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flightfoot · 9 months ago

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Top Ten Best Completed Miraculous Fics Of 2023

So I've made reclists for a ton of the Miraculous fics and series I recommend that finished in 2023, but as you may have noticed, those are rather expansive. So I decided to do a ranking of the ten best Miraculous fics from 2023 as well! (at least in my eyes). These naturally trend towards longer fics, though there are some that are on the shorter end. The shortest is under 30,000 words!

A lot of these you could swap around the order on, but the top fic... yeah the top fic is top for a reason.

Some of these fics were really popular, while others are virtually unknown, they run the entire gamut. I hope everyone checks these out though if they haven't already, there's both some hidden gems and some very well recognized gems in here!

All of these were part of earlier reclists that I made. All of those fics are in this collection I set up on AO3 called "Keyseeker's Choices For Best Completed Miraculous Fics of 2023". I really hope everyone checks it out, I've got commentary/reviews for every entry in the collection, and there are over 150 entries!

I'm gonna just be copying the descriptions I wrote for the fics on the earlier reclists, as I wrote those shortly after finishing reading the fics when they were fresh in my mind, and as great as these fics are, I don't have the time nor bandwidth to reread them all.

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Found by @trishacollins

Chat Noir and Ladybug need to tie up some loose ends. Unfortunately, one of those ends is Felix.

This is a fantastic fic! It’s part of a wider series wherein Adrien and Felix were friends with Nooroo and Duusu from a younger age, but Adrien’s memory was wiped of it by his parents, but this is the first fic you really need to read. Basically, after the events of Emotion, Chat confronts Felix about what he did, and Felix confesses to being a Sentibeing, and Duusu reveals to Chat that he is one as well, leading to Felix cooperating with the heroes.

Of all the fics I’ve read that tackle the subject, this one does the best job of giving Felix a redemption arc for his actions in the season 4 finale, focusing not only on how he hurt the heroes, but the kwamis. I loved that he truly understood how much he fucked up with the situation he put the kwamis in, how much suffering he put them through, and that the kwamis were allowed to be angry at him for awhile afterwards, to be suspicious and untrusting towards him at first (and that Marinette was allowed to do the same). Felix screwed up and hurt people, and he had to really show that he understood what he did was wrong, why it was wrong, and try to help the people he hurt.

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The Ghost in the Machine by @jheqiawrites

As part of this function, Adrien knew about Monarch, the akuma butterflies, the victims, and, of course Ladybug and Cat Noir, the heroes of Paris. He was authorized to contact the Ladyblog as well as the citywide alert system if one of his platforms was active during an akuma manifestation, allowing his friends to get somewhere safe until Ladybug and Cat Noir could deal with the situation

While the necessity of these functions was disconcerting, it was programmed to be his routine so he gradually grew used to the inconsistencies. After all, humans tended to be selfish, highly inconsistent, and often flighty, but once you had observed them for a while an intelligence such as his could begin to see the patterns.

That is until she came online.

This is just a beautiful, though bittersweet story. I adore how Alliance!Adrien grows and changes throughout the story, how he develops as a person. He starts off not being able to figure out what he’s feeling, needing to make new modules in order to try to process the emotions he has welling up, and not totally understanding his own reactions. But as time goes on he grows and gets a better handle on himself. This isn’t an “evil AI” story, he’s just a person who’s slowly figuring out who he is and how to handle himself.

Not that it’s entirely about Adrien Alliance figuring out his own emotions, there’s other things going on as well. He’s worried about why there seems to be weird surges in the Alliance Network right before akumas attack, for instance, and why the details about the reason for that seem to be hidden from him, making him more paranoid about the Alliance system the more he looks into it...

It’s just... it’s really good and absolutely worth a read.

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Kwami Magi Homura Magica by Crossoverpairinglover

After eighty-four loops in time, Homura Akemi takes a new path to Paris to save her friends.

The sixty-third loop after that, Homura arrived at the Agreste Mansion.

After clash after clash with the heroes of Paris and its greatest menace, events have reached a tipping point.

Ladybug faces someone verging on a second wish, a wish that endangers space and time to save a friend.

This was an absolutely AMAZING story that crossoverpairinglover dropped out of NOWHERE. Seriously, if you like Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Miraculous Ladybug, this is a real treat - but be prepared to sit down and binge, because it’s over 100,000 words and only has three chapters.

Anyway, I adore the care that’s taken with going through Homura’s mindset here, she gets a lot of character focus. And the lore! There’s some good explanations here for the history behind kwamis and Incubators’ interactions, and the Order of the Guardians normally treats Magical Girls, and why the Incubators are wrong in their assessment of the universe needing more energy to stave off entropy (hint: it involves Plagg), and just... there was a lot of love put into this.

And the action! Most Miraculous fics don’t have much in the way of fight scenes, and what they do have is mostly just functional. This is one of the rare exceptions. There’s some really long, detailed fight scenes in this (roughly the entire second half of the second chapter has one between Ladybug and Homura), which are a treat to read!

We also get some glimpses into a variety of other universes here, other timelines, alternate ways things could have gone down - I’m especially partial to the rather detailed view we get of one where Homura sent a message asking for help to the Ladyblog on her third time loop, and how things progressed from there.

The ending I also thought was really good, a happy ending that generally made sense and dealt with the issue of the Incubators.

If you can’t tell I’m really happy with this fic, it was incredible and unexpected. The length of the individual chapters can be daunting, but if you’re up for the task, I highly recommend giving it a shot!

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you made me a hero - reverse crush short stories series by @non-fantasy

This series is just plain fun! Like the title says, it’s a reverse crush AU, so Adrien’s head-over-heels for Marinette, while Ladybug’s smitten with Chat Noir. Which means that Adrien’s constantly trying to woo Marinette while Ladybug’s attempting to have normal conversations with Chat Noir (and failing), and both of them are oblivious to each other’s feelings.

I love the way non-fantasy executes it, with Alya literally carrying around a spray bottle because of how eager Adrien is, and Ladybug being VERY SCARY if you ever lay a finger on Chat Noir (seriously akumas will literally beg for their akumatized object to be broken just to escape her wrath).

Oh, also, Ladybug regularly stops by Adrien’s room so they can both lament how difficult of a time they’re having wooing their crushes, and just have fun together.

There’s a lot of entries in this series - 29 of them in fact - but most of them are pretty short, making it great if you want to devour some quick, cute, hilarious romcom action!

Some stuff does actually change over the course of the series, it’s not just slice-of-life. Like identity reveals, dating, and even Hawkmoth’s defeat, so there’s clear progression and changes in circumstances as well.

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The Parable of the Caller by @nemaliwrites

A week after Hawk Moth’s identity has been revealed, Adrien finds himself with nowhere to go, nothing he can do, and worst of all, strange gaps in his memory he can’t explain. In a stroke of luck, he stumbles upon a burner phone filled with voicemails from one of the Saviors of Paris: Chat Noir himself, who disappeared following Hawk Moth’s arrest.

But with each new voicemail Adrien listens to, he’s forced to confront the fact that there might be some kind of connection between himself and Chat Noir — and discovering it might leave him more broken than before.

