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xinganhao · 3 months ago

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cherry on top 🍒 mafia boss!seungcheol x reader. (4)

stories like this always end with a damsel in distress. except—this time around—you’re not the one who needs saving. previous chapter + masterlist.

📄 Minutes of strategic information meeting, filed by Kim Mingyu (Mafia Soldier, Logistics & Recon)

Date: ██████████ Location: Safehouse Omega-9, Undisclosed City Perimeter Time: 03:17 HRS

ATTENDEES:

Yoon Jeonghan (Underboss)

Lee Chan (Combat Unit Leader)

Chwe Hansol (Surveillance Division)

Kim Mingyu (Logistics & Recon; Recording Officer)

Civilian Target [REDACTED] (Unauthorized Attendee)

AGENDA:

Contingency Plan for Retrieval of Boss (S.Coups)

Chain of Command During Absence

External Threat Assessment

[BEGIN TRANSCRIPT]

JEONGHAN: We go in through the east dock. Two snipers posted by 03:40. Chan leads breach. Hansol, your eyes stay on thermal—no improvisation this time.

HANSOL: I never improvise. My brilliance is structured.

CHAN: Can we not do this right now?

JEONGHAN: [ignoring them] Mingyu, once we get him out, you're on evac. Full blackout route. No trackers, no chatter.

MINGYU: Copy.

HANSOL: Any updates on who turned? Someone had to leak coordinates.

CHAN: There’s a list. We’ll handle it after we bring the boss home. One fire at a time.

[DOOR SLAMS OPEN. SOUND OF HIGH-HEELED FOOTSTEPS. SILENCE.]

CIVILIAN TARGET: You’re planning this without me?

JEONGHAN: [visibly tense] You weren’t invited.

CIVILIAN TARGET: He’s my belo—my boyfriend, Jeonghan. You think I’m just going to sit around while you play war games?

JEONGHAN: This isn’t a movie. You’re a civilian. You don’t belong in this room.

CIVILIAN TARGET: No, I’m the reason he still believes in soft things. I belong more than half the people at this table.

CHAN: She’s got a point.

JEONGHAN: Chan.

CHAN: I’m just saying. She’s not exactly fragile.

HANSOL: She did rewire one of my bugs with a paperclip. That was... not unimpressive.

JEONGHAN: [sighs] This isn’t about guts. It’s about blood.

CIVILIAN TARGET: Then you should know mine’s already on the line. Every second he’s gone, I feel it. And I’m done being sidelined. I’m not here to ask. I’m here to help.

[BEAT OF SILENCE. THEN—]

JEONGHAN: You get one job. And if you screw it up, I’ll personally drag you out.

CIVILIAN TARGET: Deal.

JEONGHAN: Hansol, give her the map. Mingyu, loop her in.

MINGYU: You’re going to need a comm. And a bulletproof vest.

CIVILIAN TARGET: Got both. And a knife in my boot.

CHAN: Okay, badass.

[MEETING CONTINUED UNDER LEVEL-2 SECRECY PROTOCOLS. TRANSCRIPT REDACTED. END OF MINUTES.]

FINAL NOTES:

Civilian Target formally added to Operation Homecoming roster.

Jeonghan authorized conditional field involvement.

Morale status: heightened.

Risk level: astronomically high.

🗂️ Operation Homecoming: Field Notes & Briefing Report, compiled by mafia underboss, Yoon Jeonghan

Clearance Level: Top Confidential Date Logged: ██████████ Location: Safehouse Omega-9

SUMMARY: Boss (S.Coups) was captured 48 hours ago following the receipt of a falsified emergency ping traced back to the civilian target’s encoded channel. The ping claimed she’d been injured and was en route to an undisclosed hospital in Sector D. According to surveillance logs, the Boss diverted course alone, abandoning standard security protocol. We believe he was intentionally isolated through signal jamming, then intercepted at the underpass beneath Route 14.

AUTOPSY OF THE TRAP:

Fake GPS tag mimicked civilian target’s bio-signal pattern

Voice distortion software replicated her distress call

EMP deployed upon vehicle arrival to disable tracking

Tactical unit waited with sedation-grade rounds

CURRENT LOCATION OF BOSS: Confirmed. Underground storage facility, formerly Syndicate-aligned. Defected cell now controls the zone. Reinforcements on site. Boss presumed alive—last thermal footage confirms faint movement.

INTERVENTION STRATEGY: OPERATION HOMECOMING

Phase One – Extraction:

Entry through east dock (03:40 HRS)

Chan leads breach unit, Hansol on thermal, Mingyu handling evac

All units silent channel only

Phase Two – Internal Sweep:

Civilian target assigned distraction and misdirection role (see below)

Two-minute window to locate and stabilize Boss

Phase Three – Extraction + Fade:

Mingyu initiates blackout route

Decoys deployed on west perimeter to delay pursuit

Rendezvous at Site Echo

CIVILIAN TARGET: PERFORMANCE LOG

Arrived wearing borrowed Kevlar and jeans tucked into combat boots. Asked if bulletproof vests same in women’s sizes. Did not wait for response.

Showed immediate enthusiasm, zero tactical finesse. Hansol gave her the map. She held it upside down. Twice.

Informed her she’d be working as the visual diversion. Her response: “Like bait?” Followed by: “Cool. I’m good at being annoying.”

Surprisingly effective. Created a loud enough ruckus on the perimeter to draw three guards off their posts. Managed to bluff her way past checkpoint by pretending to be a lost food delivery driver. Claimed she had gluten-free soba for a man named Kevin. There is no Kevin.

Still not sure how she pulled it off.

When Boss was found, he was semi-conscious but breathing. Whispered her name first.

END STATUS:

Boss retrieved.

Minimal casualties (1 injured – not fatal)

Facility compromised but not traced

Civilian target cried in the van. Then threatened to punch me for writing that down. I'm writing it down anyway.

FOOTNOTE — for Seungcheol’s eyes only: You’re reckless, stubborn, and impossible to reason with. But apparently, that’s your thing. You’re also luckier than most of us ever will be.

She didn’t sleep. Not once. Kept looking at every door like you might walk through it.

When you did, she didn’t even say anything. Just threw her arms around you like gravity stopped working.

Try not to make her go through that again.

– YJH

📱 Phone history log, filed by mafia soldier Chwe Hansol

Device: S.Coups' Personal Line (Encrypted Channel #017) Status: Outgoing Messages Only – Blocked by Signal Jammer Timestamp Range: ██:██–██:██ (Time of Abduction)

NOTE: Texts never reached intended recipient. Recovered during post-mission diagnostics. For archival purposes.

[01:12 AM] Where are you? They said you were hurt. I'm on my way.

[01:15 AM] Which hospital? No one's answering. This isn't funny. Call me.

[01:17 AM] Your signal keeps bouncing. Something's wrong. Stay where you are.

[01:21 AM] I swear to god if they laid a hand on you

[01:24 AM] No ambulance ever came.

[01:25 AM] This is a setup.

[01:27 AM] I'm so stupid. They used you. Fuck fuck fuck

[01:28 AM] I should've followed protocol. Should’ve sent Mingyu. Should’ve sent anyone but me.

[01:30 AM] If you get this, lock all the windows. Call Jeonghan. Stay put.

[01:34 AM] They knew I’d come for you.

[01:36 AM] This isn’t your fault.

[01:39 AM] Don’t come after me.

[01:41 AM] Love, beloved, please. Don’t try to save me.

[01:45 AM] You always do this—you throw yourself into fires you don't understand.

[01:49 AM] If they hurt you because of me, I’ll never forgive myself.

[01:52 AM] Tell Jeonghan to burn everything. Get out. Go far.

[01:54 AM] Forget me if you have to. Just live.

[02:01 AM] I love you. Please, please, please, don’t be stupid.

