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Teslas Head of Vehicle Engineering Confirms the EV maker is Working on a 500-mile Range Cybertruck, Explains Why Tesla Cant Offer it Yet – Torque News

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

After the November 30 delivery event, we learned all the final specs of the Cybertruck. And the information we learned about the all-electric truck has been a bit of a mixed bag.

There are some attributes about the truck beyond the stainless steel exoskeleton that are truly revolutionary and that Tesla delivered without even promising.

These include things like the first steer-by-wire vehicle in the world, the first 48-volt vehicle in the world, the first vehicle to connect all components of a vehicle through a single high bandwidth ethernet loop, the first vehicle to be designed from the ground up for Teslas 4680 cells and a structural pack, the first Tesla to feature rear-wheel steering and so on.

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All the things Ive listed above, in addition to being technological breakthroughs, also serve to make the Cybertruck a superior product than the original prototype Tesla showed off back in 2019.

In the real world, all the technological breakthroughs help maneuvering the Cybertruck be a breeze, cut the trucks weight, help diagnose any issue on the vehicle from a single point, and so on.

Were excited to see all the engineering advancements that Tesla delivered in the Cybertruck without even promising, however, there are also a couple of crucial specs Tesla promised with the Cybertruck and meaningfully underdelivered.

These are the trucks range and price. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, the EV maker said the truck would have a starting price of $39,900 and the top-of-the-line version would have more than a 500-mile EPA range.

However, what did we get at the end? A 340-mile truck that costs $100,000. And if you opt for the first 1000 Foundation Series Cybertrucks with laser-etched 3-headed Cyberbeast insignia and other unique features, the Cybertrucks starting price gets bumped up to $120,000 and that is still while only offering a 340-mile range.

To be fair to Tesla, the Cybertruck comes with a range extender that increases the trucks range from 350 miles all the way up to 470 miles. However, this addon 50KWh battery pack not only costs an extra $16,000 but also takes away 1/3 of the truck bed making the truck less useful.

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This fact has been a reason behind a lot of negative commentary about the Cybertruck, however, Tesla appears to be still working on a 500-mile version of the Cybertruck to be released at a later date.

The teardown titan, Sandy Munro recently held a blockbuster interview with 5 of Teslas top engineering-focused executives. In this interview, we learned a lot about all the under the hood breakthroughs that make the Cybertruck a revolutionary vehicle.

Most of the interview was focused on explaining some of the engineering advancements and decisions and to our delight, Tesla executives have gone into detail to explain why Tesla decided to lower the Cybertrucks range to 340 miles and why the EV maker chose to offer the range extender.

You can watch the interview in its entirety and Ive linked the video below however, in a conversation between Teslas Senior Vice president of Energy and Powertrain Engineering, Drew Baglino, and Tesla's Head of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, we learned a lot about Teslas controversial decision for a range extender.

Teslas thought behind this decision is that the average US driver only drives 40 miles a day and on the rare occasion when he/she decides to drive on a longer trip, Tesla has set up a charging network that can top up the Cybertruck from 15% to 85% in just 18 minutes. However, I should say this is only using V4 superchargers that can charge the Cybertruck at 350KW.

So why not just offer a 500-mile range Cybertruck for people who need it without having to use a range extender? Well, range anxiety is still a thing and if Tesla offered a 500-mile truck everyone would flock to that trim just from an abundance of caution.

You might be asking what is the problem with that? After all, it just means more sales. Well, it wouldve been okay for Tesla to offer a 500-mile range Cybertruck, at the end of the day, if the consumers want it and Tesla has the technical ability to manufacture such a truck it shouldnt matter.

However, Teslas battery cell supply is currently significantly constrained. In addition to chip shortages, this is the reason Tesla was forced to delay the Cybertruck by over 2 years.

And as long as the EV maker is cell-constrained, every large battery pack it produces means decreasing the production capacity by a third or even half because there are not enough cells to go around.

This is disappointing however, Tesla is working on audacious plans to ramp up in-house cell manufacturing and as Tesla solves battery constraints in the next 2 years or so, the EV maker will likely start offering longer-range vehicles.

