#Unicode technologies

[techalertr]

कृति देव में टाइप करें बिना हिंदी टाइपिंग सीखे | Unicode to Krutidev in just 1 click Watch video on TECH ALERT https://youtu.be/XdJzJqsB7Oo

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[dandelionsprout42]

Today's Dandelion Top Tip

Are you tired of hitting character limits in text boxes all the time? Tumblr's tag limit at 140? Discord's post limit at 1,000? And so on?

Some Unicode characters can reduce 2〜3 characters to just 1, so you can squeeze a few extra characters into the boxes.

... → … (Ellipsis character)

ij → ij (Combined character for Dutch that didn't catch on in tech environments)

ff → ff (Double f that was supposedly used to represent pre-Industrial cursive or something)

fi → fi (Same situation as above)

!! → ‼ (Double exclamation point; also the official spelling for Mario Kart: Double Dash‼)

?? → ⁇ (Double question mark; may look odd in some fonts but still fully readable)

>> → »

<< → «

|| → ‖ (Double vertical line, can plausibly double for the Roman number 2 as well; not recommended for adblock lists)

": " → "：" (East Asian monowidth colon. Note that some fonts place its colon in the middle instead of on the left.)

[ecrivainsolitaire]

A summary of the Chinese AI situation, for the uninitiated.

These are scores on different tests that are designed to see how accurate a Large Language Model is in different areas of knowledge. As you know, OpenAI is partners with Microsoft, so these are the scores for ChatGPT and Copilot. DeepSeek is the Chinese model that got released a week ago. The rest are open source models, which means everyone is free to use them as they please, including the average Tumblr user. You can run them from the servers of the companies that made them for a subscription, or you can download them to install locally on your own computer. However, the computer requirements so far are so high that only a few people currently have the machines at home required to run it.

Yes, this is why AI uses so much electricity. As with any technology, the early models are highly inefficient. Think how a Ford T needed a long chimney to get rid of a ton of black smoke, which was unused petrol. Over the next hundred years combustion engines have become much more efficient, but they still waste a lot of energy, which is why we need to move towards renewable electricity and sustainable battery technology. But that's a topic for another day.

As you can see from the scores, are around the same accuracy. These tests are in constant evolution as well: as soon as they start becoming obsolete, new ones are released to adjust for a more complicated benchmark. The new models are trained using different machine learning techniques, and in theory, the goal is to make them faster and more efficient so they can operate with less power, much like modern cars use way less energy and produce far less pollution than the Ford T.

However, computing power requirements kept scaling up, so you're either tied to the subscription or forced to pay for a latest gen PC, which is why NVIDIA, AMD, Intel and all the other chip companies were investing hard on much more powerful GPUs and NPUs. For now all we need to know about those is that they're expensive, use a lot of electricity, and are required to operate the bots at superhuman speed (literally, all those clickbait posts about how AI was secretly 150 Indian men in a trenchcoat were nonsense).

Because the chip companies have been working hard on making big, bulky, powerful chips with massive fans that are up to the task, their stock value was skyrocketing, and because of that, everyone started to use AI as a marketing trend. See, marketing people are not smart, and they don't understand computers. Furthermore, marketing people think you're stupid, and because of their biased frame of reference, they think you're two snores short of brain-dead. The entire point of their existence is to turn tall tales into capital. So they don't know or care about what AI is or what it's useful for. They just saw Number Go Up for the AI companies and decided "AI is a magic cow we can milk forever". Sometimes it's not even AI, they just use old software and rebrand it, much like convection ovens became air fryers.

Well, now we're up to date. So what did DepSeek release that did a 9/11 on NVIDIA stock prices and popped the AI bubble?

Oh, I would not want to be an OpenAI investor right now either. A token is basically one Unicode character (it's more complicated than that but you can google that on your own time). That cost means you could input the entire works of Stephen King for under a dollar. Yes, including electricity costs. DeepSeek has jumped from a Ford T to a Subaru in terms of pollution and water use.

The issue here is not only input cost, though; all that data needs to be available live, in the RAM; this is why you need powerful, expensive chips in order to-

Holy shit.

I'm not going to detail all the numbers but I'm going to focus on the chip required: an RTX 3090. This is a gaming GPU that came out as the top of the line, the stuff South Korean LoL players buy…

Or they did, in September 2020. We're currently two generations ahead, on the RTX 5090.

What this is telling all those people who just sold their high-end gaming rig to be able to afford a machine that can run the latest ChatGPT locally, is that the person who bought it from them can run something basically just as powerful on their old one.

Which means that all those GPUs and NPUs that are being made, and all those deals Microsoft signed to have control of the AI market, have just lost a lot of their pulling power.

Well, I mean, the ChatGPT subscription is 20 bucks a month, surely the Chinese are charging a fortune for-

Oh. So it's free for everyone and you can use it or modify it however you want, no subscription, no unpayable electric bill, no handing Microsoft all of your private data, you can just run it on a relatively inexpensive PC. You could probably even run it on a phone in a couple years.

Oh, if only China had massive phone manufacturers that have a foot in the market everywhere except the US because the president had a tantrum eight years ago.

So… yeah, China just destabilised the global economy with a torrent file.

