The Future is Connected: The Rise of IoT Technology
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a buzzword for several years now, and for good reason. IoT technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, connecting everything from our homes to our cities in ways we never thought possible. In this blog post, we'll explore the rise of IoT technology and what it means for the future.
First, let's define what we mean by IoT. Simply put, IoT refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that allow them to connect and exchange data. This data can then be analyzed to provide insights and improve efficiency.
One of the most significant benefits of IoT technology is its ability to improve our daily lives. Smart homes, for example, can be equipped with IoT devices that allow homeowners to control everything from their thermostats to their lighting systems with a simple voice command. Smart cities, on the other hand, can use IoT sensors to monitor traffic patterns and optimize transportation systems for improved efficiency.
But it's not just our daily lives that IoT technology is set to transform. Industries from healthcare to manufacturing are also poised to benefit from IoT technology. In healthcare, for example, IoT devices can be used to monitor patients remotely and provide real-time data to healthcare providers. In manufacturing, IoT sensors can be used to optimize production lines and improve supply chain management.
Of course, with any new technology comes challenges. One of the biggest concerns around IoT is security. With so many devices connected to the internet, there is a risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. However, as IoT technology continues to evolve, so too will security measures.
In conclusion, the future is indeed connected. The rise of IoT technology has the potential to transform the way we live and work in ways we never thought possible. From smart homes to smart cities, the possibilities are endless. While there are certainly challenges ahead, the benefits of IoT technology make it an exciting time to be alive.
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This might seem like an "old man yells at cloud" situation, but it's just wild growing up and being told how dangerous distracted driving is - how, at highway speeds, you can traverse the length of a football field (100 yards, 91 meters) in a matter of seconds - how one split second sending a text while driving could result in a potential fatal crash, and then getting on the road as a driver and being surrounded by billboards. Their entire purpose is to catch one's attention, so they're lining major roads, which tend to be highways. How is it that you're told how important it is to never be distracted while driving, but still being advertised to?
At best, this type of advertising is an eyesore to pedestrians and motorists and a general waste of electricity to light it, and at worst, it is an active danger considering they are there to advertise and therefore, must catch people's attention.
I'm not even against advertising in theory, but this particular mode bothers me so much and I hate how pervasive it is - especially in large cities or highways.
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I didn’t want to hijack the person’s post bc I don’t care what they think but I am a defensive bitch so we’re talking about this
Logan and Oscar met when they were 13/14. The next year they were on the same karting team together but didn’t race each other directly. This would be the last time they don’t race each other until 2019 when Logan moved up to F3 and Oscar was still in Formula Renault. They had a championship battle in F4 and F3, they were teammates in 2020, they haven’t raced each other since then which has been the biggest gap since they’ve known each other.
That still doesn’t mean they’re friends though. You know what does? Them literally saying they are.
Oscar saying “I’m quite close with Logan Sargeant” on that podcast. The Miami GP 2023 post. Them playing paddle together. Logan in that interview where they asked about “Loscar.” Now the podcast episode.
They aren’t forced to be around each other, if anything they’re so busy they don’t have time to hang out, yet they still seek each other out when they have the opportunity. Obviously we don’t know anything about their personal lives but at the very least we know they’re friends?? Not brocedes level of friends, maybe lestappen level of friends cause I don’t think they’re actual friends either, definitely not galex level of friends but that can also be attributed to the fact they don’t talk about themselves a lot, compared to Alex or George who post everything about their lives.
Like, have you ever seen them interact? They’re chilling they’re casual but they are friends. Whatever you think about their dynamic they are at least that.
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I really am a fan and I love your work so I'm trying to say this in as nice a way as possible but you posted something yesterday (which I thought was really cool and reblogged when I first saw it) and then you reblogged it 10 more times in the next 24 hours and it's not even that reblogging it at all again is a problem I totally get why but that many times is just a lot
12 times actually ;] everytime I post something it goes into my queue to post once every 2 hours over the next 24 hours. Which may seem a lot but, this is my actual real job and whether or not I make rent this month is dependant on how many people see my artwork!
not gonna slave for hours working every day and have people miss it! If you post artwork just once, that means most of the globe isn’t gonna see it thanks to time zones - and unless you’re followers are dedicated and constantly checking your page, they’re gonna miss it
I appreciate ur politeness, but I’ve been doing this for like 5 years and there’s stuff you gotta do if you want this to be your career! If you’re an artist reading this, this is your sign to go boost your most recent work!
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Elden Ring people ! (if there's any around ?) I have a question !
I'm doing a con in autumn and I was concidering what I might like to draw for it, and Elden Ring is of course on the list... but I do realize I'm not actually much part of the fandom aaand I have like, no idea which characters are most liked... (despite, I guess, Malenia and Messmer because I don't even have to search to find art of them xD)
So here's my question : if I was going to do prints, which characters would you be most likely to buy in my artstyle ?
And bonus question : Which characters from other fandoms would you be likely to buy in my artstyle ?
That would be very helpful thank you 🙏
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bestie how the fuck do you start writing again when you haven't written in years bc you're so paralyzed with Fear of Writing Badly mixed with How Do I Get Started and also WHAT do I write about HELP
I WANT to write but every part of it is. so. DAUNTING
Ohhh bestie I have BEEN there. Whenever I take breaks from writing I find myself scared that I'll have just….forgotten to write?? I think the fear of "bad writing" is amplified when you don't write for a while, however long, because you have to like hype yourself up to go back to writing and it's like what if I do all that and then I just can't do it? Returning to writing, especially after a long time, for me has taken a lot of mental work, trying to understand what will make writing fun and healthy for me. A lot of it, honestly, is easier said than done, but also it's mental work you'll keep doing after you start writing again and as you write, and for me it's easier to process my relationship with writing when I am actually writing.