Currently, this is all the information weve regarding Teslas long-term plans to alleviate the cell shortage and start offering long-range vehicles however, well be sure to keep you posted along the way as the EV maker works towards this goal.

Until then, make sure to visit our site torquenews.com/Tesla regularly for the latest updates.

So what do you think? Excited to learn that Tesla is still working on a 500-mile range Cybertruck? How much would you pay for a 500-mile Cybertruck that doesnt use a range extender? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Image: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

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Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and The evolution of the EV space on a daily basis for several years. He covers everything about Tesla from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.

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Jordan Peterson Wrestle With God tour: Where is he appearing in 2024? – Deseret News

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

Jordan Peterson has been canceled so many times that he was recently the keynote speaker at a Disinvitation Dinner in New York City.

But efforts to silence him clearly arent working, as the controversial psychologist and author just announced a 51-city tour in conjunction with his forthcoming book We Who Wrestle With God.

Tickets go on sale Dec. 15 for the tour, which features stops in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Boston, among other cities.

Jordans Salt Lake City appearance will be at the Delta Center at 7:30 p.m. on March 5, 2024.

A professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, Peterson is the author of three books: Beyond Order, 12 Rules for Life and Maps of Meaning, and he is a contributor to the conservative media company The Daily Wire.

But he is equally well known for his podcasts and controversial statements on social media. He rose to prominence after challenging a Canadian law that he said would criminalize the use of the wrong pronouns for a transgender person, and he was temporarily suspended from Twitter for a post about a transgender actor.

Despite this, he has amassed a large following, largely compromised of young men who appreciate his common sense rules for life, his conservative views and what one writer for Deseret called his Don Draper style. (Among the questions asked of Peterson at the Disinvitation Dinner, put on by the Buckley Institute of Yale University, was Where did you get the suit?)

Its not yet known what the new book will be about, but the title suggests religious themes. Peterson recently concluded a 17-part seminar on the Book of Exodus, and he spoke about the Book of Jonah at the Buckley Institute event. Petersons wife, Tammy, also made headlines recently when she said she is preparing to join the Roman Catholic Church.

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Jordan Peterson’s ‘We Who Wrestle With God’ tour coming to Proctors Theatre – WRGB

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

Jordan Peterson's 'We Who Wrestle With God' tour coming to Proctors Theatre

by Kevin Schuster

Jordan Peterson's 'We Who Wrestle With God' tour is coming to Proctors Theatre. (WRGB)

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.

Psychologist, author and media personality Dr. Jordan Peterson is bringing his "We Who Wrestle With God" tour to Proctors Theatre in Schenectady on February 6.

Peterson has sold 12 million copies of his three books, including the best selling self-help book 12 Rules of Life.

Peterson also taught highly regarded courses at Harvard and the University of Toronto for two decades, publishing over a hundred scientific papers in that time, according to Proctors' press release.

In addition to his academic work, Peterson has two online programs that try to help people visualize their future and the path it will take to get their.

In 2022, Peterson was ordered by the College of Psychologists of Ontario to submit specialized training on social media sensitivity stemming from complaints tied to Petersons aggressive use of social media.

Peterson was also banned from X, formerly known as Twitter, that same year, but has since had his account reinstated since Elon Musk became the owner of the social media platform.

Ticket presales start on Tuesday, December 12 before they open to the general public on Friday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m.

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Conservative media personality making stop in Sioux Falls – The Dakota Scout

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

A conservative media personality criticized as hateful to the transgender community is coming to South Dakota.

Jordan B. Peterson, an internet-famous cultural commentator who also holds the titles of psychologist and author, will speak in Sioux Falls this winter as part of his We Who Wrestle With God Tour. The Feb. 20 event at the T. Denny Sanford Premier Center is part of a 51-city jaunt across the country.

Peterson is a best-selling author, psychologist, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, and co-founder of Peterson Academy. The Jordan B Peterson podcast frequently tops the charts in the Education category.

Hes highly regarded in conservative education and political circles, teaching at Harvard and the University of Toronto, while publishing more than a hundred scientific papers with his students and co-authors. Peterson is a critic of "post-modernism and neo-Marxism.

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But hes been accused of using hate speech online and in his lectures, and hes faced criticism for opposing the rise of political correctness in government and academia, including the Canadian governments adoption of gender identity protections.

