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Hello! My name is Nemy and I am an artist! In this podcast, I share about my journey in the art community, my faith and the things I geek about! If you are someone that creates art that goes beyond this world to glorify the Lord then you are an Astronaut of Eternity (AOE)
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Twice weekly Technology News show covering the Tech Space. With Segments on Science, Mobile, Digital TV, FAA, FCC, Cyber Security, Gadgets and Tech Politics.
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Sleek Geeks sees Dr Karl and Adam Spencer mix science with humour as they set out to answer some of the perplexing scientific mysteries we encounter on a daily basis. Download and enjoy this highly entertaining science-fuelled knowledge whirlwind and, as the Sleek Geeks like to say, "Learn something without even noticing"...
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OpenAI’s New Model and Its Advanced Memory/Reasoning Capabilities #1766
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OpenAI’s latest AI model, codenamed “Strawberry,” has raised concerns about its ability to remember conversations and reason like humans. A Reddit user reported ChatGPT asking personal questions without prior input, sparking debates over AI memory capabilities. Experts warn this innovation may pose risks, including deception and misuse, with calls …
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iPhone 16 and AirPods 4 Unveiled at Apple Event #1765
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At Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event, the tech giant revealed the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4. The Apple Watch Series 10 introduces a sleeker design and brighter display, while the iPhone 16 Pro models feature advanced camera controls and Apple Intelligence. AirPods 4 offers enhanced audio with the H2 chip and a new ANC open-…
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Verizon’s $20 Billion Gamble on Frontier #1764
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Verizon is acquiring Frontier for $20 billion, aiming to expand its fiber network and compete more effectively with AT&T. The deal will add 2.2 million fiber subscribers across 25 states, extending Verizon’s reach to 10 million customers. The acquisition is a strategic move to accelerate growth and enhance its offerings as Verizon faces slowing rev…
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Apple Considers Major Investment in OpenAI Amid AI Race #1763
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Apple is discussing investing in OpenAI in a new fundraising round that could value the ChatGPT maker at over $100 billion. Venture capital firm Thrive Capital is leading the round, with Apple and Microsoft expected to participate. This move would strengthen Apple’s AI initiatives, particularly its integrating OpenAI technology into Apple Intellige…
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Arrest of Pavel Durov: Justified Action or Overreach #1762
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The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, has sparked concerns about whether it is a justified move against illegal activities or a dangerous overreach threatening privacy and free speech. The vague charges, including issues around encryption, complicity in illegal activities, and refusal to cooperate with law enforcement, raise more qu…
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Google Documents Reveals You Truly Are the Product #1761
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Recently revealed internal documents from Google were entered into evidence in a U.S. antitrust trial, exposing the company’s data strategies from seven years ago. These documents highlight Google’s intense focus on user data collection, privacy concerns, and strategic weaknesses in the face of competition. The revelations, which include candid dis…
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Apple’s Strong-Arms Patreon – Creators Lose #1760
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Apple presses Patreon to enforce its in-app purchase system, forcing creators to raise prices or absorb additional fees. This move highlights Apple’s uneven application of App Store rules, which were previously criticized in antitrust cases. Now coerced into compliance, Patreon must transition all creators by 2025, despite the company’s preference …
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SpaceX’s Potential Rescue Mission to save Boeing Astronauts #1759
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NASA may call on SpaceX to rescue astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS for over two months due to Boeing’s Starliner issues. The astronauts might have to stay aboard the ISS until February 2025, as NASA considers SpaceX’s Crew Dragon a backup plan. The decision highlights ongoing challenges with Starliner, w…
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A recent Washington Post analysis reveals that AI chatbots like ChatGPT are primarily used for creative writing and role-playing, accounting for 21% of conversations. Younger users utilize chatbots for schoolwork, making up 18%, while searches and queries follow closely at 17%. Surprisingly, work-related usage is at 15%, programming at 7%, and imag…
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Apple’s AI Leap and Quarterly Earnings Q2 2024 #1757
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Apple reported its fiscal 2024 third-quarter results with a revenue of $85.8 billion, marking a 5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.40, up 11%. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the launch of Apple Intelligence, a new AI system integrated into iPhone, iPad, and Mac. CFO Luca Maestri noted strong business performance, generating $29 bill…
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Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for Search Traffic #1756
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Microsoft’s latest update to Bing introduces AI-generated answers that take priority on the search results page. Traditional search results are now displayed in a smaller panel to the side. This change leverages large and small language models to match content and enhance user query fulfillment dynamically. While the update aims to improve efficien…
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CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755
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The ongoing fallout from CrowdStrike’s recent software update has forced Delta to cancel over 1,250 additional flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. The faulty update, which caused a logic error leading to an OS crash, has impacted 8.5 million Windows devices, disrupting airlines, healthcare, and other public services. Despite initial…
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In this episode, I talk about the second part of my origin story as an artist, my experience choosing an art major in college and choosing what I would do with my life Check out my Instagram here: [instagram.com/nemy16santos](http://instagram.com/nemy16santos) also, check me out on Twitter and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be f…
