Fwd: 2022’s Biggest News Stories, as Told by The Wall Street Journal

12th January, 2023

2022's Biggest News Stories, as Told by The Wall Street Journal

A timeline of 2022's most important news stories, from Russia's war in Ukraine to inflation and the midterm elections.

Jan. 3: Elizabeth Holmes Is Convicted
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty of defrauding investors in the blood-testing company and will be sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

Jan. 3: Nibbling at a Milestone
Apple briefly touches $3 trillion in market value, the first U.S. company to do so

Jan. 18: Game Buy
Microsoft agrees to acquire Activision Blizzard, a videogame heavyweight that has been roiled by claims of workplace misconduct, in a cash deal valued at about $75 billion, though the FTC will move to block the purchase

See the source article here:
https://www.wsjcom/articles/biggest-news-2022-wall-street-journal-11670945705

The Top 10 Tech Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Be Ready For... #iPhonerepair, #Aucklandrepair, #takapunarepair @davidlim

12th January, 2023

The Top 10 Tech Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Be Ready For


As a futurist, it's my job to look ahead — so every year, I cover the emerging tech trends that will be shaping our digital world in the next 12 months.

What technologies are gaining the most traction? What are the most important trends that business leaders should be prepared for?


(1). AI Everywhere
In 2023, artificial intelligence will become real in organizations. No-code AI, with its easy drag-and-drop interfaces, will enable any business to leverage its power to create more intelligent products and services.
We're already seeing this trend in the retail market. Stitch Fix uses AI-enabled algorithms to recommend clothes to its customers that match their sizes and tastes.
Contactless, autonomous shopping and delivery will also be a huge trend for 2023. AI will make it easier for consumers to pay for and receive goods and services.
AI will also augment nearly every job in every business process across industries. More retailers will use AI to manage and automate the complex inventory management processes that happen behind the scenes, so convenience trends like buy-online-pickup-at-curbside (BOPAC), buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS), and buy-online-return-in-store (BORIS), will become standard.
AI will also be the engine behind the newest autonomous delivery initiatives that retailers are piloting and rolling out, and more and more retail workers will need to get used to working alongside machines to do their jobs.

(2). Parts of the Metaverse Will Become Real
I don't particularly care for the term "metaverse," but it's become shorthand for a more immersive internet where we'll be able to work, play, and socialize on a persistent platform.
Experts predict that the metaverse will add $5 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and 2023 will be the year that defines the direction of the metaverse for the next decade.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology will continue to advance. One area to watch is the work environment in the metaverse — in 2023, I predict that we'll have more immersive meeting environments where we can talk, brainstorm, and co-create together.
In fact, Microsoft and Nvidia are already developing metaverse platforms for collaborating on digital projects.
We'll also see more advanced avatar technology in the new year. An avatar — the presence we project as we engage with other users in the metaverse — could look exactly like we do in the real world, and motion capture will even enable our avatars to adopt our unique body language and gestures.
We also might see further development in AI-enabled autonomous avatars that can act as our representatives in the metaverse, even if we're not logged into the digital world.
Companies are already using metaverse technology like AR and VR to conduct training and onboarding, and this trend will accelerate in 2023. Consulting giant Accenture has already created a metaverse environment called the Nth Floor. This virtual world features replicas of real-world Accenture offices, so new hires and current employees can carry out HR-related tasks without needing to be present in a physical office.


(3). Progress in Web3
Blockchain technology will also advance significantly in 2023 as companies create more decentralized products and services.
For example, at the moment, we're storing everything in the cloud — but if we decentralize data storage and encrypt that data using blockchain, our information will not only be safer, but we'll have innovative ways to access and analyze it.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will become more usable and practical in the new year. For example, NFT tickets to concerts will potentially give you access to backstage experiences and memorabilia. NFTs might be the keys we use to interact with many of the digital products and services we buy, or they could represent contracts we enter into with other parties.

