#technology updates

[growthables]

In an era of constant change and innovation, the concept of lifestyle is undergoing a transformation. People are increasingly seeking new ways to enhance their lives, improve their well-being, and find meaning in a rapidly evolving world. One emerging trend that encapsulates this shift is the idea of "Growthables."

Growthables refer to a diverse range of practices, products, and philosophies that promote personal growth, holistic well-being, and a more sustainable way of living. From wellness retreats to mindfulness apps, from plant-based diets to eco-friendly fashion, Growthables encompass a wide array of choices that aim to enhance both individual lives and the world around us.

One of the key aspects of Growthables is their focus on personal development and self-improvement. Unlike traditional lifestyle trends that often prioritize external appearances or material possessions, Growthables emphasize inner growth, mental health, and emotional well-being. Practices such as meditation, yoga, and journaling are becoming increasingly popular as people seek to cultivate a sense of inner peace and fulfillment in their lives.

Another important aspect of Growthables is their emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness. As people become more aware of the impact of their choices on the planet, they are seeking out ways to live more sustainably. This includes adopting plant-based diets, reducing waste, and supporting eco-friendly brands that prioritize environmental stewardship.

One of the most exciting aspects of Growthables is their potential to spark creativity and innovation. As people experiment with new ways of living and thinking, they are opening themselves up to new ideas and possibilities. This spirit of exploration and experimentation is driving a wave of innovation in fields ranging from technology to design, as people seek to create a better, more sustainable future.

In conclusion, Growthables represent a new paradigm in lifestyle choices. They are not just about following trends or keeping up with the latest fads, but about embracing new ideas and ways of living that promote personal growth, well-being, and sustainability. By embracing Growthables, we can not only improve our own lives but also contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world for future generations.

[edwinkjayesh]

Open Ai x Microsoft

I was hearing the latest episode of MKBHD’s podcast, And they came across the topic open ai... It was shocking that after all these months it still keeps the hype and rather wat the company does with their hype. They still manage to grow with the hype and keep growing on what they do to this humanity.

Adding Open AI services with microsoft applications are one of the best things going to happen in this year in my opinion.

Let’s dig more into this...

Large language models are quickly becoming an essential platform for people to innovate, apply AI to solve big problems, and imagine what’s possible. Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Azure OpenAI Service as part of Microsoft’s continued commitment to democratizing AI, and ongoing partnership with OpenAI.

With Azure OpenAI Service now generally available, more businesses can apply for access to the most advanced AI models in the world—including GPT-3.5, Codex, and DALL•E 2—backed by the trusted enterprise-grade capabilities and AI-optimized infrastructure of Microsoft Azure, to create cutting-edge applications. Customers will also be able to access ChatGPT—a fine-tuned version of GPT-3.5 that has been trained and runs inference on Azure AI infrastructure—through Azure OpenAI Service soon.

According to the microsoft experties...

A responsible approach to AI

As an industry leader, we recognize that any innovation in AI must be done responsibly. This becomes even more important with powerful, new technologies like generative models. We have taken an iterative approach to large models, working closely with our partner OpenAI and our customers to carefully assess use cases, learn, and address potential risks. Additionally, we’ve implemented our own guardrails for Azure OpenAI Service that align with our Responsible AI principles. As part of our Limited Access Framework, developers are required to apply for access, describing their intended use case or application before they are given access to the service. Content filters uniquely designed to catch abusive, hateful, and offensive content constantly monitor the input provided to the service as well as the generated content. In the event of a confirmed policy violation, we may ask the developer to take immediate action to prevent further abuse.

We are confident in the quality of the AI models we are using and offering customers today, and we strongly believe they will empower businesses and people to innovate in entirely new and exciting ways.

The pace of innovation in the AI community is moving at lightning speed. We’re tremendously excited to be at the forefront of these advancements with our customers, and look forward to helping more people benefit from them in 2023 and beyond.