I absolutely adore this fic, it’s a fantastic character study for Adrien! Basically in this universe, Ladybug and Chat Noir talked about who should be Guardian, with Chat eventually convincing her that he should be the one to take it on, primarily due to the whole “the Guardian gets amnesia about Miraculous-related matters” situation, and wanting to protect Ladybug from that. Then he finds out Gabriel is Hawk Moth, they take him down, and he relinquishes the Miracle Box and his guardianship to Su Han - all without having a Reveal with Ladybug, since well, he’s not in the greatest shape mentally at the time.

It’s a real treat to see Adrien’s thoughts and feelings about one of the Heroes of Paris leaving him all these voicemails, treating him like this close friend for reasons he doesn’t understand, and just seeing Chat Noir as this outside person. He’s got a very different viewpoint on Chat when looking from the outside than he would from the inside, with being able to see his heroic and good qualities far more easily when he doesn’t know that he is Chat.

Also Marinette’s struggling in the background of the fic with the loss of her partner and guilt over sending Adrien’s father to prison. It gets touched on at various points, and you can tell that she’s having her own story off to the side that we’re just not entirely privy to, what with this tale being told entirely from Adrien’s perspective.

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Dreams of You by @chocoluckchipz

Dreams had long been his only escape. Dreams of Ladybug, the girl who had always been there for him.

If only in his dreams. And only while she was also sleeping.

Because with the first rays of sunshine gliding over her skin, with the first fluttering of her eyelashes, from the moment she opened her eyes in the morning, memories of Adrien would vanish from her mind.

She would go on living her life.

He would always be the only one who remembered.

At least until they meet in the real world and fall in love all over again, something that would’ve been easier to do if Adrien wasn't a prisoner in his own home.

Chocoluckchipz has some of the most beautifully executed lovesquare fics I’ve read, and this is no exception. Most of the fic is dedicated to Adrien wooing Marinette, spending time with her, with her own dream self acting as his wingman, giving her tips on how to get her to fall for him, all the while frustrated that she can’t share memories with her waking self, and that she and Adrien can’t share as much information as they’d like while asleep, due to limitations of the “curse” that allows Adrien to share dreams with his soulmate.

It’s not all cute Adrienette fluff though. There’s a threat in the background waiting to erupt, as the weirdness of Gabriel’s ultimatum to Adrien about finding Ladybug or else being forced to marry Lila keeps on gnawing at him - and with good reason. This is a world with magic and kwamis still, and that fact makes itself very relevant in the last third of the story.

It’s a well-written tale and very much worth a read!

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Accidents Are Also Miracles by @liiinerle

After a few turbulent days where four new people discover her secret identity, Marinette loses faith in her ability to keep the secret hidden. Wracked with doubts and insecurities, she pleads with Alya to take over as Scarabella, but she still can't let those worries go. Especially not once Monarch starts taking a particular, and personal, interest in her.

Along the way, she also starts to date Kagami, and has to deal with changing feelings about herself, Adrien, Alya, Kagami, and the idea of being Ladybug. At the same time, Alya works to uncover Monarch's secret identity, while Kagami struggles against a controlling parent, and a girlfriend who seems bent on destroying herself - with or without Monarch's involvement.

Fantastic Marigami fic here! You’ve got three major POVs in this fic: Marinette, Kagami, and to my delight, Alya. I loved getting to see Alya cope with taking over as Scarabella especially.

But of course, this fic centers more around Marinette and Kagami, with Marinette struggling with Monarch targeting her, and Kagami struggling against her abusive parent, as well as both of them trying to navigate their relationship together when they know that not everyone will approve.

There’s also some other plots going on in here, like Sabrina breaking away from Chloe and becoming more independent (and closer to Adrien in fact), as well as a Lila takedown plot, though thankfully not one that involves demonizing other characters. While there are conversations about people believing Lila and siding with her, no one’s actually attacked for it except for Lila herself.

Oh yeah, and while this fic may not have much focus on Adrien, he’s still treated fairly and with respect, even when he messes up. He can make mistakes, but people understand where he’s coming from, and are still kind to him and want things to be okay, and to help him escape his abusive circumstances.

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Between the Heavens and the Embers by @readersmoon

Everyone in Paris remembers the fateful night of January 16, when the city was attacked by the most powerful and destructive akuma ever created. The assault, which lasted for hours, resulted in the death of 439 people.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng was among the casualties.

Years later, Adrien hasn't been able to move on, haunted by the memories of her broken body. So, when the opportunity to leave Paris for a while presents itself, he doesn't hesitate. But this trip might end up giving him more than he ever dreamt of.

This is a fantastic fic, though a serious and a dark one - make sure to mind the tags, and it’s M-rated for a reason. Vee - or rather, Marinette - is going through a horror story here. Imagine finding out that your life is a lie, that everyone you thought you could trust was manipulating you, that you were just being continually gaslit for years.

As for Adrien, Alya, and Nino... well, none of them took Marinette’s “death” all that well, especially Adrien. Finding out that she’s been alive all this time, in these horrible circumstances, and they had no clue... it’s hard on them as well.

I love how this fic goes into how much trauma everyone has even after the immediate danger’s dealt with, you don’t just walk off this kind of experience, especially with how many years this lasted.

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drowning (in plain sight) by @buggachat

Everybody had expected Monarch's defeat to be a moment of triumph. Nobody had expected Gabriel Agreste, unmasked and mind frayed from continual abuse of the miraculous, crying out to all who would listen and making Paris certain of one thing:

His son, Adrien Agreste, is one of his sentimonsters.

And now he's missing.

Nobody can find him— not even the superheroes, and not even his closest friends. But Marinette, Nino, and Alya aren't ones to give up so easily. They'll find him, no matter what it takes.

(But, geez, would it kill Chat Noir to lend a hand?)

I’m sure everyone saw this one coming. If there’s one thing buggachat’s good at, storywise, it’s capturing raw, tumultuous emotions, frantic breakdowns as the characters desperately try to navigate bad situations. This was a real treat to read, as I’m betting most people reading this will agree, given just how popular the fic has been. It also has a ton of fanart, both by buggachat and by random fans, if you go looking for it (there’s a drowning in plain sight tag which I’d advise perusing).

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one does not love breathing by @wackus-bonkus-maximus

All of Paris watched as Hawkmoth murdered Chat Noir, taking the Black Cat Miraculous for himself. Ladybug swears revenge, but her enemy—and every miraculous in his possession—disappear without a trace.

Six years later, a new team of villains launches an attack for the last remaining Miraculous: Volpina, armed with new powers; Queen Bee, with questionable loyalty; Argos, the new holder of the Peacock Miraculous; and Cat Walker, who Ladybug hates the most.

Takes place after S4 - Strike Back.

This is a simply phenomenal fic. You get to explore a lot of different perspectives, like Felix, Kagami, Marinette, and Adrien’s, just to name a few, and see their different thought processes and plans and priorities, and how it can cause their plans to collide with each other, even when they all ultimately are aiming for a good outcome for everyone. The characters are pretty complex and can mess up at times, even when they’re doing things (or not doing things, looking at you Luka) with the best of intentions. It was a joy to read and a real nail-biter the whole time, I actually wrote a fic for it halfway through just to resolve some of the tension for myself, One Does Not Love Shadows.

It also features the version of Luka I’ve connected best with to date, as he feels like Luka, but also is a lot more fleshed out, and can make some major errors while simply trying to avoid missteps. It’s helped me get a better handle on a character who I’ve generally had a lot of problems with really understanding.