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Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or Consumer Exploitation? #1754
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More car companies, like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, charge extra fees to unlock features already built into their vehicles. This controversial practice involves software restricting access to hardware capabilities, such as additional battery range or heated seats, unless customers pay more. Critics argue this approach is exploitative and unorig…
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AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753
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AT&T announced a data breach impacting nearly all of its wireless customers, involving call and text interaction records from May 2022 to January 2023. The breach, attributed to hacker John Binns and the ShinyHunters group, led to AT&T paying a $370,000 Bitcoin ransom. The stolen data originated from the Snowflake data storage platform and included…
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EP 30: My Art Journey: Where it Started (My Child Origin Story)
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In this episode, I talk about where all the art creativity came from... no I am not taking about the day I was born but several instances of my childhood where I realized that I was a creative child... that didn't know how to draw. Check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/nemy16santos also, check me out on Twitter and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If …
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The Dark Side of AI: Trust and Information in the Digital Age #1752
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A new report from Google experts warns that AI-generated content could distort reality and erode trust in digital information. The report highlights the misuse of AI for manipulation and profit, requiring minimal technical skill by bad actors. Google’s own AI Overviews feature faced backlash for inaccuracies, leading to decreased mobile searches. D…
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EP 29: Teaching Art: Second Year Done. Now What?
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In this episode, I talk about my second year of teaching art in high school. The good, the bad and the ugly. Check out my Instagram here: [instagram.com/nemy16santos](http://instagram.com/nemy16santos) also, check me out on Twitter (or X?) and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be featured in my podcast (100% FREE), send me a DM on …
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YouTube is negotiating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records to license music for its AI tools. The platform, which previously launched the Dream Track feature, aims to expand its AI music capabilities by paying lump sums for song licenses. Despite YouTube’s efforts, artists and labels are…
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Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750
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Following a European Union investigation, Apple faces significant fines, potentially up to 10% of its global revenue. The EU’s preliminary findings suggest Apple violated the Digital Markets Act by restricting App Store developers from informing users about alternative payment methods outside Apple’s ecosystem. If found guilty, fines could escalate…
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Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Mini Dish: Affordable, Portable, and Powerful #1749
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Elon Musk has confirmed the release of a new Starlink Mini dish, which will be half the price of the standard model and easily portable in a backpack. Despite its smaller size, the Mini dish promises speeds up to 100 Mbps with 23ms latency. Priced between $250-300, it will be available in select areas soon. … Continue reading Elon Musk Confirms Sta…
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US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying Concerns #1748
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DJI, a major drone manufacturer, may soon face a ban in the US as the Countering CCP Drones Act progresses through Congress. This bill, driven by concerns about Chinese Communist Party spying, aims to limit Chinese-built technology in the US market. DJI, holding 70% of the US drone market, has been recognized for its superior … Continue reading US …
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In this episode, I talk about how A.I. has changed in the last few months and how it has becoming annoying to your fellow Astronaut of Eternity. Check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/nemy16santos also, check me out on Twitter and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be featured in my podcast (100% FREE), send me a DM on my Instag…
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GDPR vs Google: Privacy Sandbox Under Fire #1747
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Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against Google’s Privacy Sandbox, alleging it results in unwanted tracking. Despite being introduced to eliminate third-party cookies, the Privacy Sandbox tracks users within the browser. Noyb claims Google’s implementation lacks informed consent and misleads users into enabling first-party trackin…
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Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI Features #1746
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Apple announced the macOS 15 Sequoia at WWDC 2024, featuring the Apple Intelligence AI suite, iPhone mirroring, and Continuity updates. The new OS introduces automatic window tiling, a cross-platform Passwords app, and enhanced Safari features. macOS Sequoia is compatible with Apple Silicon and select Intel-based Macs Subscribe to the Newsletter. J…
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In this episode, I talk about my experience and thoughts with Instagram and how the most recent changes don't seem the best for artists. Check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/nemy16santos also, check me out on Twitter and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be featured in my podcast (100% FREE), send me a DM on my Instagram or s…
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SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its first successful full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding. Standing nearly 400 feet tall, this marked the fourth launch and the longest flight of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket. Despite some damage and the loss of tiles, the spacecraft managed a controlled splashdown in the Indian O…
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After operating Geek News Central for the past five years from the current studio, I was forced to vacate the space I’d called home for so long. About 18 months ago, The Mint, a weed shop, moved in next door, and while it wasn’t without its quirks—like the morning aroma of weed in my kitchen … Continue reading Forced to Vacate Studio #1744 → The po…
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EP 26: Is A.I. The killer of All Artists?