(4). Bridging the Digital and Physical World
We're already seeing an emerging bridge between the digital and physical worlds, and this trend will continue in 2023. There are two components of this merger: digital twin technology and 3D printing.
Digital twins are virtual simulations of real-world processes, operations, or products that can be used to test new ideas in a safe digital environment. Designers and engineers are using digital twins to recreate physical objects inside virtual worlds, so they can test under every conceivable condition without the high costs of real-life experiments. In 2023, we'll see even more digital twins, from factories to machinery to cars to precision healthcare.
After testing in the virtual world, engineers can tweak and edit components, then create them in the real world using 3D printing technology.
For example, Formula 1 teams currently collect data transmitted from sensors during races, as well as race track temperatures and weather conditions, to see how cars change during races. Then they stream the data from the sensors to digital twins of the engines and car components and run scenarios to make design changes on the fly. The teams then 3D print car parts based on the results of their testing.

(5). Increasingly Editable Nature
We will live in a world where we can make changes to material, plants, and even humans by editing them. Nanotechnology will enable us to create materials with completely new features, such as water resistance and self-healing capabilities.
CRISPR-Cas9 has been around for a few years, but in 2023 we'll see gene editing technology accelerate to give us the increasing capability to "edit nature" by altering DNA.
Gene editing works a bit like word processing, where you can take some words out and add others in — but you can do it with genes. Gene editing can be used to correct DNA mutations, solve the problem of food allergies, increase the health of crops, or even edit human characteristics like eye and hair color.

Read the full article here:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/11/21/the-top-10-tech-trends-in-2023-everyone-must-be-ready-for/?sh=48eabc1c7df0

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The Top 10 Tech Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Be Ready For... #iPhonerepair, #Aucklandrepair, #takapunarepair @davidlim

12th January, 2023

The Top 10 Tech Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Be Ready For


As a futurist, it's my job to look ahead — so every year, I cover the emerging tech trends that will be shaping our digital world in the next 12 months.

What technologies are gaining the most traction? What are the most important trends that business leaders should be prepared for?


(1). AI Everywhere
In 2023, artificial intelligence will become real in organizations. No-code AI, with its easy drag-and-drop interfaces, will enable any business to leverage its power to create more intelligent products and services.
We're already seeing this trend in the retail market. Stitch Fix uses AI-enabled algorithms to recommend clothes to its customers that match their sizes and tastes.
Contactless, autonomous shopping and delivery will also be a huge trend for 2023. AI will make it easier for consumers to pay for and receive goods and services.
AI will also augment nearly every job in every business process across industries. More retailers will use AI to manage and automate the complex inventory management processes that happen behind the scenes, so convenience trends like buy-online-pickup-at-curbside (BOPAC), buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS), and buy-online-return-in-store (BORIS), will become standard.
AI will also be the engine behind the newest autonomous delivery initiatives that retailers are piloting and rolling out, and more and more retail workers will need to get used to working alongside machines to do their jobs.

(2). Parts of the Metaverse Will Become Real
I don't particularly care for the term "metaverse," but it's become shorthand for a more immersive internet where we'll be able to work, play, and socialize on a persistent platform.
Experts predict that the metaverse will add $5 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and 2023 will be the year that defines the direction of the metaverse for the next decade.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology will continue to advance. One area to watch is the work environment in the metaverse — in 2023, I predict that we'll have more immersive meeting environments where we can talk, brainstorm, and co-create together.
In fact, Microsoft and Nvidia are already developing metaverse platforms for collaborating on digital projects.
We'll also see more advanced avatar technology in the new year. An avatar — the presence we project as we engage with other users in the metaverse — could look exactly like we do in the real world, and motion capture will even enable our avatars to adopt our unique body language and gestures.
We also might see further development in AI-enabled autonomous avatars that can act as our representatives in the metaverse, even if we're not logged into the digital world.
Companies are already using metaverse technology like AR and VR to conduct training and onboarding, and this trend will accelerate in 2023. Consulting giant Accenture has already created a metaverse environment called the Nth Floor. This virtual world features replicas of real-world Accenture offices, so new hires and current employees can carry out HR-related tasks without needing to be present in a physical office.