[END OF RECOVERED LOG]

📰 Excerpt from "The Ethics of Mafias: Love in the Line of Fire", a follow-up think piece by Xu Minghao

... If leadership within organized crime is already an ethical minefield, then love within it is something more volatile still: a paradox of vulnerability embedded in violence. New whispers surround the figure known only as S.Coups—the alleged mafia boss whose name, until recently, conjured images of discipline, domination, and an empire forged in precision.

Now, another narrative has emerged. One that reshapes how we understand not just the man, but the very myth he embodies.

According to rumors sourced from both within and outside the organization, S.Coups may have a romantic partner. Not a fellow operative, nor a political alliance. But a civilian. Someone unaffiliated and—crucially—untouched by the bloodied logic of the underworld.

If this is true, the implications are vast.

To love in his position is a risk. It is weakness, some would say. Yet others might argue that such love is the only thing capable of keeping a man like him from becoming monstrous. If the rumors are accurate, she is the reason he looks over his shoulder less. The reason he checks his own wrath. The reason his most trusted lieutenants have stopped fearing him and started worrying about him.

Love, here, is not a diversion. It is discipline.

And perhaps that is the most fascinating ethical twist of all: that this boss, so often theorized as either tyrant or savior, might be both—because of her.

Some say he texts her between assassinations. That he buys her gummy bears because she mentioned liking them once, months ago. That he has started folding her laundry and learning her aunt’s dietary restrictions. These are, of course, unconfirmed. They seem almost laughably mundane. But within the shadowed world of syndicates and secret wars, what could be more radical than tenderness?

Others claim that he was taken. There are now verified reports of a failed abduction and his eventual rescue. She was allegedly involved. They say she showed up unarmed, untrained, and utterly unafraid. They say she demanded to be part of the rescue mission. They say she was reckless, infuriating, and ultimately, instrumental.

And that when he saw her again, he wept.

To be loved, it turns out, is not always soft. Sometimes, it is brutal and inelegant and wildly inconvenient. But in the context of a life built on violence, to be loved is to be saved. Again and again. In the ways that matter.

Whether S.Coups is worthy of that love is not the question. The question is whether it has already changed him. Whether, in the end, the girl outside the syndicate might be the only thing real in a world made of smoke and mirrors.

And whether that, more than power or fear, will be his lasting legacy.

Mafia boss S.Coups is many things. Protector, manipulator. Brother, enemy, friend.

It seems we must add two more things:

Lover, and loved.

FIN. THANK YOU FOR READING CHERRY ON TOP!

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tangibletechnomancy · 7 months ago

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Quick reminder:

The reason AI is a helpful art tool for a lot of disabled people isn't "all disabled people need everything to be in condescendingly easy baby mode all the time."

It's "SOME disabilities mean that a person will NEVER be able to achieve the endurance and/or fine motor control required to conventionally make certain types of art that they want to make, and AI can close SOME of those gaps."

For an extreme example, it's completely unreasonable to demand someone make a grand dramatic painting in your digital illustration software of choice with only an eye tracker and puff controller (unless they, personally, LIKE doing things the ridiculously hard way) - but to place a few digital paint blobs for a rough composition, type on an onscreen keyboard, and repeat a few times on different sections, using the same controls? Or even JUST type a prompt on a virtual keyboard for an "enhanced stick figure" level of expression? That's MUCH more feasible.

#not art

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narvaldetierra · 3 months ago

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Thank you for tagging me, @nachosncheezies! 💖

Rules: share the first lines of ten of your most recent fanfics and tag ten people

So, I have been with little to no free time to write since last year, and I've been barely posting something lately. But I liked your version, so I'm going to copy you: I'll do the first lines of 5 posted stories, and then I'll do first lines of some WIPs I'm currently working on.

Disclaimer: once again, English isn't my first language.

No good deed goes unpunished (Blindspot, post ending) (There are still chapters in progress)

Change can be painful. Some people prefer to avoid it. But change is the only constant in this world and sooner or later it happens. After years of working for a government force, and fighting to stop dangerous criminals, the time for a change came to the team. After all the adrenaline rush they had felt the last couple of years, exposing their lives behind their ideals of a greater good, reinserting themselves into society in a nice and quiet life wasn’t easy to any of them. The first couple days felt like vacations, they were still processing the fact they hadn’t to live hidden anymore. They could finally rest, reconnect with their families, and recover from injuries.

Sleep is Overrated (Blindspot, Zapatterson, 3+1)

Like every software engineer, Patterson knew two basic truths: coffee is needed to exist and sleep is overrated. She could spend entire nights awake and working, she had done it before and those had turned out to be very productive nights. Like those working on her science projects in middle school, or like when it was exam season at college. She had done it for this job before too, especially since Jane had appeared in that bag in the middle of Times Square.

Meet the Zapata's (Blindspot, Zapatterson, fake dating)

“Ok… Are you ready?” Tasha turned off the car and removed her seat belt. “Are you sure about this?” Patterson was about to freak out, she had seen too many movies to know that it could end very well or terribly badly. “I don’t know, but I already told them you were coming and…” she leaned in to get a better look out the window next to Patterson, “they all are there in the window, watching us.”

You built your destiny (Lost, during season 5)

When Juliet saw that boy with glasses and blue eyes, she recognized in him the vivid image of Ben and panic overwhelmed her. She knew it could happen, she knew about Ben's life with the Dharma Initiative and The Others. But she had never expected to run into him face-to-face, to meet him in the cafeteria at every lunch, or have to smile at him and pretend there wasn't a whole history, with its adult version, that she longed to be able to put behind.

The betrayal (Blindspot, Zapatterson retelling) It actually starts with the dialogue from the show

“You have no idea how hard it was for me to keep that from you.” “How hard it was for you?!” she replied, facing her “I can still feel his hands on me when I try to fall asleep at night. Because before he beat me, shot me, and put a tracker device in me, he used to sleep in my bed.” She took a few steps closer to the brunette and mumbling so that only she would be able to hear, added, “You should know that more than anyone.” “I was trying to protect you,” Zapata shortened the distance between them, “I thought it would be better if you never knew he was alive.”

Some of my WIPs

Sly as a fox (Criminal Minds, Emily Whump)

Emily stared at the screen in the security room. She wasn't worried, she knew what she had to do and how to do it. The objective was to appear aloof and indifferent, this time she shouldn't seem interested in him, but in the copycat. Attack his ego through jealousy. But the last time she interrogated Karl Arnold, a mix of shame and disgust followed her for days, something she hadn't felt before, no even working for Interpol.

My weekend of love (Blindspot, Patterson x reader)

“Oh Great! What is she doing here?” Patterson sighted when she saw you in her lab. “What a warm welcome,” you replied with a smile and a scathing tone. You two didn't get along, and everyone down in the labs knew it. You joined the FBI on the same day and since then you have sought to prove yourselves better than each other, like a competition that has grown out of control. Your bosses learned over time that it was safer for everyone to keep you apart, which was ironic, cause your jobs complemented each other.

Time for some comfort (The Pitt, post shift) (Provisional title)

Dana arrived home completely drained. With her hand on the doorknob, she stared at the door, trying to process everything they’d just lived through, barely able to believe so much could happen in a single day. She gathered what little strength she had left to put on her best face before stepping inside. Benji would know it had been a rough day the moment he saw her black eye, even more if he’d caught the news, but she still intended to at least pretend she was fine. She’d already spent half her shift pretending enough to convince Perla, Princess, Mateo, Kim, and the med students. Even Abbot had bought the lie behind her smile, making him believe it was a rough shift that couldn’t get to her. Probably because Jack was doing even worse than she was.

Witness Protection (SVU, Barson) (Provisional title)

"Liv!" Fin's voice sounded far away. He screamed her name, but she wasn't able to sit and see him. There was a warm and humid feeling, along with an iche in the side of her neck. Her eyes big and filled with terror, her breath entrecortada. She laid motionless on the parking lot floor, still in shock to move.

