#Biggest Tech Conferences 2024

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Meet CDN Solutions Group at InnoEx 2024 (HKTDC) – HongKong

CDN Solutions Group is among the InnoEX 2024 Exhibitors. We are eager to exhibit the next-gen technology solutions we offer to support many industry sectors especially focused on smart cities and sustainable growth.

Explore CDN Solutions Group’s cutting-edge technology solutions and expertise at InnoEX 2024 to understand how we have helped businesses enhance operational agility, and increase productivity and efficiency.

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APAC is organising the 10th National HealthTech Innovation Conclave in New Delhi. This healtech summit in India will provide insights on how to tackle the hurdles hindering the digital transformation in healthcare. Join us in discussions that will unravel the concept of Health 4.0.

[implausiblyjosh]

Thoughts On Giant Bomb Spread Out Over A Year

This is a series of posts from my cohost, edited for tumblr.

OCT 20, 2023:

fear

OCT 20, 2023:

cute cat in the video, fears gone

OCT 21, 2023:

this video was really good (please watch it), and i think articulates a ton of thoughts i've had about the site, while also talking about things from a historic perspective. there's a solid part at the beginning that talks about the wild corporate histories of GB ownership, as well as gaming publication ownership, which puts a lot of stuff into perspective. for instance, talking about how insular the site was pre-Austin Walker, and how insular a lot of the opinions expressed about games coverage from core founding crew is/was.

it's now made me think about if you could recapture lightning in a bottle and make something similar, even if it's not Giant Bomb, and I think the biggest hurdle is lacking a physical office, and really lacking the window dressings of "professionalism". something that i get from this video and my own thoughts about GB is that one of the things that really worked was that they had professional dressings, but they were doing "unprofessional" things. they had a nice office, access to The Industry, nice equipment, and all this "professional" stuff, but they were doing "unprofessional" things in that environment. using a tricaster, a piece of professional broadcasting equipment, to goof around on a Friday/Thursday afternoon while playing games in a nice professional office with professional coworkers and getting paid to do it all. it's sitting in a nice podcasting booth, with all your professional coworkers, asking "bat or knife" or talking about energy drinks, all while you're supposed to be talking about video games. it's the appeal of "what if i got paid to use the nice conference room with the cool professional tech at my 9-5 office job to play Skyrim with my coworker friends", and that's what's missing from the current iteration.

and it makes me wonder how much any of that is possible nowadays, right? on Patreon money, could you rent out an office space and hire a group of other people you like to work with or are friendly with? on Patreon money could you have the trappings and aesthetics of corporate professionalism, but produce goofy shit? idk! seems way too expensive to make that a reality!

JUL 24, 2024:

I've been watching the Giant Bomb Sweet 16! video and thinking about these posts again. I've already had my emotionally raw reaction to Giant Bomb's anniversary, and now I'm left thinking about how different it is.

Part of me thinks that the new, post-COVID era has brought in some things I really enjoy. I think Game Mess Mornings rules, actually. Having what amounts to a daily radio show about the games industry is good, and I have made listening to Jeff Grubb and friends a constant part of my morning routine. This is something that, likely, couldn't really exist in An Office, it makes way more sense as part a Zoom Thing. I could imagine a universe where an in-office podcast studio is made to look like video taped radio shows (I'm imagining something like the LBC studio, and the only shows that happen there are gaming related, and that makes me chuckle), but I don't think it's necessary to capture the vibe of The Radio, ya know?

But, again, seeing all these clips from the history of Giant Bomb of the chemistry in-person really shows how Zoom is not an adequate replacement. And I get it, it doesn't make sense to move everyone from WFH situations into a physical studio, especially because a lot of the crew have partners, kids, families, and so on. The resources are not there anymore after the COVID-era to get everyone together in an office to make a website about video games. It doesn't mean that it's not a considerable step down from where things were. The in-person office created an energy that they have yet to be able to match, and I don't think it's possible to match. The in-person office helped not only the chemistry flourish, but it also allowed for aesthetics of professionalism to show up as a contrast to the silliness of the concept of Giant Bomb. If Zoom of 2024 existed in 2008, and Giant Bomb started as a remote webcam thing, it would lose a huge part of what made it special. The secret sauce of Giant Bomb is mostly a great mix of interesting personalities, but the faux professionalism is also part of the secret sauce.

Previously I wondered if it was impossible to recapture Giant Bomb's lightning, and I think ultimately the answer is no. But that's because you'd never have those personalities as the building blocks again. You couldn't have a young Ryan Davis and a young Jeff Gerstmann again in 2024. However... they were people who left the more traditional side of games coverage at that time to do something different, with a huge chip on their shoulder after having given so much to the old ways that ground them and others up. They made a site that played with the idea of what a "gaming site" could look like at that time, and used the aesthetics of professionalism to contrast where they came from with what they were doing different. You cannot recapture that lightning because it'll never be 2008 again, but I think the building blocks exist to make something similar for a modern age. I hope it can happen!