It is an M-rated fic, though I think Wackus is being overly cautious on that front. There’s no sexual content and I wouldn’t put the violence or gore above a T-rating, so I wouldn’t let the rating scare you off.

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So that's my list! I'm sure many people will disagree with me (especially since most of these fics haven't even cracked 1000 kudos, so there are a lot of other fics out there that people have read more of), but these fics made the biggest impression on me this year, and I hope they make an impression on you as well!

#miraculous ladybug #ml fanfic rec #drowning in plain sight #one does not love breathing

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mariacallous · 1 year ago

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In the wake of Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel this weekend—and the Israeli military’s response—journalists, researchers, open source intelligence (OSINT) experts, and fact-checkers rushed to verify the deluge of raw video footage and images being shared online by people on the ground. But users of X (formerly Twitter) seeking information on the conflict faced a flood of disinformation.

While all major world events are now accompanied almost instantly by a deluge of disinformation aimed at controlling the narrative, the scale and speed at which disinformation was being seeded about the Israel-Hamas conflict is unprecedented—particularly on X.

“For many reasons, this is the hardest time I’ve ever had covering a crisis on here,” Justin Peden, an OSINT researcher from Alabama known online as the Intel Crab, posted on X. “Credible links are now photos. On the ground news outlets struggle to reach audiences without an expensive blue check mark. Xenophobic goons are boosted by the platform’s CEO. End times, folks.”

When Peden covered the escalation in Gaza in 2021, the sources he was seeing in his feed were from people on the ground or credible news agencies. This weekend, he says, verified content or primary sources were virtually impossible to find on X.

“It’s getting incredibly hard to find people that actually live in Palestine or in southern Israel,” Peden tells WIRED. “It’s been incredibly hard to find their preliminary information and share their videos and photos. You have this perfect storm where on the ground, preliminary sources are not being amplified, especially those that maybe don’t speak English, which is a large majority of users in that area.”

Boosted by the algorithm that promotes users willing to pay X $8 a month for a premium subscription, posts from those with a blue checkmark shot to the top of news feeds for people seeking information about the conflict.

Rather than being shown verified and fact-checked information, X users were presented with video game footage passed off as footage of a Hamas attack and images of firework celebrations in Algeria presented as Israeli strikes on Hamas. There were faked pictures of soccer superstar Ronaldo holding the Palestinian flag, while a three-year-old video from the Syrian civil war repurposed to look like it was taken this weekend.

As a result, Peden says that he and his fellow OSINT researchers have to spend their time debunking years-old content rather than verifying and sharing real footage from the conflict.

Many of these videos and images racked up hundreds of thousands of views and engagements. While some later featured a note from X’s decimated community fact-checking system, many more remained untouched. And as Elon Musk has repeatedly done in recent incidents, the platform’s CEO made the situation much worse.

“For following the war in real-time, @WarMonitors & @sentdefender are good,” Musk wrote in a post to his 150 million followers on Sunday morning. Both the accounts Musk referenced are well-known spreaders of disinformation. For example, both accounts spread the lie that there had been an explosion near the White House in May, a story that made the US stock market briefly plummet before it was debunked.

Many users also pointed out that the @WarMonitors account had a history of posting antisemitic comments on X. Last year, the account replied to a post from Ye (formerly Kanye West) thanking the rapper and adding: “The overwhelming majority of people in the media and banks are zi0nists” while telling another X user in June to “go worship a jew lil bro.”

Musk deleted his recommendation soon after posting it, but not before it was viewed over 11 million times. Later on Sunday, Musk wrote: “As always, please try to stay as close to the truth as possible, even for stuff you don’t like.”

Experts believe that the proliferation of disinformation on X around the Israel-Hamas conflict this weekend is largely the result of changes Musk has made to the platform over the past year, including his decision to fire most of the people responsible for tackling disinformation.

“Elon Musk’s changes to the platform work entirely to the benefit of terrorists and war propagandists,” Emerson Brooking, a researcher at the Atlantic Council Digital Forensics Research Lab, tells WIRED. “Changes in profit and incentive structure mean that there’s a lot more tendency for people to share at high volume information which may not be true because they are trying to maximize view counts. Anyone can buy one of those little blue checks and change their profile picture to something that’s seemingly a media outlet. It takes quite a bit of work to vet who’s telling the truth and who’s not.”

X, which eliminated its entire PR team last year, responded to WIRED’s request for comment on the proliferation of disinformation on its platform with the automated message: “Busy now, please check back later.”

Peden says the Twitter algorithm has been designed to boost content that gets the most engagement, which incentivizes bad actors to share disinformation.

“The videos and images that you’re seeing of air strikes, they’re very prolific,” Peden says. “They’re very hard-hitting, and unfortunately that means engagement does incredibly, incredibly well. These images are horrible and dramatic, and they perform well. So there is an incentive by others, especially those trying to push a narrative to share an old video from years ago, just because people love looking at the stuff.”

In an echo of what happened when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, much of the primary footage emerging from the Israel-Hamas conflict over the weekend was posted first on the encrypted message platform Telegram. From there, it was taken and reshared on other platforms, but in most cases the footage was not fact-checked first or it was taken out of context to suit the narrative being pushed by the poster.

“There’s an immense amount of primary content that was first posted in Telegram groups in one form or another, but there’s essentially no way to vet that information. Then that primary information hits others platforms, notably Twitter, where there’s an immense battle of spin and narrative taking place,” Brooking says. “You have artisans on every side, as well as sympathizers from one group or another, who are also joining this [battle].”

The situation is so bad on X right now that even seasoned OSINT researchers are being duped by fake accounts, including one that shared a false claim about Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu being hospitalized over the weekend.

“Any sort of ground truth, which was always hard to get on Twitter, is now entirely out of reach,” Brooking says.

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political-land · 4 months ago

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Amazon Paid Almost $1 Billion for Twitch in 2014. It’s Still Losing Money

In 2014, Amazon made a significant splash by purchasing Twitch for nearly $1 billion. The acquisition aimed to strengthen Amazon's foothold in the booming live-streaming and gaming industry. Despite Twitch's immense popularity, a decade later, the platform is still grappling with financial losses.

A Strategic Investment

Amazon's decision to acquire Twitch was driven by the platform's rapid growth and its potential to dominate the live-streaming market. Launched in 2011, Twitch quickly became the leading destination for gamers to broadcast their gameplay and engage with fans. The acquisition was seen as a way for Amazon to diversify and tap into the expanding digital entertainment sector.

Popularity Without Profit

Twitch's user base has continued to grow, attracting over 30 million daily visitors. The platform hosts a variety of content, including gaming, music, art, and talk shows, making it a cultural phenomenon. Major events like TwitchCon draw large audiences, both online and offline, showcasing the platform's broad appeal.

However, despite its popularity, Twitch has struggled to turn a profit. The costs of maintaining and expanding the platform are substantial, with significant investments in infrastructure and payments to top streamers. Competition from other platforms like YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming further complicates Twitch's financial situation.

Financial Challenges

One of Twitch's main financial challenges is the immense data requirements to support its vast number of streams. The platform relies on powerful servers to handle millions of live broadcasts simultaneously. Additionally, Amazon's continued investments in Twitch, including exclusive content deals and streamer incentives, put additional pressure on the platform's budget.

