Tag: Experience

7 Must-Experience Open Source Projects and Tools for 2023

Open-source projects and tools have revolutionized the world of technology by providing access to high-quality software and resources that are freely available to the public. In 2023, several must-experience open-source projects and tools have gained significant popularity and have the potential ...

Enhancing Android TV Playback Experience with MediaSession

In this post, we'll learn about Android MediaSession API, why we should use it, and how to implement it on Android TV (or Fire TV) apps. After setting the ground, we'll follow a step-by-step guide on a basic MediaSession implementation. The sample app used for this articl...

Unveiling the experience wheel of true fortune

Would you believe UX thought leader  Jared M. Spool  once carried out an unorthodox exercise with the following questions: What would make this product evil? I want you to come up with ways we could make the design much worse. How would we make a truly horrible exper...

My TIIDElab 2nd Month Experience 2.0

"It's been an incredible two months within this esteemed Fellowship, and I can confidently affirm that I've welcomed every challenge, celebrated every achievement, and navigated through the highs and lows with unwavering enthusiasm. The transformation, both in terms of technical skills ...

Reflecting on the Pre-9/11 Airport Experience

The other day, as my son dropped my husband and me off at the airport, I found myself reflecting on the way things were before the events of September 11, 2001. It made me sad to realize that he had never experienced the more relaxed and personal environment that once existed. Per CN...

How can the workplace become a place where the skills and experience of older people are put to…

How can the workplace become a place where the skills and experience of older people are put to good use? That’s a goal of  Janine Vanderburg , the founder of The Age-Friendly Workplace and our guest on the newest episode of the Crow’s Feet Podcast. Listen to the epi...

Open Your Mind and Body to the Intensely Spiritual Experience of Drinking Tap Water

Completely out of the blue, my sisters and I decided to visit my mother for Christmas. It was hot when I left my home state of Florida, so when I arrived at my mother’s house in Oregon, the cold temperatures were quite a shock. This story is not about my failure. It’s about my 80-year...

Forgiveness: The Unearthly Experience

In our lives, we often unknowingly harbor numerous grudges, nurturing pain within ourselves. These emotional burdens can make our journey through life less joyful. The great Lord Mahavir provided a profound solution to this state of mind — forgiveness. Forgiveness is a state of mind where a...

My Near-Death Experience in The War of Gaza

It was in the war of 2014 on Gaza. In the last few nights before our departure from our village to the neighboring city, we couldn’t sleep. Usually, the sounds of rockets hitting near the border of Gaza and our other neighboring village from the right are not enough to make us wake up in the n...

My Near-Death Experience in The War of Gaza

knowledge + experience …

I didn’t get to go outside today because of the rain, I suppose I could have just walked on out there and have gotten soaked to the bone, it would have been fine, I would have survived — if I were all dried up and parched in a desert I would have welcomed the rain, desired it even &...

My Near-Death Experience in The War of Gaza

Beat Procrastination: Tips from Science and My Experience

I wanted to write a blog, but I put it off due to concern that I might not do it well. Does this sound familiar? Do you often put things off? There is a good chance that many of you reading this story are delaying doing something. You do not need to panic if you are. It is common to procrastin...

Advice From a Software Engineer With 8 Years of Experience

Hello, and welcome! My name is Benoit. I have been a software engineer for the past eight and a half years. I stayed at my previous (and first) company for seven and a half years, then I joined a new one in early 2022. This article comes from a recent self-reflection on the things I wish I had...

Working With Older People Has Been a Humbling And Rewarding Experience

As a teacher who works in special education, some people think I’m some sort of guru because I know how to navigate the basics of Google Docs, Google Sheets, as well as a lot of other websites and databases we use at work. I took a LinkedIn proficiency test in Excel. I failed miserably, which ...

How Was Your Survey Experience?

1. Was the survey somewhat annoying? How annoying was it? Very annoying? A little bit annoying? Somewhat annoying? The most annoying thing ever and you hate us now? You actually enjoyed the survey and didn’t find it annoying at all? (Hint, this is the right answer) 2. H...