[cyberbenb]

Ukraine Business Roundup — Dispatch from Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin

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Don’t miss out on all the insider tips and highlights.

[toptaltech]

Live Stream Ready: Apple's WWDC Keynote

Apple's WWDC keynote starts tomorrow, June 10th, promising a reveal of upcoming software advancements. Tune in at 10:00 AM PT for a first look at iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and potentially new macOS and watchOS updates. The focus will be on empowering developers with the latest tools, but rumors of surprise hardware announcements linger. Take advantage of this glimpse into Apple's software roadmap for the year ahead.

What is WWDC?

What is WWDC? Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference showcases new software and technologies for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. It primarily aims at developers and offers them the tools to create innovative apps. 

But Apple’s WWDC keynote, happening tomorrow, June 10th, at 10:00 AM PT, is a must-watch for everyone. Tune in for exciting reveals about iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and potentially new hardware surprises!

When is WWDC 2024?

Can't wait to see what Apple unveils at WWDC 2024? Mark your calendars! The conference starts tomorrow, June 10th, and runs through June 14th. But the real excitement happens on day one with the keynote address. 

Set your alarms for 10:00 AM PT (or look up the corresponding time in your zone) to witness the unveiling of next-generation software—think iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and possibly more! Buckle up for a glimpse into the future of Apple's technology.

How do I watch WWDC 2024?

Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote is almost here! Take advantage of the future unfolding. Catch the live stream on June 10th at 10:00 a.m. PT (check your local time!). Apple's got you covered: head to their website, fire up the Apple TV app or visit their YouTube channel. It's showtime for the latest iOS and iPadOS, and maybe even some hardware surprises!

You can watch the WWDC 2024 keynote event using one of the methods outlined below. The live stream will start at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time from ‌Apple Park‌ in Cupertino, California. We have a complete list of when the event will begin in other time zones in the United States and worldwide.

Honolulu, Hawaii -- 7:00 a.m. HAST

Anchorage, Alaska -- 9:00 a.m. AKDT

Cupertino, California -- 10:00 a.m. PDT

Phoenix, Arizona -- 10:00 a.m. MST

Vancouver, Canada -- 10:00 a.m. PDT

Denver, Colorado -- 11:00 a.m. MDT

Dallas, Texas -- 12:00 noon CDT

New York, New York -- 1:00 p.m. EDT

Toronto, Canada -- 1:00 p.m. EDT

Halifax, Canada -- 2:00 p.m. ADT

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- 2:00 p.m. BRT

London, United Kingdom -- 6:00 p.m. BST

Berlin, Germany -- 7:00 p.m. CEST

Paris, France -- 7:00 p.m. CEST

Cape Town, South Africa -- 7:00 p.m. SAST

Helsinki, Finland -- 8:00 p.m. EEST

Istanbul, Turkey -- 8:00 p.m. TRT

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- 9:00 p.m. GST

Delhi, India -- 10:30 p.m. IST

Jakarta, Indonesia -- 12:00 a.m. WIB next day

Shanghai, China -- 1:00 a.m. CST the next day

Singapore -- 1:00 a.m. SGT next day

Perth, Australia -- 1:00 a.m. AWST the next day

Hong Kong -- 1:00 a.m. HKT next day

Seoul, South Korea -- 2:00 a.m. KST next day

Tokyo, Japan -- 2:00 a.m. JST the next day

Adelaide, Australia -- 2:30 a.m. ACST the next day

Sydney, Australia -- 3:00 a.m. AEST the next day

Auckland, New Zealand -- 5:00 a.m. NZST the next day

Apple Intelligence (AI) Takes Flight:

Apple's primary focus is introducing a comprehensive AI system deeply integrated into its major apps and features across the iPhone 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS 15 ecosystems.

Here are the biggest AI features the tech giant is about to announce:

AI summarizations: 

Apple is developing features that allow users to summarize articles and web pages in Safari quickly. They can summarize meeting notes, text messages, and emails.

Apple catch-up feature:

 Apple is also developing a catch-up feature for missed notifications, allowing users to quickly absorb what they missed without looking at their phones.

AI responds:

The iPhone will be able to automatically generate fully fleshed-out responses to emails and text messages on behalf of the user.

AI-powered Siri:

 Siri users can control individual app features and actions precisely for the first time. For example, users can instruct Siri to delete an email, edit a photo, or summarize a news article.

X-code: 

Apple’s app-development software is also getting a significant AI infusion. It will function similarly to Microsoft's GitHub Copilot, which can automatically complete code for programmers.

Apple is putting all the AI features under the brand Apple Intelligence.

Toptal Tech: The leader in tech talent

They are calling all tech enthusiasts! Toptal Tech, the leader in tech talent, is buzzing with anticipation for Apple's WWDC keynote tomorrow, June 10th. Get ready to be inspired by the future at 10:00 AM PT. Tune in for groundbreaking iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 reveals, alongside potential new developer tools and—who knows?—maybe even a surprise hardware announcement. 