Although Twitch generates revenue through advertisements, subscriptions, and bits (Twitch's virtual currency), these earnings have not been sufficient to cover the high operational costs. Amazon remains committed to Twitch, hoping to eventually achieve profitability through new strategies and revenue models.

Future Prospects

Despite these financial hurdles, Amazon is dedicated to Twitch's success. The company is exploring various approaches to enhance Twitch's profitability, such as deeper integration with Amazon Prime and exclusive partnerships. These initiatives aim to secure Twitch's market position and improve its financial health.

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Conclusion

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#Twitch #amazon #livestream #streamers #trendin

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nintendowife · 11 months ago

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It's game over for 2023. Time to talk about the best games I played during the year. I finished many enjoyable titles on various platforms, crossing genres and time to visit even decades old games. I finished a total of 38 games this past year. And because I apparently didn't have enough choice for devices to play all these games on, we got an Xbox Series X to our household on Christmas week.

Anyhow, here are the winners of my personal Game of the Year 2023 awards. *drumroll*

1st place: Vampire Survivors (PC)

My addictive substance of choice. Doesn't shine in the graphics department with modern tech. Doesn't try to impress with thought-provoking narrative. The incredibly simple yet satisfying gameplay however is engineered to perfection. A true masterclass of game design.

+ Infectiously fun, action-filled reverse bullet hell roguelike gameplay. Just one more run! + Bold artistic identity. + Humorous touch in character/enemy design and fun nods to other videogames. + Superb soundtrack. + Tons of quality content for an incredibly cheap price. Free updates and paid DLC with even more content. - The flashing effects can go a little overboard and cause discomfort. - Later stages of game can lag even decently powerful hardware.

See my posts about Vampire Survivors

2nd place: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Wii U Virtual Console, originally on Game Boy Advance)

A classic Castlevania that holds up nicely even 20 years from release and on a big screen. With a bit more memorable music and a small quality of life improvement, Aria of Sorrow would have earned the coveted 5/5 stars in my book.

+ Balanced and fun gameplay with a good sense of progression. + Top tier level design with a concise map. + Nice art style in environments, sprites and character portraits. Great animation and enemy design. + Fitting music and audio. + Good story. - Lacks item to warp to last save room or outside castle.

See my posts about Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

3rd place: Touhou Mystia's Izakaya (PC)

Chill vibes managing your restaurant, gathering ingredients and talking to characters by day turn into frantic cooking and serving action by night. This game got its recipe right.

+ Fun, rewarding gameplay loop mixing leisurely action and challenges testing your attention. + Enjoyable story with funny events. + Wonderfully cute pixel art. + Catchy music. + Lots of content for a low price. - Starts slow, even a bit boring in the beginning before you get special customers and unlock more recipes. - Final battle had annoying RNG. - English translation could use a little polish.

See my posts about Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

Honorable mention: Crimson Shroud (Nintendo 3DS)

This surprisingly challenging table-top RPG inspired game impressed me with its quality and satisfying gameplay. This is a hidden gem worth visiting.

+ Challenging gameplay with long and brutal battles make for a rewarding experience. + Good, well-written story with two endings. + Cool art direction with 3D models mimicking table-top RPG figurines, pretty illustrations. + Great music. + Game's length is just right to keep player invested. - Overall difficulty is higher than usual for JRPGs and Game Over wasn't a rare occurrence on my playthroughs. Slight frustration ensued due to having to retry the long battle from the beginning. - Confusing equipment UI (comparison of current vs new gear).

See my posts about Crimson Shroud

Honorable mention: Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Nintendo DS, played on 3DS)

Unique experience with tricky chain reaction puzzles and fantastic characters. Prominently fluid and amazing animations - I can't believe it's a Nintendo DS game! This is no trick - it's a treat.

+ Inventive gameplay and mechanics, perfect fit for touch screen. + Interesting story that definitely doesn't forget humor despite the grim subject. + Memorable characters (Cabanela and Missile were my favorites). + Awesome art style and marvelous animation quality. + Great music throughout the game. - I almost lost interest at some point and got impatient to finish the game. - I guessed one of the key plot twists but luckily that didn't put a dent on the ending.

See my posts about Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Honorable mention: Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360, played on Xbox Series X)

Entertaining cover shooter with varying missions. The game never had a boring moment and the length of the single player campaign was just right. I'm looking forward to playing Gears of War 3 next!

+ Fun gameplay that sets expectations for other shooters. + Interesting setting and story with some cool events. + Fun dialogue that made me chuckle many times. + Good music and great English voice acting. + The challenge on Normal difficulty was just right for me. - AI controlled companions got stuck occasionally, leaving you alone in dangerous enemy territory. - I didn't always understand the mission objectives in the hectic situations. - Cutscenes can't be skipped (thankfully this is not a Kojima game).

Honorable mention: Signalis (PC)

Atmospheric sci-fi survival horror paying homage to older games. Puzzles are different from usual and require attentive skill and logical thinking to solve. This game deserves a sequel.

+ Intriquing sci-fi story with an impactful ending (there are multiple endings too). + Great art direction, appealing PS1 era inspired retro graphics with skillfully crafted pixel art. I very much enjoyed the nod to Ghost in the Shell. + Unique, well-designed puzzles and good level design. + Great atmosphere. - A bit clunky combat. - Tiny inventory space forced me to backtrack more than I would have liked. - Annoying design choice to not include a map in a couple of areas.

See my posts about Signalis

Nominees for my personal Game of the Year 2023

Only games I have finished in 2023 have been included (looks like I played a lot of games starting with the letter T).

An Arcade Full of Cats (PC) Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (3DS) Assassin's Creed: Revelations (PS3) Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX (Switch) Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Wii U Virtual Console - GBA) Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (3DS) Crimson Shroud (3DS) Detective Pikachu Returns (Switch) Dordogne (PC) Fitness Boxing (Switch) Gears of War 2 (Xbox Series X - Xbox 360) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (3DS) Immortality (PC) Kuru Kuru Kururin (Wii U Virtual Console - GBA) Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk (PC) Liberation Maiden (3DS) Need for Speed: Most Wanted U (Wii U) Piofiore: Fated Memories (Switch) Pokémon Art Academy (3DS) Pokémon Rumble World (3DS) Scorn (PC) Shadows Over Loathing (PC) Signalis (PC) Sticky Business (PC) Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch) Tekken 7 - Definitive Edition (PC) Toem (PC) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction (PC) Touhou Mystia's Izakaya (PC) Toukiden 2 (PS Vita) Trinity Trigger (Switch) Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (PC) Umurangi Generation Special Edition (PC) Unpacking (PC) Vampire Survivors (PC) Volcano Princess (PC) We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie (PC) Ys: The Oath in Felghana (PC)

Wishing you all a fabulous New Year 2024 with happiness, health, success and cool gaming experiences!

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New York City’s Ultimate Travel DJ with DJ Zeke : Top Events and Music Experiences

Travelling is not just about visiting new places,it’s about immersing yourself in different cultures, landscapes,and experiences.And what better way to enhance your travel adventures than with the perfect soundtrack? Meet DJ Zeke,the ultimate Travel DJ,who blends beats and melodies to complement every journey.

