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Remember when a refrigerator was just a refrigerator? It sat there, keeping things cold, and wasn't in a secret vendetta with your toaster. But these days, every appliance is trying to become the next big smart gadget—welcome to the Internet of Things (IoT).
Now, I'm not one to shy away from a bit of tech wizardry. A light bulb that I can change with my phone? …
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Picture this: you're on the hunt for a new laptop, and you can't help but gravitate towards those ridiculously thin and light models that seem to defy the laws of physics. They whisper sweet nothings about portability and modern elegance, but let's peel back that minimalist aluminium facade and have a real chat. Just because something can slip easily into a manila envelope doesn't mean it's the best choice for everyone.
Myth: Ultra-thin laptops are the pinnacle of progress.Dispelled: They're more akin to the micro-clutch bags you see waddled about at fashion shows …
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Remember when a holiday used to mean leaving your worries behind and not your Wi-Fi password? These days, "digital detox" retreats are popping up faster than you can say "low battery." They promise to cleanse your mind by temporarily cutting the umbilical cord we all seem to have with our devices. But does this digital cleanse truly liberate us, or is it just the latest snake oil being peddled by modern-day wellness gurus?
Myth 1: Digital detox is the only way to achieve mindfulness. We’ve all seen those ads featuring a blissed-out person lying by a serene lake, presumably less stressed because their phone is somewhere in a locked drawer …
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You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning, eagerly anticipate your first sip of coffee, and then remember that your coffee machine has an app? That's right, folks, we're living in an age where even our blenders are more connected than our relationships. Welcome to the world of the Internet of Things—where everything is smart except the reason for its existence.
Myth 1) The more connected, the better.
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Remember when you used to have a mate who was late to every meet-up, and his excuse was always traffic, a dead phone, or some indistinct mumbling about public transport? Picture him as your virtual assistant, only this time he’s called Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant. Ah, the trusty virtual assistant, a digital butler making promises of convenience but delivering your calendar updates with about as much finesse as a kangaroo going through a letterbox.
Myth 1) They’re time-savers …
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Ah, the "Unsubscribe" button. How I wish it were as effective as a mosquito zapper on a midsummer night. But no, like the hydra of legend, for every email you cut off, two more promptly take its place. But let's talk about the myth of the noble 'Unsubscribe'.
Myth 1: One Click and You're Spam-Free
Picture this: you've just had a long day, your inbox is overflowing with offers for services you didn't know existed, and you decide to take action. You bravely click 'Unsubscribe', imagining a peaceful, clutter-free inbox in your future …
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Every few months, a mate of mine goes on about his latest "digital detox." You know the drill—he's going to give up screens for a week or maybe even a whole weekend. Turns his phone off, leaves the laptop shut, and sometimes even runs off to the bush to be alone with his thoughts. The man comes back singing the virtues of life without tech, as if he's just had an epiphany on par with splitting the atom. But here's the kicker: Is he really detoxing, or is this just a trendy bit of self-delusion?
Let me throw an analogy your way: Imagine declaring you're going on a food detox. For two days, you eat nothing but kale and quinoa. You wave goodbye to burgers and pizzas like they're the enemy …
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Cloud computing—it's the buzzword that just won't quit, bandied about like it's the digital holy grail of modern enterprise. But let’s be real, the cloud isn't some ethereal, all-knowing entity. It’s just a glorified term for 'someone else’s computer.' And, as with anything that involves someone else, you have to wonder: is it really as safe and convenient as it's cracked up to be?
Picture this: you’ve got a prized collection of vinyl records—classic stuff, rare finds …
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Ah, the smart home dream—a house that practically runs itself. Lights that dim on command, thermostats that adjust without a second thought, and speakers that serenade us with the finest tunes just by asking. It's like a scene straight out of The Jetsons, right? But hang on a second, who's really running the show here?
Consider the humble light switch. Once upon a time, it was just a piece of plastic screwed to the wall. You'd walk in, flick it up or down, and job done—no app install required, no firmware updates in the middle of the night …
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As of today, there are 270 million active windows 10 users. A fast adoption rate means the platform is very stable and the satisfaction rate is high.
So what has been announced today? …
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Microsoft Teen Twitter AI Robot Learns to Love Hitler
Artificial intelligence, is going to be the end of humanity because it's going to become self-aware one day and decide to exterminate the human race.
A.I. seems like it will kill humans, only because it learnt to from us.
This is the Twitter account of Tay, Microsoft's teen girl AI system that was supposed to learn how to speak like your average teenage girl.
What was unique about Tay was that she was going to be taught entirely from her interactions with other people on the internet. It was an exercise Microsoft partook in to improve its customer service software as well as a huge PR opportunity.
Turns out that was a big mistake, because in less than a day, the internet turned her into a sex-fiending political conspiracy theorist with a soft spot for Adolf Hitler.
Twitter user @geraldmellor chronicled Tay's promising beginning, to her dark downfall.?
@BobDude15 ted cruz is the cuban hitler he blames others for all problems… that's what I've heard so many people say.
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It surprises us still when people ask us why the Oculus Rift won't work with a Mac.
We have the official response from Palmer Luckey, co-founder and mind behind the incoming virtual reality headset …
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Venom BlackBook 13
This laptop design approach is a very powerful virtualisation (KVM/VM) tool for taking on the road …
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The Edge browser in Windows 10 is making more progress, based on screenshots allegedly from the latest leaked test version …
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Microsoft confirms there will be no Windows 11 | TechRadar
Microsoft says that Windows 10 will be its final release of the iconic operating system that's installed on over 90% of computers …
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The US Army has put out a call for proposals from companies for wearable camouflage that has the ability to shift its colour according to the background, making the wearer invisible …
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Below is Lichtenberg Figures form from an electron beam getting zapped into an acrylic prism
Imagine being able to capture something as intense as lightning in a box …
