I'm a full-stack developer from The Netherlands and founder of Emozio, LabNet, and editor at Bright. I am passionate about creating things for humans—not robots. In my spare time, I enjoy writing about a range of topics in my blog.
When you’re a kid, people often ask what you want to be when you grow up. Almost instantly, the idea of a career becomes intertwined with your identity. Later in life, when we meet new people, we often ask them what they do for a living.
Anyone who has ever used a poorly designed interface knows just how frustrating it can be—wasting time, draining energy, and even souring your mood. Whether it’s buying train tickets in a foreign country, searching for museum information, or navigating tasks that require clicking through multiple pages, the process can feel unnecessarily complicated.
When we interact with Large Language Models (LLMs), it’s striking how human-like their responses often appear. We pose a question, and they provide an answer—at least in most cases.
Recently, I’ve been fascinated by so-called liminal spaces: certain environments that feel strangely “off.” These spaces are often deserted, old and forgotten, or possess an obscure, indescribable vibe.
Driving at night might seem more dangerous at first glance, but it has some hidden advantages. For example, when approaching a corner during the daytime, you often need to wait until another vehicle is visibly closer before you can proceed.
I often see young children effortlessly using their parents' smartphones. In those moments, I feel a mix of admiration and pity. On the one hand, it’s impressive how, at such a young age, they can navigate a device that is as advanced as it is accessible.
This week, Google announced its new platform for augmented reality, Android XR. The release appears to be a strategic move for several reasons. First, leveraging the familiarity of Android makes the platform more accessible compared to introducing something entirely new. And the timing couldn't be better...
Let’s face it: if companies could operate without employees, they likely would. Not only would it cut costs, but it might also make them more agile and adaptable. While we often see people as indispensable in many roles, other factors may play a larger role than we’d like to admit.
When it comes to distributing content, whether automated or manually selected, there’s always an algorithm at play. We may not realize it, but even when we personally choose what content to share with others through social apps, we’re following a naturally developed algorithm.
Every day, whether consciously or unconsciously, we make countless decisions. These decisions are often based on weighing the potential rewards against the costs. In short, we evaluate the balance, and if the outcome seems beneficial, we proceed and remember to make the same choice in the future.
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I often see young children effortlessly using their parents' smartphones. In those moments, I feel a mix of admiration and pity. On the one hand, it’s impressive how, at such a young age, they can navigate a device that is as advanced as it is accessible.
If you're also a fan of both the Laravel TALL stack and Dark Mode, then this one is for you. In just three simple steps, we will add an elegant way of adding support for Dark Mode into our Laravel application. Whether Taylor likes it or not ;-)
The Surgical Robotics Lab is part of the Department of Biomechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering Technology) at the University of Twente, The Netherlands.