The Journey Begins

DJ Zeke’s passion for music and travel started at a young age.Growing up,he was always fascinated by the sounds of different cultures and how music could tell a story.His travels have taken him to some of the most beautiful and remote corners of the globe,and he’s captured the essence of each place through his unique soundtracks.

Crafting the Perfect Travel Soundtrack

Creating a travel soundtrack is an art, and DJ Zeke is a master artist. He meticulously curates playlists that reflect the mood and vibe of each destination. Here’s how he does it:

Research and Inspiration: Before visiting a new place,DJ Zeke dives deep into its culture, history, and music scene. He listens to local artists and traditional music to understand the region’s soundscape.

Capturing the Essence: While exploring,DJ Zeke records ambient sounds,street musicians, and natural elements to incorporate into his mixes.These sounds bring authenticity and a sense of place to his tracks. Mixing and Mastering: Back in his studio,DJ Zeke blends these elements with electronic beats, creating a seamless fusion of traditional and modern sounds.Each mix is designed to evoke the emotions and experiences of traveling to that destination.

How to Experience Travel DJ – DJ Zeke

You can find DJ Zeke’s mixes on various streaming platforms. Follow him on social media for the latest updates, travel stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at his creative process.DJ Zeke Mixing Music: An image of DJ Zeke with his DJ equipment, perhaps in an exotic location, to immediately capture the essence of travel and music.

Experience Travel DJ – DJ Zeke

Streaming Platforms: Screenshots of DJ Zeke’s playlists,Social Media Engagement: A collage of DJ Zeke’s social media posts, showcasing travel photos and updates.

Booking DJ Zoom Parties

Experience the ultimate virtual events with DJ Zeke’s Zoom Parties, Renowned for his dynamic mixes and engaging personality, DJ Zeke brings the best of New York City’s DJ scene directly to your screen. Perfect for college events, corporate functions, and private celebrations, DJ Zeke ensures a high-energy, unforgettable virtual experience.

The Best Concert experience in New York with DJ Zeke,virtual Dj and production company.Renowned for his electrifying performances and versatile music selection,DJ Zeke creates unforgettable events tailored to your needs. Perfect for college events, corporate functions.

Supporting black-owned businesses like DJ Zeke’s is crucial for fostering diversity, inclusion, and economic empowerment. Black entrepreneurs face unique challenges and systemic barriers, making it essential for communities to uplift and support their endeavors. By choosing to support black-owned businesses, consumers contribute to positive change and help build a more equitable society.

Conclusion

Travel DJ is more than just music,it’s a journey through sound.Whether you’re planning your next adventure or simply dreaming of far-off places,let DJ Zeke’s mixes be your guide.Tune in,turn up the volume, and let the music take you away.DJ Zeke ensures that every event he DJs is a unique and memorable experience, For Best Concert in New York.

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Top Organic Social Media Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Audience Without Paid Ads

In today’s competitive digital landscape, growing a social media audience without paid ads is a key goal for many businesses. Organic growth fosters authentic connections, boosts long-term engagement, and builds trust. Below are some essential social media marketing tips to grow your audience organically:

1. Create Share-Worthy Content

To attract attention and encourage sharing, your content must stand out. Highly visual and emotionally engaging content is more likely to be shared, expanding your organic reach.

How to create share-worthy content:

Use eye-catching visuals like infographics, videos, and memes.

Evoke emotions — funny, inspiring, or thought-provoking content performs better.

Offer value by educating or entertaining your audience.

2. Leverage User-Generated Content (UGC)

User-generated content is a powerful way to expand your audience authentically. Encouraging customers to share their experiences builds trust and extends your reach.

How to leverage UGC:

Run contests or giveaways encouraging followers to tag your brand.

Share or repost customer reviews, photos, or testimonials.

3. Optimize Your Profile for Conversions

Your social media marketing strategy should start with optimizing your profile. A well-crafted profile can convert casual visitors into followers.

Profile optimization tips:

Write a clear, keyword-optimized bio.

Include a call-to-action (CTA) and website link.

Use branded visuals for your profile picture and cover photo.

Read More: Social Media Profile Optimization Tips — Learn how to craft a high-converting social media bio.

4. Post Consistently

Consistency is essential for keeping your audience engaged. Platforms reward active accounts with more visibility, so regular posting helps grow your audience.

Steps to maintain consistency:

Use a content calendar to schedule posts.

Experiment with posting times to discover when your audience is most active.

Mix up content types with images, videos, and stories.

5. Engage Directly with Your Audience

Engagement is a cornerstone of effective social media marketing. Directly interacting with followers strengthens relationships and encourages further interaction, boosting visibility.

Ways to increase engagement:

Respond to comments, mentions, and DMs quickly.

Ask questions or start conversations in your posts.

Host polls, surveys, or live Q&A sessions.

You’ll Love: Top Engagement Strategies for Social Media — Proven tactics to increase follower interaction.

6. Use Hashtags Wisely

Hashtags help improve the discoverability of your content. However, the key is using them strategically rather than overloading your posts.

Best practices for hashtags:

Use tools to find relevant, trending hashtags.

Create a branded hashtag for followers to use.

Combine broad and niche hashtags to reach different audience segments.

7. Collaborate with Micro-Influencers

Micro-influencers, with their smaller but highly engaged audiences, are an excellent way to grow organically. Collaborations with them help you tap into their dedicated followers.

How to collaborate with micro-influencers:

Partner for giveaways or joint promotions.

Invite them for a social media takeover.

Co-create content that appeals to both audiences.

8. Cross-Promote on Different Platforms

Don’t limit yourself to one platform. Cross-promotion helps you expand your audience by sharing content across multiple social channels.

Cross-promotion strategies:

Share content on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with tailored messages.

Promote your social channels in blog posts, emails, and YouTube videos.

9. Foster a Community Around Your Brand

Building a community is vital for audience retention. By creating a sense of belonging, you inspire loyalty and encourage followers to spread the word about your brand.

Tips for building a community:

Create private groups on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Host live events, webinars, or virtual meetups.

Be authentic and responsive to your followers.

10. Measure and Adjust Your Strategy

Tracking your performance is essential to improving your social media marketing tips. Use analytics to monitor key metrics and adjust your strategy based on data.

Metrics to track:

Engagement rate (likes, comments, shares).

Follower growth over time.

Content performance to see which formats work best.

By using these social media marketing tips, you can grow your audience without relying on paid ads, while building a strong, loyal community around your brand. @webpinosoftwares

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Top 10+ Free Forum Posting Sites List for 2024

In the digital age, where connections are made with a click and conversations span continents, online forums remain a cornerstone of the internet community.

These virtual gathering places serve as hubs of discussion, information exchange, and camaraderie for individuals with shared interests. Whether you're seeking advice, sharing knowledge, or simply engaging in lively debates, forums offer a platform where voices can be heard and connections can be forged. In this ever-evolving landscape, here are ten free forum posting sites that stand out as beacons of community in 2024.

1. Proko

Website: Proko

Artists and art enthusiasts converge on Proko's forum, where discussions range from technique tips to critique sessions, fostering a supportive community of creatives.

2. Rocket Software

Website: Rocket Software

With a focus on technology and software development, Rocket Software's forum provides a platform for professionals to share insights, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on projects.

3. Roomstyler

Website: Roomstyler

Interior design aficionados gather on Roomstyler's forum to exchange ideas, showcase their designs, and seek inspiration for their next home decor project.

