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Why site‑quality‑monitoring.com creates more problems than it solves

Photo by Mikhail Nilov @ Pexels Visitors to a website expect invisibility from its caretakers: patches applied, certificates renewed and pixels painted, all without fuss. When it comes to uptime monitoring,  Site‑quality‑monitoring.com , the cPanel bolt‑on powered by Koality, promises to shoulder that duty on behalf of harried webmasters. Too often, alas, it delivers the opposite: spurious outages, inflated server loads, and triggering of a trail of firewall alerts that would make even a cyber‑crime bureau blush. A bull in the server room Koality’s crawler prides itself on realism, fetching pages with a full headless Chrome browser rather than a polite HTTP probe. Its own documentation boasts that each page is “rendered… using a real browser (Chrome)” so that JavaScript‑heavy sites can be inspected like a human would view them. Noble in theory; ruinous in practice. A headless browser drags in fonts, images and third‑party scripts, pounding smal...

High Valuations and Potential Corrections: Precautions for Global Investors in NYSE and NASDAQ

he New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are key investment hubs not only for American investors but also for those from Canada, Britain, Europe, and Australia. However, given the current economic signals—specifically the Buffett Indicator which suggests extreme overvaluation at a 193% ratio—investors worldwide should exercise caution. This gauge compares the total market capitalization of publicly traded stocks to the gross domestic product (GDP), and a reading near 200% indicates potential overvaluation which could lead to significant market corrections. Understanding the Current Market Environment The Buffett Indicator, a measure devised by Warren Buffett, assesses whether the stock market is fairly valued relative to the economic output. A ratio of 100% is seen as fair, but the current 193% suggests that the market is potentially overheated. This scenario resembles past conditions, like those in late 2021 when the...

The Environmental Impact of AI Image Generation: What You Need to Know

A Look at the Carbon Footprint of AI Models and How They Affect the Planet Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world. However, as more and more AI models are developed and deployed, concerns about their environmental impact are rising. Researchers have managed to assess the carbon impact of each AI prompt. According to this assessment, even a single image generated by AI can be costly for the planet.

Neon Desolation: A CyberPunk Short Story

In the city of Neo-Babylon, year 2073, rain seemingly never stopped. Metallic droplets clattered on chrome roofs, a ceaseless symphony of the future. Neon lights punctured the gloom, reflecting off slick streets and towering monoliths of steel and glass. Amid this panorama of progress, countless digital billboards flashed images of prosperity and satisfaction. But beneath the glossy surface, shadows crept. Our protagonist, Jack, was an echo runner. A professional data thief, wired to the teeth with the latest sub-dermal implants. He carried secrets from one end of the city to the other, an encrypted courier in an age where trust was as scarce as clean air.

Apple Vision Pro versus Meta Quest 3: A Comparison of 2023's Most Anticipated AR/VR Mixed Reality Glasses

Apple finally made it official: The Apple Vision Pro AR/VR (mixed reality) glasses were unveiled during the annual developer event that regularly takes place in early June each year. Interestingly, this announcement was made just a few days after Meta's unveiling of its own future AR/VR glasses - the Quest 3. Let's take a look at some insights gleaned about Apple Vision Pro within the past few days:  Recently unveiled at WWDC 2023, Apple Vision Pro is an innovative addition to the Augmented Reality (AR) headset sphere by Apple. This groundbreaking device boasts a high-resolution display, state-of-the-art spatial audio system, and a potent R1 chip, setting a high standard for AR technology. The Vision Pro's versatility spans across numerous activities: gaming, productivity, creative endeavors, and more. If you're looking to get your hands on one, the Vision Pro has been made available starting at a price point of $3,499. 

Hugging Face: An Impressive Alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have gained immense traction as our world becomes increasingly digitized. In particular, natural language processing (NLP), a branch of AI that focuses on interacting with computers and humans via natural language, has seen rapid advances. One of the critical players spearheading this progress is a company called Hugging Face. What is Hugging Face? Hugging Face is an AI company specializing in natural language processing and machine learning. Their portfolio includes a multitude of tools and APIs that empower developers to construct chatbots, virtual assistants, and other applications capable of understanding and responding to human language meaningfully and interactively.