Nightmares (Blindspot, 5+1, post ending)

It was a stormy night when Rich woke up covered in sweat. He felt short of breath and overwhelmed. He could still feel the water over his face through the old cloth. The voices of the agents from the black site known as The Boat still sounded in his ears.

Nachos already tagged most people I interact with, but there are a few writers that I love their work and I still can tag, even if we barely talk (or if I recently followed you), so no pressure tags: @storiesofsvu @ladyriot @scarletfern @baubeautyandthegeek @danasevans @blackbird-brewster @vivaciousoceans @yesifitswithyou

#tag game

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somethingusefulfromflorida · 6 months ago

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In minecraft speedruns they let you use software that automatically gives you the coordinates to the nether fortress and the stronghold, so I think you should 100% be allowed to use a seed mapper like chunkbase. You're not testing your skills to locate these structures on your own, you're being told where they are, so why not cut out the middleman of the pie chart spawner entity FOV trackers and ender eye angle calculators and whatever? It still takes a lot of skill (and luck) to find resources, trade with piglins, kill blazes, and one-cycle the dragon with beds as fast as possible, so I wouldn't consider it cheating anymoreso than the current setup.

#minecraft

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pico-digital-studios · 1 year ago

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Into, Across and Beyond! Scripting: Outmatched in his Prime

During Tails of Trials's prologue, Sonic Prime was on the move as per usual, catching sight of Eggman and his usual antics of trying to find the Chaos Emeralds.

Sonic Prime: Alright, Egghead! What are you up to this time?

Eggman Prime: Ohohohoho! If it isn't Sonic! This time, I'm not going to spill it, as if I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise. But, of course, you just had to get in the way AGAIN, so I'm going to put an end to that!

He summoned one of his Egg Mobile attachments to attack Sonic with.

Sonic Prime: *yawn* Never gets old!

The two engaged in battle, and as you'd expect, Sonic kept the upper hand in it all, taking the giant talking egg down a peg and sending him and his Egg Mobile down to the ground.

Sonic Prime: Looks like you lose! Again!

Eggman Prime: Why, you little...!

However, neither of them noticed a glitchy portal opening underneath, with the perspective panning to a digital Emerald tracker built into some software.

Sonic Prime: Uhh... What's that?

A catcher claw thrusted down at high speeds, crashing into the ground and propelling the arch-nemeses backwards. As the smoke cleared, Sonic saw it in more detail, having encapsulated one of the Chaos Emeralds in a glass dome.

Sonic Prime: That ain't good!

Eggman Prime: Of course it isn't!

Sonic spindashed at the claw, shattering it in a single blow and freeing the Emerald within.

Sonic Prime: What is that thing, anyway?

Eggman caught one of the parts from it and examined it.

Eggman Prime: Whatever or whoever this claw belongs to, it's clearly far more advanced than one of my usual creations. And from what we just witnessed, they're targeting wherever the Chaos Emeralds are at.

Sonic Prime: Well, whatever it is, I'd better go take a look!

As he dashed off to investigate, another portal opened within his proximity, this time with a pulling force. He spotted it and tried to outrun it, but the pull was getting stronger than he could run, forcing him to step up the game.

Sonic Prime: Come... on...!

Suddenly, some debris being pulled in hit him square in the face, sending him flying right inside.

Sonic Prime: WOOOOOAAHHHH!!!

As he fell through the portal, he noticed a death trap being formed around him, alongside flashes of the vast multiverse around him.

Sonic Prime: Here we go again...!

Sonic was quick enough to slip straight out of the trap before it could be fully set up, though the vortex leading back home got sealed off (which meant that even SHADOW couldn't help him out of this one).

Sonic Prime: Oh, great...

He landed on a floating platform, trying to decide his best options for stopping whoever was behind this one.

Sonic Prime: Alright, who sent me here?!

He heard what sounded like Eggman's laughter, but deepened and HORRIBLY distorted.

Sonic Prime: Something tells me this ain't Eggman.

A platform flew down to Sonic's level, revealing a version of Eggman with green clothing, but no goggles; instead with blackened eyes and a sinister red glow from them.

Sonic Prime: Who the heck are you?!

??. ????????: If it isn't Sonic Prime himself. My name is Dr. EggOmega, the soon-to-be NEW ruler of the multiverse!

Sonic Prime: Uh-huh, yeah. Hey, so, could you be so kind as to take me back home before I turn you into devilled eggs?

He laughed in a twisted manner again.

Dr. EggOmega: I'm afraid that's not going to be happening. And smug as ever, I see. You think some measly hero, let alone a type of Sonic, ALWAYS has a chance against Dr. Eggman? HA! Don't make me laugh. I ripped that hope to pieces for my Sonic long ago. And soon, with the power of MY Chaos Emeralds, all other universes shall follow, including your own.

Sonic Prime: *yawn* (sarcastic and taunting) Oh, no! Please! Don't make me cry!

He got into a battle stance.

Sonic Prime: Let's dance!

He leapt up to attack EggOmega, but was immediately grabbed and thrown into the floor by the twisted doctor.

Sonic Prime: OW!

Dr. EggOmega: It's all the same for your heroic delusions. That is, until you finally realise my TRUE power extent!

Sonic Prime: I've faced worse than you, "Eggman"! You can do your worst, but you're never gonna beat me!

He launched a full power spin attack at the doctor, but to his shock upon impact, EggOmega didn't even FLINCH.

Dr. EggOmega: HAHAHAHAHA! Was that seriously the best you could do?

Sonic Prime: What the-?!

Sonic ended up on the receiving end of a much, MUCH more powerful attack, catapulting him right into another dimension.

Dimension MP-2021: Green Hill Zone

Sonic wearily woke up after a hard impact with the ground.

Sonic Prime: Ow... What the...? Where...?

He got up, brushing some dust off of him. He recognised that he was in A Green Hill, just not his own, judging by the surroundings.

Sonic Prime: Hello? Anybody there?

He could tell the island he was at was inhabited, as he could hear traffic past the hills, so he headed out to investigate. Once he got to Spring Yard Zone, he caught sight of OMT!Tails simply sorting out another of his Fang's usual antics in the city.

OMT!Tails: Hang that gem back, Fang! It's not yours!

Sonic Prime: Hey, that version of Tails looks familiar!

OMT!Fang: Not this time, fox! This jewel'll fetch me one handy profit, mate!

OMT!Tails: It's not meant to be in the hands of thieves like you. Give it back, or else!

OMT!Fang: Okay, you little rat. Let's play it serious, then!

On cue, Sonic leapt on top of the Marvellous Queen and behind Fang.

Sonic Prime: Boo.

OMT!Fang: Wha-?!

Considering OMT!Sonic was dead, Fang was absolutely baffled.

OMT!Fang: How?!

Sonic Prime: How... what?

OMT!Fang: Yer supposed to be dead!

Sonic Prime: Dead? Wh-? (smirking) Why, yes...! (in a ghostly tone) And I still am~... And I've been watching you, Fang~... messing with my little buddy~. Repent~... Repent~! Or I will haunt you 'till the day you die~! Woooooooooo~!

OMT!Fang: GAH! Get away!

OMT!Tails took the opening to uppercut Fang and send him flying out of the Marvellous Queen onto the ground.

Sonic Prime: ... (to OMT!Tails) Why am I dead again?

OMT!Tails: I'll explain more to you once Fang's back behind bars.

They jumped down to the ground as Fang slowly got back up.

Sonic Prime (whispering): Quick! Pretend only Fang can see me!

OMT!Fang: Urgh... What is with you and your ambushes?

OMT!Tails: You looked away for a moment, so I just had to!

OMT!Fang: B-But Sonic's ghost was there!

OMT!Tails: Ghost? What are you talking about? Detective Ghost, or some apparition pretending to be my friend? I've seen it all.