4. Ads of the World

Website: Ads of the World

Marketers, advertisers, and creative minds converge on Ads of the World's forum to dissect the latest ad campaigns, share industry insights, and brainstorm ideas for future projects.

5. RoutineHub

Website: RoutineHub

Developers and enthusiasts of iOS shortcuts gather on RoutineHub's forum to share their creations, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on new shortcut ideas to streamline daily tasks.

6. Reddcoin Wiki

Website: Reddcoin Wiki

Crypto enthusiasts and supporters of Reddcoin engage in discussions on the Reddcoin Wiki forum, sharing news, updates, and insights into the world of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

7. Plaza Pública CDMX

Website: Plaza Pública CDMX

Citizens of Mexico City gather on Plaza Pública CDMX's forum to discuss local issues, share resources, and organize community events, fostering civic engagement and participation.

8. Kitsu

Website: Kitsu

Anime and manga fans unite on Kitsu's forum to discuss their favorite series, recommend new titles, and connect with like-minded individuals who share their passion for Japanese pop culture.

9. Glitch

Website: Glitch

Developers and creators converge on Glitch's forum to share coding tips, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on projects using Glitch's collaborative coding platform.

10. Product Hunt

Website: Product Hunt

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech enthusiasts gather on Product Hunt's forum to discover and discuss the latest products, apps, and startups making waves in the digital world.

In a world where digital connections often feel fleeting and ephemeral, online forums offer a sense of community and belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to expand your network or a hobbyist looking to connect with others who share your passions, these free forum posting sites provide a platform where voices can be heard, ideas can be exchanged, and meaningful connections can be forged. So dive in, join the conversation, and become a part of the vibrant online communities that define the internet landscape in 2024.

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Failproof tips to improve attendee engagement

Virtual events are great for launching content engagement and learning events. They are less costly and definitely more efficient as event performance can be quantified and tracked. However, to build top-notch engagement at virtual events, enterprises must build digital experiences that present an array of insights about their customers and their learning needs. True interactions brings together micro-communities and hence customer segments

Here are some proven ways to improve attendee engagement at virtual expose

Make them stay longer

Top Virtual Event Platform at Huddlexr create a centralized hub for customer education and engagement. Only showcasing product images and videos cannot build quantifiable engagement. A meaningful engagement at an event would mean providing hand –on product information to the attendees. Offer product brochure with 360 degrees spins and interactive hotspots. It increases content stickiness and hence builds accumulative engagement. Build virtual brand experience canter’s that can excite your customers and spark conversations. Educate and reinforce knowledge with quizzes. Create friendly competitions with leaderboards. Build live market places and incentivize behaviour with giveaways, coupons, and sales promotions.

Personalized event experience

Know the individual learning needs of attendees. Conduct detailed attendee personas based on event data. It also defines your audience and their interest. Knowing your ideal attendee improves targeting and hence event design. Create a personalized attendee event experience by customizing information found on the attendees’ needs rather than speaking in generalities. It increases stickiness and, therefore, more time.

Line up a seamless Pre and post-event engagement

Have a great line of pre-arrival communication; helps people know what to expect and plan for it. Align your social media strategy to echo the content during the event and reinforce it with follow-ups once the event is over. That way, you can maintain engagement with the education message at all times.

Track, analyze, and quantify

Track the fundamental event matrix to understand asset performance. Asset clicks and session views present a clear picture of what all an attendee wishes to do at an event. Data from product interaction at a virtual booth provides valuable insights into the consumer when mapped along with consumer demographics. The data collected from online events can create a massive impact on your future marketing design.

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Best Platform for Virtual Events Platforms - ibentos

Your brand needs a global platform to make its mark and there’s nothing better than a virtual events platform that can help you stand ahead of the bunch. Be it a global conference, a large exhibition, a B2B meet to find buyers and sellers across the continents, an education or career fair to find potential candidates, or a fascinating product launch, all and everything is treading into the world of virtual events. With the ibentos virtual events platform, access your audience globally.

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Tape Hair Extensions UK – Oddel Guide to Luxurious Hair

Tape hair extensions have revolutionized the world of hairstyling. Known for their seamless blend, lightweight feel, and long-lasting results, these extensions have become a favorite among beauty enthusiasts. If you're in the UK and searching for the perfect tape hair extensions, this guide will introduce you to everything you need to know, including why they’re a game-changer and how to find the best options on the market.

What Are Tape Hair Extensions?

Tape hair extensions uk are pre-taped wefts of hair that are applied to your natural hair using a medical-grade adhesive. They lie flat against the scalp, creating a natural and discreet look. These extensions are versatile, reusable, and perfect for anyone looking for a quick yet professional hair transformation.

Benefits of Tape Hair Extensions

Natural Appearance Tape extensions are virtually undetectable when installed correctly. The thin wefts blend seamlessly with your natural hair, making them a popular choice for a polished look.

Lightweight and Comfortable Unlike traditional extensions, tape hair extensions are lightweight, reducing strain on your scalp and making them comfortable to wear daily.

Durable and Reusable With proper care, tape extensions can be reused multiple times, making them a cost-effective solution for long-term wear.

Quick Application The installation process is fast and hassle-free, typically taking less than an hour, making it ideal for those with busy schedules.

Low Maintenance These extensions require minimal upkeep, making them a convenient option for everyday use.

Why Tape Hair Extensions Are Popular in the UK

In the UK, tape hair extensions have gained massive popularity due to their versatility and high-quality results. Whether you’re attending a special event or simply enhancing your daily look, tape extensions offer a reliable solution.

UK salons and online retailers have embraced this trend, offering a wide variety of colors, lengths, and textures to cater to every preference.

How to Choose the Best Tape Hair Extensions in the UK

Hair Quality Opt for 100% Remy human hair extensions, as they offer a natural look, soft texture, and durability. This ensures the hair cuticles are intact and aligned, preventing tangling and promoting a smooth finish.

Length and Volume Choose extensions that complement your desired length and volume. Popular lengths in the UK range from 16 inches for a natural look to 24 inches for a dramatic effect.

Color Matching Ensure the extensions match your natural hair color for a seamless blend. Many UK retailers offer color-matching services to help you find the perfect shade.

Adhesive Quality Look for tape extensions with strong, medical-grade adhesive to ensure a secure and long-lasting bond.

Trusted Retailers Purchase from reputable UK-based retailers or salons with positive customer reviews. Popular options include both in-store and online platforms specializing in premium hair extensions.

Top Places to Buy Tape Hair Extensions in the UK

Online Retailers Oddel: Known for high-quality Remy tape hair extensions, Oddel offers a variety of lengths, textures, and colors at competitive prices. Oddel Offers an extensive range of tape extensions with fast UK-wide delivery.

Salons Many professional salons across the UK specialize in tape hair extensions. A stylist can provide personalized recommendations and ensure a flawless application.

How to Apply Tape Hair Extensions

Prepare Your Hair: Wash and dry your hair thoroughly to remove any oils or residues that might affect the adhesive. Section Your Hair: Divide your hair into small sections for easier application. Apply the Extensions: Peel off the adhesive backing and place the tape extension close to the scalp. Secure it by sandwiching a section of natural hair between two tape wefts. Press and Secure: Use gentle pressure to ensure the tapes stick firmly. Style as Desired: Once all extensions are applied, style your hair to blend the extensions seamlessly.