Unleashing the Power of Personal Experience in Leadership

In the realm of leadership, there are countless resources and advice available on how to be an effective leader. From books to seminars, we are inundated with information on the best ways to lead and inspire others. However, amidst the abundance of knowledge, it’s important to recognize that t...

Experience Doesn’t Matter

Experience Doesn’t Matter (…As Much) People gasp when they hear me say it. Or at the very least, they roll their eyes. “When hiring,” I say, “prioritize experience below most other things.” Or, more bluntly, “Experience doesn’t matter nearly as muc...

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Daredevil (or the Unknowable Nature of Subjective Experience)

Daredevil, the acrobatic and wise-cracking lawyer by day/vigilante by night, introduced in 1964, was originally little more than a knockoff of Spider-Man, except for one essential gimmick. Matt Murdock, DD’s litigious alter ego, was blind. For those unfamiliar with the classic origin tale; you...

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Daredevil (or the Unknowable Nature of Subjective Experience)

My Experience at Summer Of Bitcoin 2023

This internship with Alby provided a profound learning experience that encompassed research, design, and user engagement. The report offers a comprehensive overview of my contributions, the methodologies employed, and the results achieved. Through user research, UI/UX enhancements, accessibility tes...

Wild Diaries 1: Embracing A NEW Art Style for a More Immersive Gaming Experience

Announcing a new art style At Wildchain, we are striving to create a captivating and satisfying gaming experience. Throughout the course of development, we gained plenty of valuable insights that substantially contributed to our comprehension of effective game design. We are excited to announc...

The Impact of AI in Gaming: Enhancing Immersion and Gameplay Experience

Gaming has come a long way from the days of Pong and Space Invaders. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), games have taken on a whole new level of sophistication, immersion, and interactivity. AI algorithms are being used to enhance gameplay experience, make games more challenging, and c...

The Impact of AI in Gaming: Enhancing Immersion and Gameplay Experience

Learnings from my First Game Dev Experience

18 months ago, I decided to learn about game development. I set a goal for myself to finish my first project and release it no matter what, in order to learn as much as possible about the process of creating and launching a video game. My game is not among the best on the market, and it’s not ...

3 ways technology can level up your customer experience.

Imagine a world of five-star reviews, loyal customers, and endless referrals. Making your customers happy should be your top priority: delivering exceptional experiences is not just a goal-it is part of your vision and at the very core of your strategies. Luckily, modern-day technology is here to he...

The Nemesis x Lucca Comics & Games: Second Edition of an Epic Metaverse Experience

In a groundbreaking collaboration for the second consecutive year, The Nemesis teams up with Lucca Comics & Games, the legendary festival taking place from 1st to 5th November 2023 and attracting thousands of comics, animation, games, and video games enthusiasts every year. The experience d...

The Taxonomy of Experience: Part 1

Introduction People are talking more and more about AR, VR and other immersive experiences. And you may have noticed that, when discussing these extended reality (XR) experiences, the existing language we use to talk about point of view falls short. We can do more in XR than we’ve ever b...

Elevate Your Gaming Experience: The Beginners Guide to Essential Gaming Accessories

For those seeking a heart-pounding and immersive experience, gaming offers the ultimate escape. However, seasoned gamers know that to truly elevate your experience, a basic setup is not enough. You need the perfect gaming accessories! Imagine this, you’re deeply engrossed in an intense gami...

Theatre and Virtual Reality VR Merger for Breathtaking Audience Experience

Integrating Virtual reality into theatres has opened up many avenues of amusements for the audience and enhanced experience. The use of VR in theatres has increased the experience of live performances, adding limitless possibilities to enlighten a spark of excitement among the audience. This revolut...

To Lilac: A VRchat Experience.

To Lilac: Wish things went otherwise. Maybe you will see this~ maybe not but here’s my story. Note: this is an audio writing. Play the music indicated to follow with the flow of this article. links are double posted to show up correctly across device types. Pictured: the moment I brok...