Sonic flashed a devious smirk at the weasel, and in response, Fang shot one of his cork bullets at Sonic, only for the Blue Blur to casually dodge it like it was nothing.

OMT!Tails: What were you even aiming at?

Sonic Prime: Always watching~.

OMT!Fang: How come you can't see the-?! Wait a minute... That's no ghost.

Sonic Prime: Eh. Knew I couldn't hold the illusion forever.

He ran circles around Fang, making him really dizzy and causing him to tumble onto his backside.

Sonic Prime: And that takes care of that! Where do we meet at?

OMT!Tails: At my workshop. Just at Emerald Town.

Sonic Prime: Great! See ya there!

He sped off as Tails followed, leaving the cops to arrest Fang and haul him off to jail. On his way to the workshop, though, Sonic saw the memorial statue of his alternate self in the ceremonial area north of Emerald Town, looking at it and feeling sorry for the guy.

A couple of minutes later, they both arrived at Tails's workshop.

Sonic Prime: Right. Question from earlier; why am I dead in this dimension?

OMT!Tails: ... Have you ever heard about entities that dub themselves "EXEs"?

Sonic Prime: Yeah... Had to face down SEVERAL of those guys one day. Same day you saw me with Metal X. I'm... guessing one of 'em was behind the loss of your Sonic, huh?

OMT!Tails: Yeah... My Sonic gave up his life destroying the creature known as OMT, and since then, I've been protecting my home in his stead.

Sonic Prime: Alongside this "Detective Ghost" you mentioned?

OMT!Tails: Yeah.

Sonic Prime: So what went down that made you a multiversal traveller, of sorts?

OMT!Tails: You can blame Eggman Nega's interdimensional energiser for it. It brought five heroes over to my dimension that I had to help get back home, and then all sorts of other stuff happened.

Sonic Prime: Ah, the Egghead from Blaze's dimension, huh? Geez, he makes my Eggman look sane.

Nitro, April and Nine warped in down in the Blur HQ, making their way up to the workshop.

OMT!Tails: So what made you end up here?

Sonic Prime: Some strange portal opened up back home, and I can deduce it's a nastier version of Eggman that's behind it. Plus, some kinda catcher claws were goin' after the Chaos Emeralds.

OMT!Tails: The originals... So if that Eggman gets his hands on them, we could be in big trouble.

Sonic Prime: You said it. And right on my birthday, too!

OMT!Tails: So what do you know about this version of Eggman?

Sonic Prime: Well, he wears green, smells like omelette, and rambles about how he defeated a version of me.

OMT!Tails: Gosh, this isn't good. We need to find a way to stop him before he can carry out whatever he's planning.

Sonic Prime: Yeah, we gotta step up our game and stop this "Dr. EggOmega" before things fly south.

Nine got upstairs first, seeing Sonic Prime but barely reacting other than in a sad state. Sonic Prime, in turn, saw him, expressing surprise that he could no longer hide.

Sonic Prime: Nine?

Nine: S-Sonic?

Sonic Prime: Oh, gosh... I never thought I'd be seeing you again, in some form. How have you been?

Nine: Well, thanks to Tails there and many multiversal companions, I've definitely gotten better.

Sonic Prime: I'm so relieved to hear that, little buddy.

Nine: Did you tell your "real" companions in your world about what went on in the Shatterverse?

Sonic Prime: Gosh, I wish I could've done, but the call of adventure meant I didn't have the time.

Nitro and April saw Sonic Prime for themselves as well.

April: It's really him!

Nitro: Heh, never thought I'd be seeing Sonic Prime outside his own adventures.

Sonic Prime: Heh, yep! The one and only in-person! Wasn't there more of you guys, though? I'll explain what's going on when they get here.

A little bit later, OMT!Mina, CR!Sonic, CR!Sonia, CR!Manik and Hog showed up for a brief meeting to discuss the matter at hand.

OMT!Tails: I can't even track EggOmega's energy. His signal keeps on shifting.

CR!Sonic: Then what signals can we pinpoint?

OMT!Tails: I've managed to pinpoint seven different locations, two of which I've no information about.

Sonic Prime: Well, sounds like we've got a lot of work to do. I'm just glad I'm not doing this on my own like with what happened at the Starfall Islands for most of the way.

Hog: So where are the signals coming from?

OMT!Tails: They seem to be linked to a set of seven statues based on Sonic, each present in one of seven different universes. Those universes seem to be Dimensions SRB-1998 (SRB2/Ring Racers), EDU-1996 (Sonic's Schoolhouse), MOV-2019 (Movieverse), IDW-2017, ZONE-SM-1992 (Luna Zone), EXE-2013 and GMT-811.

Nitro: That's definitely quite a lot of different options. Why don't we start off at Dimension SRB-1998, then we can work our way up from there?

OMT!Mina: Good call. We might also find something of use to us there. So who's going in first?

OMT!Tails: Me and Hog should start this trip off!

Sonic Prime: Hog?

Hog: Ihop!

Sonic Prime: Is that how he greets people?

Hog: It's kinda been a thing for me for a while, I'm not gonna lie.

Nine: We'll follow in after you guys once you've figured out what's going on there.

OMT!Tails: You got it!

A small while later, when the rest of the Blur Gang were gathered together, the kids were looking at one of the monitors.

CU!Sonia: That's the "EDU-1996" dimension, right?

April: It's some kind of schoolhouse.

CR!Manik: Hmm... I feel the place could warrant some investigation on our end.

CR!Sonia: Oh, for... Manik, we're seriously not going to school at a time like this, are we?

Smol Devy (confused): What's wong with school?

CR!Sonia: I mean, it's fine and all, but I've been quickly bored from it.

April: It'd be easier for the five of us to go in there. Besides, since we're the youngest in the group, we'd be less likely to attract unwanted attention than if we did bringing some of the others.

CR!Sonic: You kids planning on investigating that spot, huh?

CR!Manik: Yeah.

CR!Sonic: Well, please feel free to. It could save us an extra bit of time ourselves doing this!

April: Sweet!

CU!Sonia: We won't let you down, otherworldly dad!

CR!Sonic: Heh, I believe in you kids.

Mr. Needlemouse: Wait. Why do THEY get to go to a school dimension?

CR!Sonic (snarking): Because shut your yap, that's why.

The portal into Dimension SRB-1998 was ready to go.

OMT!Tails: Ready, Hog?

Hog (smirking): Born ready!

OMT!Tails: Then let's do it to it!

They leapt in.

Sonic Prime (to Nitro): Hey, kid?

Nitro: Yeah?

Sonic Prime: You said you know the Sonic from that "MOV" universe, right? You met before?

Nitro: Mhm. He's the one who's a movie in your world.

Sonic Prime: Heh, my Tails was watching him the other day. We should go and check that out as our own duo team later. Just in case the Baldy McNosehair of that dimension's still causing trouble.

Nitro: You got it!

OMT!Knuckles, OMT!Amy and OMT!Cream came down into the HQ as well after hearing about what was going on.

Nine: Hey, guys! You just missed Tails. He already headed to another dimension to help deal with a threat that could shatter the multiverse.

OMT!Knuckles: And who is this threat you speak of?

Sonic Prime: He called himself "Dr. EggOmega". I couldn't even dent him alone, let alone counter his attacks.

OMT!Amy: We'll do our part to help! You can count on us!

Sonic Prime: Sweet! Thanks, you three.

Elsewhere, Eggman Prime was following the trail of where Sonic was sent to, with Orbot and Cubot in tow.

(Orbot and Cubot sprites by Sakura236699)

Eggman Prime: This space between worlds feels... much more complex than I used to know.

Orbot: B-Boss, I don't think we should be here...

Cubot: Y-Yeah, what if Sonic got wiped out? We could be next!

Eggman Prime: HEY! No-one wipes out that blue pest but ME! Grr... Stupid multiverse, stupid random portals... Try and take away my opportunity to finish that blue goober, will you?!