And earlier this year, the renowned Canadian conservative media personality was admonished by the Ontario College of Psychologists, which threatened to revoke Petersons license as a medical practitioner due to hateful conduct on social media unless he takes a course on professional communication.

Peterson unsuccessfully challenged the order in Ontario court, where a three-judge panel in August upheld the decision of the College of Psychologists.

Tickets to Petersons tour stop in Sioux Falls go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. CST.

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Who is Jordan Peterson? Unraveling the Mind of the Renowned Psychologist – BOL News

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

Who is Jordan Peterson?Unraveling the Mind of the Renowned Psychologist

Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist, professor, and cultural commentator, has captivated audiences worldwide with his thought-provoking ideas and intellectual prowess. Born on June 12, 1962, in Alberta, Canada, Peterson has become a prominent figure in the realms of psychology, academia, and public discourse.

Early Life and Education:

Jordan Petersons academic journey began at the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Subsequently, he delved into the field of psychology, completing a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Psychology. Peterson continued his education at the University of Alberta, earning a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

Academic Career:

Petersons academic career has been marked by his commitment to understanding human behavior, belief systems, and the complexities of the human mind. He taught at Harvard University before returning to Canada to join the faculty at the University of Toronto. His lectures and research have garnered widespread acclaim, emphasizing the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and mythology.

Rise to Global Fame:

Peterson rose to international prominence in the 2010s, particularly with his vocal opposition to compelled speech legislation in Canada. His stance on free speech and individual liberties resonated with many, leading to a surge in his online presence. His YouTube lectures, podcasts, and interviews gained millions of followers, propelling him into the limelight.

Who is Jordan Peterson?Unraveling the Mind of the Renowned Psychologist

The Notorious Channel 4 Interview:

A defining moment in Petersons public career was his 2018 interview with Cathy Newman on Channel 4 News. The intense and widely discussed exchange centered on gender pronouns and free speech. The interview catapulted Peterson into the global spotlight and further fueled debates around political correctness and freedom of expression.

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Petersons mainstream success reached new heights with the release of his book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos in 2018. The book, blending psychology, philosophy, and practical advice, became an international bestseller. It presents life principles drawn from his clinical experience and extensive knowledge of various disciplines.

Personal Struggles:

Beyond his intellectual pursuits, Jordan Peterson has been open about his personal struggles, including his health challenges. His journey, including his daughter Mikhailas efforts to address his health issues through dietary changes, has added a human dimension to his public persona.

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Legacy and Controversies:

Jordan Petersons legacy is a complex tapestry of intellectual influence and controversy. While praised for his insights into human behavior and his defense of free speech, he has also faced criticism for his views on certain social issues. Nevertheless, his impact on public discourse and the intellectual landscape is undeniable.

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A Podcast About the End of the World | Dr. Niall Ferguson – The Daily Wire

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

The Jordan B. Peterson PodcastDec 11, 2023

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with historian and author Niall Ferguson. They discuss the historical and deeply mythological precedent of world-ending narratives, how the global doomsday ethos abdicates local responsibility while empowering the elite class, the out-of-control gigantism plaguing our administrative states today, and how we might strive to deal with genuine tragedy morally, religiously, and with humility.

Niall Ferguson is a Scottish-American historian, author, columnist, TV presenter, and academic. He is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University, as well as a senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. Ferguson has written many books, such as Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World, Colossus: The Rise and Fall of the American Empire, The Square and the Tower, and most recently, Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe, which has been shortlisted for the Lionel Gelber prize.

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For Niall Ferguson:

Website https://www.niallferguson.com/

Doom (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Doom-Politics-Catastrophe-Niall-Ferguson/dp/0593297377

On X https://twitter.com/nfergus?lang=en

On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@niallferguson5684/videos

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Google Promises Unlimited Cloud Storage; Then Cancels Plan; Then Tells Journalist His Life’s Work Will Be Deleted … – Techdirt

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

from the how-do-you-trust-a-company-that-can-delete-your-life's-work? dept

Over a decade ago, I pointed out that as Google kept trying to worm its way deeper into our lives, a key Achilles heel was its basically non-existent customer service and unwillingness to ever engage constructively with users the company fucks over. At the time, I dubbed it Googles big, faceless, white monolith problem, because thats how it appears to many customers. Going all the way back to 2009, I had suggested that the company needed not just better customer support, but something like a user advocate.