The Taxonomy of Experience: Part 1

When it comes to iPhone, the experience is the product

All of a sudden, the smartphone segment is alive with innovation. We’ve seen some amazing foldable devices come to market in the past 12 months, with the latest being the incredible OnePlus Open. Earlier in the year, Samsung iterated their Z Fold with the 5th generation version, which refined ...

Change These 12 iOS 17 Settings Right Now For a Superior Experience

iOS 17 is lately out to the public and you can’t deny the fact you’re excited by its new UI changes and performance improvements. I’ve been using iOS 17 full-time for over three months (as I signed up for developer program) and I’ve gathered these 12 exclusive fe...

Skeuomorphism in User Experience Design

In the rapidly evolving landscape of UX design, there’s a recurring trend that resurfaces every now and then, challenging the status quo of minimalist and flat design. This is “skeuomorphism,” a design principle that marries the past and the present by incorporating familiar real-w...

Revolutionize your Check-In: Insider Secrets for a Smooth Visitor Experience with Envoy

Revolutionize your Check-In: Insider Secrets for a Smooth Visitor Experience with Envoy Greetings, fellow tech enthusiasts and adventure-seekers! Today, we’re diving into the exhilarating world of visitor experiences, unveiling insider secrets that will transform how you welcome guests. But...

macOS Sonoma: Elevate Your Mac Experience

Are you ready for a Mac experience like never before?  macOS Sonoma is here to take your productivity and creativity to new heights! On September 26, 2023, Apple is set to release the latest iteration of its beloved operating system, packed with exciting features and enhancements that will make...

Essential Steps After Installing Windows 11 for a Smooth Experience

Switching to a new operating system like Windows 11 can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming. After all, there’s more to it than just the installation. To make sure you’re getting the most out of Windows 11, there are a few important things you should do after Windows 11 upgrade....

Top Activities to Experience in Athens

Athens offers a rich experience beyond being a mere starting point for the Greek islands. Discover the ultimate guide to exploring this incredibly historic city. Tourists who opt to stay and explore the vibrant Greek capital instead of escaping to one of the nearby islands via a high-speed fe...

A Haunting Experience: I Was Robbed on the French-Spanish Border

I am writing this article for everyone to read please share this information with anyone you know who could be traveling in the direction of Barcelona, especially if you are driving with a foreign plate number vehicle. Onthe 20th of August, my husband and I was driving toward Barcelona Spain. Fol...

My First and Most Beautiful Adventure: A First Time Traveller’s Experience In Barcelona

The effort it takes to move my body is immense. It’s still dark outside and will continue to be for a long time yet. The body next to me stirs, the groan it makes reminding me why we’re perhaps the only two people now awake at this hour. Because while my desire to be fast asleep, like mo...

Discover the Best 5 Fine-Dining Restaurants in Delhi for an Exceptional Culinary Experience

Delhi is undoubtedly a foodie’s haven. From the incredibly tempting street food which is a delight to one’s gustatory senses to the succulent, rich and flavorsome food served in impeccable surroundings and a charming fine-dining ambiance, this city will never cease to impress you. A&nbsp...

How Interactive Animation Enhances The User Experience

The hardest thing to catch today might not be the fruit fly you see on your window… It’s the human attention span! As we near the mid-21st century, we beings keep finding hundreds of different ways to catch this precious attention. We had newspapers, then televisions, then phones, then ...

My experience of attending the Hyperledger Global Forum 2022 in Dublin, Ireland [12–14 September](Part 1)

Hyperledger Global Forum is an annual event organized by Hyperledger Foundation to bring together blockchain enthusiasts/commercial entities working on various interesting projects. The motivation for writing this story is to share my experience of attending this event and to highlight various compa...

BNP Paribas London Technology Intern Interview Experience

Applications open around September-October and remain open for a month or two before they start their review process. I casually applied after I saw a LinkedIn post without any referrals. I applied on 24th October. Profile Shortlisting — I received a mail on 3rd November stating that...