Toptal Tech experts are primed to leverage these advancements and create the next generation of groundbreaking apps. Don't miss this peek into the future of technology!

Conclusion:

That's a wrap on the Apple WWDC keynote! We've been treated to a glimpse into the future with previews of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and potentially more. Developers are undoubtedly itching to get their hands on the new tools, and the rumor mill churns for any surprise hardware reveals. Whether you're a developer or a tech enthusiast, the future of Apple is looking bright. Stay tuned for further details and analyses—the excitement is just beginning!

[loopsh]

iOS 18 Will Have Groundbreaking AI Features

Apple’s announcement of iOS 18 at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2024 has sparked significant excitement within the tech community. Expected to be one of the ‘biggest’ updates in iPhone history, iOS 18 promises to integrate advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across various core applications, enhancing the user experience like never before. AI Driving New Experiences…

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Alvanon announces 3D tech fest 2024

Alvanon, the world’s leading sizing and fit technology company, is delighted to announce the theme of its fifth annual 3D Tech Fest - 3D Tech Fest 2024: The Physical-Digital Evolution. Online from September 23-27, 2024, the free-to-attend virtual conference is dedicated to exploring the opportunities created by converging physical and digital technologies in the creation and delivery of fashion. The event will feature a mix of talks, panels, and case studies exploring the impact of the key physical and virtual technologies currently shaping the fashion industry.

Celebrating the fifth year of 3D Tech Fest, this year’s OPEN CALL to all organizations and individuals at every level, seeks sessions that shed light on fashion's ongoing physical-digital transformation. Submissions should offer original perspectives on navigating the evolving relationship between the digital and real world in fashion. All proposals will be reviewed by a curatorial committee of industry experts and evaluated based on their relevance, originality, and potential impact.

About The Physical-Digital Evolution:

In an increasingly digital world, what happens to the physical? How do we reconcile physical products with digital culture or digital design with the physical world? This year, 3D Tech Fest will explore the dynamic fusion of fashion and technology across physical and digital worlds. From overcomplicated AI to how algorithms flattened culture, the evolution of Digital Product Creation (DPC), and technical tools revolutionizing the industry, we are on a mission to unravel today’s paradoxical physical-digital world and inspire a better future for the fashion industry.

“Over the past four editions, 3D Tech Fest has built a global community dedicated to innovation through technology,” said Janice Wang, CEO of Alvanon, “With this OPEN CALL, we aim to unite, yet again, global forward-thinking voices to unravel the physical-digital paradox and to share intelligence, experiences, and vision.  Our speakers will highlight the strategies and technologies that are succeeding and ultimately lead us into a new phygital world for the fashion industry.”

3D Tech Fest has gathered over 20,000 attendees across the globe over the past four years as the world’s biggest festival of 3D, apparel, and fashion. Experts from every aspect of the industry, including CEOs, tech leaders, creative directors, and innovators, come together to explore the intersection of fashion and technology. Join us online from September 26-27 as we gather some of the most cutting-edge, brightest minds to debate the future of fashion’s digital transformation. 

[govindhtech]

Microsoft reveals Cobalt 100 processors and AMD AI chips

Microsoft Cobalt 100 Processor

Microsoft has disclosed that it will introduce a number of new products at the Build developer conference the following week.

In order to compete with Nvidia’s hegemonic GPUs, AMD’s artificial intelligence chips will be included in a new platform that Microsoft will provide to cloud computing clients. This idea will be covered in detail at the Build developer conference the following week.

The second-biggest supplier of cloud services is Microsoft.

During the conference, the tech giant will also unveil a sneak peek of its new proprietary Cobalt 100 CPUs. According to a Reuters news story, clusters of AMD’s MI300X AI chips will be integrated by Microsoft’s Azure cloud service, providing a substitute for Nvidia’s highly sought-after H100 GPUs, which presently dominate the data centre AI chip market.

Because AI models demand large amounts of data and processing power, training them and running applications frequently call for the utilisation of several GPUs. AMD reportedly predicted that this year would bring in $4 billion in sales from AI chips. According to AMD, the MI300X CPUs are strong instruments for handling complex AI models.

Apart from Nvidia’s premium AI processors, Microsoft’s cloud computing division already makes its proprietary AI chips, dubbed Maia, available.

Microsoft claims that the upcoming Cobalt 100 processors will outperform other Arm-based CPUs by 40%. The company’s workplace communications product, Microsoft Teams, is presently being tested to accommodate these chips, which were debuted in November of last year. They are already being used by businesses like Snowflake and are intended to rival Amazon’s proprietary Graviton CPUs.

AMD recently announced that it now powers 157 systems on the Green500 list of the world’s most efficient supercomputers and 157 supercomputers on the most recent Top500 list, representing a 29 percent growth from the previous year.