He looked around, already pretty baffled after his last couple of multiversal tangos.

Eggman Prime: Alright, blue vermin! Where are you?!

Eggman caught sight of a VERY sinister smile with two glowing green dots in one of the portals, emanating a distorted laughter.

Eggman Prime: Huh? Who's there?!

Dr. EggOmega: The TRUE ruler of the multiverse, my foolish counterpart!

Eggman Prime: And who the hell are you?!

Dr. EggOmega: I am Dr. EggOmega!

Eggman Prime: Alright, Dr. I Don't Care! Where's the hedgehog?!

Dr. EggOmega: He's stranded in another dimension, right out of my way to prevent him from interfering with my plans to crush the ENTIRE multiverse! The foolish quickster stood no chance in a one-on-one fight against me, so what makes you think YOU will, Ivo?

The doctor responded in earnest by firing a beam of energy at the portal in a bid to obliterate EggOmega on the spot.

Eggman Prime: Like THIS.

However, after a moment of silence, EggOmega responded with THE most deranged and sadistic laugh Eggman had ever heard.

Dr. EggOmega: I WOULD have shared the spoils of my conquering with you, but it seems like you're too full of yourself as usual to want to accept it!

Eggman wasn't chuffed with how much of a hypocrite EggOmega was being.

Eggman Prime: No, thanks! Taking over more than one universe has been enough of a hassle as it is. I've got my own world to rule, buster, and I wouldn't have it any other way! Now tell me where Sonic is!

Dr. EggOmega: You'll just have to track him down yourself if you wish to find him. Just remember this, Robotnik. No matter what form it takes... the end comes for you all! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Dr. EggOmega slinked away into the portal as it closed, the last few words echoing in Eggman's mind as he came to a conclusion of just what EggOmega was planning to do.

Sage: "The end"? Father, does he mean...?

Eggman Prime: I can tell he must mean THAT thing from the Starfall Island. Anyway, let's get back to tracking down Sonic! I can tell this ripoff of me somehow means business.

They continued on their way.

#sonic exe #sonic the hedgehog #spider verse #sth #sonic #sonic fandom #sth au #sonic au #spider man

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I always want Virtual Reality to be better than it is.

VR has been around for approaching a decade at this point, and companies keep trying to make it happen. I have seen the theory that Facebook (Meta) got into the VR game because they want hardware they can control without third parties stopping their data collection, but they appear to be downplaying it now.

So can VR be good? When is it going to happen?

My first headset was the HTC Vive, and it was fun at the time, but playing it today, it's pretty dire. Depressingly low resolution, major screen door effect, big, and bulky. Annoying external trackers. It is like 10% of the way to being what I want VR to be. I still have it but can't really play it since the poor quality usually leads to a one way trip to the floor.

I have tried the Oculus Quest 2, and it is kind of on its way. It has better controllers, some actual passthrough, and the screen door effect is much less pronounced. Too bad Facebook are evil. It's like 40% of the way to what I would consider a good headset to be.

I am looking at the Apple Vision Pro, and it's kind of getting there, it is like 70% of the way to being what I want VR to be. It has crystal clear video with no screen door, passthrough that actually works for professional use, and the hand and eye tracking appears to actually work which is impressive. It isn't for gaming and has absolutely no software support for the VR software people like. It appears to occupy a different niche to the cheaper gaming headsets, aimed at "Professional" use. It shares this trait with the quest pro.

We have come a long way in the last 10 years, but it will probably be another 10 years before virtual reality is something people actually want to use. Tech companies are never ones to give up though, and they will keep painfully iterating until they get there. I think to have a chance, to be the 100% of what I want it to be VR, I think it would need, including but not limited to;

Tethered and untethered use, allowing for local apps or connecting to a PC for extra horsepower. No bullshit lockdowns on software like they have today.

Functional hand tracking AND quality VR controllers for different applications. Both of these exist today but not in the same product at the same time for some reason.

Lightweight and cool. Fanless. Won't give you a spinal injury if you wear it for more than 3 hours. Semiconductor technology is probably about there or will be there soon, but Apple isn't fanless. Sadly Apple's battery in the pocket trick might be the only way to keep the weight down. Batteries just don't really change much, sorry!

Ultra high resolution. No screen door effect. Apple are about here but it's crazy expensive, so in 10 years I am sure the price will go down. VR isn't going to happen unless you can get Vision Pro quality at the baseline, for the price of a Meta Quest.

This really reminded me of when I wanted to get a tablet PC in like 2007 but quality tablets didn't exist yet. It was all massive chonky Windows CE garbage. I knew it was coming, everyone did, but tech wasn't there. The ipad releasing several years later is what really put them in the hands of consumers.

Mass software libraries for VR won't happen until these technical challenges are overcome, and by then, who is going to care? Maybe the vision pro is Apple taking something that already exists and putting it to the mass market, as they have done so many times before, but maybe this time it isn't going to take. Maybe VR is just never going to happen, but if it does, I want to be here for it. Play Half Life Alyx if you can, and never buy a Meta product if you can avoid it.

#vr #virtual reality #technology #tech #apple #apple vision pro

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aftonfamilyvalues · 2 years ago

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they study me in the lab by using an eye tracker + emotion recognition software while showing me copia videos

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You assume it's just a software glitch - obviously some weird reflections or something confused the range finder, and the vacuum's mapping algorithm interpreted the data as a whole second room or hallway.

Sometimes the map shows that the vacuum has actually entered the non-existent space and is cleaning there, but obviously that's just the position tracking also screwing up, so it thinks it's somewhere far away and just maps it to the closest place it thinks exists.

The map keeps growing, though, and the vacuum's taking longer and longer to clean the whole house.

Eventually it's frustrating enough that you start setting aside time to watch it do the cleaning, so you can figure out what surface is confusing it and fix the problem.

Somehow the problem never happens when you're watching.

The vacuum seems more beaten up than you remember - scratches and small dents, nothing to stop it from working, but you're not sure where they came from.

Once, you look while it's cleaning and can't find it anywhere. The mobile app says it's cleaning the living room, but it's obviously not there. The app is often wrong, though, and when you hear it trundling around the dining room, which you just checked, you guess you must have just... missed it somehow?

When you empty its bin, there's strange, golden dust in it that you've never seen before.

You install a few cameras. Every time the vacuum malfunctions, it's always when it's behind something or in a dead zone between cameras. Even when you move the cameras. It's a different place every time.

Did you spill ketchup somewhere? There are desiccated flecks of brown and red in the vacuum bin.

You get a Bluetooth tracker - it's supposed to help you find your keys or your wallet if you misplace them - and you glue it to the vacuum.

That night, the vacuum has a new scrape on it, like it ran into something, and the tracker has been knocked off. You can't find it; the tracker app just says it's "out of range or turned off".

You look at your robotic vacuum. It's got more scratches and scrapes even than you remember from a few days ago. You check your camera footage and yeah, it's definitely gotten more beaten up. No footage of it running into anything, though.

One of the dents almost looks like a... bite mark? You must be imagining that.

You sit and think for a long time. You know it's just a machine; you know humans tend to anthropomorphize anything that moves (all the more so because of the googly eyes you attached when you got it), and you don't want to fall into that superstitious fallacy.

It's just a machine.

You look at the dents and cuts on its frame.

You sigh, turn off the cameras, and duct-tape a kitchen knife to the robot.

"Just don't scratch up the sofa." you mutter, feeling silly, and press the "clean now" button.

The startup beep is the same noise as always, and you tell yourself there's no way it could possibly sound 'excited'.

I love the idea of a roomba topography map being the jumping on point for a liminal horror story. House of Leaves II: Roomba.

