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The Axie Game Stats Discord Bot is now live, helping players track in-game stats for different Axie games like Origins and Classic.
You can use commands to find individual player stats, guild performance, and even recent match history easily in Discord.
The bot is new and will keep getting updates and features. Players are encouraged to share feedback to help improve it.

The project, Cellar Door, aims to find the most beautiful word in English by using a voting system based on people's preferences. It's a fun way to see which words people like the most.
They initially struggled with a word list that included silly terms, but switched to a more reliable source to ensure the app only features valid words. The process of cleaning up the data is ongoing.
The use of AI tools like OpenAI's API has made coding easier and more efficient for developing apps. However, there's still a need for better platforms to help non-technical users create their own apps with less confusion.

You can now duplicate published decks in your own Pine workspace. This makes it easier to use existing materials and adapt them for your needs.
When duplicating, you can choose how to manage existing decks, like merging new cards or replacing them completely. This gives you control over your content updates.
There are other improvements, like faster loading times for your workspace and better thumbnail generation for sharing on social media. These updates make the platform more user-friendly.

It is possible to resurrect old desktop applications, like ArgoUML, by converting them into web apps using tools like jDeploy and CheerpJ.
When transitioning desktop apps to the web, functionalities like accessing local files and the clipboard may need modifications to align with web app behavior.
Adding cloud storage integration and improving download functionalities can enhance the usability and user experience of old Swing apps on the web.

Sort is a platform that helps manage and change data easily without much hassle. It makes sure your database is accurate and up to date.
With the new Zapier app, you can connect Sort to many other applications to automate tasks. This saves a lot of time and reduces errors since you don't have to do everything manually.
Setting up automations is simple and requires no coding skills. You can start using it right away to improve your workflows.

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Winding down projects can help clear your mind and spark new creativity. It feels refreshing to have a clean slate.
The author decided to shut down some web applications that were not heavily used. It felt like a waste to keep them running without much purpose.
Getting rid of unneeded projects can open the door for new ideas. It's good to let go of things that no longer inspire you.

Google is developing an advanced paid subscription version of Bard powered by Gemini Ultra.
Perplexity AI startup raised $73.6 million in funding led by Jeff Bezos.
Legal challenges are arising for tech firms like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google related to AI training.

ChromeGPT is a new Chrome Extension that allows you to chat with GPT from any website. This makes it easy to get AI assistance while browsing.
It was one of the first extensions launched shortly after ChatGPT came out. The developer found it powerful and helpful for various tasks.
Users can try the extension for free for a week before deciding to subscribe. This gives people a chance to see how it works.

Apple supports client-server web apps by copying cookies, but not IndexedDB or localStorage.
Offline-first web apps store everything on the client and need the server only for sync.
Apple's decision impacts the privacy and functionality of offline-first web apps.