And that’s what i wanted to share with you all - Edwin K Jayesh

[tech-sphere]

Tech Farewells of 2024: Products and Services We’re Saying Goodbye To

As we approach the end of 2024, the tech world bids farewell to a number of products, services, and platforms that have been integral to our digital lives for years. In an industry that evolves at lightning speed, obsolescence is inevitable, and even the most beloved technologies must eventually make way for newer innovations. This year, we saw some iconic tech products and services reach the end of their lives, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by users and industry experts alike.

Here’s a look at some of the most notable tech farewells of 2024:

1. Google Stadia: The End of the Cloud Gaming Experiment

Google’s ambitious cloud gaming service, Stadia, will officially shut down in 2024. Launched in 2019 with high expectations, Stadia aimed to revolutionize the gaming industry by allowing users to play high-quality games via streaming without the need for dedicated hardware. Despite an initial burst of excitement, Stadia struggled with issues like a limited game library, a lack of consumer interest, and competition from more established platforms. Google has already announced its plans to refund customers for hardware and games purchased on Stadia, marking the end of a bold but ultimately unsuccessful experiment in gaming.

2. Microsoft Internet Explorer: A Final Curtain Call

Internet Explorer, once the most widely used web browser in the world, will officially be retired in 2024. After decades of dominating the browser landscape, Microsoft Edge has now become the company’s focus. While Internet Explorer remained a staple for many users, especially in corporate environments, it’s been gradually replaced by more modern browsers that prioritize speed, security, and user experience. Microsoft has urged users to transition to Edge, which has gained popularity thanks to its fast performance and compatibility with newer web technologies. Though it has been a long time coming, saying goodbye to Internet Explorer marks the end of an era in web browsing.

3. Apple iTunes: A Digital Music Legacy

After over two decades, Apple will officially phase out iTunes in 2024, replacing it with its more streamlined and modern services like Apple Music and the Apple TV app. iTunes was once the go-to platform for purchasing and managing music, movies, and TV shows. However, with the rise of streaming services and digital downloads, iTunes has increasingly become outdated. The shift away from iTunes represents the changing landscape of digital media consumption, with streaming platforms taking center stage. For many long-time users, the shutdown of iTunes marks the end of an era of digital ownership.

4. Twitter (X): A New Beginning, But a Familiar Goodbye

In 2024, Twitter will undergo another major transformation. As part of Elon Musk’s ongoing rebranding efforts, Twitter will officially retire its iconic blue bird logo and become "X." Although the social media platform itself will remain, the shift to "X" is symbolic of Musk’s vision to turn the platform into a broader, all-encompassing digital service—potentially incorporating banking, shopping, and entertainment. While Twitter may continue to exist in some form, its farewell as the social media giant we’ve known for over a decade marks a significant cultural shift in the online space.

5. Adobe Flash Player: A Long-Awaited Farewell

Adobe Flash Player, which was officially phased out in 2020, will no longer receive any updates or support in 2024. While the end of life for Flash Player was announced several years ago, the actual closure of Flash-based content will finally be fully realized this year. Once a dominant tool for web developers, Flash was eventually replaced by more secure and efficient technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. The final curtain for Flash means that many old Flash-based websites and games will be lost to the digital past. For those nostalgic about the days of Flash animations and games, this year marks the final goodbye.

6. Google Hangouts: A Shift to Google Meet and Chat

After years of providing a communication hub for users, Google Hangouts will officially be shut down in 2024. The app, which started as a casual chat platform, was eventually replaced by Google Meet and Google Chat, which offer more robust, business-friendly solutions for communication. Hangouts served as a bridge for many users transitioning from Google Talk to the modern world of video conferencing, but with the increasing dominance of platforms like Zoom and Teams, Google decided to consolidate its messaging services. The shutdown of Hangouts will leave behind a long history of chats, video calls, and memories for users who once relied on it for staying connected.

7. Windows 10: Transition to Windows 11

Windows 10, one of Microsoft’s most successful operating systems, will officially reach the end of support in 2024. Users who still rely on Windows 10 will need to upgrade to Windows 11 to receive updates and security patches. With a sleek, modern interface, better performance, and improved security features, Windows 11 has become the go-to OS for new devices. The phase-out of Windows 10 represents the culmination of Microsoft’s efforts to modernize its ecosystem and provide users with a more intuitive, integrated experience across devices.

