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In this article, summarizing the core principles listed by the author of “Hooked”, Nir Eyal, we are given the tools and tactics used by the most successful companies in the world to build habit-forming products. The book explains the benefits that habit-forming products bring to businesses; starting with increase in customer lifetime value (CLV), pricingContinue reading “Building Habit-Forming Products”

Using AI and frog cells scientists at the University of Vermont were able to create living robots. These robots have the ability to move towards a programmed target and “heal” themselves after being cut. These machines blur the line between a living and a non-living thing. As they have the ability to respond to stimuli,Continue reading “Living Robots: A milestone for science”

A student found themselves home during the recent crisis and needing to see his doctor. He had difficulty breathing through his nose and a few other symptoms. He did not want to go sit with a bunch of people worried he might get sicker. Teledoc, which is available nationwide, connects doctors and patients by phone.Continue reading “Avoid the Long ER Lines”

It comes to no surprise that many of us use social media outlets like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. for enjoyment and entertainment purposes. Since then, there has been an explosion of many employers finding various discriminatory behavior on these sites from their employees which can potentially effect their business. But now according to Nevada lawContinue reading “Social Media and Employment Discrimination”

The article I read this week covers accessibility on the web – it can be found here . This is something that people have written about many times and this article doesn’t cover anything new or interesting. It’s a good recap of things everyone else has already said but it doesn’t say anything different. That’sContinue reading “Good Advice, Bad Site”

Based on a recent survey conducted by the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap, 52% of women feel that technology is male industry, while almost a third or 32% believer gender bias is still a major obstacle in the recruitment process. These findings prove industry professionals need to make more of an effort to notContinue reading “We have to fight for a fairer tech industry for women”

This article explains how some countries have managed to flatten their coronavirus curve and the number of people affected by this virus is decreasing day after day in these countries. In contains an up to date chart of the total number of people who have this virus. You can even choose a time period andContinue reading “See Which Countries are Flattening Their COVID-19 Curve”

Kate Chu, a mom, took to social media to show how her son has been bullied, online and in person, because of the stigma COVID-19. She stated in a Facebook group that her son was physically and verbally bullied several times. COVID-19 originated in China about 3 and a half months ago and carried aContinue reading “COVID-19 Bullying?”

Brigette Muller’s Instagram is the definition of golden hour. Seeing how often she posts; it would be near impossible for her to not receive hate. She stated that she does not get hate often but when she does, she tries to see where the hate is coming from. By this she means investigate the message.Continue reading “How do social media influencers handle bullying?”

The COVID-19 pandemic is all that’s being talked about right now. It is a big deal and is unfortunately causing numerous societal disruptions. A large portion of the workforce is now working from home. Students are continuing their classes as home with distance learning tools. As a result of this, many new programs and technologiesContinue reading “Week 12: Privacy concerns with distance learning and remote work tools”