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Introducing: CoqFight

CoqFight, a 1v1 battler game has been launched that tests the coqs to the ultimate test.
It is a battle of strategy and intuition that runs over a number of rounds and turns.
Wagers are a necessary requirement for fights, where players can win tokens or reputation.
The CoqFight leaderboard shows overall wins and during the Open Alpha, there will be daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards.
Leaderboard competitions are also on the cards and players will be ranked each week, with the top ten players taking home juicy prizes.
Tournaments will also be organised throughout the CoqFight Open Alpha period.
Beta rollout will include the addition of EggsP that will be awarded after each fight and can be used to upgrade stats.
Different traits unlock different moves and equips can be attached to blank traits to further customise the strategies.
CoqFight Open Alpha is scheduled for three weekends in November, where competitions will be held, and bugs will be patched.
After the test period, updates will be made ahead of the Beta release, and future releases of Blueprints Season 2 and the Bokchain are also on the cards.

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Ensuring Fair Processing with Celery — Part I

Celery is a popular choice for handling tasks asynchronously in Python.
However, as projects scale and complexity increases, developers may face challenges with fair processing.
This blog discusses the need for fair processing and strategies to implement it in Celery.
The goal is to ensure balanced task distribution and prevent any single tenant from dominating resources.

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Sustainability in Software Development: Reducing Emissions and Building a Greener Digital World

Software development has a significant environmental impact, contributing to around 3–4% of global CO2 emissions, which is comparable to the airline industry.
Emissions from popular websites like YouTube, Netflix, Facebook, and Amazon can also generate significant amounts of carbon emissions, ranging from thousands to millions of tons of CO2.
Several tools like the Website Carbon Calculator, EcoPing, EcoGrader, Green Web Foundation, and Sustainable Web Design (SWD) exist to help developers optimize their website for sustainability.
Sustainable software development practices can lead to lower costs, improved user experience, positive brand image, regulatory compliance, increased performance, SEO benefits, enhanced accessibility, and employee retention and satisfaction.
Best practices for building sustainable code include optimizing images and media, efficient code structure, minimizing API calls, reducing JavaScript execution, green hosting, and using content delivery networks (CDNs).
By choosing sustainable practices, developers can make a significant impact on reducing emissions, cutting costs, and providing a better experience for users, while contributing to a healthier planet and fostering innovation and efficiency.

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Apple just gave Final Cut Pro for the Mac and iPad some big upgrades, including a new AI captions tool

Apple has launched Final Cut Pro 11 for the Mac and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, which include AI-powered features such as Transcribe to Captions and Magic Mask.
The Mac version of Final Cut Pro 11 will use Apple's on-device language model and the neural engine of M1, M2, M3, and M4-powered Macs to accurately generate captions.
On the iPad, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 has added four new tools, including 'Live Drawing' that has new watercolour, crayon, fountain, and monoline pen options.
Final Cut Camera, the free app for the iPhone, has received updates such as a level with roll and tilt indicators to ensure the best shot.
Another update is the ability to record Log-encoded HEVC video when shooting with only one or multiple devices.
The updates aim to help people speed up workflows, and they answer the call for many requested features.
The updates on Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad are free if users already own the app. New users must pay for the app or subscribe, with Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac costing $299.
Final Cut Pro for iPad costs $4.99 per month or an annual fee of $49.99.
Apple also launched a version of Final Cut Camera that allows editing of spatial videos for playback on Apple Vision Pro. Import is possible from an iPhone 16 or Canon EOS R7 with Canon's RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens.
These updates deliver on many user requests, and aim to speed up workflows across Final Cut Pro for Mac/iPad.

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You can finally use Gemini Live on iPhone as Google launches Gemini app for iOS

Google has launched a standalone Gemini app on iPhone.
The app gives iPhone users access to Gemini Live.
This new Gemini app is the best way to experience Google AI on iOS.
Gemini Live works seamlessly with Dynamic Island and Lock Screen integration, offering a responsive and impressive virtual assistant.