#sufficiently verbose prose

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midseo · 11 months ago

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Tobii Pro Spectrum Screen Based Eye Tracker Hardware Reseller, India

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Top IoT Devices for Smart Farming: Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture

India’s agriculture sector is at the cusp of a transformation. With increasing demands, climate uncertainties, and the pressure to maximize yield sustainably, farmers are now turning to IoT-based smart farming sensors and devices. These tools aren’t just fancy tech—they’re real, practical game-changers on the ground.

From real-time farming sensors to smart irrigation sensors in India, modern technologies are helping farmers make data-driven decisions, conserve resources, and improve productivity. In this article, we’ll walk through some of the top IoT devices for smart farming, how they’re reshaping Indian agriculture, and how platforms like Agridoot are making them accessible through its AI agriculture app in India.

What Are IoT Devices in Agriculture?

IoT (Internet of Things) devices in agriculture are smart tools embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that collect, process, and share data. This data helps farmers monitor conditions like soil moisture, crop health, humidity, temperature, and more in real time.

Think of these devices as the digital nervous system of a farm—they alert, predict, and advise without human intervention.

Why Smart Agriculture Sensors Matter in India

India has over 140 million farmers, most of whom depend on unpredictable monsoons and traditional practices. With smart agriculture sensors in India, even smallholders can now:

Monitor crop conditions 24/7

Reduce water and fertilizer waste

Increase yields and profitability

Predict pest infestations or weather events

Make informed decisions in real-time

Top IoT Devices for Smart Farming in India

Let’s take a look at the most impactful IoT devices for Indian agriculture that are leading the way in AI in farming and precision agriculture.

1. Soil Moisture Sensors for Farming

These sensors are placed directly in the soil to measure water content. They help:

Avoid overwatering or underwatering

Improve irrigation scheduling

Conserve water and energy

Farmers using soil moisture sensors for farming report up to 30% water savings and healthier crop growth.

2. Temperature and Humidity IoT Sensors

These devices continuously track microclimatic conditions, ideal for horticulture, floriculture, and greenhouse farming.

Benefits include:

Preventing diseases caused by high humidity

Adjusting ventilation in greenhouses

Optimizing spraying and fertilization timing

3. Smart Irrigation Sensors in India

Smart irrigation is not just about automation—it's about intelligent watering. These sensors connect with weather data, soil moisture, and crop type to deliver water only when and where it’s needed.

Advantages:

Saves time and labor

Reduces pump usage and electricity bills

Prevents crop stress due to uneven watering

4. Crop Health Monitoring Drones & Satellite Systems

Platforms like Vyom GIS from Agridoot use satellites and drones to scan large farmland areas, identify crop stress, and assess health.

These systems enable:

Early detection of diseases

Remote field surveillance

Precision spraying of pesticides

For farmers managing multiple acres, this is like having an eye in the sky.

5. Livestock Health Trackers

Wearable IoT devices for cattle and poultry help farmers monitor:

Body temperature

Activity levels

Feeding patterns

These insights help prevent disease outbreaks and improve livestock productivity.

6. All-in-One Agri Stations

These compact stations integrate multiple smart agriculture sensors like rain gauges, UV sensors, wind sensors, and more. They’re particularly useful for diversified farms.

Farmers get a complete environmental picture in one dashboard—ideal for decision-making and planning.

How Machine Learning in Agriculture Works with IoT

Machine learning in agriculture goes hand-in-hand with IoT. Devices collect raw data, and machine learning models process this data to:

Predict rainfall or drought

Recommend the best sowing/harvesting time

Detect pests or crop diseases

Analyze soil health

This data-driven approach is enabling AI in farming to move from theory to reality, especially when paired with platforms like Agridoot’s AI agriculture app in India.

Agridoot: Bringing Smart Tech to Every Indian Farmer

At Agridoot, we’re not just offering gadgets—we’re offering a smart agriculture ecosystem tailored to Indian conditions.

With the Agridoot agriculture app in India, farmers can:

Get mandi prices (krishi mandi rates and all India mandi rate updates)

Access satellite-based crop health insights

Receive personalized weather forecasts

Track soil and water conditions in real time

Connect with agri experts for advice

Explore the Agridoot App: 📱 [Download on Play Store] 🌐 Visit: www.agridoot.co.in

Benefits of IoT Devices in Agriculture

Let’s break down the core benefits of integrating IoT-based smart farming sensors:

✅ Higher Yields: Make informed decisions that increase output

✅ Resource Efficiency: Save on water, fertilizer, and labor

✅ Pest & Disease Control: Detect issues early and reduce crop loss

✅ Improved Traceability: Track farming data for compliance or buyers

✅ Data-Driven Decisions: Replace guesswork with precision

Common Questions About IoT Devices for Smart Farming

1. What are the most common IoT devices used in agriculture?

The most common devices include soil moisture sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, smart irrigation systems, drone-based crop monitors, and livestock health trackers. These help farmers monitor, control, and optimize their daily operations with real-time data.

2. How do IoT devices help Indian farmers?

IoT devices provide Indian farmers with insights on soil health, weather, crop conditions, and pest risks. This leads to better planning, efficient use of inputs, and reduced costs. When combined with apps like Agridoot, farmers can also access mandi rates, forecasts, and expert recommendations.

3. Are IoT solutions affordable for small Indian farmers?

Yes. With growing demand and innovation, the cost of IoT devices has reduced. Agridoot provides scalable solutions, from single smart sensors to integrated systems, tailored to small and marginal farmers. Many devices also come with government subsidies or financing options.

Final Thoughts: The Future is Connected Farming

As climate patterns shift and demand for food increases, IoT devices for smart farming are not just useful—they’re essential. With platforms like Agridoot, even small-scale farmers can access world-class tools and insights to compete, grow, and thrive.

Ready to make your farm smarter? Reach out to Agridoot today and take the first step toward precision agriculture.

📞 Contact Us:

Mobile: +91 94296 91650

Email: [email protected]

Location: 18, Vaishali Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462003

🔗 Connect With Us Online:

Facebook: Agridoot Facebook

Instagram: @agri_doot

LinkedIn: Agridoot on LinkedIn

YouTube: Agridoot YouTube Channel

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Corporate Surveillance Threats in Chandigarh: Why TSCM Matters

In a highly connected business world, data is more than just information. Every byte is important, from boardroom strategies to client data and intellectual property. Most businesses focus on digital security, but there is another danger that is just as important and often ignored: corporate surveillance. This quiet threat is becoming more common than ever in Chandigarh, a city that is quickly becoming a center for business and technology. Advanced spying methods, bugging devices, and hidden cameras can ruin months or even years of hard work. Your private information may already be being looked at, whether you run a startup, a law firm, or a healthcare business. Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) are what you need here.

Understanding the Threats of Corporate Surveillance

Corporate surveillance is the act of secretly keeping an eye on businesses in a number of ways. Competitors, unhappy employees, or malicious insiders often use these methods to get sensitive business information. Corporate surveillance is physical and analog, which makes it harder to find without special tools. This is different from cybersecurity threats that involve hacking software and digital systems. Different kinds of corporate surveillance tools - Audio bugs are small microphones that are hidden in office furniture or electronics to record conversations. - Hidden cameras: Small cameras that are hidden in clocks, light fixtures, or air vents so you can see what's going on. - GPS trackers are devices that are put in company cars or assets to keep track of their movement. - Keyloggers and spyware are installed on company computers to steal data, passwords, or emails. The World and India In the last few years, both Indian businesses and multinational corporations have said that they have had sensitive data leaks that were caused by physical surveillance. While exact details are often kept secret, industries like defense, pharmaceuticals, legal consulting, and IT services have been especially easy targets. In India, a number of startups have had their plans for products and funding leaked too soon, which has slowed their growth and hurt investor confidence.