At the presentation, a sneak peek of the upcoming Cobalt 100 custom CPU. The Azure cloud computing service will be used to sell the AMD artificial intelligence chip cluster. They will give their clients options to Nvidia’s H100 graphics processing unit (GPU) series, which is in high demand and currently dominates the data center semiconductor market for artificial intelligence.

Companies typically need to combine numerous GPUs in order to run apps or construct artificial intelligence models because compute and data cannot fit inside a single chip.

The Microsoft cloud computing division offers access to its artificial intelligence processor, Maia, in addition to Nvidia’s best artificial intelligence chip.

Separately, the business announced that Microsoft’s Cobalt 100 processor, which will be on display next week, will perform 40% better than another technology-based processor from Arm Holdings.

Snowflake and other users have begun to utilise it. The Cobalt chip, which was unveiled in November, is being tested to power Teams, a messaging app for enterprises from Microsoft. It is meant to rival the internal CPU graviton that Amazon.com developed.

Microsoft created the 128-core Arm-based Cobalt 100 processor specifically for use in its Azure cloud computing service. Based on Arm’s Neoverse N2 cores and Armv9 architecture, it is the first iteration of a new line of processors from Microsoft.

Because of its high performance per watt design, the Cobalt 100 is a great choice for cloud workloads that demand a lot of processing power without using a lot of energy. Microsoft asserts that compared to other Arm processors on the market, the Cobalt 100 offers a 40% boost in performance.

Although it’s in preview mode right now, the Cobalt 100 should be widely accessible by the end of 2024. Some businesses have already begun utilising the new chips, including Adobe and Snowflake.

Origin and Objective Created especially for Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing service. The first model in Microsoft’s new CPU line. Technical Details Core Architecture: 128 cores based on Armv9 architecture, or the Neoverse N2 design Memory: DDR5 memory with 12 channels Focus: Power-efficient cloud workloads requiring significant processing power can benefit greatly from its high performance per watt. Achievement Microsoft claims that it can perform 40% better than current Arm CPUs.

Accessible As of May 2024, it is in the preview phase. Later in 2024, general availability is anticipated. Businesses like Adobe and Snowflake are examples of early adopters. Competition Focuses mostly on cloud computing using Amazon’s own Graviton CPUs.

Extra Points For optimal design efficiency, the Cobalt 100 makes use of Arm’s Neoverse Genesis CSS (Compute Subsystem) Platform. According to performance benchmarks, it may be able to match the integer performance of Intel’s Skylake-era Xeon processors while consuming less power and having a higher density. Additional Investigation

For a more thorough knowledge of the Cobalt 100 launch’s announcement and industry significance, read Govindhtech news articles about it.

Take note:

The data on Cobalt 100 processors that is available to the general public is included in this table. Microsoft hasn’t yet made an official announcement about specifics like clock speed, cache capacity, or power consumption.

Read more on Govindhtech.com

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Be a part of India's Biggest Retail Intelligence Event 2024

Position yourself at the epicenter of retail evolution with the upcoming Phygital Retail Convention 2024, India's Mega Retail Intelligence Event scheduled for 8-9 May at Mumbai's Jio Convention Centre. As the curtain rises, envisage a dynamic assembly featuring 2000+ attendees, 400+ esteemed brands, and insights shared by 250+ speakers. The event's spectrum encompasses exhibitions, conferences, and the distinguished IMAGES Retail Awards. Witness a convergence of leaders from Fashion & Lifestyle Retail, Retail Design, Retail Tech, E-commerce, Government, and Global Retail Intelligence.

[thebourisbox]

The iPhone may get a big dose of AI this year. Here's what to expect.

See on Scoop.it - Design, Science and Technology

"Apple's iOS 18 update will likely be full of new AI features ..."

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have played an important role in the iPhone for years, powering features like Portrait Mode for the camera and the ability to copy and paste text from photos. But at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, we're expecting to learn about how Apple could take that to the next level by potentially bringing generative AI to the iPhone.

Generative AI, or AI models trained on large volumes of data that create content in response to prompts, has exploded in popularity following the success of ChatGPT. Tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, Samsung and Amazon, among many others, have introduced generative AI into their biggest products over the past year. Apple, however, has been quiet about its plans for generative AI, although CEO Tim Cook teased updates for 2024. 

Read the full article at: www.cnet.com

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Join industry leaders at the APAC 3rd BFSI Finnovation Conclave in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 7th August 2024, this biggest BFSI CXO event will explore the latest in BFSI technology and innovation. Don't miss this essential BFSI conference and tech event in India!

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5 Apple AI features to expect on iPhones soon: What Tim Cook said and what may be rolling out

While various smartphone companies including Google and Samsung have entered the artificial intelligence (AI) race, Apple is way behind in adopting the technology. While Apple has been hinting at its generative AI, the company is taking a long time to introduce it to the public which is causing iPhone users to question the direction Apple is taking on this new technology. However, in a recent interview, CEO Tim Cook revealed that in 2024 Apple will be rolling out AI features on iPhones via the iOS 18 update. Check out the 5 speculated Apple AI features we might be seeing this year.

