MacPaw’s new app helps you remove redundant photos from your iPhone, Ubicloud wants to build an open-source alternative to AWS

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MacPaw released a new iPhone app called CleanMyPhone, which helps users free up storage by removing duplicate photos and other unwanted images. - Link

Ubicloud wants to build an open-source alternative to AWS by offering a layer of core cloud computing services on top of affordable bare-metal servers. - Link

Cycode, a startup that offers an end-to-end application security management platform, acquires Bearer to accelerate its move into AI-enhanced security. - Link

AWS follows Google in announcing unrestricted free data transfers to other cloud providers. - Link

Waze now helps you navigate roundabouts, alerts you about speed limit changes and more. - Link

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Advice of the Day

Shiny Object Syndrome

Shiny object syndrome describes the habit of constantly chasing new ideas, causing distraction from current projects or plans. Slack founder Stewart Butterfield avoided this pitfall by adhering to his original vision for Slack as a business tool, despite its unexpected popularity for social use. He resisted diversifying into consumer markets, emphasizing the dangers of erratic shifts in focus. Similarly, Steve Jobs highlighted the true meaning of focus, not as concentrating on a single project but as the ability to say no to other potential ventures. Both leaders underline the value of commitment to a few well-chosen paths rather than being swayed by every new opportunity. - Link

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