Merge pull request #325 from threefoldfoundation/development

Add new news updates

.github/workflows/tf_update_dev.yml

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           git reset --hard origin/development
           sed -i "s/https:\/\/www.threefold.io/https:\/\/www2.threefold.io/g" config.toml
           ./build.sh
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.github/workflows/tf_update_prod.yml

@@ -22,4 +22,3 @@ jobs:
           git reset --hard origin/master
           sed -i "s/https:\/\/www2.threefold.io/https:\/\/www.threefold.io/g" config.toml
           ./build.sh
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content/newsroom/_index.md

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 page_template: "newsPage.html"
 #transparent: true
 generate_feed: true
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+---

content/newsroom/duniayetujan2024event/index.md

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+---
+id: duniayetujan2024event
+title: 🇹🇿 Upcoming Event in Dar Es Salaam
+image_caption: Dunia Yetu
+description: This event will unite tech and innovation communities in Dar Es Salaam with representatives from Tanzania's ICT Commission and other agencies.
+date: 2024-01-16
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: duniayetujan2024event.png
+---
+
+This Friday, we are pleased to co-organize an event on "how to redefine the digital landscape in East Africa, empower coders, and build a self-reliant digital ecosystem for a better digital future," under the umbrella of [Dunia Yetu](https://forum.threefold.io/t/introducing-dunia-yetu/4147).
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+<br/>
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+The event will bring together members of the tech and innovation communities of Dar Es Salaam, and representatives of Tanzania's Information & Communication Technologies Commission and other agencies.
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+<br/>
+
+Speaking along with ThreeFold co-founder Kristof De Spiegeleer will be Dr. Nkundwe M. Mwasaga, Director General of Tanzania's ICT Commission, and Arthur Brock, Co-Founder of Holochain.
+
+<br/>
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+More info and RSVP [here] (https://lu.ma/ypo3efg4). *Please note we will try for a virtual attendance option but this is not confirmed.*

content/newsroom/duniayetulaunchdar/index.md

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+---
+id: duniayetulaunchdar
+title: 🇹🇿 Dunia Yetu Launches in Dar Es Salaam
+image_caption: Dunia Yetu launch in Dar
+description: Dunia Yetu Formally Announced in Dar Es Salaam, in partnership with Tanzania's ICT Commission and Holochain founder, Arthur Brock.  
+date: 2024-01-29
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: duniayetulaunchdar.png
+---
+
+Recently we formally announced Dunia Yetu, in collaboration with the ICT Commission of Tanzania and Arthur Brock, the founder of Holochain.
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+<br/>
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+Our plans include coding academies and innovation hubs across Tanzania, and the deployment of sovereign infrastructure on top of which local developers can store, build, and deploy.
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+<br/>
+
+Read more about Dunia Yetu [here](https://www.threefold.io/blog/dunia-yetu/) and stay tuned for what's next!
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+<br/>
+
+*Take a look at some coverage Dunia Yetu received in Tanzanian News [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqYFAa2NXLg&t=895s).*

content/newsroom/farmerbotupdatejan2024/index.md

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+---
+id: farmerbotupdatejan2024
+title: 📚Update on the New Farmerbot
+image_caption: Famerbot 2024
+description: The new version of Farmerbot is here with notable improvements, click here to know more. 
+date: 2024-01-26
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: farmerbotupdatejan2024.png
+---
+
+We are pleased to share the release of the [new version of the Farmerbot](https://forum.threefold.io/t/update-on-new-farmerbot/4203). Thanks to everyone in the community using Farmerbot, your feedback has led us to evolve the tool. 
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+<br/>
+
+The improved features include simpler configuration, better performance, ARM support, and better visualization of the logs. Click [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farmerbot-on-a-full-vm-2024/4204) for the guide to help you get updated.
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+<br/>
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+We believe this new version is a notable improvement, offering a smooth experience for farmers, and helping to foster an efficient and reliable ThreeFold Grid. *Thanks to all those involved in this release and bringing it live!*
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+<br/>
+
+***Reminder**: Farmerbot is an optional and open-source tool. We are always open to [feedback](https://github.com/threefoldtech/tfgrid-sdk-go/issues).*

content/newsroom/manualupdatesjan2024/index.md

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+---
+id: manualupdatesjan2024
+title: 📚 New on the Manual
+image_caption: Manual updates
+description: Dive into the latest updates to the ThreeFold Manual.  
+date: 2024-01-08
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: manualupdatesjan2024.png
+---
+
+Take a look at what's new in the always-evolving, ever-expanding ThreeFold Manual.
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+<br/>
+
+Two new articles explore the synergy of IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) with ThreeFold technology, as well as the Performance Monitor Package in ZOS nodes.
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+<br/>
+
+Don't miss updates on Grid Primitives, CapRover, and how and why to wipe all disks when building your own 3Node.
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+<br/>
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+Dive in [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tfgrid-manual-updates-january-2024/4184) for the full details.

content/newsroom/newdashboardux/index.md

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+---
+id: newdashboardux
+title: 💡 The New and Improved TF Grid Dashboard UI/UX
+image_caption: New UI/UX Dashboard
+description: The newly-upgraded ThreeFold Grid Dashboard – your go-to platform for managing and deploying on the TF Grid.
+date: 2024-01-25
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: newdashboardux.png
+---
+
+Dive into the [upgraded ThreeFold Grid Dashboard](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-new-and-improved-tf-grid-dashboard-ui-ux/4202), designed for seamless TF Grid management and deployment. We've prioritized simplicity and intuition in the user experience. 
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+<br/>
+
+Discover outstanding features such as access to node resource details via node ID when selecting a node for deployment, statistics on dedicated nodes and GPU-equipped nodes, and billing rates for the month conveniently located under the contract tabs.
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+<br/>
+
+Testing starts next week! *Thanks to those in the community who have provided feedback and helped us to get to this milestone.*

content/newsroom/tfgrid312livemainnet/index.md

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+---
+id: tfgrid312livemainnet
+title: ✅ TF Grid 3.12 Now Live on Mainnet
+image_caption: Manual updates
+description: TF Grid 3.12 is now live on Mainnet
+date: 2024-01-09
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid312livemainnet.png
+---
+
+We're pleased to share that after [last month's GEP] (https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-3-12-on-mainnet/4151), TF Grid Mainnet has been successfully upgraded to v3.12.
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+<br/>
+
+*Thanks to all those involved in this release and bringing it live!*