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Synergis Capital: How Roam is Pioneering Decentralized Telecom and Transforming the Traditional Telecom Industry

The traditional telecom industry faces unprecedented challenges due to upfront investment pressure for 5G while revenue model transformation has not materialized. Roam has emerged rapidly with a free-to-use model, challenging the traditional telecom landscape with its integration of Web3 technology and telecommunications services. Roam enables users to earn 1-2GB of global eSIM data per month by participating in the verification process and purchasing more is priced competitively. Roam ranks second on depinscan.io, a DePIN data analysis platform. Roam aims to connect individuals and meet enterprise needs across industries and become a bridge linking users, devices, and AI.
Traditional telecom operators rely on users signing long-term contracts and paying fixed fees for network access, a “pay-to-use” model that is increasingly inefficient in the digital age. In contrast, internet services like search, social media, and e-commerce are generally freely available to users.
Roam has partnered with the WiFi Alliance and the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) to support the adoption of OpenRoaming, which enables Roam to deliver a unified access experience worldwide, achieving seamless roaming between cellular and WiFi networks.
Roam allows non-WiFi operators to integrate the decentralized digital identity-based OpenRoaming framework easily, enabling their users to enjoy free and secure WiFi roaming, expanding OpenRoaming’s application scenarios and extending Roam’s influence.
Roam’s telecom network is underpinned by Web3 technologies, ensuring the privacy and security of user data during transmission and storage.
Roam’s self-developed WiFi router was among the earliest to support WiFi 6 for home use, meeting market demand for comprehensive WiFi upgrades.
Roam’s incentive mechanism significantly reduces costs for users and deeply involves them in sharing network profits, encouraging further investment in network expansion while increasing user engagement.
Roam has grown to over one million users, spanning nearly 200 countries and regions worldwide, with over 820,000 self-operated nodes, even reaching remote areas like the Siberian Plateau, Northern Canada, and Alaska.
Roam exemplifies how Web3 can reshape industries and serves as an important guide for the future development of the telecom industry.
The content of this article should not be used as the sole basis for making investment decisions. Any forecasts, estimates, goals, perspectives, and/or opinions expressed herein are subject to change and may differ from other sources or individuals.

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Latest Meta Quest 3 YouTube app update finally adds an essential VR social feature

The latest update to the YouTube app on Meta Quest 3 adds a watch party feature.
Users can now host watch parties with up to seven other guests.
The feature allows users to watch movies and other content together in VR.
However, full 360-degree immersive video is not yet supported.

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Detect Browser Kernel

Detecting your browser kernel is important to ensure compatibility and performance on websites.
Methods to detect your browser kernel:
1. Navigate to the browser's settings and check the 'About' section.
2. Use online tools like BrowserScan to detect the browser kernel instantly.

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User Guide for Odoo Worldpay (US) Payment Acquirer

Odoo Worldpay (US) Payment Acquirer allows businesses to securely process payments from customers in the USA and Canada. It offers secure card payments and protects against fraud.
The module seamlessly integrates with Odoo backend, supports payments in USD and CAD, and allows easy tracking of payment histories.
Key features include encryption, easy card payments at checkout, advanced security protocols to prevent fraud, and alerts for completed payments.
To install, download and extract the module, activate developer mode in Odoo, and install the module from the Apps menu.

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Understanding the Importance of HR Metrics: A Strategic Guide for HR Leaders

HR metrics are quantifiable measures that can be tracked, analyzed, and utilized to make better data-driven decisions.
HR professionals can use metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR functions such as recruitment, retention, performance of the organizational workforce, and engagement.
HR metrics are essential for aligning HR strategy with business goals, enhancing the employee experience, and monitoring performance.
Some key HR metrics to track include employee engagement, turnover, absenteeism, time to fill a position, and time to productivity.
HR metrics can help identify potential problems and drive business success by developing benchmarks and predicting future challenges.
Automating the data collection and adjusting metrics as needed will help HR professionals track and analyze relevant data for better decision-making.
Sharing insights with the leadership team will demonstrate how HR contributes to the success of the organization.
HR metrics are no longer merely nice to have; they are essential for making better data-driven decisions to help the organization grow.

