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When it comes to social media platform like TikTok and Instagram, it's hard to ignore the addictive nature of their content. These platforms seem to be designed to keep users engaged for as long as possible, utilizing various tactics to trigger dopamine hits and encourage continuous usage.
Augmented reality (AR) glasses currently represents the next step in consumer electronics, potentially revolutionizing the way we experience and interact with our digital world. With Meta's ambitious plans to bring AR glasses into the mainstream, it's becoming increasingly clear how the technology is gaining traction.
Abstraction layers play a crucial role in mediating the complexity of digital systems, allowing users to interact with them through simpler and more accessible interfaces. The user interface is a prime example of this abstraction in action - with a simple press of a button, users can initiate complex processes happening behind the scenes.
Apple is being accused of anti-competitive behavior in the United States, including its control over so-called "super apps". For those unfamiliar with the term, super apps are essentially applications that offer a wide range of smaller apps under a single roof, similar to how shopping centers offer a variety of stores.
In a previous article, I explored the use of AI tools for summarizing content to save time and improve reader engagement. However, I believe that AI can play an even more significant role in our every-day communication by normalizing content.
The collection and use of personal data has been a topic of growing concern in recent years. From the ubiquitous cookie popups to more comprehensive laws designed to protect user privacy, it has become clear that individuals are increasingly valuing their personal information.
The concept of unanticipated unification has been on my mind recently. It refers to the design of certain tools, products, or services that are intertwined with other components in a way that we don't anticipate or desire.
Since I was a teenager, I've been fascinated by the concept of measuring intelligence. It has long been reduced to a single score that measures one's cognitive abilities, referred to as IQ. However, this approach has always seemed narrow-minded to me, as it fails to account for the complexities of the human mind.
I can't remember the last time I intentionally clicked on a YouTube ad. In fact, when using YouTube on your TV, engaging with ads isn't even an option. With ads becoming longer and more prevalent, it's hard to ignore the feeling that we're back to the old days of cable television...
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The collection and use of personal data has been a topic of growing concern in recent years. From the ubiquitous cookie popups to more comprehensive laws designed to protect user privacy, it has become clear that individuals are increasingly valuing their personal information.
The "fillable" property on your Eloquent models might just be a sensible place to put your validation logic. After all, given how this list is practically part of validation, it would be a waste not to use that same structure for defining the rules respectively.
Offline November is a campaign that I created to encourage people to power down their smartphones for an entire month in favor of promoting healthy smartphone usage.