[kaasiand]

MODERN FONT TECHNOLOGY IS INSANE

(I'm using High-Logic FontCreator 15 to turn Comic Sans (or rather, my upgraded versions Comic Sans Unicode and Comic Sans Mono) into a so-called "variable font" which supports SMOOTH interpolation of things like font weight, but even monospacing as shown off here—and any combination of these traits can then be interpolated from these as well. It's blowing my mind and it's much less of a pain to work with than I had anticipated but it IS going to be a lot of work nonetheless. Still holy fucking shit I'm creating magic rn)

[idioticbat]

i'm curious about something with your conlang and setting during the computing era in Ebhorata, is Swädir's writing system used in computers (and did it have to be simplified any for early computers)? is there a standard code table like how we have ascii (and, later, unicode)? did this affect early computers word sizes? or the size of the standard information quanta used in most data systems? ("byte" irl, though some systems quantize it more coarsely (512B block sizes were common))

also, what's Zesiyr like? is it akin to fortran or c or cobol, or similar to smalltalk, or more like prolog, forth, or perhaps lisp? (or is it a modern language in setting so should be compared to things like rust or python or javascript et al?) also also have you considered making it an esolang? (in the "unique" sense, not necessarily the "difficult to program in" sense)

nemmyltok :3

also small pun that only works if it's tɔk or tɑk, not toʊk: "now we're nemmyltalking"

so...i haven't worked much on my worldbuilding lately, and since i changed a lot of stuff with the languages and world itself, the writing systems i have are kinda outdated. I worked a lot more on the ancestor of swædir, ntsuqatir, and i haven't worked much on its daughter languages, which need some serious redesign.

Anyway. Computers are about 100 years old, give or take, on the timeline where my cat and fox live. Here, computers were born out of the need for long-distance communication and desire for international cooperation in a sparsely populated world, where the largest cities don't have much more than 10,000 inhabitants, are set quite far apart from each other with some small villages and nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples inbetween them. Computers were born out of telegraph and radio technology, with the goal of transmitting and receiving text in a faster, error-free way, which could be automatically stored and read later, so receiving stations didn't need 24/7 operators. So, unlike our math/war/business machines, multi-language text support was built in from the start, while math was a later addition.

At the time of the earliest computers, there was a swædir alphabet which descended from the earlier ntsuqatir featural alphabet:

the phonology here is pretty outdated, but the letters are the same, and it'd be easy to encode this. Meanwhile, the up-to-date version of the ntsuqatir featural alphabet looks like this:

it works like korean, and composing characters that combine the multiple components is so straightforward i made a program in shell script to typeset text in this system so i could write longer text without drawing or copying and pasting every character. At the time computers were invented, this was used mostly for ceremonial purposes, though, so i'm not sure if they saw any use in adding it to computers early on.

The most common writing system was from the draconian language, which is a cursive abjad with initial, medial, final and isolated letter shapes, like arabic:

Since dragons are a way older species and they really like record-keeping, some sort of phonetic writing system should exist based on their language, which already has a lot of phonemes, to record unwritten languages and describe languages of other peoples.

There are also languages on the north that use closely related alphabets:

...and then other languages which use/used logographic and pictographic writing systems.

So, since computers are not a colonial invention, and instead were created in a cooperative way by various nations, they must take all of the diversity of the world's languages into account. I haven't thought about it that much, but something like unicode should have been there from the start. Maybe the text starts with some kind of heading which informs the computer which language is encoded, and from there the appropriate writing system is chosen for that block of text. This would also make it easy to encode multi-lingual text. I also haven't thought about anything like word size, but since these systems are based on serial communication like telegraph, i guess word sizes should be flexible, and the CPU-RAM bus width doesn't matter much...? I'm not even sure if information is represented in binary numbers or something else, like the balanced ternary of the Setun computer

As you can see, i have been way more interested in the anthropology and linguistics bits of it than the technological aspects. At least i can tell that printing is probably done with pen plotters and matrix printers to be able to handle the multiple writing systems with various types of characters and writing directions. I'm not sure how input is done, but i guess some kind of keyboard works mostly fine. More complex writing systems could use something like stroke composition or phonetic transliteration, and then the text would be displayed in a screen before being recorded/sent.

Also the idea of ndzəntsi(a)r/zesiyr is based on C. At the time, the phonology i was using for ntsuqatir didn't have a /s/ phoneme, and so i picked one of the closest phonemes, /ⁿdz/, which evolves to /z/ in swædir, which gave the [ⁿdzə] or [ze] programming language its name. Coming up with a word for fox, based on the character's similarity was an afterthought. It was mostly created as a prop i could use in art to make the world feel like having an identity of its own, than a serious attempt at having a programming language. Making an esolang out of it would be going way out of the way since i found im not that interested in the technical aspects for their own sake, and having computers was a purely aesthetics thing that i repurposed into a more serious cultural artifact like mail, something that would make sense in storytelling and worldbuilding.

Now that it exists as a concept, though, i imagine it being used in academic and industrial setting, mostly confined to the nation where it was created. Also i don't think they have the needs or computing power for things like the more recent programming languages - in-world computers haven't changed much since their inception, and aren't likely to. No species or culture there has a very competitive or expansionist mindset, there isn't a scarcity of resources since the world is large and sparsely populated, and there isn't some driving force like capitalism creating an artificial demand such as moore's law. They are very creative, however, and computers and telecommunications were the ways they found to overcome the large distances between main cities, so they can better help each other in times of need.

[cafedragons]

I went back and forth on whether to post this or not because I normally don't like callouts, but ultimately, I've decided this one is fair. This is a serious issue for low vision people like me, who have a hard enough time finding places and communities where we are accepted. This is a common issue. I run into this OFTEN. I will no longer be silent about it.

Ultimately: If you don't want me to talk about you being ableist, don't be ableist! It's very simple. I wouldn't have posted this at all if the people involved had met me with any semblance of respect, curiosity, or care, but they decided to double down on their hypocrisy instead.

Recently, I joined (and then immediately left) The Daemonism Forum's Discord server because I was invited to check it out by a friendly acquaintence and I was curious to see what it was all about. Like most servers, it's not very accessible to screenreader users, but there wasn't any place for me to make a comment on this. I couldn't open a ticket and there was no channel for server feedback, so I mostly just kept to myself and put it at the bottom of my folders, muted.

There was no suggestion for image descriptions or alt text. There was no rule banning unicode. There was nothing showing that the space was friendly for screenreader users.