Apple AI features for iPhones According to a report by the Verge, Tim Cook, in a recent earnings call, revealed that Apple will be bringing AI tools to its smartphones. It was also revealed that the company is working on generative AI tools.

Cook said, “As we look ahead, we will continue to invest in these and other technologies that will shape the future. That includes artificial intelligence, where we continue to spend a tremendous amount of time and effort, and we’re excited to share the details of our ongoing work in that space later this year.”

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So, what may be coming? Here are some thoughts by analysts.

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According to Apple Analyst Mark Gurman, the company will be announcing its biggest operating system update with iOS 18. This update may bring an enhanced Siri voice assistant. Gurman said, “one of the biggest iOS updates – if not the biggest – in the company’s history” Tech Radar quoted.

2. Additionally, we may see the integration of LLM (large language models) to Siri which will make it a digital assistant like ChatGPT. Therefore, we can expect conversational tools with upcoming upgrades to the iPhone.

3. Apple may also bring AI features to various iPhone apps such as Messages, Apple Music and Pages.

4. There might be some AI features for video and photography but it might not be as significant as the Samsung Galaxy S24 AI camera capabilities, however, it’s a step ahead for Apple to upscale its game to bridge the AI technology gap with other devices.

5. Lastly, Apple may reveal its AI initiatives and features of the upcoming iPhone generation and other devices at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) along with what’s coming to the iOS 18 update.

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MCU & SPIDERMAN: FAR FROM HOME SPOILERY REVIEW

This is my first, initial “review” of the latest MCU movie - “Spiderman. Far from Home” 

SPOILERS, BEWARE! for “SPIDERMAN: FAR FROM HOME”

“Everywhere I go/look, I see his face/I am reminded of Tony”

The memorial video made by Peter’s HS friends. The comic cans, the online/getty pics used, the editing, the music choice “Dolly Parton’s “I will always love you” … from “The Bodyguard” by Whitney Houston” & images of Tony, Steve, Nat, Vision… Tony…

all the Ironman drawings/art on the classroom wall in Peters school (as he & Ned talk about the vacation plan)

the Ironman mural on the building wall… when Peter escapes to the roof… from the “press conference”

the film/video choices on the plane from Americas to Europe  (next to: “Nova: Einstein Rosen Bridges” &  “The Snap,” & “Finding Wakanda,” & “Hunting Hydra.”) is a 114 minute long Tony/Ironman docu/film… story

I am pretty sure there are also some pictures/posters/images on wall/screen at the airport, when they arrive in Europe... but I need to go watch it again (3rd time) to be sure. I think I saw it, but am not certain....

The murals (with flowers & lit candles) in Europe (Prague)…

Tony’s tech… everywhere

The EDITH integrated in Tony’s glasses...that are now Peter’s. He’s the next Tony Stark. He is the only one who can be trusted with the power - everyone else would just use it for their own good. The Tony glasses being basically a supporting character in the film... central in many scenes. 

Tony’s friends & “enemies” (people, who remember/mourn him & people, who are jealous of him)

Things I noticed/The little things:  

The BLIP “in memoriam” video edit made by Peter’s HS kids: The font was comic sans! The song choice was “I will always love you” by Whitney Houston from the film “The Bodyguard” (original: Dolly Parton), and the “in memoriam” part included images of Tony Stark... twice (first & last), Nat, Steve, VISION...and also others.... And biggest question here is... does this mean that Cap is considered dead? Does this mean his time travel shenanigans lead to him/the team listing him as one of the casualties... to not reveal the details of what really happened & to keep the time travel & other things... a secret? 

BOH! MJs new favorite word. I loved how Peter used it back at MJ... when he doesn’t want to reveal what’s in the bag/box. 

That “cat” in that one scene kinda looked like GOOSE, but only  a little bit, so was it a random cat, or was it a “relative” of Goose? Maybe another flerken?

I absolutely loved how happy & excited Peter got when he was told that the multiverse is real, not just a theory (anymore). I’m kinda sad that it turned out to not be true... for now. (he’d love to learn about the multiverse, just like he’s now studying Thor, who was a myth before, in his physics class)

When Peter was betrayed by someone he trusted & had no one to turn to, who did he call...from Netherlands? Happy. He was the one person, who knew, knew him & could be trusted, and could help him. I’m glad he had that option...someone to turn to. 

That tulip field in Netherlands was beautiful and all, but I was kinda sad to see that plane land there... and then hover above it..for a while... 

Speaking of the plane: The Avengers Tower was sold & is now being re-built by someone else, The Avengers Headquarters was destroyed in Endgame & since Tony is gone (and everyone else ran  away/went to hiding), I am not sure it’ll be re-built (we saw that the clan-up after the battle was happening... in the background...during the Endgame end scene where they set up the time travel platform by the lake). And now the airplane was destroyed in FFH. So lots of Tony’s tech (suit making machines & other tech) is destroyed now. And even though  the introduction of EDITH suggests that he had many other labs & tech set up, “secretly” everywhere... still... it keeps getting destroyed. and since he’s not here to create anything new, all his work will soon be destroyed/gone if this keeps happening. 