Final Thoughts: The Evolution of Technology

As we say goodbye to these products and services in 2024, we are reminded of the rapid pace of technological advancement. While these farewells can feel bittersweet, they also represent progress and the constant reinvention of the tech landscape. New innovations, updated services, and improved devices are always on the horizon, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital world.

Though we may miss some of these familiar tools and platforms, their departure opens the door for new technologies to take their place. In the ever-changing world of tech, the only constant is change, and 2024 is proof of that. Here's to the future of innovation!

[sayruq]

[fantastic-nonsense]

however bad of a day you're having, know that it's not nearly as bad as whatever the Crowdstrike security team is going through since waking up this morning

[brandwizz]

In the first quarter of 2023 Brandwizz Communications comes up with their latest edition of their monthly round up of BrandwizzDiaries. In this March edition Brandwizz Communications highlighted some digital world news and updates to provide some valuable information regarding Twitter, Meta, Lemon8, Google Ads, Pinterest, Snapchat, Youtube and Whats App. 

[socialsparkle01]

TikTok will become bigger

TikTok has already emerged as one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with millions of users worldwide.

Click here

[createrblog1]

What Will Change In The Future After 100 Years?

1.Advances in Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence innovation is probably going to turn out to be substantially more high level and coordinated into numerous parts of our day to day routines, possibly prompting huge changes in the manner in which we live, work, and convey.“Advances in Artificial Intelligence” alludes to the headway made in the field of Computerized reasoning (computer based intelligence), which is the recreation of human knowledge in machines that are intended to think and carry on like people. Artificial intelligence has been a functioning area of innovative work for a long time, and late years have seen momentous advances in this field, especially in regions, for example, AI, normal language handling, PC vision, and mechanical technology.These advances have empowered the improvement of computer based intelligence frameworks that can play out many assignments, from messing around and perceiving objects to addressing questions and interpreting dialects. They have likewise empowered the production of man-made intelligence applications that can have a genuine effect in numerous spaces, including medication, money, and assembling, to give some examples.To put it plainly, progresses in Man-made brainpower are upsetting the manner in which we live, work, and associate with innovation, and the field is supposed to proceed to develop and advance before long, bringing numerous additional opportunities and amazing open doors for humankind.

2.Climate change

change will probably keep on being a major problem and endeavors to lessen ozone harming substance emanations and slow the pace of an Earth-wide temperature boost might prompt significant changes in the manner we produce and consume energy.It is challenging to foresee the specific changes in the environment that will happen in 100 years, yet in light of latest things and logical projections, almost certainly, the worldwide environment will keep on warming, prompting various effects on the climate, for example, rising ocean levels, more regular and serious intensity waves, expanded recurrence and seriousness of outrageous climate occasions, and moving examples of precipitation. Also, the dissolving of polar ice covers is supposed to create additional ocean level ascent and add to more sea fermentation, which can hurt marine biological systems.It is likewise conceivable that there will be a few provincial varieties in the effects of environmental change, for certain areas encountering more extreme impacts than others. Nonetheless, the general pattern is supposed to be one of expanding worldwide temperatures and far reaching influences on normal frameworks, human social orders, and the economy.It is vital to take note of that the direction of future environmental change will generally rely upon the moves that humankind initiates to decrease ozone harming substance outflows and slow the pace of warming. This incorporates changing to cleaner wellsprings of energy, further developing energy proficiency, and putting resources into innovations to catch and store carbon dioxide from the air.

3.Transportation

The way we get around may change dramatically with the widespread adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles, as well as the development of new transportation technologies like hyperloops or flying cars.It’s difficult to predict exactly how modes of transportation will change in 100 years, but based on current trends and technological advancements, it’s likely that we will see significant changes in the way we travel. Some of the possible changes include:Increased use of autonomous vehicles: Autonomous vehicles are likely to become much more widespread in the next 100 years, and may eventually replace human-driven vehicles for many types of transportation.Expansion of electric and alternative-fuel vehicles: Electric and alternative-fuel vehicles are also likely to become much more prevalent as battery technology improves and countries seek to reduce their carbon emissions.Development of new forms of transportation: We may also see the development of new forms of transportation, such as flying cars, hyperloops, and personal air vehicles. These new technologies could dramatically change the way we travel, making it faster, more convenient, and more environmentally sustainable.Increased use of public transportation: It’s possible that public transportation systems will become more advanced and widely used, potentially reducing the need for individual vehicle ownership.Of course, these predictions are just educated guesses, and it’s entirely possible that new technologies and societal changes could lead to completely different modes of transportation in the future.

