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Special offer! In-app purchases & the temptations of microtransactions

I recently got a Fitbit smartwatch, and while that is also an interesting subject to discuss, I want to talk about the premium option that came...

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October 11, 2021 by Emma van Kins Consumerism Games Mobile games Web Weavers 0

In honor of this #wordmentalhealthday

Lately, my social media seem to have been filled with two contradictory ideas. On my Instagram feed, I’ve been bombarded with posts about mental health and...

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October 11, 2021 by Christine Stein Hededam Digital Discoverers Health Instagram Mental Health Social Media 2

How big brands are stealing ideas and capitalizing on small designers

It is the plagiarism of the fashion world and quite the unfair fight: enormous fast-fashion companies are stealing the creative ideas and designs from independent designer...

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October 11, 2021 by Deesse Media Maesters 0

A Game Is not Enough

I had a little spare time this weekend and I suddenly felt the urge to start up The Sims again, for the first time in a...

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October 11, 2021 by AniekvanBennekom Consumerism Games Net Navigators Video games 0

A brief overview of ‘human flesh search’ (doxing) in China

With the rapid development of the Internet, more and more people are getting information and enjoying services. In addition to browsing information, search engines have become...

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October 11, 2021 by Zheyue Media Maesters Web Weavers 0

From Game to Reality: Oxenfree’s Big Treasure Hunt

Gaming has become a very popular pastime in our modern society. Whether you play MMOs on a regular basis, or occasionally play a Call of Duty...

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October 11, 2021 by Casper Digital Discoverers Games Video games 0

A11y and the digital world

Our society is digitalizing at a rapid pace. Banking services, managing your insurances, applying for benefits, it all happens online. You might order your food, groceries,...

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October 11, 2021 by hogawa Accessibility Digitalization Media Maesters Virtual Voyagers 0

The internet of things and stress relief

The Internet of Things would allow us to become more efficient. In class we discussed how your house can be heated while you are headed home,...

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October 11, 2021 by SoekhVyas Web Weavers 2

The beauty of niche Facebook groups

Facebook is slowly dying in the eyes of young people, there is no point in denying that. There certainly are platforms that are far more appealing...

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October 11, 2021 by Zofia Media Maesters 1

An internet full of lost games

As a Gen Z-Kid, a large part of my childhood was spent online. This includes the endless amounts playing Wii Games and computer games, but also...

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October 11, 2021 by liekedebart Games Virtual Voyagers 0

Fanning the Flames: Conspiracy Theories, Fake News and Facebook

The role of social media in spreading misinformation is undeniable, harmful to individuals and dangerous to society -according to Facebook. What is the Golden Rule of...

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October 11, 2021 by ryan.gerrett Conspiracy theories Digital Discoverers Facebook Internet Journalism Social Media 0

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While mindlessly scrolling through Instagram reels, I saw a reuploaded version of a TikTok, in which a TikToker named ‘blan.antho’ was bragging about creating this inside...

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October 11, 2021 by IsaKlap Media Maesters Web Weavers 1

Public Attitudes Towards Government Imposed COVID-19 Digital Technologies

Welcome to our podcast on Public Attitudes Towards Government Imposed COVID-19 Digital Technologies. This is a podcast episode co-authored by Angela and Victor, where we discuss...

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October 11, 2021 by Angela COVID19 Health Technology Virtual Voyagers 1

Did James Bond throw shade on “My Heritage” and its competitors?

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October 11, 2021 by anna.barbara Media Maesters Online Platforms Web Weavers 0

The Digital Dilemma: Part 2

In the second part of this three-part podcast James Bentham, Fiona ‘t Hart, and I discuss various benefits and drawbacks of digital platforms in relation to...

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October 11, 2021 by Andrea Media Maesters Net Navigators 0

‘We are all Khaled Said’

I’m sure many of us are familiar with the terms social media activism and Facebook Revolution. Thanks to the internet, it is now possible to speak...

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October 11, 2021 by Isabel Web Weavers 0

Squid Game, Netflix, and the Costs of the Internet

A couple of weeks ago, my friend told me about the new TV series called Squid Game that came out on Netflix. Since I was looking...

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October 11, 2021 by OlpinskaAga Digital Discoverers Media Maesters 0

The Internet: made for humans, by humans

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October 11, 2021 by Antonie Internet Net Navigators Social 0

My phone saved my life

In this post, I explore how digitalization is affecting home invasions and home safety. This week I listened to a podcast called Two Hot Takes that...

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October 11, 2021 by Marta Podcast Safety Technology Virtual Voyagers 0

A day offline: are U fine?

Have you ever wanted to just escape from the digital era to a place and time where smartphones were not even invented? I sometimes do. With...

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October 11, 2021 by Laura Media Maesters Net Navigators Social Media 3
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