The single time I tried to speak there (beyond the first day when I was giving hellos and thank yous back to the welcomers), which was yesterday, it blew up in my face.

First, I was asked to add my system tag into my username. Cool, no big deal, I'd just forgotten!

Then, when I added it, Fern (the mod) said this:

[ID: fern replying to my comment of "i forgot to put my tag in my sn, lemme fix it np! thank you for the reminder"

with "thank you for that !! we do ask that you don't use emojis only for your system tag, however, for ease of screenreaders and communication purporses! if you could please put a tag that's got a word in it also"

me replying to that with, "as a screenreader user myself (low vision), your server name is unreadable due to the unicode. emojis read fine on all three of my screenreaders. i'd be willing to add a word if it were actually to benefit screenreaders (and i will, since i am aware all are built differently), but it definitely looks quite a bit hypocritical to me that unicode symbols are perfectly allowed but my own tag is an issue. /not mad"]

Fern's display name has two unicode characters in it.

Now, I've been blind for a long time and low vision for a much longer time after that, so I'm pretty familiar with screenreaders considering I often use one! Every single screenreader I have ever used, across every device, cannot read unicode. This is fairly basic knowledge on screenreaders. This is a very quick "search or ask any screenreader user" sort of thing.

Clearly, Fern is unaware of how screenreaders work, yet is enforcing a rule in a large public space claiming it's for "screenreader accessibility" when the entire server is far from accessible whatsoever. I pointed out that there probably are screenreaders out there that struggle with emojis and that I'd add a word, but it felt very hypocritical to police me on assistive technology she clearly knew nothing about and didn't care about.

Other users (who aren't mods and therefore I've censored) chimed in.

[ID: User saying "Generally it is way easier to search for someone by their system tag if it's a word rather than emoji, at least for me"

Me replying "the issue i'm facing is correcting me claiming it's "for accessibility" while actively being far more inaccessible to far more screenreaders, showing that the person who corrected me very likely isn't educated on blindness, low vision, or how screenreaders actually function. it'd be way less an issue on my end if it were asked just for lookup purposes and not using "screenreader accessibility" as the reason whilst actively breaking my screenreaders."]

[ID: A different user saying "This is an issue we've brought up before, on the other end, as currently the rules around emojis in display names only apply for pluralkit display names instead of for everyone."

Kipling & Arkadius, another mod, replying "We ask for system tags to include text for multiple reasons. Accessibility is one, but also the ability to search (also important for moderation), a more unique and recognizable system tag (as multiple systems may use the same or similar emojis), and the fact that emojis are not universal across devices and may not even show up on some. You can still add emojis to your name but we ask that the system tag is present in text form. As far as I know we have not been made aware previously of screen reader issues with Unicode characters, so that is helpful feedback to have! I also want to say that the mod team has been discussing the current pk display name rules. This is also not the proper channel for extensive discussion of this rule."]

This is where I actively got angry. Kipling clearly doesn't know about screenreaders either, since the mods "have not been made aware previously of screenreader issues with unicode" when that's... VERY common knowledge among literally anyone who cares to look. Why are these mods making rules on assistive technology with zero knowledge of it in a large server? Did they even think to consult a blind person for two seconds?

It then somehow got worse.

[ID: Fern saying "yes sorry if I worded that incorrectly, we need a word name at least (if you want an emoji too that's fine)"

Me replying "there's not exactly anywhere for anyone to offer feedback, though. the emojis are not the issue. i do not care about the emojis. the issue is that this server claims to care about accessibility without even knowing how the assistive technology they're making rules about works. you (the staff) are actively being ableist by doing that.

here's my suggestion: you cannot claim to care about "accessibility" when you only care if it doesn't apply to you personally and you don't listen to actually legally blind people on the matter. my other suggestion is that if you (the staff) actually care about screenreader accessibility, then you need to look into what that means instead of throwing it around at everyone with absolutely zero clue of how the assistive technology you claim to care about even works to begin with. whatever, I'm out"]

The fact that the SIGHTED mods of such a large and long-running server are actively watering down and silencing my issues with actual hypocrisy and ableism when I'm the one who actually uses the screenreaders they're making rules about is disgusting.

These mods do not need to be a pillar or an educator of ANY community if they lack the emotional maturity to even read what my actual issue was. This is disgusting, abhorrent, and blatantly ableist behavior, and I know nothing will change unless people talk about it.

This space is NOT safe for screenreader users, low vision users, or blind users. The mods are actively blatantly ableist towards us, just so you're aware before you join or consider joining.

[minix-official]

This was a v good video on Ed that I watched earlier today. It made me think about how we do UI design in the modern day

Imagine if you will a hypothetical alternate history where video terminals never caught on and all computer interfaces were teleprinter based

Imagine modern ed-like text editors with full unicode support, text markup and formatting in multiple fonts

The web would be dominated by RSS readers that print out content like a stock ticker, full color pictures included

Portable computers would still be possible, screens replaced by printers and spools of paper, making them a little bigger, but not by much. Maybe looking a bit like this teletype used by deaf people to communicate over the phone

We would still have wireless technologies too, no reason our laptop teletypes couldn't connect to wireless cell service or wifi

And if you don't want to lug around your teleprinter, just print out a few pages of news to read

There still would be ads of course. Fewer, since people would get mad about wasting paper they paid for, Paper waste would go up as literally everyone would print out every bit of information they could possibly want or need.

Since CRTs existed in the era of teletype computing, stuff like TVs and the occasional video interface would exist in a few fields, but I don't know if LCD technology would be quite where it is today. We'd still be watching TV and movies, just not as universally as we do now.

Weird alt history for sure,

[scotisfr]

Intro:

As you can see on my obsidian, I'm only starting to research about technopaganism. I'm having fun to explore it, so while I will describe how I make a "technoshrine to pray(temporary name)" feel free to add you grain of salt or correct me or brainstorm with me.