Why Chandigarh is Becoming So Popular

Chandigarh, along with the nearby areas of Mohali and Panchkula, is quickly becoming a major hub for technology and innovation. This change has made it a good place for businesses to spy on people. 1. Mohali and Panchkula's IT Boom There are a lot of IT parks and tech startups in Mohali that are growing quickly. Many of them work with proprietary software, sensitive algorithms, and client databases. Because these businesses are often in fierce competition, they are good targets for industrial espionage. 2. The Legal and Business Powerhouse in Sector 17 There are many law firms, corporate offices, and financial consultancies in Sector 17 in Chandigarh. Legal talks, arbitration cases, and private contracts are often held behind closed doors, which makes these offices easy targets for spying by opposing legal teams or parties involved. 3. Startups that compete with each other and industries that rely on knowledge Chandigarh has a thriving startup scene, especially in health tech, edtech, and fintech. Competitors often try to get an unfair advantage by copying these companies' fast-paced innovations. It's not just possible to leak pitch decks, source codes, or marketing plans through bugging anymore; it's a constant risk. In short, the more threats the city faces from surveillance, the faster it will grow.

Corporate Face Real Risks in Chandigarh

When Chandigarh-based companies are threatened with surveillance, they face a lot of operational and legal risks: - Leaking Trade Secrets: Competitors can steal and sell proprietary data, client lists, financial plans, or marketing plans. - HR and Legal Exposure: Disputes or private HR proceedings that are recorded without permission can hurt the trust and reputation of employees. - Boardroom Breaches: Important talks about money, growth, or mergers can be put at risk. - Theft of Intellectual Property: Startups could lose their new ideas if someone gets access to their product plans or patents before they are released. A single unnoticed device could slow down a company's progress by years.

What TSCM is and how it works

Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) is the job of finding and stopping threats to surveillance. It's like a "bug sweep," but much more advanced and organized. What TSCM Finds: - Devices that record audio (wired or wireless) - Video surveillance systems that are hidden - GPS devices on cars or inventory - RF (radio frequency) emissions from devices that aren't allowed - Spyware built into wired networks like LANs or phone lines How It Works TSCM experts use advanced tools like spectrum analyzers, nonlinear junction detectors, thermal imaging, and RF scanners to find hidden devices. We check the area both physically and electronically to make sure that nothing is sending private information from inside your office.

Who Should Use TSCM in Chandigarh?

- Startups and tech companies, especially those that make their own software or have intellectual property. - Law Firms: Keeping client cases and legal strategies safe. - Hospitals and clinics: Protecting patient information and avoiding HIPAA violations. - Schools: Protecting research and new ideas. - Government Contractors: Stopping leaks of state-sensitive projects. TSCM services are no longer a luxury; they are a need.

When should hire the expert for a bug sweep?

You shouldn't only use TSCM in an emergency; it should be a regular part of your security plan. But some signs and situations need to be dealt with right away: Warning Signs of Being Watched: - Strange sounds or echoes during phone calls - Devices getting too hot or running out of battery quickly - Visitors or maintenance staff who seem suspicious and can get in without being watched - Confidential information leaks to the press or the public without warning Events that require TSCM inspection: - Moving into a new office or setting one up: Always sweep before you move in. - After an employee leaves or there is a legal dispute, unhappy former employees may plant bugs. - After board meetings or mergers, high-stakes talks are the best targets. - Before important product launches or bids, make sure that strategic information doesn't get out. - For high-risk sectors, it is best to do checks every three or six months.

How to Choose the Best TSCM Provider in Chandigarh

Choosing a good TSCM partner is just as important as the service itself. This is what you should look for: 1. Coverage across India: A trustworthy agency should be able to provide surveillance countermeasures all over India, so you don't have to worry about your offices in Delhi, Bangalore, or Mumbai going down. 2. Professionals who are skilled and have been checked out: Look for teams that have people who used to work in intelligence, defense, or as technical experts who know about legal compliance. Their experience lets them find threats that are very well hidden. 3. Confidentiality & Legal Compliance: Your provider must guarantee full privacy by using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and following Indian privacy laws to the letter. TSCM should keep you safe without making your legal situation worse. Before you choose a service provider, ask for case studies or references. Having the right tools is important, but having the right skills is even more important.

Conclusion

In Chandigarh's fast-changing business world, staying ahead isn't just about coming up with new ideas; it's also about keeping things safe. One hidden camera, one audio bug, or one leaked plan could ruin months of hard work. Companies spend a lot of money on antivirus software and firewalls, but they often don't protect their physical space at all. TSCM fills this important gap. It makes sure that your private meetings stay private, your data stays safe, and your team can work without worrying about being watched. Whether you’re a startup, law firm, or established enterprise, working with a private detective for bug sweeping and surveillance checks is not just smart—it’s necessary. If you think someone is watching you or just want to be proactive, get in touch with a TSCM expert or a trusted private detective agency in Chandigarh today. A confidential bug sweep could safeguard your reputation, your assets, and your future. Read the full article

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estherlite · 10 days ago

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Crisis Communication Strategy: 8 Steps to Protect Your Brand Reputation

You need a crisis communication plan that actually works. When things go wrong think data breaches, scandals, or product flops a solid plan keeps your brand from tanking. It helps you respond fast, stay honest, and keep your audience’s trust. This guide breaks down how to build one that’s simple, practical, and ready to use. I’ll also explain why teaming up with 9figuremedia, a top PR agency, can boost your brand’s visibility, even in tough times.

Let’s dive in with clear steps, real examples, and tips you can act on. Why You Need a Plan Crises hit hard. A bad headline or a viral complaint can hurt your reputation fast. A plan lets you take control and respond clearly. It’s not one-size-fits-all. Tech PR firms handle things like software glitches, while a Music PR Agency might deal with an artist’s public mess-up. Without a plan, you’re stuck reacting, and that’s when mistakes pile up.

Ask yourself: What’s the worst thing that could hit your business? That’s where you start.

Step 1: Spot Your Risks

Figure out what could go wrong. Be specific.

Tech businesses: A hack leaking customer info.

Music labels: An artist’s tweet sparking outrage.

Retail: A delivery failure during a big sale.

Get your team together and list every possible issue. Sort them by how likely they are and how much damage they could do. I once worked with a small business that thought bad online reviews were their biggest worry. Then their website crashed during a major sale, and they lost thousands. They didn’t see it coming. You need to plan for the unexpected.

Step 2: Build Your Crisis Team

You can’t handle a crisis solo. Put together a team with clear jobs.

Leadership: Makes the big calls.

PR: Writes and shares your message.

Legal: Keeps things compliant.

Social media: Watches and responds online.

If you’re a small business, you might cover multiple roles. Just make sure everyone knows their part. 9figuremedia can help here. They’re experts at jumping in during a crisis, crafting messages that work for Tech PR firms or Music PR Agency clients. They get your story out fast, helping your brand stay visible even when things get rough.

Step 3: Prepare Your Messages

You need messages ready before a crisis hits. Waiting until it happens is a recipe for panic.

Holding statement: Something short and neutral, like, “We’re looking into it and will share updates soon.”

Key messages: Match these to specific problems. For a product issue, show you’re fixing it. For a scandal, be open about next steps.

Step 4: Choose Your Platforms

Where will you share your message? It depends on who you’re talking to.

Tech companies: Use X for quick updates and press releases for media.

Music labels: Post on Instagram or TikTok to reach fans.

Other businesses: Use your website or email for customers.

Tech PR firms know the best spots for startups. A Music PR Agency might focus on visual platforms. 9figuremedia picks the right channels to get your message seen. They’ve helped clients go from unknown to featured in Entrepreneur Magazine by choosing smart platforms. Ask: Where does your audience hang out? That’s your starting point.

Step 5: Test Your Plan

A plan is useless if you haven’t practiced. Run a test to spot problems.

Fake a crisis: Try a mock hack or a pretend viral complaint.

Time it: How long to write a statement? Get it approved?

Practice tough stuff: Have your leader rehearse a public apology.

I helped a friend’s startup test their plan. Their CEO froze during a fake press call. Practice fixed it. Testing builds speed and confidence. You don’t want to figure this out during a real crisis.