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A Complete Guide to Windows High Contrast Mode

Windows High Contrast Mode (WHCM) is an accessibility feature in the Microsoft Windows operating system designed to improve the visibility and usability of the interface for users with visual impairments or those who prefer high-contrast visuals.
WHCM is beneficial for users who find standard color schemes hard to perceive and allows them to navigate and interact with the system more effectively.
Enabling WHCM can be done manually, using a keyboard shortcut, or via Chrome DevTools. However, not all third-party apps might be fully compatible with this mode.
To ensure user-friendliness and accessibility in WHCM, developers must prioritize semantic HTML, transparent properties, custom focus, and proper use of images and scrollbars.
Forced Colors Mode is an accessibility setting where assistive technology actively adjusts the colors of a website or application to suit the needs of users with low vision, and WHCM is a type of Forced Colors Mode in Windows.
Microsoft has put efforts into new standards specifically designed for Forced Colors Mode, aimed at optimizing the functionality of WHCM.
When it comes to browser compatibility of WHCM and Forced Colors Mode themes, it's important to understand that while WHCM provides styling options, browser support varies.
By implementing strategies and techniques like semantic HTML, transparent properties, custom focus, system colors, and forced-color-adjust, web designers can foster a more inclusive and user-friendly online environment.

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Aurory: Seekers of Tokané vs. Spellborne — The Battle of the Crypto Pokémons!

Aurory: Seekers of Tokané is an open-world game where players collect mystical creatures called Nefties as NFTs.
Spellborne is a game that takes Pokémon-style gameplay to the next level with unique creature designs and blockchain mechanics.
Aurory offers an anime-inspired art style and immersive quests, while Spellborne focuses on competitive battles and creature evolution.
Both games offer play-to-earn mechanics, with Aurory leaning towards quests and exploration, and Spellborne focusing on battle-driven earnings.

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Unleashing AI-Powered Productivity: A Deep Dive into Cursor AI Code Editor

Cursor AI is an AI-powered code editor designed to enhance productivity and improve code quality.
It leverages cutting-edge AI models, including GPT-4 and Claude, to deliver sophisticated code generation and editing features.
Cursor AI analyzes the codebase for context and utilizes natural language processing to predict and suggest code edits.
The tool integrates seamlessly with existing workflows and has upcoming updates to enhance functionality.

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The Technological Evolution of Public Transportation : From Horse-Drawn Carriages to Autonomous

Public transportation began with horse-drawn carriages, followed by steam trains.
Electric trams revolutionized urban-center transportation, and electric trains revolutionized commuter rail services.
The rise of the automobile led to the popularization of buses as an integral part of public transportation.
High-speed trains provided unparalleled speed, safety, and capacity.
The 21st century ushered in a renewed focus on electric and hybrid public transportation.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) emerged as a cost-effective alternative to subways.
The latest frontier in public transportation technology is the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Each stage of public transportation built upon the strengths and limitations of its predecessors.
The evolution of public transportation highlights the ongoing quest to balance efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility.
As cities continue to grow and technology advances, public transit will continue to adapt, meeting the needs of an increasingly interconnected world.

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Snapshot Testing in .NET with Scand Storm Petrel

Snapshot Testing is a technique that involves capturing actual code execution results and comparing them with expected results.
Scand Storm Petrel NuGet packages automate the generation/rewriting of expected baselines with actual values.
Snapshot Testing steps involve arranging the expected snapshot, capturing the actual snapshot, and asserting the equality of expected and actual snapshots.
Scand Storm Petrel offers benefits such as easier detection and review of specific property expected values, easier renaming of properties, and faster test execution.

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