9/17/23

Shift

A lot of browsers are now copying with other browsers are doing and Shift is one of them. If you prefer to install the software instead of using these browsers then installing Shift makes sense.
I must admit having these simple tools on the side to easily connect to does simplify having easy access to the application with just a few simple clicks.


9/16/23

Cable Splicing

Ethernet cables have come a long way and just a few years ago I recall splicing these cables to set up network connections throughout the office.

If you like a DIY project and want to customize your cable experience in the office or at home, here is some great resourceful information on how to splice your cables.

Tools are optional but they sure will make your work easier to do. 

9/15/23

Zoom with AI

Zoom is planning to embed ChatGPT into its video conferencing to boost productivity. It's going to be interesting on how they incorporate the software with their program and how users react.

Let's wait to see how it all plays out with Zoom. 

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9/14/23

New Cars Privacy Nightmare

Having a new car feels great to have all of these advanced technologies alerting you to potential hazards and warnings. You will be surprised at how this technology is sacrificing your privacy, but this is just the beginning of more to come from these auto manufacturers. 

9/13/23

MS Azure Breach

You would think that a company this big would make it difficult for malicious hackers to get in using simple tactics. But it looks like negligence played a key role in this breach.

I think it's time for their security measures to be updated if they plan on being a key player in the cloud. 

9/12/23

Chrome Privacy Ad Block

Chrome recently added a Privacy Ad Block and if you want to enable it you can just go to the url listed below and tweak the settings in the browser to limit their online ads.

Most users who are tired of the constant ads might want to just turn the feature off altogether. 


url: 
chrome://settings/adPrivacy

9/11/23

JSD Charging Desk Mat

This is definitely wireless charging next-generation, not only can you charge your cell phone and wireless Apple Air pods but you can also charge your keyboard and mouse. 

It's a must-have to look at and it can probably be the answer to your desktop wireless solution.




9/10/23

AI Auditing

It looks like the IRS is using AI to crack down on potential tax violations from wealthy people. In the past they would use manual tricks and tips, now they are hoping that AI will detect these actions automatically and easily point out tax cheating individuals. 

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9/9/23

How to enable Co-PilotThis

This is how you now can enable Microsoft Copilot and get early access to the software. If we have the resources I will definitely give it a test drive and see how it works. 

Eventually, the software will be added to E5 and E3 plans. 

9/8/23

Microsoft Co-Pilot Intro

If you have not heard yet Microsoft Co-pilot is coming and let's just say it's going to change how we do things. I am excited to see what happens in the long run, but if all goes well we can definitely see this incorporated where ever we go. Just think of it as AI in the workforce. 

Here is a layout of the annaul work trend.

9/7/23

MSI Caution

Users who have an MSI motherboard should hold off on upgrading to Windows 11. There looks like there is a major bug with BSOD after updating to the latest OS.

My advice to users is to hold off until KB5029351 if fixed. 

9/6/23

Save Youtube Videos on your Phone

There are several ways to save YouTube videos and here is a great way to do so using your mobile phone offline so that you can still play your video endlessly. 

Now you no longer have to struggle for a good network connection while playing a video. 

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9/5/23

Chrome Sidebar ChatGPT

It looks like now you can add a sidebar to Chrome using ChatGPT. This feature is a great add on to use while you browse online. 

Here are the instructions on how to enable it to take browsing to a new level. 

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9/4/23

MS Google Alternative

Microsoft is doing a lot of new tricks to get users to switch to Bing, but it's just getting awkward and tiring for many users. 

This is nothing new for Microsoft and they should first keep on focusing on making their browser number one again before trying to convince users to switch over to Bing. 

9/3/23

Apple Maps

 It looks like Apple Maps palette is causing a lot of attention and it looks like Google Maps is showing similarities. 

Let's hope the new colors do not confuse some users, since it does take some time to get use to, especially if your a Google Maps user. 

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9/2/23

Chrome AI Summaries

Chrome will soon offer AI-generated text summaries of articles and this is certainly going to be interesting to see when you browse. I am hoping that it will simplify my everyday reading habbits. 

