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Innovation Brief: Instagram TV, Ramaggedon & Big Bets
Hello from the World Cup! For our 10th wedding anniversary, my wife and I went to MetLife New York New Jersey stadium to see France play (or as my Parisian colleagues would say, “Écraser”), Sweden. More on that in a second, for now, this week on The Brief: Instagram tries to put its content onto TV, surging demand for AI data center memory has jacked up hardware prices, and Zuckerberg wants to build a betting app.
Aston Villa enter 45 days which will define their season and potentially an era
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Innovation Brief: SxSW, YouTube, & Vertical Sports
Hello from Austin, TX! On the latest Innovation Brief, we’re getting straight to the point because Innovation Can’t-Stop-Won’t-Stop here in Austin, and I share my thoughts on SXSW in the video itself. I have three stories for you: the vibes of SxSW, how (and why) a vibe coder remade the cable TV guide interface for YouTube, and how phones are remaking the way we interact with sports.
The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)
Father let your kingdom come Father let your will be done On Earth as in Heaven Right here in my heart Father let your kingdom come Father let your will be done On Earth as in Heaven Right here in my heart Give us this day, our daily bread Forgive us, forgive us As we forgive the ones who sinned Against us, forgive them And lead us not into temptation But deliver us From the evil one Let your kingdom come Father let your kingdom come Holy, holy Father let your kingdom come Father let your...
Visibility, Validation, and the New Rules of Digital Discovery
Think about the last time you searched online for advice. It might have been a contractor, a product review, or an update on health coverage. The familiar lists of blue links have disappeared. Now, one seemingly confident answer appears, pieced together by AI from a range of sources. The experience is faster and feels more trustworthy. Beneath the surface, competition and uncertainty are intensifying. Discovery rules have shifted.
AFR.net - Jared Mitzelfelt Part 2: Marked by Joy: Discovering The Joy That Defined The First Believers
Share Episode Show Notes Pastor Jared Mitzelfelt continues the conversation with Jessica about joy that defined the first believers. Rx for Hope: Be Someone who Others See as Marked by Joy https://jaredmitzelfelt.com/#home Transcript Hello and welcome to the Dr. Nurse Mama show, prescribing Hope for healthy families here on American Family Radio. Here's your host, professor, pediatric nurse practitioner, and mom of four, Dr. Jessica Peck.
Reality Bytes: Netfilx, Uber & Social Discovery
Skip to content This week on Reality Bytes, social discovery gets a makeover, Netflix doubles down on retro gaming, and Uber finally puts safety in the driver’s seat. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Will your presence stand out where social meets search? Jump to Story – Is meaningful engagement built on scale or depth? Jump to Story – Is quiet safety becoming the boldest brand move?
Reality Bytes: OpenAI, Microsoft & Roblox
This week on Reality Bytes, OpenAI’s Agent powers through full workflows, Microsoft brings panoramic vision to the desktop, and Roblox lays down new guardrails. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Will AI become your next project manager? Jump to Story – Are you ready for AI that sees and solves everything? Jump to Story – Will safety with substance set platforms apart?
Reality Bytes: AI Browsers & Coded Coworkers
Skip to content This week on Reality Bytes, we see a browser that feels like a crystal ball, Wall Street brace for its first AI “employee of the month,” and the classic discovery page fade into digital history. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Are agentic browsers the future of search? Jump to Story – Is your next coworker going to be code? Jump to Story – Is discovery dying, or just being reinvented?