Peter stripped not once...but twice...in front of someone... a girl: first the SHIELD European agent, who made him the new (black) secret european “Night Monkey” suit (pants) & later in front of the girl he really likes... MJ (shirt). 

Mysterio’s illusions: all those scenes were visually amazing/brilliant! The Prague fire monster, the bar scene illusions after Peter leaves - the twist!, the German “safe house” illusions  that ended with the train & then the London Tower bridge illusions. 

The bar scene “turn of events” twist moment was brilliantly scary: it showed just how “crazy” Mysterio was. That, together with the “illusion rehearsal” scene, when he learns about the missing projector...and threatens his whole team... that was same level brilliantly scary. 

“Appearances can be deceiving”  hahaha Oh, how it hinted at the end credits scene reveal. It was not just Happy trying to tells “Fury” about Mysterio and his deception, but... also how Fury & Maria Hill are actually... skrulls, who work for Fury, while he (and Hill?) are elsewhere, working on other projects. 

Skrull sleeper cells... mentioned by “Fury”... a reference to Captain Marvel & comics.... 

Happy throwing a shield...at the drone... His cap moment. And his comment about how heavy it is/hard it is, and he doesn’t know how Cap does it hahaha

Michelle and the medieval weapon..that she borrows from the museum vault... 

There are many artifacts in the Tower of London museum vault - the crown jewels, all kinds of medieval tools & weapons, and also... “IRON MAN” - medieval iron knight armor!

Peter taking a selfie as he swings in NYC...in the end. He’s swinging & reading texts/texting & taking selfies... 

The text/line on the fence on the street/in front of “construction site”.... when Peter/Spiderman is swinging to MJ in the end scene..on NYC streets... (Madison Square Garden) say:   “We’re excited  to show you what comes next. And there are numbers 1, 2, 3 & a ? (instead of number 4) under the text. This has many meanings: a) the people in the MCU/FFH universe  are excited to show the citizens what they’re building there. b) the MCU creators are excited to show/tell us/viewers/fans what’s to come next...both in Spiderman films & MCU in general (Phase 4). c) Also..according to fans, who know more, it’s also a reference to the “Fantastic 4″.  

The initials B.F.P. on the suitcase he takes to Europe aka the suitcase belonged to Peters uncle Ben (May’s husband). Too bad it, too,  along many other things & places...got destroyed..in this film. 

LOL at everyone knocking on Peter & Ned’s rooms door at the hotel theyäre staying in in Venice. Interrupting “Fury” (and Peter) & Fury’s reaction... (he is so done with being interrupted...every 5 seconds)

All the “upgrades” to the class trip in Europe & all the changes in itinerary... #IfTheyOnlyKnewWhyThePlansWeereChanged

The “Peter tingle” (aka The Spidey Sense) 

“What happens in London/Europe, stays in London/Europe?” Peter, who is/has been keen to keep his identity a secret, behaved strangely & boldly in Europe & especially at the end of the big “battle” in London...where he just stands on the bridge...without his mask & talks to & kisses MJ. In the middle of the bridge, at the center of big event... Are there no video/traffic 8etc) cams in Europe/LOndon in 2023/2024 MCu? Are there no cameras/smartphones that people use to take pics & vids of every big event they see... in 2023/2024 MCU? I found that surprising... based on all the attempts he made until now & in this film..to keep his identity a secret. 

Pepper Potts signing the big (in both size & sum) check from Stark Fund to May’s charity event. But not being able to attend the event herself. Most likely cause the actress is done with MCU, but... otherwise...interesting... to mention her like that & specify that she was unable to attend in person...

How many “vacations” has Fury taken over the MCU history? While I mostly think that this was the first... after Fury & CM were “reunited” during the Endgame events (BLIP) & the plan was formed after Tony was gone (they were both at his memorial service) & the returned Fury who had no more team on this planet, was kinda lost...) But I also kinda think he might’ve used the skrulls before to take vacations. I am pretty certain that we saw the real Fury in Captain Marvel, in Iron Man films...  and I am also pretty certain that he was himself in Infinity War/Endgame...because as he’s “dying” aka turning into dust he doesn’t turn into skrull.Though it is possible that the dusting doesn't count & the skull face is only revealed if a character actually dies. (this is why we can be certain Tony was Tony & Nat was Nat in Endgame) 

ETA

What I LOVED the most 

My absolute favourite scene(s) is the Peter & Happy at the Holland/Netherland  tulip field & on the plane, hovering above the tulip field scene(s) -  their “talk” as Happy patched up Peter’s wounds. Talking about being a superhero and making mistakes, about Tony...and more... 