9/1/23

Ford Sync 3 Problem

Ford owners who use Sync 3 should immediately turn off Wi-Fi. The software has a vulnerability and the manufacturer is currently developing a patch for the problem. 

So be patient and hopefully, the fix will come out soon. 

8/31/23

Syncing Intune Devices

Here are some simple ways to sync your intune devices into intune and I must say it's very easy to do and I must admit that this site should be on your to do list. 

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8/30/23

Framework Laptop

This is a special laptop that's upgradeable and you can easily change the ports to your liking. It's definitely something to look at and it makes it very simple to upgrade with QR codes to easily replace parts. 
Everything on this laptop is upgradeable and it's amazing on how simple you can upgrade the device.





8/29/23

Viral Theft

Two companies are being sued for failing to install engine immobilizers in their vehicles. The hack was shown viral on social media and has led to a whole sorts of lawsuits.

It's unclear why the manufacturers chose not to address the problem that still exists today. Do they believe this is just going to go away. 

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8/28/23

Firefox Chrome Import

Firefox is now allowing imports from Chrome extensions and has plans to open it up for others as well. It's a great move so that you can easily have access when migrating or using other browsers.

Let's hope other browsers continue this model moving forward for their users. 

8/27/23

PS Plus Hike

It looks like gamers should prepare themselves for the PlayStation Plus subscription hike and this hike is a pretty big jump when compared to its competitors.

I guess inflation is catching up with Sony and it's passing it on to it's consumers. 

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8/26/23

Temp Number by Hushed

Here is a smart way to give out a temp number when subleasing an apartment, condo, or house. You can also use this for other things so that you can always keep your phone private.  It's a great way to have a number available when you need it and then make it go away when all is done. 

8/25/23

RDP Copy & Paste Fix

If you are having problems with the Remote Desktop not copying and pasting, then you should make sure that these options are checked on the application and for the remote workstation.

Sometimes the fix can easily be resolved and this site shows you on how to fix it.

8/24/23

McDonald's Ice Cream Machine

This repair company wants to fix all of McDonald's ice cream machines and if the Parent company was smart they would take up on their offer and see if they can be more productive.

Come on McDonald's get this thing fixed and make your customers happy. 




8/23/23

Beeper Chats

Tired of having to go to too many places to chat, this is where Beeper comes in and puts all your chats in one place. Now you no longer have to worry about talking to other users in different chat channels. 

8/22/23

Disney Password Sharing Ends

You could have seen this coming right after Netflix made a major change. Password sharing online future is ending and consumers should not get upset that they can no longer share their accounts with family and friends. 

8/21/23

Google Cams

I have been a Nest customer for some years and find it upsetting to finally have to say goodbye to the product because Google could not get their act together. 
After years of back and forth, they finally got the product to work as it should and now trying to replace it with something less inexpensive and pointless.

Maybe if they had stayed focused when they acquired Nest, it could have been something amazing. It's a few years too late and they should just call it quits for good. The competition already has an advantage.

8/20/23

Google Code Points SOS

It looks like Android is following Apple's trend to create a free SOS emergency service similar to Apple's emergency SOS. 
It's about time and I am excited to see a quick adaptation to a service that can save anyone in case of an emergency. 

8/19/23

Find Date Someone Joined FB

If you are still a Facebook user and are curious about the user's recent account, here is some resourceful information on how to find out when they joined Facebook.
Now there are times when users get spam on their account and at times it could be your friends list, so this is a great way to vefiy their information. 

8/18/23

Gmail Mail Merge

If you are looking for Mail Merge in Gmail, note that this feature is available only to subscribers. With a limit of 2,000 outgoing mails. 

I must admit it does seem's easier to use than other platforms. 

8/17/23

AI Image to Video

Here is an exciting AI image to video site that brings back life to your style. This site turns images to videos and it's not for everyone but for those user's who want something different.

Check it out and try it you might just like this feature and open the door to other ideas.

8/16/23

AD Good vs Bad

Amazing information on how long Active Directory is still around and the good and the bad when it comes to managing resources.

This application is a must for network administrators and it's going to be interesting for the future outlook on how other applications are going to easily integrate with it. 