[bogkeep]

there's something so deeply dystopian to me how tech companies don't understand that a forced convenience is not a convenience at all. i'm sure autocorrect is helpful for many, but a function that forcibly changes my actual written words and punctuation is taking away my language. photo filters can be nice but i need to choose using them myself or else i have lost the ability to take the picture i want. i don't want a machine to draw or write for me. taking away the option for me to do things manually feels like violence!!!! all this talk of endless opportunity, why are you RESTRICTING me

[kagedbird]

So: further bad news, gang

Laptop I bought shit a brick and would no longer boot (had several blue screens even during before and after attempting to factory reset it and multiple windows recovery errors) so no more writing for a bit.

Instead of buying a new laptop, I'm going to take my original borked desktop to Best Buy to see if Geeksquad can't fix her because god almighty if I trust another local shop and they forget her again, I will actually commit murder.

So if you would like to assist me in paying for repairs as I attempt to save every last penny I have for rent, food, and travel, you can do so here:

I don't know how much it will be but I fully anticipate having to get another new motherboard or a brand new psu since it won't boot up at all since the local shop incident— so any amount helps.

Thank you for your time and hhhhhhhhh I am so tired man

[sayruq]

[cubbihue]

So.... why'd Peri get assigned Dev as his first godchild?

Jorgen’s usually not the one in charge of assigning godchildren. There’s an entire department that weighs and classifies potentail Godkids to the right Fairy. Although it’s on strike at the moment.

So Jorgen has to do it by hand, until the union negotiations are resolved. Turns out trying to use paperclips is very hard. Itty bitty paperclips. Big muscular biceps. Not a good combo.

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[torchstelechos]

Say what you will about the DC timeline but we all know the truth, Jason Todd uses AO3 and has an account despite not understanding these new fangle technological advancements (hes fucking with Tim he understands what cookies are, it pisses off Tim more than anything else Jason has done)

[nelkcats]

Halves company

Danny had a big problem: since a couple of days ago he had discovered that he didn't look good in pictures. He wasn't a vampire so he was actually in them but his eyes always looked bright green, and the photos left an eerie feeling.

His friends didn't mind, and his family much less (they had gotten along much better after revealing the whole secret), the problem was that he was due to take a trip to Gotham soon and he just knew he would have some pictures taken.

A couple of years ago Danny had accepted Vlad's request to "start over" and together they had formed a research company that specialized in several fields, among them: the technological field, advanced engineering, space engineering, and different ecto-related projects, although the latter was not revealed to the public.

Few months later "Wayne Enterprises" seemed very interested in their inventions for everyday life so they wanted to negotiate some deal and dig into their technology. Danny was fine with that, he had created those things to make people's lives easier.

The problem came when Bruce Wayne invited them to a gala, he told them that the "founders" of the company were very elusive about their identity (neither Vlad nor Danny liked cameras much in those days) and joked that it was a shell company for some illegal activities and it was better to check, Danny was not amused about it.

He accepted Bruce's invitation knowing full well that Vlad couldn't meet the challenge (or be polite about it), but once he got to the gala he saw all the reporters and knew he was screwed.

Would it be better to be unsettling or not appear in the photos at all?, he supposed it would be best to avoid all the cameras and say hello to Bruce or Lucius, talk a bit and then leave.

It was supposed to be easy: walk in, say hello, walk out; Of course, his plans had never been perfect, so before he knew it he was seeing the Wayne "kids", and a reporter from the Daily Planet looking extremely nervous.

[brandwizz]

To satisfy your inner geek who loves everything digital, Brandwizz is here with their third edition of Brandwizz Diaries with all the latest digital updates that happened in the month of January. So go ahead and give it a read and keep yourself abreast with the tech world.