My MBA Experience at USC Marshall: Lessons, Struggles, and Two of the Best Years of My Life

I came into the MBA program with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, wanting to launch a new business or get involved with startups in some capacity after graduation. On March 23rd, 2020, almost exactly two years after committing to USC, I joined CoEfficient Labs, a paid acquisition team for...

How the waves of language used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a unique shared experience

Though I hadn’t seen a single episode of Game Of Thrones, you bet I was at a finale watching party. Even if I was in the back row near the popcorn, sipping wine. Why would someone sit through 80 minutes of mediocre fantasy and exhausted acting without interest? For the rare experience of a ...

Revisiting the Museum Experience

In our first research, we were excited about what different avenues we could use to bring people and culture in the 21st century. We researched digital transformations, virtual reality, and other new experiences in hopes of finding one that had succeeded at congregating a larger amount of the contem...

5 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Montreal for a Pawsitively Great Dining Experience

Montreal is a city known for its rich culinary scene and pet-friendly atmosphere. For dog owners, dining out can be a challenge when they want to include their furry companions. Fortunately, Montreal offers a variety of dog-friendly restaurants where you and your four-legged friend can enjoy a ...

My Study Abroad Experience: Tips and Tricks You Must Keep In Mind

Growing Up in India, I always saw flying abroad as a luxury activity, which only the rich can afford in their lifetime. Being a football fanatic and a huge fan of Manchester United F.C., I always lived the dream of going to Manchester one day and watching my favorite players live in front of my eyes...

How to Experience Rome Like a Local

A city like Rome is most fun when you get to experience life as the locals would. That is, a local on a sunny weekend. That is when the best version of Romans comes out. Often only one plan is made for the day as you never know where each encounter will take you, nor how much time your lunch will...

Israel: TavTech Experience and Recommendations

Last December, I did the most random thing. I maxed out my credit cards and bought a ticket to Israel, a place I never even considered adding to my travel bucket list. One year later, I can honestly say the 8 weeks I spent in Israel immersed in their culture, political and biblical history, religion...

The Excel Experience (so far)

Some people apply to Birthright Israel Excel with a vision. Some are committed to the internship (the long hours, the to-do lists, the meetings) and some to the community (the discussions, the laughter, the network). And the rest? They’re like me. I had no idea what I was looking for when I...

My Memorable Trekking Experience

Hello Everyone, Trekking has become popular these days and an increasing number of people are opting for it. A Jessore trek was something that I always had in the TO-DO list. The magnificent nature, a beautiful valley, The astounding monsoon sky view, The ardent display of color during sunset&n...

Not All VCs Need Operational Experience. But They All Need Operational Empathy.

At first sight of this data one might think that we need more ex-operators working as venture investors, especially in the UK & EU where this element of diversity lags behind the more developed US ecosystem. However, it’s worth recognizing that operational experience doesn’t necessar...

The Joy of Living in the World of Experience

One of my personal mantras of late is to live in the world of experience rather than the world of thought. Thoughts and emotions make up a small part of our potential, but they’ve come to rule our life, often making us miserable. Instead of the occasional inspired thought, we’re do...

Oppression Disguised as Progress: My Xinjiang Experience

I met Abduweli Ayup in Auckland during my interview with the creative team on the acclaimed documentary All Static & Noise. The film highlights the plight of the Uyghur people in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Western China. He was one of the Uyghur individuals featured in the fil...

Standard Chartered Diversity Hackathon Experience

One day, while scrolling through my LinkedIn feed, I came across an opportunity called the Standard Chartered Diversity Hackathon. It was exclusively available to final year B.E./B. Tech female students set to graduate in 2023. As usual, I suddenly visited their page to register. The whole hackathon...

My First 1L Moot Experience

Your first moot court competition as a law student is a rite of passage. Moot court is designed to resemble a real-life court proceeding that requires hours of research, preparation, and practice. While your first moot can be very exciting, it can also be very nerve-wracking if you’re not some...

