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Last week, Japan announced it would officially stop using the floppy disk. This got me thinking; I vividly remember using this piece of technology back in high school. It served many purposes, but mostly it was for carrying documents from one computer to another.
Push notifications have become a defining feature of our digital lives. Small pop-ups, often disguised as helpful reminders or enticing updates, have embedded themselves into our daily routines, contributing to a growing epidemic of phone addiction and digital distraction.
The emergence of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT has undoubtedly revolutionized our world, impacting many jobs and tasks. As a web developer and writer, I cannot overstate how much these tools have allowed me to expand beyond my skill set and learn a lot in the process.
When we talk about AI, most of us probably think about chatbots, or more specifically large language models (LLM’s), that help us express ourselves in a more guided and automated manner. Even Apple has revealed its involvement in the AI race while incorporating OpenAI as its primary chatbot.
The flickering glow of a screen, a mesmerizing dance of light and color – video has an undeniable power to capture our attention. From the early days of television to the endless scroll of TikTok, video has become an inescapable force in our lives.
Training an AI model is a significant undertaking. Not only does it demand substantial financial investment, but it also requires highly specialized infrastructure and software capable of processing the data necessary for model creation.
The dust may be settling on the accusations of Google's search engine monopoly, but a new battle seems to be brewing in the realm of AI engines. Once again, Apple stands at the center, facing the same questions of power and control.
Tabs are everywhere, from file explorers to web browsers, IDEs, and even vertically, in messaging apps like WhatsApp. While the metaphor may seem outdated in a time where physical folders and tabs have become less common, the concept has been able to survive by providing users with a fast and easy way to organize and access information.
The recent antitrust lawsuit against Apple by the US Department of Justice due has lead to some heated debates about the company's control over its app ecosystem, more specifically the App Store.
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.
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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.