This issue shows up time and time again. The company screws people over and generally theres no one to talk to. Too bad. Talk to the white monolith. Weve faced it ourselves here at Techdirt.

And, of course, in situations where someones full Google account is taken down, and where theres little to no recourse, it can really fuck people over. Last year, we wrote about a NY Times story by Kashmir Hill concerning a parent who not only lost his entire Google account, but also was flagged for passing around child sexual abuse material (CSAM), after a medical professional had asked the father to take photos of his son regarding swelling. Despite flagging him as a potential criminal, he couldnt even talk to anyone at Google to explain what happened.

Hill just recently published another such story, regarding a woman losing her entire Google account after one of her 7 year old sons, messing around with a camera and uploading the videos to YouTube, published a video of himself naked. For obvious reasons, thats a problem, and the video was taken down quickly, but Google shut down the womans entire Google account and said it would be deleted.

But its not just issues regarding CSAM that are creating these kinds of issues.

Weve written a few times about independent journalist Tim Burke. Earlier this year, the FBI raided his house and seized all of his electronic devices after he had obtained and published some leaked video footage from Fox News. As we noted, this seemed like a pretty big 1st Amendment issue. Burke is also facing bogus CFAA charges because he was able to access the footage by using publicly accessible URLs to obtain the content.

But, with all of his devices seized, Burke at least still had Google Cloud to keep all of the massive troves of (mostly video) data hes collected over the last few years of reporting. Burke said he paid Google a lot of money for a long time for an unlimited cloud storage account. This was a plan that was offered to Google Enterprise Workspace customers for a while. However, in the last year or so, they simply phased out that plan, which really sucked for those who had a ton of data.

As you can see from the above email, they told those who had formerly used a ton of storage on their unlimited plan, that their account would go into read-only mode and they wouldnt be allowed to upload any more data. Tim Burke and his 237.22 TB of video files were among those put into read only mode, which he assumed meant that, at least, that content would be kept safe (hopefully until he could get the feds to return all of his computer equipment).

Instead, over the weekend, Google reached out to say that since hes using too much storage, theyre going to delete his entire account in seven days (later this week).

That email sure isnt subtle:

Your Google Workspace Enterprise Standard for your account burke-communications.com has been scheduled for suspension and will soon be canceled, and your data will be lost.

As Tim notes, this is his lifes work. And even if he had access to ~250 TBs of free storage, its not even clear hed be able to transfer that much data in just seven days.

But, of course, Google has its big monolith problem. Theres no one to speak to. Youre just dealing with the machine.

That seems bad?

And, yes, some people have asked why Tim doesnt have other backups around, but (again) the FBI took all of his shit. And finding (and paying for) multiple backup services that can handle 250 TBs of data is likely pretty cost prohibitive.

One hopes that some human at Google might finally realize how bad this is and give Tim the time he needs to find another home for the data (or just give him back the plan he originally paid for, or at least let him store the existing data there as suggested in the earlier email).

Filed Under: cloud backup, customer service, data backup, tim burke, unlimited, white monolithCompanies: google

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ERPs storage requirements and options in the cloud – ComputerWeekly.com

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the central nervous system of many modern businesses. But, like a nervous system, ERP operates beneath the surface. It runs a myriad of processes to connect the organisations operations, processes and departments.

If it works well, users might not even know ERP is there and they just do their jobs. But, by just doing its job, ERP can sometimes come lower down as a priority for enterprise IT.

In this article, we look at the key performance characteristics of ERP and the storage it requires, the input/output (I/O) profile of ERP applications built on databases, the types of storage best-suited to ERP, and the options that have become available in the shift to the cloud.

ERP runs business functions, such as finance, supply chain management and even human resources (HR), and brings them together on to a single IT platform.

ERP applications are typically modular, with components that run specific workflows, business tasks or even whole departments.

The difference between ERP and standalone business applications such accounting and HR applications, is that ERP shares a database. ERP also has a common user interface (UI), and digital connections between business functions.