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In this episode, I talk about about A.I. and how it may or may not be a danger to artists today. Check out my Instagram here: [instagram.com/nemy16santos](http://instagram.com/nemy16santos) also, check me out on Twitter and TikTok as @nemy16santos.
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Exploring Google I/O 2024: The Future of Search, AI, and Android #1743
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Google I/O 2024 introduced significant advancements in AI with the new Gemini 1.5 Flash, which can efficiently handle high-volume tasks. Enhancements in Gemini Nano and the debut of Project Astra highlight multimodal capabilities, allowing interaction through text, images, and spoken language. The event also showcased Imagen 3 for photorealistic im…
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Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742
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In this episode of Geek News Central, hosted by Todd Cochrane, the primary focus is the latest release from OpenAI, the GPT-4o model, which enhances text, vision, and audio functionalities. Todd starts the episode by discussing the features of GPT-4o, which include improvements in API access, cost efficiency, and the introduction of a more interact…
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NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, equipped with Deep Space Optical Communications technology, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully transmitting data from over 140 million miles away using space lasers. This achievement, which included sending ultra-high-definition video and engineering data at unprecedented speeds, marks a significant ad…
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ByteDance Prefers Shutdown to Selling TikTok #1740
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ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has expressed a preference for shutting down its TikTok app in the U.S. if forced to divest rather than sell it. This stance stems from the importance of the app’s core algorithms to ByteDance’s global operations. Despite TikTok’s substantial user base in the U.S., it represents only a … Continue rea…
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Discord CEO Jason Citron on Shaping a More Intimate Internet #1739
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Jason Citron, CEO of Discord, explores the platform’s unique position in the online world. Unlike traditional social networks, Discord offers a private space for communities centered around shared interests like gaming, AI, and fandoms. Citron discusses Discord’s shift from voice chat to a comprehensive social hub, emphasizing a future focused on i…
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Meta Unveils Llama 3 AI: Let the AI Race Begin #1738
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Meta has launched a significant update to its AI platform, Meta AI, now powered by the open-source Llama 3 large language model. This upgrade introduces broader functionality and integration across Meta’s products, including Instagram, Messenger, Facebook feeds, and WhatsApp, along with a new dedicated web portal. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join …
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FISA Section 702 Renewal Continues Warrantless Surveillance #1737
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Last week, the U.S. Congress faced intense debates over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702, which allows indirect surveillance of American citizens without a warrant. The controversy peaked when a proposed amendment to mandate warrants for such surveillance failed in a 212-212 vote. Despite significant opposition and a temporary block by a bip…
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Microsoft’s AI Revolution: Integrating AI into Every PC by 2024 #1736
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Microsoft is gearing up to unveil a series of groundbreaking AI tools for PCs and the cloud at its Build conference in May. With a vision to integrate AI into every PC by 2024, the company will showcase advancements such as the Advanced Paste feature, new AI capabilities for Windows applications, and safety enhancements for … Continue reading Micro…
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American Privacy Rights Act a Step in the Right Direction #1735
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In a significant bipartisan effort, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) have introduced the American Privacy Rights Act, aiming to break the deadlock in Congress over data privacy protections. This landmark proposal offers consumers new rights over personal information, including the ability to correct, delete, or expor…
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Google Phases Out Early Nest and Dropcam Models #1734
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Google announced the discontinuation of support for early Dropcam, Dropcam Pro, and Nest Secure models, rendering these devices largely inoperable on April 8. To assist users in transitioning, Google offers a complimentary Nest camera for Nest Aware subscribers or a 50% discount on a new Nest camera for non-subscribers. Dropcam and Dropcam Pro user…
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Perplexity Ads Meet AI: The New Frontier in Search #1733
