Category: Culture
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5 Posts to Celebrate International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women. It’s a day to recognize the progress that has been made towards gender equality and to acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. I’m excited to share with you five posts that celebrate achievements of women and…
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Web3 Gift Guide 2022
It’s that time of year. One for giving, gifting, and treating yourself to something special. I personally have bought kid toys, and kid clothes (pro tip: shop the sales for next season’s outfits) and browsed local small businesses for fun gifts (like a candle that burns down to a usable whiskey glass). Then I thought,…
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Weekly Wrap Up
Are you excited for Halloween? Even though I’m an adult, I love this time of year. Donuts, apple cider, orange leaves and cool breezes. Plus, candy and parties with friends. I hope you have a happy Halloween! What am I reading? While not to do with technology, I’m reading The Facemaker by Lindsey Fitzharris. It’s…
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Grand Rapids Art Prize Cancels NFTs And That’s A Shame
Now that I’m back in Michigan, I want to talk about the Michigan tech scene! Unfortunately, to start, we have a story about the cancellation of NFTs at ArtPrize. ArtPrize started in 2009 when I was going to school at Grand Valley State University. ArtPrize is an open, independently organized international art competition that celebrates…
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Why The Open AR Cloud Is Key To The Metaverse
Also published on AWEXR.com The metaverse was a major topic in 2021. We saw brands like Nike and Gucci, artists like Ariana Grande, enter the metaverse. Meanwhile, companies like Roblox, Upland, and Facebook (now Meta) make moves to become the metaverse. One piece missing from the metaverse discussion is an Open AR Cloud. Augmented reality…
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2021 A Year In Review
This year was crazy. I never knew I could do so much as a freelancer. I edited a book! The Augmented Workforce: How AR, AI, and 5G Will Impact Every Dollar You Make came out early in 2021. I had the honor of editing it for Cathy Hackl and John Buzzell. Became a certified Soul…
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