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A (Very) Brief History of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may seem like a brand-new thing, but it actually started way back in the 1950s when a handful of scientists began toying with the idea of creating machines that could “think”. In 1956, at a conference at Dartmouth College (New Hampshire, United States), the term “artificial intelligence” was coined.

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Building an Audience When No One’s Watching

Whether writing a blog, posting videos, or working on that perfectly hilarious/philosophical/topical/[insert your own here] social media post, the early stages of building an online presence can be incredibly lonely. You might spend hours brainstorming ideas, perfecting your content, and hitting “post,” only to hear crickets.

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AirPods Pro 2 are Now Hearing Aids

Unless you know me personally, you wouldn't be aware of something about me that might surprise you. It's something that can turn everyday social interactions into a mental workout. It's not something you can obviously see, like a limb in a cast or glasses on a face.

It’s my hearing.

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What is a Photo?

It seems that until very recently, answering the question, "What is a photo?" was simple. In my childhood, a photo was just a picture. A moment in time captured on film, frozen forever. It was as close as we could get to preserving memories.

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Why Do E-Ink Tablets Like Boox Allow Writing on Books, While the Kindle Scribe Does Not?

Amazon’s Kindle Scribe and Boox tablets are well-known in the e-reader and note-taking market. Even though they share similar hardware, such as touchscreens that support stylus input, they differ significantly in functionality regarding how users of one of these devices might digitally write on the pages of their books.

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How Replying to Comments Can Skyrocket Your Subscriber Count

Let me tell you from personal experience that growing a YouTube channel (or any social media account) is not just about numbers but also about building a community and a sense of belonging. The weekly grind of creating compelling videos and being consistent with uploads can be challenging. At times, you might feel you're going nowhere fast. However, a critical but often overlooked factor is engaging with your audience through comments.

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Life Mark Kelly Life Mark Kelly

Am I Going Through a Mid-Life Crisis?

The mid-life crisis. It's a term you hear tossed around quite casually as if it's not real. It's often joked about with the trope of men buying fast cars and even quicker motorcycles while arranging a year-long trip around Europe! 

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