Tag: Own

In the ever-evolving landscape of online platforms like YouTube, Amazon, Netflix, and others, recommender systems have become indispensable in shaping our daily lives. Seamlessly integrated into various facets of our online experiences, these systems play a vital role across e-commerce, online adver...

Everyone’s story is unique. Where your story starts may not be up to you, but where it ends definitely is. Every twist and turn is an opportunity to choose what comes next. Make that choice authentically yours, and you can’t do anything but succeed. Your Rough Draft We al...

This article presents a selection of free AI image creation tools that allow users to bring their ideas to life and create visually captivating images. The tools mentioned are Bing Image Creator, Playground AI, DreamStudio, Pixlr X (AI Generator), Craiyon, ShutterStock.AI&nb...

I’m making a real Apple-esque emoji for every one of my colleagues in Bakken & Bæck. The first finished set includes everyone from our Amsterdam office. It all started with Drake. As a surprise, I wanted to create a real what-if-Apple-made-it emoji of 6 God for my colleague O...

From the beginnings of operating systems, icons have been an integral part of users’ journey, helping them navigate the depths of the complex systems that surround them. If you would have asked me five years ago if I could draw even the simplest icon, the answer would probably be NO. I...

Street Fighter 6 is Capcom Company’s 2023 iteration of a thirty-years-running fight game franchise. Before the Ultimate Fighter Championship, Capcom was world building its digital fight competitions for the Sega Genesis and arcades. SF 6 is mixed martial arts at its core, and ha...

Bought a game on Steam, Epic Games, or Ubisoft? That means that you actually own the game then? And that no one can take it away from you? Ubisoft thinks otherwise, as they are currently on a spree of removing inactive accounts, making them lose access to games that they’ve paid for. ...

Google recently introduced a new feature for Android Gradle Plugin, Firebase Test Lab for Gradle Managed Devices. It uses Gradle Managed Devices API to launch tests not on the same machine where Gradle runs, but on a remote virtual or physical device inside Firebase Test Lab&nbsp...

So much has happened in just three months that I had to suspend my writing. In the following stories, you will find out what happened. However, I’d like to start with my favorite section, the best photos of the month, and this time I’m going to cover August, which I owe you for a few wee...

Embarking on the journey to study in London was a dream I was determined to make a reality despite the financial hurdles. Here’s the breakdown of how I strategically saved every penny to fund my education in one of the world’s most exhilarating cities: save money as...

It’s been two weeks since we last wrote, and I’ve been struggling with the December of it all. The days are too short, I’ve been working more than usual, and the unexpected cold, record-setting rain, the constant evolution of new variants, and a sense of unease in the streets of Ho...

The Royal Melbourne is one of the most exclusive golf courses in the world. Australia’s rich and famous, as well as many international stars, have played there. But for one disastrous week, it was uncertain whether there would ever again be a Royal Melbourne to play on. The crisis occurred ...

Gorgeous and grounded, my recent love interest gets all around the city. Sometimes, though, my crush remains hidden, seen only in select places or even, occasionally, falling to pieces. I am smitten, yet it’s not some human heartthrob I desire. My passion is directed toward a target more so...

The Case for Lime My new job is roughly 3km from my current apartment. That brings the cost of a one way trip up to 22.5 shekels, and a return trip to 45 shekels. With 22 work days per month (on average), that brings the cost per month to 990 shekels p/m to ride Limes. The Case fo...

What if travel were fun? What if it were easy? What if it were reliable? We Torontonians spend a lot of time travelling (our average commute time is almost an hour). And so much of that is spent stuck in traffic whether you’re in a bus or in a car. It doesn’t have to be that way. Toro...

Doesn’t every city have that spot or spots that tourists flock to, but locals would never? I can’t imagine that many Parisians would willingly get into a lineup for the Eiffel Tower. I don’t think many Cariocas in Rio spend much time at Cristo Redentor. Are there many Chilango...

Why Living in an RV on Your Own Property is a Great Idea Living in an RV on your own property offers a unique and adventurous lifestyle. It allows you to have the freedom to travel while still enjoying the comforts of home. Not only does it provide a sense of independence, but it also offers fin...

“I’m recently retired and kept up our travel life-style,” I told a recent acquaintance. “Oh, what kind of RV do you own?” is the question they asked, assuming all retirees travel by RV. “I don’t travel in one,” I replied. “Well, how do...

Specifically, let’s talk about the religious indoctrination of children. It’s a topic that’s at the top of my mind because well… one of my readers just accused me of indoctrinating my own children. It all started when I wrote a simple, whimsical open letter to my son, ent...

It was a casual conversation with a colleague a couple of weeks back when I mentioned, matter-of-fact, that one new-to-my team direct hadn’t taken the effort to set up an intro meeting. He also declined the one that I setup because he was busy with other ‘important stuff’. This col...

As a Somali individual, I find myself amused when I hear people in the UK, particularly in London, suggesting that my family and fellow Somalis should “go back to our own country.” The irony of such statements resonates deeply with the historical complexities that connect Somalia and Bri...

In 2000, my wife and I sat on the edge of our bed watching CNN. The Supreme Court had just announced that time had run out on the weeks-long series of recounts for Florida’s 25 electoral votes. George W. Bush had beat Al Gore and was declared the winner in the state. Bush won the Electoral Col...

Reproductive health and rights are once again at the center of public debate following the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to replace the retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. While the intensity of the rhetoric is high and the composition of the next Supreme Court will certainly impa...

Cars never really struck me in a way that made me feel like I needed to own one. Though some of my high school classmates got cars as gifts from their parents, I never felt the desire to have one of my own. I did want to be able to drive, however, and was able to get my driver license when I turn...

Constance Wu was all over the media this past week on a redemption tour of sorts as she promotes her new book, a memoir in essays called Making a Scene. Like many Asian Americans, I’ve had ambivalent, sometimes even negative, feelings about her. I heard the rumors — that she was hig...

When you hear the word biotechnology, what is the first thought to come to your mind? Vaccines? RT-PCR? Or GMOs? The first two topics have gained widespread attention during COVID-19. In this article, let’s talk a little more about genetically modified organisms (or GMOs in short). Genetica...

At first glance, something as personal as an individual’s DNA might seem a clear candidate for heritable ownership: every person is born with a specific set of genes that effectively defines who they are and that can’t be exported or replicated without their consent. However, under curre...

Genetically modified organisms are animals, plants or microbes whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. The definition seems straightforward, right? But how exactly is the genetic material modified? Let us dig a little deeper. Scientists first isolate the DNA, separating it f...

With prices going up in the beauty industry. It takes a lot of money to keep yourself up. I remember when getting your haircut was seven dollars, but now you pretty much have to take out a loan to get your haircut, and it’s not including getting a shave. So here’s how you can cut your ow...