8/15/23

Intel Bug

This is not good that a new bug found in intel steals data and other sensitive information. And users of the intel processors that are affected should upgrade to the latest firmware. 

8/14/23

FBI Ransomware Investigation

Hackers should be aware that now the Feds are investigating the ransomware attack that shut down emergency rooms in several states and let's just say that little game they're playing might just catch up with them because now they are crossing the lines when it comes to public safety.

I always say, karma always comes back and you might just not like it when the tables are turned. 

8/13/23

Apple Moving Hang up Icon

It looks like Apple is planning to move the hang-up button on the iPhone to a different location and it sort of make sense because the button can easily hang up your call while holding the phone.

So ironically it makes sense that they move this button in the upcoming iOS version 17.

8/12/23

IRS Paperless

Get ready for the last year of doing paper taxes, the IRS is preparing itself to go paperless by next season, and you can say goodbye to pay stubs, receipts, and government forms moving forward.

It's all going to be digitized and paperless, so get ready for the new changes. 


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8/11/23

Chrome New Download Bar

If you have not seen it yet, Chrome has changed the download bar for it's browser and it's now similar to Edge or other alternate browsers. 
Hopefully moving foward it's going to make it much easier for users to click the Chrome download button.

8/10/23

Printer Discarding

If you are discarding a printer it's a good idea to manually wipe the WiFi settings for your printer so that users do not get access to your network.
It's a simple thing to do and it's so easy for hackers to get valuable information from you by not being careful. So before you throw it out, confirm that it's not in any way tied to you. 

8/9/23

Renting Clothes

Luxury fashion can be expensive so why buy your clothes when you can just easily rent them. This path lets you get designer clothes and it does not stop there.

It is ideal, cost-effective, and always keeps you in style for less. 



8/8/23

Outlook 11

Microsoft is adding handwritten notes and sketches to your email that it's going to now support touch-enabled tablets along with other devices. 

It's just Outlook making it easier for a user to collaborate when going portable. 

8/7/23

INMO Air2

I am almost sure that these glasses are going to be easily affordable for everyone to easily adapt to.
Even though it's still in BETA it's definitely something to keep in mind until it comes out. 






8/6/23

AI Jobs

 Artificial Intelligence jobs are exploding and get ready because more is to come like this. Take for instance Netflix offering a product manager $300K to $900K.

As this new technology picks up so will the demand to hire new technicians for this role.

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8/5/23

Apple 999 Calls

It looks like the Apple Watch has a flaw that you can accidentally activate to sound an alarm and call emergency services.
I guess Apple did not test the new update carefully and they should be held liable for flaws like this so that they can get their act together. 

8/4/23

When Branding Goes Wrong

Twitter or X recent name change is a good a example of when branding goes wrong. The last minute changes, the confusing webpages and the reference to search Twitter when a name change took place just looks awful and this is the reason why when companies change their names, there is a process and procedure that many individauls need to abide by so that everything reflects the new name.

Not doing so, is exactly what the disaster new X aka Twitter site looks like.

8/3/23

Amazon Surveillance

It's no surprise to see Amazon employees posting videos taken from their in-van surveillance cameras. The company has for years violated a lot of privacy policies. 

I believe the only way the company is going to adhere to employee rights is to unionize and have some representation for all those employees who still work with the company and feel violated.

Big companies do not have to behave this way in order to be profitable.

8/2/23

Copilot Ouch

If Microsoft thinks that paying $30- per user extra a month for Copilot will be an easy adoption, think again. This could definitely delay early adopters for sure and regardless that it's going to be a game changer, it's a hefty price for big business.


8/1/23

GitHub Copilot Chat AI now in BETA

The long-awaited software from Microsoft is now in BETA and I am going to enjoy seeing how this turns out in the long for users, businesses, etc.
Copilot is not only going to change how we do things but it's going to revolutionize all aspects of our lives. 

7/31/23

Amazon Fire TV Remote Fix

If you are an Amazon Fire TV user here is some great helpful information to help you resolve your Tv remote for the device.

As cable cutters keep on increasing yearly, Amazon Fire Tv is an excellent replacement for newbies. So if you do not have one wait until the holidays come up and grab yourself an affordable Amazon Fire Tv stick.

