VIP Class Notes (Tibo)

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/05/tech/virtual-reality-harassment/index.html

You can share me the code in advance -> you can share with me the link  / you can share the link with me

We are still testing for VR technical issues and the meta virtual meeting room.

They are guessing the reason is the first time the machine host was in SH but the second time they tested the Japan machine host.
There are a lot of technical issues. I assume the tech hasn’t been mature enough recently. -> I assume the tech isn’t mature enough yet

I am trying to pack these days.
I’m thinking that in the first 2/3 months I will stay at my friend’s place. Her apartment is empty.
Before she comes to HK I am going to stay at her apartment. I don’t want to bring too much stuff with me so I will only go with a luggage. Later I will pack some of the boxes and ask my family to send by courier.

Vocabulary

The masses (n) a large number of people
smartphones became available to the masses as their price went down 

To democratize (v) to make something available to the masses / to everyone
Xiaomi helped democratize cellphones thanks to really cheap models like the hongmi
We need more competition if we want to democratize space travel 

Obnoxious (adj) very unpleasant / offensive 
Tom is usually obnoxious when he drinks 

To grope (v) groping / feel or touch with hands
She complained for groping in the train ride and a man was arrested 

Network effect (n) when getting more users makes one much more valuable
social media follow a network effect principle. No one wants to use an app with no user 

Science fiction (sci fi) (n)
I like sci fi movies like star trek 

Gadget (n) 小机械  / small or new device (usually not really needed)
Boys love gadgets

buggy (adj) full of bugs
This app is very buggy, it is not reliable
We tried the meta meeting software but we found it quite buggy 

Code (n) programming / passcode
His HTML code has some issues so the website is not working
Do you have a coupon code for amazon, I want to buy for cheaper.

Harassment (n)骚扰
He was sued for sexual harassment 

Abuse (n) assault / push of something to a bad effect
I am sick of the verbal abuse of my boss. He keeps insulting us when we are late on projects.

To harass (v)
My boss keeps harassing me, I want quit