Viewed another way, ERP is a way to present an enterprise database to users in a way that makes sense in their job role, but still allows a single repository for business data and consistent workflows across departments. As an integrated system, ERP should give businesses a better view of their operations than standalone applications.

ERP rests on its databases, so it shares the requirements of any enterprise-grade database system. ERP needs large volumes of storage, with low latency and good read and write speeds, as well as high levels of reliability and data protection.

But, as ERP mostly handles structured data, its storage capacity requirements are not as demanding as applications such as business intelligence, or artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. ERP usually operates with terabytes, rather than petabytes, of data.

ERP I/O requirements will depend on the organisations needs and the industry it is in, as well as the business functions a particular ERP deployment supports.

ERP for financial services, real-time e-commerce or just-in-time manufacturing will put more demands on I/O than a business that can run batch processing. By the same token, logistics and supply chain management will be more I/O dependent than HR or financial planning.

Businesses may well run multiple instances of an ERP system, so they can tailor hardware including storage according to performance requirements.

Many ERP instances are now virtualised, says Philip Dawson, a vice-president at Gartner Research who covers ERP.

Anything up to a few terabytes can be handled in a VM, he says. So, you do storage management, memory management and I/O management as part of the database, and weve been doing that for many years.

Another trend is for ERP to run in-memory, with SAPs HANA system the best known, but this does not eliminate the need to manage I/O requirements. You still have to load and unload snapshots, backup and recover. It has become just another tier of I/O, says Dawson.

Typically, enterprises have run ERP systems on block storage, whether as direct-attached server storage or in SAN arrays. Enterprises used RAID-based arrays to provide capacity, performance and the first level of data protection.

The move towards solid state storage, especially flash, has boosted performance. Flash is especially useful for ERP and its need for frequent reads and write. ERP systems that handle time-critical transactions are most likely to benefit from flash, whether server-attached or networked via a SAN.Vendors of larger ERP systems have tended not to support network-attached storage, although plenty of firms do use NAS successfully to run ERP.

Improvements in NAS technology have also narrowed the gap between block and file storage.

If the ERP system and its database supports it and performance is acceptable there are advantages in running ERP on a NAS or even object storage. These include reduction in the number of storage architectures a business operates, and better integration with cloud storage.

ERP does so much that there are times you really want to run it in-memory, and others where it doesnt make sense to do so, says Tony Lock, at analyst Freeform Dynamics.Often, big organisations dont just run one single instance of ERP, but different instances for different parts of the business or different geographies.

Increasingly, Lock sees ERP running on hyper-converged infrastructure and in the cloud.

Cloud computing and cloud storage could have a greater impact on ERP than developments in storage technology.

Businesses can opt to run ERP in public clouds, on-premises or in combination. Large enterprise ERP vendors and smaller challengersoffer cloud-based options.

At Gartner, Philip Dawson says around a third of businesses now run ERP in the cloud, a third cannot, and the remaining third are in transition to cloud platforms.

When it comes to storage, the potential pitfalls of a cloud deployment come from latency between compute and storage in the cloud, or delays between the ERP system, users and any sensors or other hardware connected to ERP.

Cable length still has to be factored in. This is a particular risk in areas such as in manufacturing or logistics, which rely on real-time or near-real time data flows to keep up with the flow of goods.

For most day-to-day purposes, an all-cloud system is unlikely to affect the end user provided they have sufficient internet bandwidth.

Enterprise software vendors also promote their own end-to-end cloud solutions because they can manage performance and the user experience.

But for firms that build their own cloud ERP, storage performance needs to be factored in, with the higher-performance cloud storage tiers being most suited to ERP.

Lastly, there is another incentive to store ERP data in the cloud and that is easier re-use of data, for business intelligence and analytics, including AI.

When data is in the cloud, adding analytics, business intelligence or AI can be done on demand without the need to reload that data from local storage. ERP analytics and data mining are growth areas in their own right. While they might not yet be enough to justify a cloud migration, they are already a useful side benefit.

