Crisp Tech in November: Savor the Speed of Apple, Smarts of AI, and Google's Goofy Hat!
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Welcome to the crisp air and tech flair of November's "The Digital Life"! We're serving up a feast of innovations and insights that'll spice up your digital routine as much as pumpkin to your latte. 🍂💻
In this issue:
Apple's latest marvels: the M3 MacBook Pro and iMac.
23andMe's data leak: a DNA dilemma.
The teen notification avalanche: seeking digital peace.
AI explained and explored: from creative revolutions to classroom solutions.
Google's privacy tool and Mac's storage tip: guarding info and gaining space.
Fashion meets function: Adobe's Project Primrose and Humane's wearable AI.
Google Japan's whimsical Gboard hat: tech with a twist.
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In the news
Apple's "Scary Fast" event lived up to its name, unveiling the new M3 MacBook Pro and M3 iMac that are all about speed and performance. We're talking about huge leaps in computing power that are bound to make your current laptop a bit jealous. Beautiful machines for the scary prices! 🙂🍏
Did pay to mail in your spit in a quest to find your provenance? It was only a matter of time… In a digital hiccup that's a bit too close for comfort, 23andMe users found their genetic data up for grabs on the dark web last month. While we haven’t seen it actively exploited YET, it’s for sale. Hackers broke in using recycled logins to access accounts, underscoring the ever-present need for unique passwords and robust security measures.
You knew this already, but the extent is really surprising. Some teens in this study received thousands of phone notifications a day, ALL day (and night). It's essentially a digital slot machine that's keeping them hooked, highlighting the need for a balance between connectivity and quiet time. 📱🔔🤯
This month in AI
Feeling clueless about AI? 😕 You're in good company. The Financial Times offers a super accessible guide to understanding AI transformers and models like ChatGPT. Take a minute to scroll through and learn how AI innovations are redefining creativity and various industries.
Now that you're up to speed on AI basics, let’s discover how it's revolutionizing teaching. The classroom is changing, and it’s not what you taught or learned in! OpenAI's new guide showcases AI's role in the classroom, from crafting quizzes to supporting non-English speakers. It's full of use cases and prompts, illustrating AI's potential to transform education.
Want to dive deeper into AI? 🤿 Check out Andrew Ng's "Generative AI for Everyone" course. It simplifies AI into clear, actionable lessons, with hands-on exercises for real-world application. Perfect for grasping AI's transformative impact, no prior tech knowledge is needed. Well worth a couple of hours of your time, and the price (FREE) is right!
Tips you can use
Google has a handy but under-the-radar feature to help you keep your personal info private. It alerts you when your details appear in search results, giving you the power to erase them and avoid unwanted exposure. Stay safe and keep your data out of the spotlight with this tool today! 🕵️♂️🔒
Full Mac? Don't fall for cleanup scams—patience is key. Just wait and macOS will catch up, showing that freed-up space after big deletions. Take a breather; your Mac's got this. 🙂☕🖥️
Cool stuff
Last month we laughed at smart undies, but Adobe's stepping it up with Project Primrose, a dress that changes patterns quicker than a chameleon at a disco. Practical? Maybe. Show-stopping? Absolutely. Get ready to swipe your dress to match your mood! 😂👗
Speaking of the future of wearables - step into the future with Humane's wearable AI, a pocket-sized device that's reimagining phones with a tap, project, and speak interface for seamless interaction.
In Closing
Remember Google Japan's 6-foot keyboard? They've done it again with the Gboard hat, a quirky wearable that's part sun shield, part typing tool. Just twist to type!