A big part of that mental work for me, and something I think is so valuable, is to reconsider what "bad" writing is and give yourself permission to write it. Sometimes you will think your writing sucks, happens to all of us, but that isn't all it has to be. Like yeah, I'll think something I wrote sucks, but I still wrote it. I can revisit it and work on it and maybe I'll turn it into something I'm happy with. And even if I don't, I still wrote it, I learned from it. Writing does not need to be "good" by whatever standard we're holding it up to for it to have value. And you can delete it! Nobody has to see it! Also you can have fun writing something and still think it's not your best. I've written a lot of "bad" scenes that I had fun with because the scene was entertaining to me! I love when writing turns out how I like it, or I write a banger prose line, but equally I found it helpful to give myself permission to not worry about that all the time and just focus on my interest/enjoyment in what I'm writing, regardless of the "quality". Again, easier said than done, but something I've found easier the more I write, because you'll have bad writing days but you'll also have writing days that are so good
I know a lot of people see writing as a skill that they want to improve, and like I agree it feels really good to see your writing grow, but writing is so much more than the skill and the craft and the theory. There is no objective "perfection" to reach with writing like we are not Sims with levelled skills LOL. Writing is art and creativity and it should be fun and fulfilling. And IMO, the more you focus on what makes writing fun, you will grow and "improve" as a writer a lot quicker and in a way that is a lot more enjoyable than if you treat writing like some icy quest for perfection. You also get to decide what "good" writing is for you/your story. Some of my stories are more prose focused and I'll play more with language, imagery etc. Others are more about the plot and just having fun imagining this scene. Sometimes it's a mix of both. What is "good" writing depends on the writer, story, genre, etc. There is no one way to write.
I'm rambling a lot because I'm just really passionate about this and I cannot express enough how easier writing got, including all the difficult and ugly and frustrating parts, when I gave space to prioritise my enjoyment and fun. People love to romanticise the idea of the "struggling" writer. I see stuff on here and I'm like you guys….writing should be fun. Like yeah sometimes it's hard and we should talk about that but like, you Need to make sure you are having fun. Anyway I'm going to try not to ramble and bullet point some things that helped me:
Make Writing Fun: Lol! Literally whatever makes writing fun. Sometimes I just write super indulgent scenes and the fun of that sets me up to work on my projects. When I work on my projects I try to find what in each scene I'm going to enjoy the most, and focus on that to help me write the rest. I make playlists, moodboards, memes, art etc for my story because it's fun, and it helps me be engaged with my story outside of writing it. Just, have fun.
On productivity: some people will benefit from setting clear goals and running towards them. Some people don't. For me it depends on my headspace. I don't think productivity is a bad thing, it can feel good, but productivity should not be the only reason you write. And the most productive writing process is whichever one makes writing enjoyable for you, because that's how you'll get words on the page
On that note, please be wary of anyone online who who treats the writing advice they share as Fact. I'm not saying every writing teacher out there does...but some of them market it that way! And creators do not have an authority on writing just because they have a platform however big. There are some AMAZING content creators out there who talk about writing, and I have found them motivating, but like just let yourself be picky about who you listen to/engage with. I say this because I consumed some very Strict writing advice when I was younger and it literally contributed to my years long slump so like...I'm picky now LOL
About goals: Personally, gentle goals are what help me get back into writing. Maybe just write for 20 minutes, or write every day for a couple days. When I do word count goals, I base them on how I feel that day, and recently I don't make a word count, I'll transfer it to the next session but smaller. So if I try to write 500 words but can't I'll say okay, lets try 250 next time. Goals can be a great motivator and way to feel achieved, and maybe bigger goals will help you, but you're also allowed to adjust them as you go to make it easier
On finding new ideas, having been there before, you don't need a fully fleshed out idea to start writing. My longest break I came back to writing with...one character and a backstory? If you have stories/characters already you can revisit them, either build on what you have or completely change it. Or if you don't have that, if there's a piece of media you like you can take that concept and play around with it in your own way, or you can even just write fanfic until you have your own idea (if you want your own idea, fanfic is cool too!) You can even just find a cool pic on pinterest and play around with describing it, writing about it, seeing if you can get anything from that. Ideas are everywhere and they can be tiny, and I think if you have that want to write you Will find your story eventually. All writers have had the Idea struggle, but I think the more you engage with writing and think about what concepts and stories interest you already, the more you'll like train yourself to get ideas
That was very long and maybe a lot but like, I am very passionate about this! I've been in writing "slumps" where I didn't know if I would write again, I've started writing again with no ideas, and in those times all I had was the fact I knew I wanted to write. There are a lot of reasons why we end up having long breaks from writing and it is totally normal, sometimes beneficial for us, and we should never give ourselves a hard time for not writing for however long. But also remember that you can always come back. Every one of us has the capacity to create, whatever that looks like, and you can make it as self indulgent and self serving as you want.
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yarrow's "oopsie i bought too much gacha currency without keeping proper track of my budget" commissions !!!!
hello. i fucked it just a tiny bit because a taptap mobile game i play released a really cool new character. fortunately i didn't go super overboard so i'm not super concerned, but my rent recently went up and my hours at work have recently gone down so i wanted to be proactive and knock this out juuuust in case. also i want more gacha currency
so!!!! please allow me to draw you a thing!!!! for money!!!!
for $12 (twelve united states dollars) i will scribble you a 3/4 bust facing left. or a bust facing head on. or whatever really. i promise i will not draw it on receipt paper from my job, unless you want me to, in which case i will definitely do that.
if you don't vibe with my art but still would like to help for some reason, my kofi is here !!
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