First thought:

There's people making emoji spell. That look like fun! And we can pray together, asynchronous with a common language. Do you know what is even more common when we talk about computer/phone ? BITS ! 1s and 0s! But, emoji's are unicode nowadays, and let's be real, nobody know how to read that kind of language. So let's not go that far into computer language. What about source code into machine code ? No, compiler are a mess. What could be as readable as emoji's ? Python ? That's a programing language that is really fast to understand because that's almost English and it work on almost all platform (maybe in can work on magic platforms).

So, let's make Python something magical to communicate with digital spirits !

What could we invent ? Digital altars/shrine, digital ritual, cyber divination, AR witchcraft, VR coven, technological familiars, code as spellcraft, where algorithms and scripts become incantation to manipulate digital or magical realms. And maybe MakerWitch can do 3D prints and create tools IRL ?

Obsidian: That's not a topic I want to cover, but I use it for my technopaganism research, so here's how I setup-it and use it : https://youtu.be/hSTy_BInQs8?si=Ci1NZ_H0tjcuCYIw I can talk about it more when I feel like I have a good vault structure, if it interest someone. Thoughtform : I have some brainstorming on how to make thoughform on Gdoc and Obsidian, if someone want to brainstorm on that with me ^^.

Look at one of my cat before I start to explain. FalseCode I want to make, what requirements specification?

Need to look like pseudocode (Pseudocode is an important type of comment that becomes a special type of to-do list, especially when you don’t understand how to accomplish a coding task. more here : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudocode)

The syntax NEED to be simple like python and readable

As it's for me to continue working with my spirits, it need to be using Neo-khuzdul, but still, I want people to be able to read my code, so explain in plain English as needed

I want to be able to use it anywhere (even in .txt notes), so let's make it resemble command-line interface (CLI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command-line_interface)

Replicated a CML interface, design-wise:

I just wanted to use JetBrains because it's the more readable in my opinion, when coding. The background is not black, because purple is more magic-y. The rest, it's PyCharm colors (a software for coding Python).

Writing and using the Falsecode:

I will make a easier to follow step-by-step "how did I did that". I will try to not make it to tech-savvy, but I want you to follow if you want to do your own or just talk with me about it (please, I will love you if I can talk about my falsecode <3).

Keep in mind that I will talk as if the FalseCode is a true thing, my terminal is working et caetera, but in reality, it's just me writing and emulating a true functionality. It's my doll house.

Open a Gdocument, make a little boxe that will be our terminal

2. A false loading bar to make it fancy, and a launching prompt. It tell me that my AznâMakhla (FalseCode) is open in forge mode. And if something is opened, it need to be closed (and let add a little nice message)

3. Okay, I have an interface to do code into. Let's start a space for me to work into: the Forge of Renewal. While opening, the space will open and learn dictionaries so I can use my falsecode and english to talk with the space and the entities in it. I initialize the falsecode in itself, the inverse so the entities (Taznân) can also communicate with me, and emoji's (because I will use them to do spell). When it's done, it tell me "success" and a little welcoming message is here to tell me that I can start to work (and at the end, it will have an ending message when the space is closed) For me, this space is my circle. I open it, I close it ; while I'm inside I can focus on working with spirit and welcomed entities.

4. I have an interface and a magical space, now, how about some tools to work with ? Like an instant translation between what I will write in english into the FalseCode, it can be useful !

5. I'm starting to work into the space, I'm a beginner. I want to summon/invite a nice entities to keep me safe while I work. Why not a sentinel that will become my guardian while I'm here ?

6. Here! Now, how about I take a little look around before I start working ?

And that's it. So here's the opening, the "working-wizard" that symbolize the work you do in this environment/circle and the ending.

I only did one meditation in movement with all that and it was ... not well received by the spirits I work normally. Hypothesis : a) I was too focus on the technical and not enough on my intention and perceptibly of the digital space b) I'm not summoning the right spirit to work like that and my common spirit are just confused about wtf I'm trying to do c) or just, another thing I did not though of yet.

If you want to talk about it (or any adjacent topic) and/or ask question, don't be shy, I would like that greatly ^^.

[lit-toska]

DOWNLOADING:

~> “How-to-Make-a-Good-Rick-Sanchez-OC.txt”

Penetrating the skin. .. …

Drilling through the marrow . .. …

Emulsifying the grey matter . .. …

Downloading the I M A G I N A T I O N . .. … ….

Dear audience,

If you’re reading this: I’m in your subconscious. Congratulations, and I’m sorry. This must be done.

To make a good Rick Sanchez OC, you’ve got to have a good grasp of the content. You don’t have to play that new game, read every comic, or watch every episode. I’ll spare you that.

But you have to know — at the very feel — Rick Sanchez as a character.

I’ve collected a few key themes about Rick Sanchez to extrapolate this process; so that you may immediately apply this guide to your OC.

———————————————————————————

Rick, in 99% of his iterations, is the Magician archetype. He is the scientific version of Gandalf, or Professor Dumbledore, and comes to aid the protagonist (usually Morty) after they find themselves in a predicament.

He is a master of the rules. He knows how to bend and break them. Thus, he is virtually indestructible, though plot will nerf him to allow the real protagonist to shine.

It is not because he was born this way that he is like this. Rick’s background decided this. Almost every iteration remains this archetype. It is only their desire or “drive” that decides how powerful they are in any given circumstance.

— Therefore, any AU or OC of your Rick will be a master of the rules of his own world. That is, unless this Rick isn’t a Magician (and thusly, due to his autistic trait, simply not a scientist).

If you want your Rick to be poor with technology, remove the labcoat.

You need to alter Rick’s history if you desire they be anything but masterful.

I suggest a drug addiction. It curbstomps potential.

But even then, when Rick C137 found Rick Prime, he was placed against other Ricks with similar goals. One of them was an obviously drug-addled Rick.