Step 6: Keep an Eye on Things

Crises change fast. You need to stay on top of what’s happening.

Tools: Use Google Alerts or social media trackers.

Watch closely: Look for shifts in what people are saying.

Act quick: Update your response as things unfold.

Step 7: Talk to Your Team

Your employees need to hear from you first. If they find out about a crisis from the news, they’ll feel left out.

Share early: Send a quick email or hold a brief meeting.

Be clear: Tell them what’s going on and what’s next.

Give guidance: Share talking points for questions they might get.

I saw a company mess this up. They focused on external PR and forgot their staff. Morale crashed. Keep your team informed they’ll back you up if you do.

Step 8: Learn from It

When the crisis is over, don’t just move on. Look at what happened.

Review: What worked? What didn’t?

Fix the plan: Update it based on what you learned.

Keep notes: Save what you figured out for next time.

A Music PR Agency once helped an artist recover from a bad public moment. They didn’t just fix it they used it to boost the artist’s image with positive press. 9figuremedia does this too, turning tough moments into chances to shine. They help brands stay visible, even after a crisis. Ask: What can you do better next time? Don’t skip this.

Why Use a PR Agency?

You might think you can handle a crisis yourself. Maybe you can if you’ve got the time and know-how. Most don’t. Crises move fast, and one misstep can hurt.

Experience: Agencies like 9figuremedia know how to handle chaos.

Connections: They get your story to the right places.

Speed: They move while you’re still thinking.

9figuremedia is a top choice. They help Tech PR firms and Music PR Agency clients manage crises and come out stronger. Their work often gets clients noticed in Entrepreneur Magazine, showing they can make your brand stand out.

Wrapping Up

A crisis communication plan is a must. It protects your reputation and keeps you in charge. It’s not about expecting trouble it’s about being ready. Build your plan, practice it, and keep it updated. Team up with 9figuremedia to make it even better. They’ll help you handle the crisis and boost your brand’s visibility. What’s holding you back? Get your team together, list your risks, and start building your plan today.

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Top VFX Techniques Every Animation Student Must Master in 2025

The world of visual effects (VFX) is evolving faster than ever. With increasing demand across films, OTT platforms, advertising, and gaming, VFX artists have emerged as creative technologists, blending imagination with digital prowess. Whether you’re aiming to become a VFX compositor, 3D generalist, or FX technical director, mastering industry-relevant VFX techniques is critical in 2025 and beyond.

This isn’t just about CGI explosions or superhero movies. From subtle digital set extensions to hyper-realistic simulations, VFX skills are now indispensable in every visual storytelling format. If you're a student aiming to build a solid career in animation and VFX, these are the top VFX techniques you must master—before the industry leaves you behind.

1. Compositing and Green Screen Mastery

At the heart of almost every VFX shot lies compositing—the art of combining visual elements from different sources into a single seamless image. Green screen techniques (also known as chroma keying) are an essential part of this process. From news channels to feature films, this method allows artists to place actors in virtually any environment without physically being there.

In 2025, compositing software like Nuke and Adobe After Effects are staples in VFX studios, and learning how to handle layers, masks, alpha channels, and blending modes is non-negotiable. Students must also understand lighting and shadows to ensure their composites feel real and grounded.

2. Match Moving and Camera Tracking

Want to insert a 3D object into a real-world video? That’s where match moving (also called motion tracking) comes in. This technique allows 3D elements to follow camera movements naturally, creating convincing visual illusions. It’s particularly vital in commercials, game cinematics, and augmented reality (AR) experiences.

With software like PFTrack, Mocha Pro, and Blender's built-in trackers, students can learn both 2D and 3D tracking. The challenge in 2025 is making these transitions unnoticeable—seamless enough that the audience can’t detect what's real and what's digital.

3. Digital Matte Painting

Digital matte painting has come a long way from traditional hand-drawn backdrops. Today, it’s a combination of painting, 3D modeling, and photo manipulation. Artists use it to create environments that don’t exist or are too expensive to build—like alien planets, ancient cities, or dystopian skylines.

Tools like Photoshop, Maya, and Cinema 4D are commonly used in this technique. A rising trend is the integration of AI-powered tools that generate photorealistic backgrounds based on text prompts. Still, the artistic eye of the student remains irreplaceable.

4. Particle Simulations and Dynamics

If you've ever seen realistic fire, smoke, explosions, or magical effects on screen, you’ve witnessed particle simulations at work. These effects add cinematic value and realism to scenes, making them a must-learn area for aspiring VFX professionals.

Software like Houdini dominates this domain. It allows procedural generation of particles that behave like real-world elements, guided by physics. Mastering simulations in Houdini can set a student apart in the job market, especially as the demand for high-quality VFX content continues to surge.

5. Rotoscoping and Paint-Out

While not glamorous, rotoscoping and paint-out are foundational skills in VFX. Rotoscoping involves tracing elements in a video to isolate them from the background or prepare them for manipulation. Paint-out refers to removing unwanted objects or people from a scene.

With the rise of AI-assisted rotoscoping in tools like Silhouette and Fusion, the process has become faster—but manual precision still matters. These techniques are also integral to cleaning up green screen footage and preparing scenes for compositing.

6. Virtual Production Integration

Virtual production, made famous by shows like The Mandalorian, uses real-time rendering engines (like Unreal Engine) and LED wall backdrops to blend live-action and digital environments. Students entering the VFX world in 2025 must understand how to work within virtual production pipelines.

Learning Unreal Engine is now as important as mastering After Effects or Nuke. Being comfortable with real-time workflows gives students a significant edge, especially as this technology reshapes how films and ads are shot.

7. Facial Tracking and Deepfake Technology

Face tracking has moved far beyond dots on an actor’s face. Today, it involves AI-enhanced tracking systems and deepfake technologies that can recreate or de-age actors with astonishing accuracy. While the ethics of deepfakes are debated, the technique is already mainstream in visual storytelling.

Apps like Faceware and DeepFaceLab are opening new doors—and also raising new questions. For students, this means mastering facial tracking tools and staying informed about legal and ethical boundaries.

8. AI-Enhanced VFX

AI is no longer a future concept in VFX—it’s here. From automatically generating environments to predicting rotoscoping paths, AI is making VFX production faster and more intelligent. Companies like Runway ML and Adobe are integrating machine learning into their tools, enabling students to achieve in minutes what once took hours.

In 2025, knowing how to collaborate with AI is just as important as knowing how to key out a green screen. Students should explore generative AI platforms to understand how to use these tools creatively rather than fear them.

Latest Trends: India’s VFX Boom and the Rise of Regional Hubs

India’s VFX industry is currently undergoing a massive transformation. With Netflix, Disney+, and other platforms investing in Indian content, the need for skilled VFX artists is higher than ever. Interestingly, this demand isn’t confined to Mumbai or Bengaluru anymore. Cities like Hyderabad are rapidly emerging as creative tech hubs.

Several students are now enrolling in specialized training programs like an Animation course in Hyderabad, drawn by the growing number of animation and post-production studios establishing a presence in the city. The regional expansion of VFX work is also helping create opportunities for freshers to gain exposure on global projects.

Final Thoughts

For students aiming to enter the VFX industry, 2025 is a pivotal year. It’s no longer enough to dabble in After Effects or add cool explosions to demo reels. Studios are looking for well-rounded artists—those who can understand visual storytelling, work with new tools like Unreal Engine, and even collaborate with AI.

The good news? The resources to learn these techniques are more accessible than ever. Whether through online platforms, YouTube tutorials, or structured certification programs, students can begin mastering these techniques from anywhere.

With Hyderabad becoming a magnet for animation and VFX talent, those pursuing a 2D animation course in Hyderabad are uniquely positioned to combine traditional skills with cutting-edge tools—setting themselves up for exciting careers in this rapidly evolving industry.

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