Song Mix
This year, I had many technical issues. Because of this, I was unable to produce a song mix, but I have here a video of Rasputin.
Technology News
Story 1 – Neuralink Thoughts
Summary: Neuralink plants a chip in a human brain, using a robot. This computer chip places a brain-computer interface implant in a carefully selected part of the brain that controls the idea, intention, and want to move; the same part that tells your fingers to type or your legs to walk. Using this, people without use or control of their body can move a cursor around a screen. This is intended to help people with disabilities use technology, and otherwise help humans interact with tech on a different level.
My View: A life of paralysis isn’t one you would wish on anybody. We take our abilities for granted everyday, and we don’t bother thinking about what our life would be like if those gifts were taken away. Most disabled people spend years in deep depression and struggle to adjust to life without some of their abilities.
I believe that this chip is the start of a new unit of tech: one that can use robots and technology to help people who need it. Though this wouldn’t be nearly the same as being able to use your hands to use a laptop, the Neuralink chip can help people access privileges like communication, work, and play. With this chip, those who had their lives taken away can get it back with this helpful technology.
Story 2 – iPad Air 2024 Review
Summary: A new version of the iPad Pro with more advanced features, advertised for everyone; college students, businessmen, and artists. Some main features include a larger screen, better sound quality, new colors, AI, and a better camera that automatically focuses on subjects. The chip is also more advanced, for faster performance, and is advertised as 50% faster performance.
My View: It seems like new versions of Apple Products never stop coming. I can understand if people like artists, or students need the new features, but in my opinion, unless you rely on technology like this for income or other reasons, it’s not necessary. I feel that if you have the money for tech like this, and you need the advanced technology, then it’s a good purchase; but the difference between the iPad Pro and this iPad Air doesn’t seem dramatic enough to be a worldwide piece of technology.
Individual Projects
Project 1
I decided to create a background for my phone. I used shapes to make the daisies, and I learned how to group and lock shapes throughout this creation.
Project 2
I made a cityscape for my second project. Throughout this project, I learned to change the transparency/opacity of shapes and work with gradients. I enjoyed making this mini-project.