So you’ve got to change Rick before this occurrence if you want them to be completely free of this Magician Archetype, and some of this angst.

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On a lighter note, here’s how you name your Rick OCs:

You choose a word—it could be any word, of any language, even a made-up one—and put it before “Rick”.

Now, you can reverse engineer this to have two options:

• (Start with the character, then choose the name based off of the feeling that the character has)

• (Start with the word, then make the character based off of the feeling that the word has)

Good examples:

Now…

Multiverse Codification:

That’s right. You get a second “name” for your character, which is their universe’s number.

It can’t just mean nothing. Any numbers together mean something. Angel numbers, numerology, references to other things.

And then you get into specifications.

Are they from the original universe? Or are they from the beta universe? The gamma, delta, zeta?

The point is: you can reinforce feeling here, with Unicode symbols and numbers, that you didn’t fully achieve with the name alone.

Being A-002alpha in the ABO multiverse would have some implications that being from D-665 wouldn’t.

So, this is your second chance to get naming your character right. Or just having fun.

And this goes with any character. Any Morty, Summer, or Beth.

Not Jerry though. They’re all the same.

I’ll do my best to answer any questions and respond to any notes or messages. So I hope you learned something from this, even if it’s just one little tip.

If you did, share it with your chooms. Maybe leave a heart.

And make a good character.

[natashasaccardi-mid]

SYNTHETIC EROS

The project Synthetic Eros was created by Chinese designer Zhiqin Lu, also known as Betty Lu. Zhinqin Lu grew up in China, where the subject of sex is largely taboo, both in its expression, and even education. Neither schools nor parents in most cases would educate their children. Through lack of structured education, one has to rely on other sources to understand sexually. In this somewhat unsupervised way of learning, it isn't always easy to make the right distinctions, especially with taboos such as sex. In our day and age, eroticsim, “a philosophical contemplation concerning aesthetics of sexual desire, sensuality and romantic love,” is squandered, with pornography being the counter representation of sexual expression. She makes the distinction that the sole purpose of pornography is sexual arousal through the portrayal of overt, sexual content. While eroticism can represent a deeper meaning of love, connection through the integration of sexual content, pornography is shallow, removed from a context that properly represents sexual partnership, yet the boundary between the two remains slim and difficult to rely on. Today most information is fed to us through algorithms. Sexuality is often represented through a pornographic lens, and when that is the case eroticism culture is lost. With a desire to call attention to this allowance of a taboo to shift our cultural perception of sexuality, came the idea to revive Eros, the Greek god of Love. Art can carry emotion and depth, and reintegrate eroticism and that’s what Zhiqin did through this project.

The project Synthetic Ethos has three components. The first component, which is known as her AI porn, is a sequence created using the Generative adversarial network. She fed the GAN data of plants, landscape photos, abstract paintings, and shunga (erotic japanese) paintings, but no actual pornography. This was to ensure the abstraction and ambiguity of sexuality that would then instead highlight its eroticism through hazy imagery. An explicit imagery would “violate Eros”. The accompanying aspect of this project was a physical device using interactive vibrations that would ignite when touched by the participant. It would translate the sequence she created, but in a hyper speed to create the sensation that you and the device are engaging in the erotic experience together, which creates another layer of intimacy and closeness, counteracting the effects of a cultural taboo. Lastly with this concept she developed an animation inspired by “Studies in Perception I” by Leon Harmon and Ken Knowlton in 1967. They created a nude image using electronic symbols. Their piece was a landmark being the first published nude in the New York Times. She created her animation with the similar idea of using electron symbols that would move and create erotic shapes and interactions via UNICODEs. The animation was created to balance perceptibility with censorship. The unicode was created from Chinese erotic idioms to give the least possible amount of information that could still properly represent Eros.

Her work was impactful to me not only for the ambitious exploration of cultural taboos but how carefully thought out and integrated the concept was in each step of the process. Having a reason for how the sequence moves, as well as the coding itself. The concept was represented throughout its creation resulting in an impactful and beautiful outcome. Having interactive aspects only further transmits the concept, allowing oneself to come face to face with such a repressive taboo. As technology is becoming increasingly integrated in all aspects of culture, more incongruities will be fed to us through algorithms that without proper attention can further shape the way a culture perceives and portrays itself from the large scale to each of its individuals. Having art that calls on taboos will forever be critical to the advancements and preservation of morals through society. 

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In today’s fast-evolving digital world, software testing has become one of the most sought-after skills in the IT industry. With rising demand for quality assurance and bug-free applications, companies are on the lookout for skilled software testers who can ensure their products meet the highest standards. If you’re aspiring to build a career in software testing, choosing the right training institute is your first and most crucial step. When it comes to finding the best software testing training institute with live projects and job support, Unicode Technologies in Ahmedabad stands out as a leader in the field. Why Choose Unicode Technologies for Software Testing Training?

1 : 10+ Years of Industry Expertise:

With over a decade of experience in software testing education, Unicode Technologies has trained thousands of students who are now successfully placed in top MNCs and IT companies across India and abroad.

2 : Comprehensive Course Curriculum :

While automated testing tools offer efficiency and repeatability, human testers bring a level of intuition, creativity, and adaptability to the testing process. We will explore how human expertise enables testers to think critically, identify edge cases, and simulate real-life user interactions. Manual testing allows for exploratory approaches, uncovering hidden defects and enhancing the overall quality of the software.

3 : Live Projects & Hands-On Experience:

Unlike many other institutes that rely on theory, Unicode Technologies gives you real-world exposure by integrating live projects into the training program. You get to work on actual applications, simulate test scenarios, and build a strong portfolio that adds credibility to your resume.

4 : 100% Job Assistance & Placement Support:

Successful manual testing relies on adhering to best practices and following structured approaches. We will explore techniques such as test case design, test execution, defect reporting, and test documentation. Additionally, we will discuss strategies for maintaining test environments, ensuring proper communication between testers and developers, and fostering collaboration within the QA team.

