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String to Unicode Converter Online: JavaScript Functions and Sample Code

There are a number of ways to convert a string to its Unicode representation in JavaScript, depending on the desired format of the output. Here are a few approaches, each with explanations and examples:    Method 1: Using charCodeAt() for individual characters This method iterates through each character in the string and uses charCodeAt() to get its Unicode code point. It's suitable when you need the individual code points for each character. function stringToUnicodeCodePoints(str) { let codePoints = []; for (let i = 0; i < str.length; i++) { codePoints.push(str.charCodeAt(i)); } return codePoints; } let myString = "Hello, world!"; let unicodePoints = stringToUnicodeCodePoints(myString); console.log(unicodePoints); // Output: [72, 101, 108, 108, 111, 44, 32, 119, 111, 114, 108, 100, 33]   Explanation: The function stringToUnicodeCodePoints takes a string str as input. It initializes an empty array codePoints to store the Unicode code points. ...

Rabbit R1 AI Device Review + My Thoughts

The Launch of the Rabbit R1 Companion Device Caused Quite a Stir at CES 2024 with the initial batches totaling 10,000 devices selling out within hours. The beginning of 2024 saw several predictions that AI would become more embedded in consumer tech devices by year's end. One particular new device, the Rabbit R1 "pocket companion", seems to fulfill this prediction ahead of schedule. However, its unusual product launch may have caused more confusion than excitement.    Key Highlights - The device has a tactile, retro design with push-to-talk button, far-field mic, and rotating camera - Created by startup Rabbit OS which aims to compete with tech giants on consumer AI devices - Marketed as having its own AI operating system rather than just a virtual assistant - Launched at CES 2024 for $199 with no required subscription - 30-minute launch keynote video explaining capabilities - Cryptic promotional video showcasing the device itself without explaining functionality - Capa...

OpenAI Unveils GPT Store, Teams, Memory Upgrades and More

OpenAI has been making waves in the artificial intelligence space with their chatbot ChatGPT, which can hold natural conversations and generate human-like text on demand.  After launching ChatGPT to the public late 2022, OpenAI is now unveiling a series of major new capabilities and products to enhance the platform. The ChatGPT Store Arrives One of the most anticipated launches is the new ChatGPT Store, which provides access to a marketplace of customized chatbots called ChatGPTs (GPTs). This store is now rolling out to Plus subscribers, allowing them to browse specialized GPTs created by developers for different uses. The storefront showcases trending and recommended GPTs each week, curated by OpenAI. These featured bots provide a way to discover some of the most popular and useful GPTs that the community has built. There are also categories to filter GPTs by topics like productivity, research, education, programming, and more. Users can search the store by keywords to find GPTs f...