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7/30/23

Enroll Team Rooms in Intune

Microsoft has a feature where you can manage Teams through compliance policies used in Intune. It simplifies adding out-of-the-box devices to your network so that rooms can be configured via profiles. 

7/29/23

Useless Car Tech

It looks like a lot of users are no longer using their car's native controls and continue using their smartphones as mirroring devices. It makes sense since smartphone technology keeps on advancing with new features that make it easier for users to connect and control what they want to do when traveling.
This could be a new game changer for automakers if users keep on adapting to this method. 

7/28/23

Telsa One-Time Transfer

If you have a Telsa and already purchased a self-driving package you can now transfer the package to a new vehicle but you still have to do it before the deadline and new car delivery date.
I guess it's their way of resolving the ongoing conflict among their customers with the Full Self Driving software costs. 

7/27/23

Win 11 Reinstall Simplicity

It looks like Microsoft now has a repair fix for Windows 11 and now when things go wrong with your OS  you will not have to reinstall the entire OS again.
It's still in the testing stage but if all goes well this could be a quick fix for non-computer literate users.

7/26/23

iPhone Concept

It looks like Apple is testing out some new concept rollable phone and they are taking extreme measures to make sure it's patented correctly.

If all goes well foldable phones will evolve to the next generation of mobile devices.  



7/25/23

WiFi Diagnostic View

Here is a great software to use to monitor WiFi connection problems. It will tell you what devices connect to the WiFi and what problems occurred to the device trying to connect. 

Sometimes the simplest things can be fixed so easily but if you are troubleshooting this is a great start.

7/24/23

Laptop Airport Problem

Here is some information on why it's not a good idea to take your laptop when traveling. I know it's always nice to stay connected but these devices do pose a security risk.

7/23/23

Google AI

Google recently added AI to its arsenal to combat cyber attacks and this could be the future for many more companies at risk to reduce threats. AI not only monitors user habits and activities but hopefully will prevent devices to be compromised. 

Let's hope that this new security defense line works in there favor. 

7/22/23

MS Data Cannot be Pasted Here

If you ever get this error from your Organization what it means is that your company can be using Microsoft Intune and they enabled the digital security of copy and pasting of materials on their mobile devices also known as DLP. 
In situations like this, users will have to reach out to an administrator and advise them why they need to get permission to enable copy and paste. 

Data protection has never been so easy to do with Intune. 




7/21/23

Top Dashcams

Interested in getting a good dashcam for your vehicle, here are the top dashcams that are close to perfect in providing you useful information for accident reporting, or for documenting the road.

7/20/23

High Maintenance EV's

If you are in the market to purchase an affordable EV, you should definitely review these cars and the maintenance costs. Just because there its electric does not necessarily mean that you are going to save money in the long run. 


7/19/23

Discord with Netflix

Now watching a movie with friends is as simple as going live and sharing your screen. This is nothing new and a great way to watch the movie with friends and share the experience. 

7/18/23

NYPD Car AirTags

It looks like the NYPD is asking people to put AirTags in their cars so that they can combat increasing car thefts. The chances of getting your car back with an AirTag are greater than not having one at all. 

It looks like AirTags are the new LoJacks of car thefts. 

7/17/23

Office New Font

It looks like Microsoft is saying goodbye to Calibri and introducing a new font for its office applications. I am hoping that the new font which is Bierstandt is going to work better with the new display resolutions. 

7/16/23

Best Time for Instagram

Very interesting information for Instagram users on what time is the best time to post. I guess if you are trying to get content out there doing it at the right time makes a big difference so that your ratings can increase depending on the time zone. 

So learn it, study it, and make it a habit and hopefully your ratings will go up. 

7/15/23

Twitter ChanChing

It looks like now Twitter is finally paying its users who are subscribed to Blue but here is the catch. Users must prove they have at least five million impressions on posts in the last three months.

Let's see what his competitors are going to do next to keep the competition going. 

7/14/23

iPhone Cool Down Tips

If you have an iPhone and got a temperature warning telling you that it needs to cool down there is no need to worry but you can follow these simple tricks to get the phone back up and running quickly.