5: Experienced Faculty & Personalized Mentorship:

The trainers at Unicode are ISTQB-certified professionals with real-time experience in manual and automation testing. Students receive personalized mentorship and one-on-one doubt-solving sessions, ensuring no one is left behind.

6 : Achieving a Balanced Testing Approach:

While manual testing holds its own importance, it is crucial to strike a balance between manual and automated testing approaches. We will discuss how organizations can establish an effective testing strategy that combines the strengths of both approaches, leveraging automation for repetitive tasks while harnessing the power of manual testing for critical thinking, exploratory testing, and user-centric evaluations.

Conclusion

In the realm of software quality assurance, manual testing remains an indispensable practice that unveils the power of human expertise. Its ability to simulate real-world scenarios, adapt to complex situations, and identify subtle defects makes it an invaluable component of comprehensive testing strategies. By investing in manual testing training and embracing the art of manual testing, organizations can elevate the quality of their software, enhance user experience, and gain a competitive edge in today's evolving digital landscape.

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Unlock the Beauty of Indian Scripts with Devnagri Fonts: A Complete Guide for Designers and Creators

Introduction to Devnagri Fonts

Have you ever looked at a beautifully designed Hindi poster and wondered how the fonts look so crisp and culturally rich? That’s the magic of Devnagri Fonts. These fonts, based on the Devnagri script, help bring Indian languages to life in digital and print designs. Whether you're a web designer, a content creator, or just someone who loves experimenting with typography, Devnagri fonts are your ticket to designing with tradition and flair.

Why Devnagri Fonts Matter in Modern Design

Cultural Relevance and Identity

In a world where design often leans toward Western fonts and English-centric visuals, Devnagri fonts play a huge role in preserving cultural identity. They give regional languages a voice and style, bridging tradition and technology.

Growing Use in Digital Media

With India being one of the largest digital markets, regional content is booming. From YouTube thumbnails to wedding invitations, Devnagri fonts are everywhere. Their demand is growing, especially in apps, social media posts, and localized branding.

What is the Devnagri Script?

Languages That Use Devnagri Script

The Devnagri script is used in multiple Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Sanskrit, and Konkani. It's one of the most widely adopted scripts in the Indian subcontinent.

Brief History of Devnagri Script

The roots of Devnagri date back to the 7th century AD, and it evolved from the Brahmi script. Over centuries, it became a cornerstone of Indian literature and spirituality. Today, it powers not just holy scriptures but also modern memes!

Popular Uses of Devnagri Fonts

Web Design and UI Projects

From educational platforms to e-commerce sites targeting Indian users, Devnagri fonts make content accessible and relatable. UX designers now often include Hindi font support in bilingual websites.

Print Media and Branding

Flyers, banners, and brochures targeted at regional audiences rely heavily on bold, legible Devnagri fonts. They create instant emotional connections.

Social Media Graphics and Videos

Want your Instagram reel title to pop in Hindi? Devnagri fonts let you blend authenticity with aesthetics. Influencers and marketers are using these fonts to speak directly to their niche audiences.

How to Use Devnagri Fonts Effectively

Choosing the Right Font for the Right Project

Don’t just pick the fanciest font. Consider your audience, platform, and purpose. For body text, choose simpler fonts. For headers, go bold.

Combining Devnagri Fonts with English Text

Mixing Devnagri with Latin scripts? Make sure both fonts visually complement each other. Contrast is good, but clashes aren’t.

Maintaining Readability and Aesthetics

Avoid using overly ornamental fonts in small sizes. Spacing and alignment can make or break your design.

Where to Download Devnagri Fonts for Free?

Why Choose FreeFontDownload

FreeFontDownload offers a wide collection of Devnagri fonts that are:

100% Free for personal and commercial use

Available in multiple styles and weights

Easy to preview before downloading

Regularly updated

Tips for Designers Using Devnagri Fonts

Mind the Spacing and Line Height

Devnagri characters can appear dense. Increase line spacing slightly to improve readability.

Test on Multiple Devices

What looks good on a laptop might appear squished on a mobile screen. Always check across platforms.

Always Embed Fonts in Documents

If you’re sending a file to someone, make sure the fonts are embedded so it looks exactly as intended.

Common Challenges When Using Devnagri Fonts

Rendering Issues on Some Devices

Older software or browsers may not render certain fonts properly. Stick to Unicode fonts like Mangal when in doubt.

Font Compatibility with Software

Devnagri fonts may not be compatible with every design tool. Tools like Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW usually support them, but always test.

Conclusion

Designing with Devnagri fonts isn't just about pretty letters—it's about telling stories, connecting with cultures, and crafting visuals that speak the language of your audience. Whether you're building a website or designing a wedding invite, Devnagri fonts can give your work the local flavor it deserves. And the best part? You can find a treasure trove of them on FreeFontDownload—ready to use, forever free!

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Top Webflow Development Companies in India: The 2025 Guide

In India's dynamic digital landscape, website development has seen Webflow emerge as a leading platform. It empowers the creation of sophisticated and visually engaging websites without extensive coding. As businesses across India are increasingly looking for agile and design-driven web solutions, a strong network of specialized Webflow development agencies has emerged.

If you’re looking for tech solutions that combine creativity with functionality. Here are 8 of the top web design companies in India you should consider:

Unico Connect

A dedicated consultancy specializing exclusively in the Unicode Standard for global digital communication. As certified Unicode experts, they offer deep expertise in character encoding and internationalization. Their focused approach ensures scalable and culturally relevant digital solutions. Unicode Insights has collaborated with Deep Meditate, EComm Pulse, and Stay Vista.

iCoderz Solutions

As a proficient team, iCoderz Solutions is known for building sleek and responsive websites optimized for speed, performance, and user experience, all within the Webflow environment. They offer tailored Webflow development services and have worked with Burger King, Lexyom, Chowman, and Talabnow.

