Bytes & Backpacks #110 🦉

Two weeks ago, I sold all the stocks and crypto from my portfolio. It had quite a big response on Twitter. Why did I do it? Am I afraid of what Trump might still do? Yes. Am I afraid that Trump could eventually be the cause of bitcoin's end? A little. But the main reason is continuing to search for property abroad and my uncertainty about the future development of tech companies. I've always only invested in companies that I at least somewhat understood. In the coming years, several technologies will intersect that could fundamentally change our entire world. AI + quantum computers + robotics + vr/xr/ar (should I write more about this?). And right now, I can't bet on who will win.So we'd rather be warming ourselves somewhere at the end of the world than stressing about American stocks and the geopolitical situation.Business & Technology 👨‍💻* Duolingo published a book - about their approach to business.* Wifi routers can see people through walls* Scientists have a new device that allows you to taste different flavors in virtual reality. The Matrix is here.* BYD has a drone in the car roof that flies out to show you the way or simply record a nice road trip.Travel 🧳* 36 hours in Kathmandu* Hiking and discovering original pueblo cultures (thanks for the tip, Zbyněk!)* If Apple made a camera, I think it would look something like this.* At New Zealand's airport, the hugging time when saying goodbye is limited to 3 minutes. Only 3 minutes?!Nature ⛰️* We will revive that mammoth one day. For now, we have a mammoth mouse, but that's progress too.* An orange snowy owl appeared in Michigan.* Dogs already have an anti-aging pill.* Peter Ksen creates various home accessories from electronic waste. I want that.* In Egypt, a hyena was seen again after 5000 years.* My friend Petr Juračka went to Antarctica. And that could only turn out like this:Miscellaneous 🧠* Yesterday was Pi Day, so here are Pi clocks.* Is screen time setting not enough for you? Here's an app that only lets you on social media after taking a walk.* His Majesty published a playlist of favorite songs. And if Charles can, so can little old me!* A new trend is trending on social media - hurkle-durkling. Or rolling around in bed in the morning and doing nothing. Finally something useful!Tips 💡What I'm reading: New Wired What I'm listening to: Espaňa Circo Este What I'm watching: Landman Interesting app: Superhuman AIPhoto greetings 📷I've completed another business mission, this time to SXSW in Texas.Thank you very much for your support and have a great day! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsfromthewoods.substack.com