And do not worry this will not damage your phone it's just your phone trying to normalize it's temperature. 

7/13/23

Disable Read Receipts on Instagram

Want to stay hidden from messages you receive from Instagram. Here is a neat way to read messages and not alert the sender that you have read them. 

It's not permanent but a great workaround to make your life simple. 

7/12/23

Download YouTube Shorts

If you are enjoying YouTube shorts you might also like this site to download your favorite short videos. It's a quick simple way to use ShortsNoob to save your favorite videos from Youtube.

7/11/23

ChatGPT for Trading

Very interesting video on how to use ChatGPT to make your own trading strategy. I was surprised at how simple anyone can do this even without program skills.

It's definitely a game changer and you should try it out with other sites as well to see how simple coding with ChatGPT can be. 






7/10/23

Shell Station of the Future

The future has arrived for Shell with its new EV chargers for those who need a recharge. This has been long awaited and the new stations are going to be a great eye soar for many new EV car owners, so get ready because the future is now. 

7/9/23

Telsa Summer Driving Job

If you are looking for a summer job this year, Telsa has a program to let drivers drive their EV and pay anywhere from $18- to $48- dollars an hour. 
It's not a bad deal but you will have to have a good driving record and live in these designated areas.

7/8/23

EV Battery Life

Interesting information on how EV batteries last and why you should be concerned with this. The more you understand the more you are going to be able to learn why taking care of your electric car is going to benefit you in the long run. 

7/7/23

Google Version History

Want to remove Google version history, here are the simple way that you can do it just make sure you have the right right copy of the document you are going to save before removing the history. Once the history is done there is no going back.


7/6/23

Customize iOS CarPlay

If you have an iOS device and use CarPlay you now can customize the application to show your favorite apps. It's pretty nice being able to have your apps easily available while your commuting. 

You got this one right Apple now just keep it up. 

7/5/23

New Canadian Law

It looks like Google will be blocking links to Canadian news articles for people using search engines so that they do not have to pay publishers for content.

I guess the Canadians are going to have to figure things out themselves when it's time to follow the news.


7/4/23

Real-time Security

Get ready for a new world of real-time security backed up by SpaceX. It's definitely going to be odd seeing drones do flybys and monitoring perimeters.
And you can bet that in the next few years, these devices are going to revolutionalize security to another new level never seen before. 

7/3/23

Twit Limits

It looks like Twitter's users will soon be tweeting out, the social media company is now limiting the number of posts users can view per day.
Now I do not know whose bright idea was this but this is definitely the beginning of the end of Twitter as we know it.

In a time of rising interest rates, inflation, and job loss, people are having difficulties staying afloat, how can you even consider paying a price to post when other other social platforms are free. This is a no-brainer for Twitter users to jump ship and I am not alone on this theory. 

7/2/23

Deploy Apps using intune

Microsoft is going a long way with Intune and I must admit that as time goes by the application just keeps on getting better and better.

If you have not looked into Intune, you should start looking into it because overall it's going to make sense going forward in the future. 

Here is a great find from a technician who enjoys teaching others. 

7/1/23

LG to Bring Hotel AirPlay

Television manufactures are now supporting Apple AirPlay for hotel room TVs. Not only will it integrate your iPhone to your hotel room TV but you will be able to easily play content from their phones securely to the TV easily. It will definitely make it easier for guest to watch there Netflix or paid program from their phones to their room TVs.

6/30/23

Apple Vision Pro Failure

Even though it's a great device here are some reasons why they believe this device may fail. Unfortunately, unless they can resolve some of the ongoing problems that they now have, it's going to be a while before consumers even entertain the idea of purchasing this device.

I am excited that Apple took this approach but I am hoping other manufacturers put their minds together and figure out a solution to make the fantasy a reality. 

6/29/23

Using Win Gadgets instead of Widgets

Here is some great information on using desktop gadgets instead of Widgets for Windows 10 & 11. The great thing is that the gadgets can show up anywhere on your desktop even outside of the taskbar. 

Check it out and see if it's for you. 

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6/28/23

Convert Word to Google Docs

Trying to convert a Word Document to Google Docs. Here are the simple instructions on how to easily do this and easily be able to edit the document and then download it again back to Word if you still need the document in .docx format.