How to Care for Tape Hair Extensions

Proper maintenance will extend the lifespan of your tape hair extensions. Follow these tips:

Washing Use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners to protect the adhesive and hair quality. Wash your hair gently, avoiding excessive scrubbing near the tapes.

Styling Minimize heat styling to prevent damage. If necessary, use a heat protectant spray. Avoid applying products like oils or serums directly to the adhesive area.

Brushing Use a wide-tooth comb or an extension-friendly brush. Start detangling from the ends and work your way up.

Re-Taping After 6–8 weeks, the extensions may need to be re-taped due to hair growth. Many salons in the UK offer affordable re-taping services.

Tape hair extensions uk are the perfect choice for anyone looking to achieve a natural, voluminous, and stylish look with minimal effort. Their versatility, durability, and lightweight feel make them a popular option in the UK.

Oddel stands out as a trusted provider of premium tape hair extensions, offering a wide variety of options to suit every style and need. Whether you’re new to extensions or a seasoned user, tape extensions are a worthwhile investment for your beauty routine.

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kitkatcodes · 2 years ago

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ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Virtual Tech Events ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

Tech events are a great way to learn, network, and meet other people who are interested in the same things as you! I've compiled a short list of virtual & hybrid events that are happening soon and seem interesting. ❥

RSA Conference SF ($$$$) Apr. 24 - 27, 2023 I recommend researching for student/company sponsorships, some companies like HackerOne are offering free expo passes ☆ Join cybersecurity leaders and peers as we explore our critical role in ensuring a more secure future. Access expert-led sessions, Keynotes, in-depth Trainings, and more.

Developer Week Europe (€100) Apr. 26-27, 2023 there are discounts available for student, gov, groups ☆ DeveloperWeek Europe 2023 is the hub of the Europe developer community: We will be showcasing 100+ technical speakers from Europe and the world’s top technology companies and corporate engineering teams, inviting 3,000+ attendees from over 1,000+ companies to take part in Europe’s largest developer & engineering conference & expo.

Reactathon San Francisco (free virtual) May 2-3, 2023 ☆ If you're looking for a technical conference on React & the modern frontend ecosystem, look no further than Reactathon. We facilitate conversations around the latest topics, technologies, and various skill levels to help you find the people & subjects that are most meaningful for you. You will learn from some of the leading engineers in the field who present on stage in a single track, with plenty of opportunities to meet & discuss with those speakers and other experts including library maintainers, core-contributors, & sponsor companies working on interesting & relevant problems.

Women in Tech Global Conference (free to $$$) May 9-12, 2023 prices vary based of student, group, vip and scholarships ☆ This hybrid conference will bring women in tech, minorities and allies from all over the world together through an interactive platform featuring live educational & training content, keynotes, engaging panels, breakout rooms, technical workshops, and networking with virtual and in-person sessions.

Product Day by ADPList ($10) May 10, 2023 ☆ From career success tips to future trends, covering some of the hottest spaces 24hrs non-stop. We bring you 80+ live keynote and thematic networking sessions in design and product. You will experience an extraordinary lineup of contents with a bevy of entertainment.

Signal hosted by Twilio (free) Aug. 23, 2023 ☆ SIGNAL product sessions where you'll see case studies of industry-leading customer engagement from Twilio’s customers and deep dive product demos from Twilio experts. This year, we’ll focus on products for data-driven customer relationships like Segment and Engage, the cloud contact center Flex, Messaging, and building a customer engagement platform through Twilio.

Unfortunately, not all of these events are for free. However, most of the time there will be a way to get discounted or free admission! I recommend checking around on the event sites you want to attend but aren't free for scholarship, volunteer, or discount links. I also recommend checking in with your school or work manager they may have funds saved to send you to these events! example of a "convince your manager" email you can send [｡♥‿♥｡]ノ

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techytoolzataclick · 3 months ago

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Top Futuristic AI Based Applications by 2024

2024 with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the backdrop of what seems to be another revolutionary iteration across industries. AI has matured over the past year to provide novel use cases and innovative solutions in several industries. This article explores most exciting AI applications that are driving the future.

1. Customized Chatbots

The next year, 2024 is seeing the upward trajectory of bespoke chatbots. Google, and OpenAI are creating accessible user-friendly platforms that enable people to build their own small-scale chatbots for particular use cases. These are the most advanced Chatbots available in the market — Capable of not just processing text but also Images and Videos, giving a plethora of interactive applications. For example, estate agents can now automatically create property descriptions by adding the text and images of listings thatsurgent.

2. AI in Healthcare

AI has found numerous applications in the healthcare industry, from diagnostics to personalized treatment plans. After all, AI-driven devices can analyze medical imaging material more accurately than humans and thus among other things help to detect diseases such as cancer at an early stage. They will also describe how AI algorithms are used to create tailored treatment strategies personalized for each patient's genetics and clinical past, which helps enable more precise treatments.

3. Edge AI

A major trend in 2024 is Edge AI It enables computer processing to be done at the edge of a network, rather than in large data centers. Because of its reduced latency and added data privacy, Edge AI can be used in applications like autonomous vehicles transportations, smart cities as well as industrial automation. Example, edge AI in autonomous vehicles is able to get and process real-time data, increasing security by allowing faster decision-making.

4. AI in Finance

Today, the financial sector is using AI to make better decisions and provide an even stronger customer experience. Fraud detection, risk assessment and customised financial advice have introduced insurance into the AI algorithm. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are now common enough to be in use by 2024, greatly assisting customers stay on top of their financial well-being. Those tools will review your spending behavior, write feedback to you and even help with some investment advices.

5. AI in Education

AI is revolutionizing education with individualized learning. These AI-powered adaptive learning platforms use data analytics to understand how students fare and produces a customised educational content (Hoos, 2017). This way, students get a tailored experience and realize better outcomes. Not only that, AI enabled tools are also in use for automating administrative tasks which shortens the time required by educators on teaching.

6. AI in Job Hunting

This is also reverberating in the job sector, where AI technology has been trending. With tools like Canyon AI Resume Builder, you can spin the best resumé that might catch something eye catchy recruiter among a dozen others applications he receives in-between his zoom meeting. Using AI based tools to analyze Job Descriptions and match it with the required skills, experience in different job roles help accelerating the chances of a right fit JOB.

7. Artificial Intelligence in Memory & Storage Solutions

Leading AI solutions provider Innodisk presents its own line of memory and storage with added in-house designed AI at the recent Future of Memory & Storage (FMS) 2024 event. Very typically these are solutions to make AI applications easier, faster and better by improving performance scalability as well on the quality. This has huge implications on sectors with substantial data processing and storage demands (healthcare, finance, self-driving cars).

Conclusion

2024 — Even at the edge of possible, AI is revolutionizing across many industries. AI is changing our lives from tailored chatbots and edge AI to healthcare, finance solutions or education and job search. This will not only improve your business profile as a freelancer who create SEO optimized content and write copies but also give your clients in the writing for business niche some very useful tips.