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The best photo storage and sharing sites in 2023 – Tom’s Guide

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

Using one of the best photo storage and sharing sites is vital if you have lots of photos. Whether youre a pro photographer, an avid enthusiast or just like taking lots of casual pictures, storing them is becoming even more important than taking them.

With ever expanding sensor sizes and resolutions in the best cameras and best camera phones, RAW image files can now touch almost 100MB. These add up pretty quickly when taking lots of high quality photos, demanding more storage than your computer or phone may have. In such cases, cloud storage sites can provide plenty of space for your expanding catalogue.

The best photo storage sites also provide security and peace of mind, keeping your images safely backed up in the cloud, where you can access them whenever you have an internet connection. Photographers will also want to consider the organizational aspects of photo storage sites, as the tagging systems often featured make keeping track of images a breeze.

After testing all major services, we think the best photo storage and sharing site is Flickr. It offers a limited free plan, but its paid plan gives unlimited uploads, as well as touch-up tools, tagging features, a sharing platform and short video storage options. If youre an Android and iPhone owner and just want an easy way to back up photos and video, you should check out Google Photos and iCloud, as these are both inexpensive ways to backup smartphone content. Whatever your needs, though, there's sure to be a photo storage site for you; we've rounded up our favorites below.

1. Flickr

The best photo storage service overall

Free subscription: Up to 1,000 photos

Starting subscription price: $72/year

Great selection of tools

Extensive tagging features

Clean interface

Free accounts limited to 1,000 photos

Flickr is our pick of the best photo storage and sharing sites, thanks to its massive amount of storage and a simple, clean interface that makes it a joy to use. It remains the best option for serious shooters. Flickr also offers a great selection of tools, extensive tagging features and support for both viewing and downloading photos at a variety of resolutions (including, unusually, the option to offer the original size). There's even a stats engine that lets you track who is looking at your photos, while a very easy drag-and-drop system allows you to organize albums of your photos and collections of photos from you and other photographers.

Since being sold to SmugMug, the company announced acap of 1,000 photos on free accounts.If you upgrade to a Pro account ($72 per year), you get unlimited storage, the ability to view your images at resolutions up to 6K, no ads and the option to stream videos up to 10 minutes in length. Pro subscribers also get $35 off a $70 order at photo-book service Blurb. (In our opinion, Blurb isn't that great, so check out our picks for the best photo books).You also get 50% off the first year of a SmugMug subscription, among other bonuses.

Read our full Flickr review.

2. 500px

Photo storage for pro photographers

Free subscription: Up to 2,000 photos

Starting subscription price: $41.92/year

Can sell your photos as royalty-free artwork through the site

Affordable subscriptions

Doesn't offer photo-printing services

Aimed at serious photographers, 500px offers an image-focused design that puts your photos front and center, providing a clean and elegant way to display your best shots. You can organize your pictures into Sets (photos on a particular theme) and Stories (photos of an event) that present the images in a strikingly dramatic fashion.

The free version of the service allows you to upload up to seven photos per week, but you can upgrade to one of two paid levels for a reasonable fee: Awesome usually costs $4.99 a month, and Pro $9.99 a month, though the site is currently offering a discount on the first year (to $3.99 and $7.99/month). Both offer unlimited uploads, plus more customization options and listings in the sites' pro directory. Whichever option you choose, 500px remains one of the best photo storage sites.

3. Google Photos

The best photo storage option for backing up photos from your smartphone

Free subscription: Unlimited storage for photos up to 16 megapixels and videos up to 1080p

Starting subscription price: $2/month (100MB)

Unlimited storage for Pixel owners

Lots of tagging and sharing features

Basic editing tools

Photos limited to 16MP in size unless you pay for a Google Drive subscription.

Photos from non-Pixel devices will count towards your existing cloud storage limit.

Google's photo-sharing service was designed primarily as a way to back up photos and video taken on smartphones, but it has evolved into one of the smartest pieces of software in the entire Google ecosystem.

Google Photos uses AI to categorize your photos, making it super-easy to find the one you're looking for. Type in "cat" for instance and it'll search through them all and find every relevant photo (that could be a lot for some people). It will also identify people and group them together; once you give the group a name, you can then search for all photos featuring a particular family member or friend.

