This isn’t a technical blog, but I wanted to share a recent life change I’ve made, and sometimes, writing these blogs is a nice way for me to research a topic and learn more about it. Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of gluten-free living? Whether you’re new to the gluten-free game or a seasoned pro, this blog is your go-to spot for all things gluten-free—packed with tips, tricks, and tasty treats!
I rejoined Twitter recently (I can’t recommend doing this). Despite the company’s semi-recent change of hands that resulted in it being increasingly overrun by bots and sock puppet accounts, it’s still the only social media platform I get any value from. Recently, the site’s algorithm has started suggesting I follow accounts for developers of unusual games, which I’m absolutely loving. Most of the ones I’m looking forward to are still in development, but out of the ones I’ve played so far, the most interesting I’ve come across is Basilisk 2000.
I have a soft spot for AI services that generate art. Do I think any of the art is good or has value? Absolutely no. It’s taking other’s work on the internet and creating an aggregation based on what it finds. What does have value is its ability to make me laugh and smile. Suno.ai is the latest one I found — a service that will generate a song either based on a style with a short prompt or (more importantly) based on style with lyrics you input yourself. Here, I’ve chosen to feed in a wikiHow article about how to boil water and have it generate a kid’s song. Of course, credit where credit is due, I wrote the chorus myself. As a bonus, I’ve also included the mumble rap version.
Embark on a tech-filled quest to explore AI wonders, learn new skills, and make 2024 your year of continuous growth!
In a world where technology is evolving faster than we can say “self-driving cars,” it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed, right? But fear not! Today, I want to chat with you about something that’s not just buzzwords and sci-fi dreams anymore. Yep, you guessed it – Artificial Intelligence (AI).
So, what’s the deal with AI, and how can do we actually use it in our everyday lives? Let’s break it down in a way that doesn’t require a degree in computer science.
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As a Spotify premium subscriber, I’ve always enjoyed the ad-free listening and ability to stream to my wireless speakers. A few days ago, however, Spotify emailed me about another perk for those who dole out the monthly fee for premium features: Audiobooks. Not just the free, public domain books that have already been accessible on the platform but an additional 200,000 audiobooks made possible by Spotify’s acquisition of Findaway last year. If you’re a Premium user or a plan manager for a Family or Duo account, you’re already able to stream 15 hours of audiobook titles per month. If you do a search in the Spotify app, you’ll find audiobooks that say, “Included in Premium” and you can play them without any additional steps.
Hey there, Bird friends! Today, let’s take a trip down memory lane and chat about the evolving world of social media. It’s a place where we connect, share, and sometimes overshare. It’s also where we need to be mindful of our digital footprints.
We are living in an era of green energy. From solar panels powering our homes to cars that run on batteries, we are using electricity more and more to cut our reliance on fossil fuels. But what some may not realize is that these batteries and solar panels must be made of something. And there are only so many nickel and cobalt deposits on the Earth to go around. Researchers are developing technologies to mine deposits on the ocean floor. But this would have immediate and long-term impacts on the ocean ecosystem. But … another source of these minerals exists in space.
“WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows.” – Microsoft
Oh, WordPad, simple and sublime,
As for word processors, you stand the test of time.
A humble tool, though oft’ overlooked,
In your simplicity, your charm is unshook.
You’re the underdog, the unsung hero,
Forgotten by many, but I won’t let you go.
With simplicity as your guiding creed,
You fulfill my every writing need.
Basic features, stripped-down to the core,
You may lack flair, but that’s what I adore.
No distractions, just a clean landscape,
Allowing my thoughts to truly take shape.
You may lack the power of Word’s grand suite,
But you’re swift and nimble, oh, so neat.
No bloated software, no endless wait,
With you, I can simply begin and create.
In your simplicity, I find my peace,
Where creativity flows, and worries cease.
Oh, WordPad, though others may scoff and chide,
In your plainness, my words find their stride.
So here’s to you, WordPad, we raise our voice,
In your plainness, we truly rejoice.
For in your unadorned and humble guise,
We find a space where creativity flies.
Imagine living in a world where the mean retirement age is well into the late 80s. In this world, you could live up to 130 years old. It seems like a far-flung future, where medicine has advanced to the point that we can slow down aging and eliminate age-based diseases. But this future predicts an increase in life spans and quality of life for older humans. Scientists at the University of Rochester have made a breakthrough that could make this future closer than you think.