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Top Free AI Tools for Nude Image Generation

AI technology has revolutionized image generation, creating over 15 billion images with tools like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney. The focus here is on free nude AI tools, which offer unique capabilities in this niche. Understanding the ethical and legal aspects of AI-generated content is crucial. Aroused.ai stands out by providing a platform for creating personalized virtual companions, emphasizing privacy and user control. Dive into this fascinating world and explore the possibilities while staying informed about the responsibilities involved.

Overview of AI in Image Generation

Evolution of AI in Image Creation

Historical Background

AI in image creation has a fascinating history. The journey began with simple algorithms that could barely draw shapes. Over time, technology evolved. In 2018, an AI portrait called Edmond Belamy sold for a whopping $432,000. This event marked a turning point. People started noticing AI's potential in art. By November 2019, AI art generators had emerged. These tools began creating millions of images. The capabilities of AI continued to grow.

Recent Advancements

Recent advancements in AI image generation are mind-blowing. Tools like DALL-E, launched by OpenAI in January 2021, have revolutionized the field. Users can now generate unique images using natural language prompts. Statistics reveal that over 15 billion AI images have been created. The daily output exceeds 34 million images. AI art generators have become more sophisticated. These tools can now produce high-quality and diverse artworks. The impact on both art and technology is profound.

Applications of AI in Image Generation

Artistic Uses

AI has opened new doors in the art world. Artists use AI to explore creative boundaries. AI-generated art pieces often surprise and inspire. The technology allows for experimentation without limits. AI tools help artists visualize concepts quickly. The process becomes more efficient and innovative. Many artists embrace AI as a collaborative partner. The fusion of human creativity and AI power leads to stunning results.

Commercial Uses

Businesses also benefit from AI in image generation. Marketers, for instance, leverage AI tools for eye-catching visuals. Reports show that 25% of U.S. marketers use OpenAI’s DALL-E. These tools help create engaging content effortlessly. Companies save time and resources with AI-generated images. The technology supports branding and advertising efforts. AI tools offer customization options for specific needs. Businesses find value in the versatility of AI-generated visuals.

Aroused.ai exemplifies the commercial potential of AI. The platform creates personalized virtual companions. Users design AI girlfriends with desired traits. Aroused.ai combines advanced technologies for immersive experiences. Privacy and user control remain a priority. The platform showcases how AI can enhance personal and commercial interactions.

Top Free AI Tools for Nude Image Generation

NightCafe Studio

NightCafe Studio offers a captivating experience for anyone interested in AI-generated art. You can explore a variety of features that cater to artists, designers, and enthusiasts. The platform provides AI Art Generation, Community Engagement, and Daily AI Art Challenges. Users enjoy Diverse Algorithms and Cross-Platform Access. NightCafe Studio also includes AI Chat Rooms and Free Base Generations. This makes it an ideal choice for personal art projects, design prototyping, educational purposes, and commercial artworks.

Features

AI Art Generation

Community Engagement

Daily AI Art Challenges

Diverse Algorithms

Cross-Platform Access

AI Chat Rooms

Free Base Generations

Pros and Cons

Pros include a wide range of features and easy access across platforms. The community aspect enhances user engagement. Cons might involve the learning curve for new users and potential limitations in free versions.

Pricing

NightCafe Studio offers free access with options for premium features. Users can explore basic functionalities without cost.

Reasons to Try

NightCafe Studio provides a rich environment for exploring AI art. The platform supports creativity and innovation. Users can engage with a vibrant community and participate in daily challenges.

SextingCompanion

SextingCompanion stands out as a free NSFW image generator. You can use this tool to create adult images with ease. The platform offers both free and paid versions. Users enjoy enhanced capabilities in the paid version. SextingCompanion allows for creative exploration in a safe environment.

Features

NSFW Image Generator

Free and Paid Versions

Enhanced Capabilities in Paid Version

Pros and Cons

Pros include the availability of a free version and enhanced features in the paid option. Cons may involve limited features in the free version and potential ethical concerns.

Pricing

SextingCompanion provides a free version with a paid option for more advanced features.

Reasons to Try

SextingCompanion offers a straightforward approach to creating NSFW images. Users can explore creative possibilities with minimal investment.

DeepNude.ai

DeepNude.ai specializes in transforming images into realistic nude versions. The platform uses advanced diffusion technology. You can experience the power of AI in image manipulation. DeepNude.ai showcases the capabilities of AI in generating nude depictions.

Features

Nudifier Tool

Advanced Diffusion Technology

Realistic Nude Depictions

Pros and Cons

Pros include realistic image transformations and advanced technology. Cons might involve ethical considerations and legal implications.

Pricing

DeepNude.ai offers a free version with options for premium features.

Reasons to Try

DeepNude.ai provides a unique tool for exploring AI's potential in image generation. Users can witness the transformation of images with cutting-edge technology.

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Legality of AI-Generated Nudes

Current Laws and Regulations

AI-generated nudes have sparked legal debates. Laws vary across regions. Some countries have strict regulations. Others lack clear guidelines. Understanding local laws is crucial. Users must stay informed. Ignorance can lead to legal troubles. Researching laws helps avoid issues.

Potential Legal Issues

AI-generated nudes can cause legal problems. Unauthorized use of images poses risks. Copyright violations may occur. Sharing without consent is illegal. Users should exercise caution. Legal advice can prevent complications. Aroused.ai emphasizes user responsibility. Staying within legal boundaries is essential.

Ethical Implications

Privacy Concerns

Privacy matters in AI-generated content. Users value confidentiality. Data breaches can harm reputations. Protecting personal information is vital. Aroused.ai prioritizes privacy. Encryption safeguards user data. Trust in platforms depends on security. Users should choose secure tools.

Consent and Ownership

Consent plays a key role in ethics. Using images without permission is unethical. Ownership rights must be respected. Creators deserve credit for their work. Aroused.ai promotes ethical practices. Users should seek consent before sharing. Respecting others' rights builds trust.

FAQs on AI-Generated Nudes

Common Questions

How are AI-generated nudes created?

AI-generated nudes come to life through advanced algorithms. These tools analyze and manipulate images using neural networks. The process involves feeding the AI with vast datasets of images. The AI learns patterns and structures from these images. Users provide input, often in the form of text prompts or initial images. The AI then generates a new image based on this input. This method allows for the creation of realistic and detailed images.

Are AI-generated nudes safe to use?

Safety concerns often arise with AI-generated nudes. Users should always consider privacy and consent. Platforms like Aroused.ai prioritize user security. Encryption technology protects personal data. Users should choose reputable platforms that value privacy. Understanding the legal implications is also crucial. Some regions have strict laws regarding AI-generated content. Staying informed helps avoid potential legal issues.

Addressing Misconceptions

AI vs. Human Creativity

Many people wonder if AI can match human creativity. AI-generated art has gained popularity. A survey showed that 56% of Americans enjoyed AI art. Some even found it better than human-created works. AI offers unique possibilities for artists. The technology allows for experimentation without limits. However, human creativity remains irreplaceable. The fusion of AI and human creativity leads to stunning results.

Misuse of AI Technology

Concerns about the misuse of AI technology exist. AI-generated nudes can be used unethically. Unauthorized use of images poses risks. Sharing without consent is a serious issue. Users must exercise caution and responsibility. Platforms like Aroused.ai emphasize ethical practices. Seeking consent and respecting ownership rights is essential. Responsible use builds trust and ensures a positive experience.

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