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Cybersecurity threats are a notable concern as many hackers (that work against society) develop innovative methods to bypass modern security, steal data, exploit vulnerabilities and disrupt systems. These include phishing (using email, messages with the intent to get the recipient to reveal personal information), malware (viruses), ransomware (blocking access until getting paid) and data/security breaches. These affect individuals, businesses and governments as a hole. An example of this is in 2027, the WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers–targeting microsoft windows operating systems especially–and demanded a ransom for Bitcoin. Although the issue was solved quickly, it showed people how dangerous outdated software is and how important cybersecurity strength is.
In my opinion, I believe that updating your computer is one of the most important parts of usage. Although many people argue that updating is a waste of time and most updates are useless anyways, it could save you from much more cybersecurity threats and dangers from hackers. This example and summarization further made me believe in my stance that this world is not the traditional one where hacking was more sci-fi than realistic. Hacking and phishing is a real practice that more people should be aware of.
E-waste is an environmental issue caused by the rapid disposal of electronic devices due to the constant updates, leading to pollution and resource depletion. Many electronics contain hazardous materials like lead and mercury, which can contaminate soil and water if not properly disposed of. A significant example is Apple’s recycling efforts, where the company introduced Daisy, a robot that can disassemble iPhones to recover valuable materials like cobalt and rare earth metals. This initiative shows the importance of sustainable practices, such as recycling programs, eco-friendly product designs, and responsible consumer behavior.
In my opinion, this is mostly due to the fact that people always want the newest product. Apple updates their iphones almost every year, and the amount of people who switch every year is crazy. Although, updating and keeping up with the market trends are important for every business, I do believe more companies should find a way to recycle their old products to make new ones. Sustainable practices for a sustainable future.
The world is ever changing and technology is one of the most frequently updated department in the marketing world. The technology trend in this article is the Apple Vision Pro. In short, The apple vision pro is Apple’s first 3D headset, and is supposed to look like a VR headset that you wear on your head. In the display are 2 cameras that can transport 1 billion pixels per second to gain a high resolution image of your surroundings. There is a homescreen of the vision pro, where all of the applications are set, and it works as an “invisible” screen where you use your fingers to tap on the app you want to enter, as well as a keyboard (which you tap on to type). The entire apple vision is controlled with your hands (tap, pinch, widen, slide). To cover the basics of the apple vision pro, it weighs around 600-650 g, can hold 256GB-1 TB. It uses the M2 and R1 apple chips, and the operating system is visionOS. The battery length is around 2 hours, 2.5 hours for video watching. It costs $4999 USD (including GB)
In my opinion, I feel like it can be slightly overpriced as its a staggering 5000 dollars, just for a VR headset? I know a lot of headsets that are way more cheaper than the apple vision pro. Even if it has a lot of applications, the battery life is not that long, and it requires wired charging so you have to carry the battery pack around so its extremely heavy and puts a lot of strain on your nose and head. Like all VR headsets, apple vision could give you motion sickness, so in summary, I would not recommend it.
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Passion Project #3: Photoshop Stencils for Chinese New Year Lantern
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Passion Project #4: Tinkercad Halloween Ghost
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