Reality Bytes: Meta, Discord & YouTube
This week on Reality Bytes, Meta is handing the keys of ad creation to AI, Discord is turning ads into platform currency, and YouTube is making Shorts shoppable with Google Lens. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Is AI about to fully take over ad creation? Jump to Story – Is the future of advertising pure gamification? Jump to Story – Will every video in the future be shopping-enabled? Jump to Story More from AR Insider…
Reality Bytes: Google, OpenAI & Bluesky
This week on Reality Bytes, we test out Google’s premium AI subscription, dive deep into OpenAI’s hardware play, and explore Bluesky’s new live feature for events. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Are premium AI subscriptions a new status symbol? Jump to Story – Is it the dawn of smartpost-phone hardware? Jump to Story – Can open platforms win the real-time sports race? Jump to Story More from AR Insider…
Reality Bytes: Netflix, Flex & The NBA
This week on Reality Bytes, we look into gamified NBA streams, Netflix’s TikTok envy, and Instacart’s party trick. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode that goes beneath the headlines, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Is data-rich event viewing the new baseline? Jump to Story – Is vertical video discovery a real Netflix need? Jump to Story – Is communal ordering the next big party flex? Jump to Story More from AR Insider…
Reality Bytes: WhatsApp, Pinterest & Google
This week on Reality Bytes. we unpack WhatsApp’s new privacy power move, Pinterest’s radical school-hours experiment, and the real story behind Google’s AI search dominance. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Is privacy finally shifting into users’ hands now? Jump to Story – Is Pinterest’s digital well-being the new brand loyalty flex? Jump to Story – Is Google winning or losing in AI-first search? Jump to Story
Reality Bytes: Meta, Canva & the Las Vegas Sphere
This week on Reality Bytes, we travel to LA for Canva Create, discuss the future of immersive cinema, and debate the impact of Meta’s move to protect minors. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Can Canva’s Visual Suite 2.0 revolutionize creative workflows? Jump to Story – Is the Sphere’s AI-enhanced entertainment the future of cinema? Jump to Story – Can Meta’s Teen Accounts ensure online safety for minors? Jump to Story
Hold Us Together
It don’t have a job, don’t pay your bills Won’t buy you a home in Beverly Hills Won’t fix your life in five easy steps Ain’t the law of the land or the government?
Reality Bytes: Netflix, Google & Discord
This week on Reality Bytes, Google enhances AI assistants, Netflix refines gaming strategies, and Discord expands mobile ads. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Will Google’s Gemini Live revolutionize how we interact with AI? Jump to Story – Will Alain Tascan’s strategy help Netflix become the Netflix of gaming? Jump to Story – Can Discord’s new Video Quests redefine mobile advertising? Jump to Story More from AR Insider…
Monday News for January 27, 2025
Warmer temperatures for your final week of January!! The IRS begins processing 2024 tax returns TODAY (Jan 27) *Reminder: April 15, 2025 is the official tax deadline for most Americans to file their taxes. www.irs.gov Costco will be swapping out Pepsi at its soda fountains for Coca-Cola products at its food courts. Don’t worry, the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is still safe. The soft drink switchover is expected to happen later this summer.
Be KIND to one another...
“Kindness” has been chosen as Oxford Children’s ‘Word of the Year’ for 2024. More than 6,000 students between age six and 14 were asked to select the word they think best summed up 2024 as part of research conducted by the Oxford University Press.
Your Grace Is Enough
Great is Your faithfulness oh God You wrestle with the sinner’s heart You lead us by still waters and to mercy And nothing can keep us apart So remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise Oh God Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me Great is Your love and justice God You use the weak to lead the strong You lead us in the song of Your salvation And all Your people sing along Your Grace is enough Heaven reaching down to us Your Grace is...
Get stoked for the March for Life at Life Fest 2025
The 2025 iteration of the March for Life is just around the corner and with it comes the 3rd annual Life Fest, a rally that promotes the sanctity of life and stokes the crowd for the March. A two-day event that features keynote addresses, real-life testimonies, and live musical performances, Life Fest is the place to be for Catholics who wish to embolden their zeal for the cause of life prior to the March for Life.
Reality Bytes: TikTok, ChatGPT & Oura
This week on Reality Bytes, we break down the ongoing TikTok Ban Saga, spend $200 on ChatGPT’s newest model, and dive deep into Oura’s new health metrics. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban unless sold by January 19th 2025…what will actually happen? Jump to Story – ChatGPT announced Pro will cost $200/month and offer better performance…but is it worth it?
Worship in the Heart with Matt Maher
Select Your City We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide Discover Events from nearby cities Philadelphia Baltimore Virginia Beach Richmond Atlantic City Norfolk Alexandria Ashburn Fredericksburg Hampton Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere β Time Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm (EST) Museum of the Bible, 363 Virginia Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States,Washington D.C. Only get lost while having fun, not on the road! Find Tickets About the event Worship in the Heart with...
Lord, I Need You
Recently played No results found Official Video Lord, I come, I confess Bowing here I find my rest Without You I fall apart You’re the One that guides my heart Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You Where sin runs deep Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are And where You are, Lord, I am free Holiness is Christ in me Teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way And when I cannot stand I’ll...
Reality Bytes: Spotify, Amazon & Target
This week on Reality Bytes, we examine Amazon’s Amelia smart glasses, TikTok’s role in reshaping music discovery, and Target’s immersive holiday shopping. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Spotify and Apple Music now allow direct sharing to TikTok, boosting music discovery. Jump to Story – Amazon’s “Amelia” glasses enhance delivery efficiency with hands-free proof of delivery.