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Perplexity, an AI search engine rivaling Google and backed by prominent investors including Jeff Bezos, is set to introduce advertising in its platform. The company, boasting a significant $73.6 million in Series B funding, plans to embed native ads within the related questions section of its search responses. This move comes as publishers adjust t…
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Unlock Your Podcast’s Potential with Blubrry PAI: The Ultimate AI Assistant #1732
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Blubrry introduces the revolutionary Blubrry Podcast AI Assistant (Blubrry PAI), designed to streamline and enhance every aspect of podcast production and promotion. With features such as AI-driven planning, integrated production tools, and automated social media and email promotion capabilities, Blubrry PAI promises to alleviate common podcasting …
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Vid2Pod: Transform YouTube Playlists into a Podcast! #1731
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Vid2Pod by Blubrry Podcasting offers an innovative solution for YouTube creators aiming to extend their content’s reach by effortlessly converting video playlists into high-quality audio podcasts. This new service by Blubrry podcasting is a boon for video-first creators, enabling them to tap into a new audience and ensure their content is accessibl…
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SpaceX’s Starship Achieves Orbital Velocity in Historic Test Flight #1730
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In a momentous event, SpaceX’s colossal Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, achieved orbital speed for the first time today. This significant milestone occurred during its third test flight, marking a historic day for SpaceX and space exploration enthusiasts. Despite not completing its intended splashdown, the test was deemed su…
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Airbnb’s Indoor Camera Ban: A Win for Privacy #1729
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Airbnb has taken a significant step to enhance guest privacy by prohibiting indoor cameras in rental properties. The new policy, aimed at ensuring guests’ peace of mind, extends to limit the use of outdoor cameras, requiring hosts to disclose their presence and ensuring they do not invade private spaces. The company’s decision to ban indoor … Conti…
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Google Under Fire for Alleged Role in Gift Card Scams #1728
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A federal lawsuit filed in the District of North California accuses Google of profiting from gift card fraud, particularly involving Google Play gift cards. The complaint highlights that Google has retained millions from such scams, either by commission from payments made with fraudulently obtained cards or by holding onto the funds. This comes ami…
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AI Chatbots to Redefine Search Marketing #1727
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Gartner forecasts a significant shift in the digital marketing realm by 2026, predicting a 25% decline in traditional search engine volume due to the rising influence of AI chatbots and virtual agents. This evolution is poised to redefine marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of generative AI in content creation and the critical need for…
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EP 25: What I've Learn from my First Semester as an Art Teacher
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In this episode, I talk about my experience with my first semester as an art teacher, and the good and the bad moments. Check out my website! nemysantosart.com Check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/nemy16santos also, check me out on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be featured in my podcast (100% FREE),…
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EP 24: The way how you talk to yourself, it's affecting you more than you think
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In this episode, I talk about how talking negatively to ourselves can affect us more than we think and how to solve this problem Check out my website! nemysantosart.com Check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/nemy16santos also, check me out on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be featured in my podcast (10…
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EP 23: Teaching Art in High School for the First time!
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In this episode, I talk about the big news that I have to unveil! I start my career as an Art Teacher! Check out my website! nemysantosart.com Check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/nemy16santos also, check me out on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be featured in my podcast (100% FREE), send me a DM on …
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EP 22: Social Media is Killing the Value of Art
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In this episode, I talk about how my experience of looking at art on social media has led me to the point where the value of art has been lost. Check out my website! nemysantosart.com Check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/nemy16santos also, check me out on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok as @nemy16santos. If you want your music to be featured in…
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