Google has made it so user friendly almost anyone can do this. 


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6/27/23

WSUS Pros & Cons

 Having WSUS in your organization has its pros and cons and here is some good information on using the service. Unlike other programs it's not cheap and in you have to do the math to narrow down if the subscription service is beneficial to your company.

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6/26/23

CarPlay iOS 17

It's not a big deal but it has some cool applications like SharePlay which gives passengers the option to be the car DJ when they are driving.

Pretty cool and exciting feature and I can see other users enjoying this new feature.




6/25/23

iOS SOS Saves Hiker

iPhone new SOS feature on iPhone 14 is definitely a keeper. A hiker recently suffered an accident and put it to great use and it was able to save their lives. 

This is definitely going to take notice and a game changer for mobile phones going forward. 


6/24/23

Playables

Youtube is in the development stage of creating a new gaming service that users can play via mobile and on their desktop.

It's going to be interesting on how this plays out and how users eventually use the new gaming services. 

6/23/23

Best Doorbell Cameras

Here is the verdict for this year's best doorbell cameras and I must admit they are getting better as time goes by. Now users can simply get a glance whose at their doorstep before they answer the door. 

6/22/23

Year of Dashlane for $20

Looking to try out a password manager, hurry up because the clock is ticking for you to take advantage of Dashlane Premium Password Manager.

It's a sweet deal to try out the software to see if it meets your expectations. 

6/21/23

Telsa Hack

Not surprising to find an Elon Mode in the Telsa software. Back doors in software have always been there and it's there for a reason, so users can easily get access to them.

I would caution a user to activate this feature unless they are ready to accept the consequences.


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6/20/23

Surface Repairs for DYI

If you have a surface and looking to repair your device, Microsoft has made it easy for the user to purchase parts for their computer using the Microsoft store. 

6/19/23

Unlock a Bios locked laptop

It's no secret that placing a lock on the computer bios can be easily hacked. If you are trying to bypass a bios-locked laptop you are just going to need a screwdriver and some basic electronic knowledge to unlock the device. So much for cracking that laptop.

6/18/23

Xbox One Games

If you are looking for games for Microsoft Xbox One you should not be surprised that the big giant is no longer making games for its decade-old console, your best bet is to purchase a new gaming device so that you can keep on gaming. And be glad that they gave you enough time to save up for a new console. 

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6/17/23

Google Domain Sale

It looks like Google is killing off Google Domains and selling it to Squarespace and the clock is ticking for an additional year before the domain prices change. 

So you are better off shopping around now for a replacement. 

6/16/23

Rent a Tent

This start-up can make a difference if its outdoor rental equipment business kicks into the marketplace. It's a great idea and solution for the outdoor adventure in you.

The site GeerGarage can easily gain market share in the already booming outdoor sporting goods business. 

6/15/23

HoloLens vs Vision Pro

If you take a look at these two devices side by side you will see a similar technology years ahead. Now it looks like their competitors will enjoy their rewards and it's yet to early to see on whose going to be the big winner here. 

6/14/23

Moonwalker Shoes

These motorized shoes are a pretty interesting device helping you walk faster than usual. The device monitors how you walk and then AI kicks in and you start walking faster.

It's a pretty interesting device and I have to admit it's very interesting to see how it can be used in our daily lives. 

6/13/23

Fire you Lawyer

Cool AI website where you can get legal assistance anytime, anywhere with the finest AI lawyer at your fingertips. This is a game changer I must say.

6/12/23

Apple Vision Pro

Flop or not this could maybe be a game-changer and might just revive the metaverse. It's a big gamble for Apple but if it's not then they are one step ahead when it comes to innovations.

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6/11/23

RI Paperless Cannibus System

It looks like Rhode Island has become a paperless online Medical Cannibus registration system. You can bet moving forward that other states will follow suit in order to simplify things and keep the registration policy as simple as possible. 

6/10/23

Video Doorbell for for Apts

Level has now introduced a video doorbell for multifamily buildings and hopefully, it will expand more companies to making similar products.

I was always trying to figure this part out and I hope that the can succeed successfully in this open market.