It's also now a decent photo editing and sharing service. Once you've uploaded a photo, you can edit it by cropping and tweaking colors. Once the editing is done, you can create albums of photos and video that can be shared publicly or with specific Google users. In our roundup of the best photo editing software, we named Google Photos best for sharing. And, it's available for both Android and iPhone users.

Google keeps adding new features too. For example, if Google Photos sees that a particular friend is in your photo, it will offer to share it with them. It can also automatically colorize black-and-white images, too. For more information, here's our complete guide to Google Photos. If you have a Google Assistant-enabled smart display, such as the Google Nest Hub or the Google Nest Hub Max, you can also sync your Google Photos with the display, so they'll show up on the screen.

Google Photos used to offer unlimited space and uploads, up to a maximum resolution of 16MP and video at 1080p. But these days, any photos you upload from a non-Pixel device will count against your free 15GB Google Drive limit. Anyone using a Pixel 2-5 will be unaffected, so long as they stick to High or Express quality uploads. If you want to store bigger images or video files, you'll need to pay for space on Google Drive, which starts at $1.99 / 1.99 a month for 100GB.

4. Amazon Prime Photos

Unlimited photo storage for Amazon Prime members

Free subscription: n/a

Starting subscription price: $139/year (unlimited)

Unlimited storage

Auto-tagging of photos and videos

Decent sharing options

No free tier

Amazon Prints not very good

Amazon Prime Photos is Amazon's photo storage site for Prime members. (Prime membership costs $139/ 95 year after a recent price hike.) The service lets you store and share unlimited photos on your desktop, smartphone or tablet, and automatically tags images and videos, such as by animal type, person, and location. You can also order photo prints, cards, calendars and more all with free shipping. It's too bad that Amazon Prints sits at the bottom of our best photo books list.

Users can invite up to five friends or family members to receive unlimited photo storage and collect photos in a Family Vault, and you can show photos on the Echo Show or Fire TV. That might be a good way to share the latest family snaps with the grandparents. Amazon has added a feature called Groups that allows you to share photos with a larger group, which is useful if you are involved in a club or society.

Read our full Amazon Photos review.

5. Apple iCloud

A no-brainer photo storage backup option for iPhone owners

Free subscription: 5GB

Starting subscription price: $12/year (50GB)

Easy to add photos from multiple users

Simple sharing tools

Tagging of people/places/things

Apple's iCloud service integrates with its own Apple Photos software on Macs and iOS devices, although you can use the basic features on a Windows PC. You can upload photos to the free 5GB of space and share them in an online photo stream that can be viewed in Apple Photos or as a web page. Photos can be tagged with names and locations, and other iCloud users can also add their photos. That's a neat trick for creating a photo record from multiple photographers say, of a party or concert everyone attended. Apple Photos will also identify and group images with similar faces, which you can tag with a person's name and contact info.

If you run out of space, Apple offers three additional tiers: 50GB for 99 cents/month, 200GB for $2.99/month, and 2TB for $9.99/month. The latter two plans can be shared with other family members. Note also that Apple has now rolled out a feature to let iCloud users easily transfer photos and video to Google Photos which might be worth checking out if you're running short of space and haven't already maxed out your Google storage.

6. Adobe Portfolio

A good photo storage option for Adobe CC subscribers

Free subscription: none

Starting subscription price: $120/year (20GB)

Multiple storage options

Comes with subscription to Adobe programs

Adobe offers its Portfolio website creator and photo storage service to users of its Creative Cloud software subscription service, which provides access to programs like Photoshop and Lightroom.

The starting plan is $9.99/month and includes 20GB of storage, as well as Adobe Fonts, Photoshop and Lightroom. A Photoshop-only plan comes with 100GB of storage for $20.99/month, while a Lightroom-only plan with 1TB of storage is $9.99/month.

If you really want to splash out then the top-tier plan is $52.99/month, and includes 100GB of cloud storage, plus all of Adobe's apps, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more.

It's well worth a try, particularly if you are already paying for a Creative Cloud subscription. Individual photos and events can be tagged and labeled with captions and the presentation is clean and easy to use no surprise, given that it's aimed at professional photographers marketing their services on Adobe's Behance website. Still, it would also work well for amateurs looking for a clean, simple way to show off their work.