That scene...to me...sums up...hopefully... what’s to come. It confirms what I thought would be the case. Tony was/is Iron Man and no one can & should replace him as Iron Man. So everyone asking Peter if he’s gonna be the next IM... everyone looking for the next mightiest protector of the earth... and looking at SM...cause everyone else seems to have disappeared... are just putting too much pressure on him. He’s not the next Iron Man. He is Peter. He is Spider Man. (though after that end twist... who knows... maybe he will put on an iron suit for a while...since he can’t be the unknown neighborhood hero anymore...now that everyone knows...) But to me it summed up peters journey in this film & sets up what’s to come. He needed some guidance & Happy provided it... he needed to realize that he’s he’s own person & his own superhero & he’s not there to replace Tony/IM or any other superhero

But yeah... I loved how Happy said it. When others pressured him & manipulated with him (Beck purposely making him feel inadequate by saying things like “if you would've done better, he might’ve not died”), the now Pilot was his best friend & the one person he could really talk superhero things with...the one person, who IMO helped him the most with his grief over Tony & all the feelings he had regarding that & the pressure he felt to be his successor. 

Peter is likely the person, who will take over Tony’s role..somewhat...with the tech and such, but he is Peter, not Tony. 

And the end scene in Endgame with Happy & Morgan..talking about cheeseburgers & now this scene in FFH with Happy & Peter talking superheroes, responsibility, Tony...and more... tells me that Happy is now the mentor-uncle to these kids now...kinda. 

...and when Peter, excitedly, yells “I love Led Zeppelin” when the iconic IM song “Back in Black” by AC/DC starts to play... haha... awesome

What I hoped would’ve been (will be explored in future films) explored/shown in more detail: 

THE BLIP & how it affected regular people. We only saw the comial bits/parts - the marching band of Peter’s school disappearing & reappearing & Aunt May reappearing in her apartment..that was no longer hers...as someone else had moved in (a family). When in reality... this film confirms my “theory/suspicion” that Avengers 3 & Avengers 4 - the Thanos snap & the Hulk (un)snap both created chaos everywhere. Both emotional, and legal..and other issues. 

The fact that the world is not in chaos... makes no sense. But then again... since NYC & several other places on Earth being battlefields during the Avengers vs Bad guys/aliens battles...in the past films...and being re-built really fast & people seemingly not panicking or having PTSD after the events... is a thing... then I guess only the main characters will remember & suffer after living through such events...everyone else seems to go on with their normal lives in a week or so... 

It did bother me a bit (even though I know this is a blockbuster film..and those don’t deal with such things...) that the very real repercussions of the snap & re-snap were not really shown or told. Just the funny Blip-video. And then the little bit we saw from the Aunt May held charity event for the homeless. That was the only real hint about the seriousness of those events in the fictional universe (even though she also made a joke about it on stage...but the cause itself is serious)

Things that bothered me

How no one seems to do any background checks in this universe. How no one seems to use any security measures. Like... no one checking up on Mysterio’s backstory (and yes, I know...his team helped create such amazing backstory & provided such great “proof”...that it fooled even “Fury” & SHIELD -- probably would not have fooled the real man, but... that’s the point...) but still... 

Also... Tony’s glasses not having any other safety measures & it being so easy to transfer over the power to someone else. And...despite Peter being vulnerable & trusting what others tell him (he probably thought Fury had checked up on Beck, but still... how & why did EDITH/the glasses not “scan” Beck...and reveal he’s a fraud? I know... that the only time when he’s looking at the illusionist when wearing the glasses is in the bar scene & they seem to be not “on”... still... why is the tech not scanning everything nonetheless? Though yeah... I know that the idea is that because of the characters emotional state they are vulnerable & easy to manipulate, and hence not thinking of checking “twice”...

MCU using the same backstory for yet another villain. Thats old. It’s done. Time to move on. I'm talking about Mysterio & how his backstory is that because he feels personally attacked by Tony Stark then that’s a reason (which justifies..in his mind, when it does not...and has not for any other past MCU villain, who thinks the same twisted way) his actions - destroying historical sights/cities & leaving behind casualties... not caring if there are innocent bystanders getting hurt. I will allow it this time, because Tony was in the center of this film, but this had to be the last time MCU uses the same “Tony hate” as the villains motivator. Also... I don’t trust Beck’s version of the story, so I would not be sure if he’s telling it as it was. He might be, but he might be not. (maybe he did come up with the idea, but perhaps his work contact stated that all creations during working for SI belong to the company, so he has no right to claim the tech as his own..no matter how much he regrets it after. Or perhaps he did (co)create it, but since his idea was weapons-based (destruction) & SI didn’t do weapons anymore, the tech was redesigned by Tony. But until MCU makes a stronger case... I’m not gonna blame Tony for “stealing” becks tech & claiming it as his ow. Also because I do not think Tony ever claimed in past films that he made the tech. He says it cost him a certain sum...though... So it’s even possible he “bought” the idea from Beck...and turned the weapon into therapy sessions... But even if mr. Beck was telling the whole truth and he was the sole creator of the tech & Tony “stole” it... none of it justifies his actions of purposely hurting innocent bystanders & destroying places. ) 

