OTR Backup 12/29/2024

• Cartoon: The Anschluss

  A cartoon by Clay Jones.

• 13 old-school parenting tips helicopter parents won't like - Upworthy

  Helicopter parents aren't going to like this advice.

• YouTube's "Play Something" Button on Android Can Help When Browsing Videos Is Too Much Work

  One tap, and you're watching.

• Will LLMs Lead To The Demise Of Google Search?

  Ultimately, the future of search may not be a zero-sum game.

• Forget all the fancy writing apps: I wrote a novel in Google Docs and it had everything I needed | TechRadar

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  Al Jazeera breaks down the top trends and most searched terms on Google in 2024.

• How The Guess Who accidently wrote 'American Woman'

  A look at The Guess Who, their biggest, most defining hit, 'American Woman', and how they wrote the song more or less by accident at a live show in Ontario.

• AI data centers are becoming 'mind-blowingly large' | ZDNET

• What the Tech: App of the year 'Perplexity' - WBBJ TV

  In my 2024 smartphone app reviews, one app stood out from the crowd: Perplexity. This AI-powered tool does everything ChatGPT can do but with greater accuracy, more recent information, and a wider range of capabilities. It's so good that it's even giving Google Search a run for its money.

• What Is the SIM Hacking Scam?

  A woman warns viewers of a SIM card scam and urges them to remove their phone numbers from all of their accounts to avoid hackers.

• 9 countries the Canadian government says you absolutely should not visit right now - Narcity

  Ignoring this advice could end up impacting your travel insurance!

• 3-step 'old man test' may predict a lot about your lifespan - Upworthy

  Can you do this without cheating?

• 5 Canadian Tax Changes That Might Affect You in 2025 - NerdWallet

  Contribution limits, tax brackets and the employment insurance rate are all changing. Learn how these changes may affect you in 2025.

• If You're About To Leave Your Job, Delete These 5 Things | HuffPost Life

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