AGENCY09

A full-service marketing and advertising agency, AGENCY09 is known for blending creativity with technology and data-driven strategies. As one of the leading tech companies in Mumbai, they offer tech solutions across corporate websites, e-commerce, and web applications. A seasoned website development company, AGENCY09 has worked with Tata Motors, Siyaram’s, Reliance General Insurance and Tvarana.

Brandemic

A creative marketing agency specializing in crafting viral brand campaigns that spread rapidly and organically. Their expertise lies in leveraging current trends and cultural moments to create highly shareable content. Brandemic has ignited buzz for clients like MoonPie, Dollar Shave Club, Old Spice, and Wendy’s.

ThunderClap

Positioning itself as a premium Webflow agency, ThunderClap offers specialized tech solutions within the Webflow ecosystem, catering to industries like SaaS, AI, HR Tech, and FinTech. Their niche focus allows for a deep understanding of specific industry needs. ThunderClap has worked with Cloudtech, Shopline, ConsultAdd, and Elevation.

Flowchef

A certified Webflow partner, Flowchef specializes exclusively in building high-converting and scalable websites on the platform. Their focused approach ensures deep expertise in leveraging Webflow’s features. Flowchef has worked with various clients, including Finsweet, Beacons, Sendero, Prompt.io and Unicorn Labs.

Updot

Offering innovative tech solutions, Updot specializes in Webflow development, creating websites with modern aesthetics and seamless navigation to enhance user engagement. They focus on delivering visually consistent and functionally robust Webflow solutions for businesses. Updot’s clients include Barbeque Nation, UpGrad, Hyundai Motor Group, and KN.

WebbyCrown

WebbyCrown assists brands in establishing a robust online presence through the creation of fast, responsive, and stylish websites built with Webflow. They prioritize both aesthetic appeal and optimal performance for their clients. WebbyCrown has served clients such as David Webb (New York), Oh Bubbles, Blow, and SUMHIIT Fitness.

The top Webflow agencies in India are transforming how tech companies in Mumbai and beyond build modern, scalable websites offering no-code solutions with speed, design, and flexibility. As more businesses look for smart and creative ways to grow online, partnering with a top web design company ensures the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality using the right mix of design and technology. These agencies leverage Webflow not just to eliminate the need for complex coding, but to deliver websites that are fast, easy to maintain and look stunning across all devices. 

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A Simple Guide to Converting Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode

Introduction

Kruti Dev 010 has been a popular font for typing in Hindi for decades. Despite its widespread use in India for typing official documents, books, and forms, Kruti Dev 010’s encoding system has limitations, especially when it comes to modern platforms. Unicode, on the other hand, is a universal standard for text encoding and ensures consistent display of text across various devices, browsers, and applications. If you are working with Hindi text, converting Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode is essential for greater compatibility and efficiency. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s crucial to convert Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode and provide practical steps on how to do it.

What is Kruti Dev 010?

Kruti Dev 010 is one of the most widely used fonts for typing in Hindi, especially for governmental, legal, and business purposes in India. It is based on the Remington typewriter layout and was initially designed for use on typewriters. While it served its purpose well for the print era, Kruti Dev 010 is not suited for modern digital usage due to its proprietary encoding, which is not supported across all systems. As more people rely on digital platforms for communication and content creation, the need to convert Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode has become more urgent.

What is Unicode?

Unicode is the global character encoding standard that represents characters from virtually every writing system in the world. Unlike Kruti Dev 010, which is specific to a particular font encoding system, Unicode assigns a unique code point to each character, ensuring text is displayed consistently across all platforms. It is the encoding format used by most websites, mobile applications, and operating systems today. For Hindi text, Unicode ensures that your content is accessible, searchable, and editable across different devices and systems.

Why Convert Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode?

There are several compelling reasons to convert Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode. Here’s why you should make the switch:

1. Universal Compatibility

Kruti Dev 010 is not universally supported across all platforms. Text written in Kruti Dev 010 may not render properly on all devices, especially on non-Windows operating systems, which can create compatibility issues. Unicode is widely supported across all devices, operating systems, and browsers, ensuring your content is accessible and displayed consistently everywhere.

2. Better Web and App Integration

If you’re working on a website or mobile app, it’s essential to use Unicode. Modern web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, are designed to work with Unicode, not Kruti Dev 010. By converting Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode, you ensure that your Hindi content displays properly across different browsers, operating systems, and devices.

3. Improved Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Search engines like Google are optimized for Unicode. Websites that use Kruti Dev 010 may face issues with indexing, as the search engine might not recognize or index the text correctly. By converting Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode, you improve your chances of ranking well in search engine results, as the text is more easily indexed and processed by search engines.

4. Easier Text Editing and Formatting

Unicode is compatible with most modern text editors, word processors, and content management systems (CMS), making it much easier to edit and format your content. On the other hand, Kruti Dev 010 often requires specific software for editing, and the formatting may not always transfer correctly when moving between different systems. Unicode simplifies the process and ensures that your text is ready for any platform.

How to Convert Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode?

Converting Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode is easier than you might think. Below are the most common methods for performing this conversion:

1. Use Online Conversion Tools

The simplest way to convert Kruti Dev 010 text to Unicode is by using an online converter. These free, user-friendly tools allow you to paste Kruti Dev 010 text and instantly get the Unicode equivalent. Some of the most reliable online converters include:

Kruti Dev to Unicode Converter

Hindi Unicode Converter

These online tools are great for quick conversions, and they work well for one-off tasks or small blocks of text.

2. Use Software Applications for Bulk Conversion

For larger documents or bulk conversions, dedicated software solutions can automate the process. Tools like Kruti Dev Font Converter or Hindi Unicode Converter allow you to import Kruti Dev 010 files and convert them into Unicode text in one go. This is ideal for users who need to process multiple files or large volumes of text.