And I cannot believe how anyone can see Mysterio as the good guy, or sympathetic to Peter.  I might be wrong, but IMO all his “friendliness” in the beginning was a trick... part of the plan to earn Peter’s trust. It was part of the “illusion”, so even though I appreciate his comment “never apologize for being the smartest one in the room”, I don’t see it as anything other than fakeness. And I know I might be wrong & he might’ve really liked the kid & try to be friendly & appreciate him... up until “his team messed up & he had no other option than to get rid of all the loose threads”) 

Things I did not see coming: 

The train! I mean... at first I did not suspect that it was actually Beck, not Fury in Germany, but I became suspicious before it was revealed. And then I suspected that the illusion was not over yet, but... what I did not see coming was that train...moment. 

Also...during the London Tower bridge scene... I had a hunch that he’s pulling a double again..and the dying Mysterio on the ground was fake, but I did not see it coming that in reality he was standing right next to spidey, while pointing a gun at the kid. I had thought he was “hiding” somewhere instead. So that kinda surprised me...

What surprised/confused me

What surprised me a bit was seeing THAT character (William) from IM1 being on Team Mysterio. Yes, he was one of Tony Stark’s Stark Industries previous employees, but  it confused me a bit that he blames Tony, when he should've seen Obadiah Stane (who yelled at him for not being Tony Stark & not being able to create a miniature arc reactor, when Tony could do it in cave...with no high tech..using just a box of scraps) as the one to blame -- his anger should’ve been directed at (based on what has been shown on screen so far) at the man who yelled at him in IM1. 

But I guess there’s either a bigger story there after that that the MCU writers/directors decided to not reveal just yet (as we saw him take that thumbdrive after the download was completed at the end of FFH) or Mysterio simply was able to manipulate people so well & rallied them against their former boss, making everyone see him as the bad guy & the source of all their problems. 

THEORIES: 

WHAT IF... the NYC “fake news broadcast” was an illusion created by Mysterio/histeam? This would make it much easier for Marvel to have several other movies released in the next few years...before the next Spiderman & go easier on Spiderman? This way we would not miss a lot of time & there’d be no need to clear his name. they could just have the movie take place right after Far from Home (and prior to the coming movies events)...or they could start with a flashback to the end of this film & the  fade to “2 years later” or something. The last bit is also how they can still release the next Spidery film in a few years, while having several otehr films events happen in between... use a time jump early in the film... after a “flashback”...to the time Peter was considered a villain

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This past week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos laid out his vision for the future of humanity’s presence in space. The richest man on the planet (on paper, at least) spent about an hour talking about how and why he believes we should someday develop massive free-floating space structures that can house millions of people off-world. And then he made the case for how his company Blue Origin will build the infrastructure required to make those big dreams come true. That all starts with the rockets Blue Origin is building, but it also now includes Blue Moon, the lunar lander Bezos unveiled on Thursday. Blue Moon is what his company will use to someday deliver science equipment and humans to the surface of the Moon. It can soft land between 3.6 and 6.5 metric tons on the lunar surface, and it’s likely to be a key part of the company’s desire to mine for water ice at the Moon’s poles. Bezos has spoken publicly about his grand vision for colonizing space (and how it differs from, say, Elon Musk’s) before, most notably at the 2016 Code Conference. But at this week’s event, he offered a more focused and detailed explanation on the reasons why he believes we should take on this massive endeavor. A major one is that Earth has finite resources, especially energy, he argued. Space, on the other hand, offers the promise of unlimited resources. All we need is cheaper, more reliable access, according to Bezos. Not everyone agrees with those claims. Some believe we could eventually exhaust the solar system’s resources just like we are on track to do here on Earth. There’s also a very good argument to be made about how we haven’t yet figured out how to live sustainably on this planet, and that we should figure out that massive problem before we create new ones for our species. He’s also basing his vision on extremely capitalist ideals (like limitless growth) at a time when some of those ideals are regularly being called into question by high-profile members of the US government, let alone some of its citizens. This wasn’t the first time we’ve heard Bezos’s view of the far-out future, but it was the first time we’ve seen him lay it out on his own terms in such a public manner. It also won’t be the last we’ll hear of it. Bezos is likely to recycle parts of this speech as we get closer to some of Blue Origin’s biggest milestone events, like the first launch of its mega-rocket New Glenn in 2021 or any attempt it makes at trying to send Blue Moon to the lunar surface. In many ways, it’s a commercial directed at NASA, one we’re probably going to see play on a loop until the space agency decides whether to use Blue Origin’s tech in its own attempt to get back to the Moon by 2024. In other words, it raises a lot of questions that we’re all likely to spend the next few years debating.

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