Reality Bytes: Instagram, YouTube & Substack
This week on Reality Bytes, we dive into Instagram’s new “Teen Accounts,” YouTube’s shift to episodic content, and Substack’s introduction of live video streaming. See the quick-hit takeaways below, followed by this week’s episode, brought to you by M7 Innovations. – Instagram is rolling out “Teen Accounts” for users under 18, automatically opting existing teens in for safer experiences.
Tuesday News for August 06, 2024
Excessive rainfall and localized flooding expected from ‘Debby’ for the Piedmont Triad, Thursday into Friday. TODAY is National Night Out. Enhancing the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Making our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
Thursday News for July 18, 2024
‘A wet and unsettled pattern’ expected across the Piedmont Triad thru the weekend. Periods of heavy rain possible, which could also result in local flooding starting later on Friday into the Weekend. Big Sale begins today at noon. HanesBrands is hosting a 5-day warehouse sale of Champion apparel, footwear and accessories starting today at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. *All items $10 or less. The sale runs TODAY (July 18) thru Monday (July 22).
Summer Covid: What to do when I get sick...
CDC data suggests that Covid-19 infections are growing in at least 38 states, with levels ‘especially high’ in the West and in the South, according to the CDC.https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/health/covid-summer-wave/index.html According to a nationwide wastewater surveillance network, the summer Covid wave started weeks earlier than last summer’s wave.
Oak Ridge Boys Tenor passes at 76
Joe Bonsall, longtime Tenor with the Oak Ridge Boys, passed away Tuesday. Joe was 76. Bonsall announced his retirement from the road earlier this year because of his ongoing battle with ALS.
S@5: July 14, 2024 Our Daily Bread Kitchen
Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (July 14, 2024) Our Daily Bread Kitchen ‘Serving the homeless and less fortunate in Asheboro since 1990’ Gene Woodle, director of Our Daily Bread Kitchen in Asheboro, shares testimonies from the ‘soup kitchen’. Our Daily Bread Kitchen feeds around 100 individuals daily (lunch 5 days a week Mon – Fri) for those in need in the Asheboro area. Learn more about ways to assist and help feed those in need, Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ.
Monday News for June 24, 2024
FIRST Monday of SUMMER… Summer Safety Tips Keep hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids (water is BEST) Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day. Paw alert: Keep pets off of ‘hot surfaces’ during extreme heat. Protect your skin while outside this summer, even on a partly cloudy day! *Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes BEFORE going outside. *Re-apply every two hours. Celebrating LIFE… Today (June 24) marks the two-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe V.
Celebrating LIFE: Two years past Roe v wade...
Celebrating LIFE. Today (June 24, 2024) marks the two-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe V. Wade by way of the Dobbs case, shifting the pro-life fight back to the individual states. Check out Salem Pregnancy’s ‘Mobile Medical Clinic’, uniquely equipped to reach families where they are and change the culture before a crisis pregnancy occurs. They do this by providing free STD testing, blood serum pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and spiritual counseling to the most vulnerable in Forsyth County.
Monday News for May 20, 2024
Beautiful morning for Commencement at Wake Forest University on Hern Plaza. Traffic Alert in Winston-Salem: Expect heavier traffic volume around lunchtime following the end of commencement on campus. Dr. Mandy K. Cohen was the commencement speaker at Wake Forest. Dr Cohen serves as the Director of the CDC and was the head of North Carolina’s State Health Department during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CATHEDRALS An Advent Night of Worship
Feat. Matt Maher & Sarah Kroger, a night of worship to kick off the holiday season! Sponsored by International Justice Mission & Hallow About this Event An Advent Night of Worship Come join us for a special night of worship at Saint Clement Church! This event is a time to gather together as a community and celebrate the season of Advent through music, prayer, and reflection. Let's come together to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake - Detroit, MI
About the event Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake - Detroit, MI Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake // Summer Worship Nights 2024 with Hulvey LIVE at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI on August 1 --------------------------------- ON SALE NOW! --------------------------------- SCHEDULE (subject to change): 5:30PM - Doors open 7:00PM - Show begins --------------------------------- Join Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake on the second year of the Summer Worship Nights Tour! Live with special guest Hulvey,...
Tuesday News for April 30, 2024
Final day of April… It’s Prayer and Praise Day at WBFJ Remembering Mandisa. Last night on American Idol, former Idol contestants Danny Gokey, Colton Dixon and Melinda Doolittle performed ‘Shackles’ in honor of Mandisa.