3. Manual Conversion Using Keyboard Layouts

Some people prefer to manually convert Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode using keyboard layouts that simulate Kruti Dev typing while converting the input to Unicode in real time. Many online tools provide this feature, where you can type in Kruti Dev 010, and the system will convert it as you type.

Tips for Successful Conversion

To ensure the conversion from Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode goes smoothly, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Check for Formatting Errors: After the conversion, make sure the formatting (such as paragraph breaks and spacing) is maintained properly. Some conversion tools may slightly alter the formatting, so it's essential to review the converted text.

Proofread the Text: Always proofread the text after converting it to Unicode. Even though most conversion tools are accurate, there can still be occasional discrepancies in character rendering.

Use High-Quality Tools: Choose reliable and trusted conversion tools for the most accurate results. Some free tools may not be capable of handling complex text or characters correctly, which can lead to errors in the conversion.

Conclusion

Converting Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode is a crucial step to ensure your Hindi text is compatible with modern digital platforms. Unicode provides consistent, universal encoding support for all devices, browsers, and applications, making it the ideal choice for anyone working with digital Hindi content.

By converting Kruti Dev 010 to Unicode, you improve the accessibility, SEO, and usability of your content, ensuring it can be easily shared and edited across multiple platforms. Whether you are working on a website, mobile app, or document, making the switch to Unicode is a necessary step for modern content creation.

With various online and offline tools available, the conversion process is fast, simple, and effective. So, don't wait—convert your Kruti Dev 010 text to Unicode today and future-proof your content!

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Backup 365 Mail Mailbox with Mail Backup X Tool

Mail Backup X is a dependable tool to backup 365 mailsthat will not betray you in times of need with its lag-free operation, quick response time and precise results. This is fruit of hard labor by a stellar team of creators who have shown utmost perseverance and used their deep technological insights to develop this tool that has been honed to perfection. But they still believe that adapting to change is their biggest challenge which they have overcome by feeding this tool with necessary updates to sustain its compatibility with latest editions and versions of both Windows and Mac. So, when you brace yourself to backup 365 mail with this tool, you can keep confidence in the fact that its technology will never become obsolete or outdated due to regular influx of fresh updates.

How to backup 365 mail with envy-evoking technology?

This tool has taken the software market by a storm with its versatile features. It has come through as an excellent piece of laser-sharp technology that caters to diverse needs of diverse users. Speaking of its User Interface that has become synonymous with simplicity, it has enabled both beginners and experts to partake in results-oriented email management. This tool has no dearth of compelling features. It is one-stop, pervasive solution for freelancers, professionals and work groups, optimizing data retention to a great degree, where chances of data loss simply vanish into thin air.

How to backup 365 mailbox while sustaining data integrity?

The most basic requirement to conduct a successful session to Office 365 mail backup is generation of error-free results. A user should not feel bound and gagged with limitations such as non-retention of metadata and Unicode content. Data sanctity must be duly preserved by not omitting the aforesaid special elements (metadata, Unicode characters).  A user should have freedom to choose which folders should be a part of backups and which can be given a miss due to their non essential nature. Respective email attachments should also be part of backups. Folder tree should also not be shuffled because a shuffled folder tree would become breeding ground for confusions. Data recovery becomes a piece of cake when the folder tree is intact as a user will immediately recognize the emails that need to be recovered. Mail Backup X honors all these pre-requisites for obtaining integrity-rich backups. Once you have this tool in your kitty, you are sure to enjoy flawless results across its wide applications that comprise of email backup, recovery, migration and archiving.

Backup 365 mail by following these given tips and you are assured of seamless data recovery

To make the most of this tool, you should set your sights on a distributive backup plan. Of course you can keep your backups on your primary hard drive, but this must be supplemented with cloud backups. But this is not where your quest of bolstered data security should end. Fortify data security further with portable backups on plug and play storage media. Once this backup pattern has been achieved, you are sure to bounce back from any amount of data loss without encountering any hurdles. Local backups induce speed into data access while cloud backups become a strong medium for remote data access. Portable backups play their role well in situations where you have to travel a lot and yet ensure fluid data access.

Backup 365 mail while laying full impetus on data security

Though email backup is a necessary activity in a business enterprise that wants to scale up without facing any impediments, this process should be fully secure with all security loopholes absolutely plugged. Mail Backup X does a great job in this area with thorough execution of encryption and also encourages the users to be a part of this process by devising strong passwords for their confidential files. Google approved login, an offline mode and quality-wise top-tier network security protocols augment this framework of data security further.

Optimize space usage with this all-encompassing data management tool

This empowering tool offers you many handy alternatives to keep space usage to a bare minimum level. At one level, 3x data compression actualizes this aim in a big way. On your part, you can opt in favor of selective backups realizing the fact that each folder and each mail is not relevant to push forth business transparency and growth. When these features are used in unison, you are bound to savor massive savings in space. This will also prevent unnecessary leakage of your financial resources into space management. Last but not the least, portable and cloud backups will provide you another avenue for efficient space management.

Some praise-worthy high-value benefits available from this tool

Backup 365 mail on either Windows or Mac by engaging in a truly simple data management process that is light on your PC's resources and yet equipped with the right means to deliver accurate results within shortest possible time

Skip the non essentials and backup important folders by employing a mix of relevant backup types that are in sync with the way you perceive comprehensive data management. Choose as many locations to backup Office 365 mail data as you deem fit, so that you glow with confidence that you can bounce back from any instance of data loss sans any troubles

Export important mails from your secondary email clients to your most preferred, primary email client and enjoy a centralized data base of emails that can be tapped into to retrieve business critical stuff

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This tool has been enjoying a high user retention rate due to its high utility value built around meaty features like a simplicity-oozing User Interface, a well thought out email search module that speeds up this process and a live dashboard where you can oversee  the backup progress anytime you want

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