(3). Progress in Web3
Blockchain technology will also advance significantly in 2023 as companies create more decentralized products and services.
For example, at the moment, we're storing everything in the cloud — but if we decentralize data storage and encrypt that data using blockchain, our information will not only be safer, but we'll have innovative ways to access and analyze it.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will become more usable and practical in the new year. For example, NFT tickets to concerts will potentially give you access to backstage experiences and memorabilia. NFTs might be the keys we use to interact with many of the digital products and services we buy, or they could represent contracts we enter into with other parties.

(4). Bridging the Digital and Physical World
We're already seeing an emerging bridge between the digital and physical worlds, and this trend will continue in 2023. There are two components of this merger: digital twin technology and 3D printing.
Digital twins are virtual simulations of real-world processes, operations, or products that can be used to test new ideas in a safe digital environment. Designers and engineers are using digital twins to recreate physical objects inside virtual worlds, so they can test under every conceivable condition without the high costs of real-life experiments. In 2023, we'll see even more digital twins, from factories to machinery to cars to precision healthcare.
After testing in the virtual world, engineers can tweak and edit components, then create them in the real world using 3D printing technology.
For example, Formula 1 teams currently collect data transmitted from sensors during races, as well as race track temperatures and weather conditions, to see how cars change during races. Then they stream the data from the sensors to digital twins of the engines and car components and run scenarios to make design changes on the fly. The teams then 3D print car parts based on the results of their testing.

(5). Increasingly Editable Nature
We will live in a world where we can make changes to material, plants, and even humans by editing them. Nanotechnology will enable us to create materials with completely new features, such as water resistance and self-healing capabilities.
CRISPR-Cas9 has been around for a few years, but in 2023 we'll see gene editing technology accelerate to give us the increasing capability to "edit nature" by altering DNA.
Gene editing works a bit like word processing, where you can take some words out and add others in — but you can do it with genes. Gene editing can be used to correct DNA mutations, solve the problem of food allergies, increase the health of crops, or even edit human characteristics like eye and hair color.

Read the full article here:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/11/21/the-top-10-tech-trends-in-2023-everyone-must-be-ready-for/?sh=48eabc1c7df0

#5192 Used White iPhone XR 64GB for Sale, Takapuna, Auckland, #usediPhone - After Pay

12th January, 2023


#5192 Used White iPhone XR 64GB for Sale, Takapuna, Auckland, #usediPhone - After Pay


Apple is still supporting the 8 and 8 Plus with software updates, and the devices are running the most current version of iOS 16. Some early models of the iPhone received regular software updates for about 3 years, however, that update time has gotten longer as newer and newer models have been released.Make no mistake: The iPhone XR is still one of the best cheap iPhones you can buy in 2023. It takes everything you love about newer, more premium models — like Face ID, all-screen display, and a great camera — only it's offered at a much more budget-friendly price point.

Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP781?locale=en_US

Bid includes: One unit used iPhone XR 64GB, White One usb cable

Optional purchase: 20 Watt wall charge @$29.00

Warranty Excludes: Liquid damage, impact damage, tempering, rough handling, wear and tear. Warranty is NOT transferable to third parties (e.g. when you sell to another person or rent it out to your client).

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30 Days warranty on this used phone upon full payment made

Warranty Excludes: Liquid damage, impact damage, tempering, rough handling, wear & tear. Warranty is NOT transferable to third party (e.g. when you on sell to other person or rent it out to your client).

Terms You must be above 18 years old and also an authenticated member to bid for this item Please collect at our repair centre within three (3) days from winning the bid Do print out the bid number& bring the correct change We accept only: eftpos, visa card and cash. Add 2% for After Pay, Humm and PayWave at our retail stores Sorry, we do not take trade-ins, swaps or barter trade Kindly make appointment for pickup from Huron Street, Takapuna Mon-Fri: 10AM to 5PM Sat: 10AM to 1PM Sun & Holidays: Closed