Human Trafficking Awareness documentary
Free community awareness event. Abolition NC will be showing their documentary and providing discussion ‘Bring to Light: Unveiling Truth About Human Trafficking’ happening Thursday, May 2 at Community Bible Church in High Point at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30.) Visit their website www.AbolitionNC.org/light to RSVP Tell them you heard about it on WBFJ radio !! Special free ‘educational’ event. Some content presented will be PG-13.
Local blood drives (April 30 - May 6)
American Red Cross: Schedule your blood donation appointment TODAY at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/ Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS Local blood drives (April 30 – May 6, 2024) Tuesday, April 30, 2024 River Landing in Colfax = 1pm – 6pm Mount Olive Elementary School (Chestnut Grove Road in King) = 1:30 – 5:30pm New Garden Friends School in Greensboro = 2-6pm Davie Family YMCA in Mocksville Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Vienna Elementary School in Pfafftown =...
Thursday News for March 21, 2024
Expect elevated levels of TREE and GRASS pollen through Friday.
Friday News for January 19, 2024
Falling temps this afternoon? Arctic ‘blast’ of extremely cold air for the Triad this weekend. Windchill will be a factor. Early morning LOWS in the teens (it will feel like single digits with the wind chill) WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for the Northern Mountains. Boone / Blowing Rock: 2 to 6 inches of snow in the forecast with gusty winds. Frigid temps drain batteries, strand drivers?
Election 2024: Primary Election in NC
Election 2024: Eligible / registered voters in North Carolina may request an absentee ballot for the 2024 primary election online starting Friday (Jan 19). Early voting for the upcoming March 5th Primary Election in North Carolina begins February 15, 2024. View your sample Primary ballot (party specific), learn more about the voter ID requirement and registration info here www.ncsbe.gov/
Wednesday News for January 10, 2024
Several school systems across the Piedmont were on a 2-hour delay this morning. Research: Eating around 5pm has health benefits and improves metabolism. One study found that eating earlier (2 to 3 hours before bedtime) improves your metabolic health, which can help you lose weight. Other positives to eating earlier: It facilitates better sleep. Helps to prevents heartburn. And improves blood sugar levels.
Wednesday Word - WBFJ.fm
Welcome aboard Flight 2024! Your Captains today are God the Father, Jesus the Son and Holy Spirit the Comforter Our Flight Attendants are Mercy & Grace As you settle into your seats, we have a few instructions: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Analysis: Relentless Aston Villa are the masters of the late show
Soccer 8 hours ago Tottenham-bound Timo Werner flies back to RB Leipzig's La Manga training camp ahead of finalising... dailymail.co.uk - Simon Jones • 8h Tottenham accelerated talks to sign former Chelsea forward Timo Werner on loan from Red Bull Leipzig on Friday.
FRIDAY NEWS - WBFJ.fm
WBFJ NEWS – Friday, December 29, 2023 Lower gas prices: That’s the forecast for 2024, offering relief for drivers in the new year. GasBuddy is predicting U.S. drivers will spend, on average, $3.38 per gallon next year. That’s 13 cents less than this year’s national average. It’s also a far cry from where we were two years ago when prices skyrocketed, and drivers paid nearly $5 on average nationwide for gas. But what’s the reason behind the expected decrease?
Wednesday Word - WBFJ.fm
God’s Promises Years ago, I heard a true story of a woman who had prayed for her husband’s salvation for many years. She tried herself many times to share the Gospel with him to no avail. She stopped even bringing up the subject. So, for many years she would fervently pray, “Lord please send someone across my husband’s path that he would be receptive to. Years went by and never any change or evidence that things were different.
Tuesday News for October 24, 2023
Peak color in the Northern Mountains Seven minutes of worship every day ‘positively changes your brain’? Research demonstrates the effect of ‘worship’, especially on the brain, which found that when we worship God, there is an increase in B-P-N-F, (a neurotransmitter) that helps us grow healthy brain cells. Also, listening to ‘religious music’ is proven to promote a ‘strong sense of connectedness with other people’.
K-9s and Coffee at Tanglewood Park (Sept 2)
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is hosting their ‘K-9s and Coffee’ event this Saturday (Sept 2) from 9 am to 1 pm at Tanglewood Park (concert shell area) in Clemmons! Live K9 Demos, informational booths, plus local food trucks! -Learn more at a link on our News Blog https://fb.me/e/Snf9xe5x Thanks to Corporal Curry and K-9 officer ‘Susie’ for stopping by the WBFJ Morning Show on Thursday (August 31) sharing more about ‘K-9s and Coffee’.
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