7. ImageShack

Unlimited photo storage for a good price

Free subscription: none

Starting subscription price: $3.99/month, $37.99/year (unlimited)

Available on Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS

Although it lacks a free tier, ImageShack's starting subscription $3.99/month, or $37.99/year for unlimited photos is pretty generous. With that, you also get the ability to watermark photos, embed photos, and share them. The Pro ($29.99/month) and Premium ($99.99/month) tiers add additional bandwidth for users to view and download your photos, plus dedicated support, a dynamic image resizer, and API access. Regardless of the plan, photos are limited to 25MB in size, which could be a hindrance to professional photographers.

ImageShack also lets you tag photos, and follow other photographers on its site. And another nice extra is that there are apps for Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows that let you automatically upload and back up photos to your ImageShack account.

8. Photobucket

A plethora of editing and ecommerce tools for pros

Free subscription: 250 photos

Starting subscription price: $72/year

Lots of editing tools

Easy to sell prints

Intrusive ads on free version

The free version of Photobucket offers photo storage for 250 photos, though it comes with very intrusive ads, including pop-ups that obscure your images. There are three levels of paid, ad-free service: Beginner (25GB of storage for $6/month), Intermediate (250GB for $8 a month) and Expert (unlimited storage for $13/month). If you pay for an annual subscription, the cost drops to $5.39/month for Beginner, $7.19 for Intermediate, and $11.69 for Expert.

All of these plans allow you to show the photos on a third-party site, which is useful if you want to put the photos on a social network site that doesn't have its own image-uploading feature.

Photobucket has a generous collection of editing tools through a simple, easy-to-use interface. This list includes unusual tools like the smart color brush, which selectively adds color back into a black-and-white image.

Once you have edited your photos, you can add basic tags and organize them into albums or stories, the latter of which is a neat scrolling presentation of photos and accompanying text. Photobucket also provides extensive support for selling prints: you can buy individual photos, photo books (starting at $1.99) or even things like fleece blankets and tablet cases with your photos on them.

9. SmugMug

Lots of ecommerce tools for pro photographers

Free subscription: none

Starting subscription price: : $75/year

Lots of templates

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Where do Zoom recordings go to the cloud? – TickerTV News

December 13, 2023 | Author: admin

Zoom Recordings: A Journey to the Cloud

In todays digital age, video conferencing has become an integral part of our lives. With the rise of remote work and online education, platforms like Zoom have gained immense popularity. Zoom not only allows us to connect with others in real-time but also provides the option to record these virtual meetings for future reference. But have you ever wondered where these Zoom recordings go once they are saved? Lets take a closer look at the journey of Zoom recordings to the cloud.

Where do Zoom recordings go?

When you hit that record button during a Zoom meeting, the recording is initially saved locally on your device. However, if you have enabled the cloud recording feature, the recording is automatically uploaded to the cloud once the meeting ends. The cloud storage provided Zoom allows you to securely store and access your recordings from anywhere, at any time.

Why use cloud storage for Zoom recordings?

Cloud storage offers numerous advantages over local storage. Firstly, it eliminates the risk of losing your recordings due to device malfunction or accidental deletion. Additionally, cloud storage allows for easy sharing and collaboration, as you can provide access to your recordings to others without the need for large file transfers. Moreover, cloud storage ensures that your recordings are backed up and protected, even if your device is lost or stolen.

FAQ:

Q: How long are Zoom recordings stored in the cloud?A: By default, Zoom retains cloud recordings for 30 days. However, you can change this setting and extend the storage duration if needed.

Q: Can I download my Zoom recordings from the cloud?A: Yes, you can download your recordings from the Zoom cloud storage to your local device for offline access or archiving purposes.

Q: Is Zoom cloud storage secure?A: Zoom takes security seriously and employs various measures to protect your recordings. These include encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.

In conclusion, Zoom recordings take a fascinating journey from your device to the cloud. Cloud storage not only ensures the safety and accessibility of your recordings but also facilitates seamless sharing and collaboration. So, the next time you hit that record button during a Zoom meeting, rest assured that your valuable recordings are securely stored in the cloud, ready to be accessed whenever you need them.

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