 9% to 15% developer usage according to Stack Overflow surveys. Major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Twitter are implementing Rust in critical infrastructure for performance and reliability benefits. The language is also gaining traction in system utilities, with Ubuntu shipping core utilities in Rust and Python tooling like UV package manager being built with it. Despite the learning curve challenges, Rust offers compelling advantages for developers willing to invest in low-level programming skills.

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    Avatar of wheresyouredWhere's Your Ed At·50w

    Never Forget What They've Done

    A passionate critique of how major tech companies have degraded user experiences in pursuit of growth and profit. The author argues that technology leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, and Sam Altman have intentionally made products worse through algorithmic feeds, poor search results, and AI integration that serves corporate interests rather than users. The piece contrasts the promise of early smartphones with today's frustrating digital landscape, calling for accountability and recognition of how these decisions harm billions of users daily.

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    YouTube Goes Bonkers, Removes Windows 11 Bypass Tutorials, Claims 'Risk of Physical Harm'

    YouTube removed two tutorial videos from tech creator CyberCPU Tech showing how to install Windows 11 with a local account and bypass hardware requirements, citing risk of physical harm. Both videos received community guidelines strikes, and appeals were denied within minutes. YouTube later restored the videos, claiming human reviewers made the initial decisions. The incident highlights ongoing issues with platform moderation systems incorrectly flagging legitimate technical content while actual spam goes undetected.

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    Mark Zuckerberg said: It’s time to go back to our roots and use RSS

    Mark Zuckerberg claims to advocate for freedom of expression, but this is questioned in the context of centralized social networks. An alternative presented is RSS, a technology from the roots of the internet that allows users to consume content directly from sources without third-party interference. The post explains how RSS works, highlights its benefits, and mentions various RSS readers, including a new reader app, Chaski. Despite a decline in RSS popularity, it's suggested as a viable solution for staying informed without the influence of big tech companies.

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    Software engineering job openings hit five-year low?

    The number of software engineering job listings has significantly dropped compared to previous years, as tracked by Indeed. Factors contributing to this decline include increased productivity from AI tools, overhiring during the pandemic boom, and higher interest rates affecting the economy. While Big Tech companies have slowed down hiring, smaller teams at startups like Linear and Bluesky are thriving. AI tools might lead to more efficient small teams and potentially democratize software development for non-developers, impacting the demand for software engineers in the future.

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    Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

    Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han passed away from a heart attack at the age of 63. Han joined Samsung in 1988 and became Vice Chairman and CEO in 2022, having previously led the TV business and merged mobile and consumer electronics divisions. His co-CEO, Young-Hyun Jun, is now the sole CEO. Han was recently engaged in addressing Samsung's stock performance and challenges in the AI semiconductor market.

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    Staff Engineer @ Meta by Age 25

    Evan quickly rose from a Junior to Staff Engineer at Meta within three years by leveraging high code output, strong leadership abilities, solving real problems, and seeking impactful projects. He emphasizes the significance of soft skills, technical breadth versus depth, and the importance of pursuing opportunities proactively. His journey included leading teams, handling high-stakes projects, and eventually moving to the startup world, showcasing both the rewards and challenges of fast-tracked career growth.

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    How I Broke up with Adobe

    Frustrated with recurring disruptions and dependency on Adobe software, the author switched to alternative tools like DaVinci Resolve, Reaper, and Linux-based systems, finding new creative freedom and customization capabilities. This transition underscored a broader critique of big tech monopolies and the importance of using ethical, user-centric technology.

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    Thinking like a Staff Engineer at Big Tech with Sean Goedecke

    Sean Goedecke, a Staff Software Engineer at GitHub, shares his insights on becoming a staff engineer, balancing technical and soft skills, delivering large-scale projects, and navigating career growth in remote teams. Key topics include maintaining leadership's awareness of project progress, standing out in company initiatives, and making strategic architectural decisions in SaaS development.

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    How Big Tech Companies Really Hire People

    Big tech hiring is a chaotic mix of applicant tracking systems, recruiter screening, technical interviews, and hiring committees. The process relies heavily on referrals to bypass automated filters, involves multiple rounds of coding challenges and system design questions, and often comes down to timing and luck rather than pure merit. Despite appearing objective, outcomes can vary significantly based on interviewer preferences and team needs.

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    Go Europe!

    The European Union collected €3.8 billion in fines from US tech companies in 2024, surpassing the €3.2 billion in income tax paid by all public European internet tech companies combined. This highlights the EU's aggressive regulatory stance toward American tech giants and raises questions about the relative economic contribution of domestic versus foreign tech firms.

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    Landing your First Machine Learning Job: Startup vs Big Tech vs Academia

    A comprehensive guide for new machine learning graduates navigating their first job search across three different sectors: startups, big tech companies, and academic research labs. The author shares personal experiences and practical advice on building resumes, creating portfolios, networking strategies, and interview preparation. Key insights include understanding the trade-offs between sectors (startups offer broad experience but instability, big tech provides high compensation and structure but narrow focus, academia offers intellectual freedom but lower pay), the importance of authentic self-presentation over AI-generated applications, and specific preparation strategies for coding, system design, and behavioral interviews. The guide emphasizes that job hunting is a systematic process requiring strong fundamentals, tailored applications, and mental resilience through inevitable rejections.

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    Industry Secrets We Wish We Knew Before Graduating

    A talk by industry professionals highlights crucial insights for those entering tech careers, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical skills with soft skills, the role of visibility and self-advocacy in promotions, and considerations between choosing big tech versus startups. It also discusses the impact of code versus outcomes, the prospects for financial growth in big tech versus startups, and the stability of software engineering roles amidst the rise of AI.

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    Elixir is not owned by Big Tech

    Elixir is a programming language not heavily influenced by large tech corporations, making it stable and community-driven. The language benefits from contributions by various companies and individuals, and its ecosystem is supported by consultancy firms like Dashbit. Ericsson plays a significant role due to its involvement with the Erlang/OTP foundation, which underpins Elixir. This structure ensures Elixir remains productive and satisfying without overreliance on megacorporations.

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