My experience building credit as an American living in the UK

I see it practically every day across the multiple immigration and expat communities I admin on Facebook, and I’ve commented umpteen times about my experiences with credit — like how I established credit quickly and relatively “easily” in the UK as a new immigrant. So I thoug...

Migration Is at the Core of the Human Experience

Early on a Monday morning, 51 people assemble at a safe house in northern Mexico. A semi truck pulls up, and the man they’ve paid to shepherd them to America directs them into the trailer. Hours later, they are found dead of exposure, still in that trailer, on the outskirts of San Antonio. ...

Anti-Racism Is Not Enough

I had a racist experience today at one of my most frequented local stores. I won’t give the incident space here because it doesn’t deserve it. I will just say that is was typical racism and white supremacy doing what it always does. White supremacy is extremely predictable, unimaginative...

Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

One of the simplest things you can do during this month is to watch a movie or documentary about Black history. You’ll find yourself more informed about the Black experience in America over time. Want to expand this one? Invite a friend or two and make it a movie night! Choose a movie th...

Empowering The Multiracial Experience

When I was little, I was fortunate to spend lots of time with both sides of my mixed heritage. With my Latvian grandmother. I learned how to play the violin, sing Latvian nursery rhymes, and solve puzzles. I watched my father converse in a language that I didn’t understand, but felt complet...

From White-Passing to Media’s Mirror: Unraveling My Mixed-Race Experience in America

Navigating America’s multifaceted racial landscape, especially as a “white-passing” individual of mixed heritage, brings to light layers of complexity, privilege, and identity struggles. The broader societal narratives on race, intertwined with personal experiences and the omnipres...

Unlearning My White Privilege Pt. 2 — “I want them to think I’m not ugly.”

As part of my ongoing learning experience I watched another fantastic documentary the other day. Where the documentarian allowed the students she interviewed to ask her and the crew questions before she asked them anything. It was quite telling and like the two “research experiments” ...

The conscious experience of time may involve a 5th dimension

Time and consciousness are two phenomena that are integral to our experience of existence but neither is well understood. Our subjective experience is that we are conscious of one moment at a time, which includes a basket of sense and mental phenomena. Thus, we feel that we are flowing from one m...

2023 in review — top read papers, collections, journals and more

This year we went far and beyond to provide you with a more fulfilling experience by bringing you CME accreditation, QxMD’s curated automated collections, and additional free content from 2MM, conferences, and more! The year’s not over but so far there’s been x new journal content ...

How To Prepare for Your First Psychedelic Experience

When it comes to psychedelics, “set and setting” are the most commonly used buzzwords — for good reason. They illuminate a key question: How can we prepare and set up experiences in a way that maximizes benefits while minimizing risks? I’ve noticed over and over that ho...

Ibogaine: a psychospiritual experience

The following is an account of an ibogaine flood dose for psychospiritual purposes. Ibogaine is not legal in the United States, but is legal in various other countries. It is used predominantly to eliminate opiate addiction, but is also used for psychospiritual growth (and has been used by...

There is no Undo button for the Ayahuasca experience

In this article, I will share my personal feelings as a neophyte taking part in the ancient Ayahuasca ritual for the first time, as well as practical recommendations for choosing a retreat, preparing for the ceremony, integrating the experience, and ensuring safety measures. I hope my experience wil...

on girlhood and collective experience

It kinda shocked me the first time I looked at the mirror and saw a woman, instead of a girl. Until very recently, and to be specific until my mother asked me to try her engagement dress, I was so convinced I was still living my prolonged puberty years as a 20-something. I am now the same age she...

Can Anyone Become a Freelancer Even With Zero Experience?

Imagine having the freedom to be your own boss, setting your own schedule, and working from wherever you want. Sounds pretty dreamy. Well, that’s the life of a freelancer! And perhaps you’re wondering if this way of making money is for you, and if it’s even possible to sta...

Museums, experience and democracy.

Education has always been one of the main functions of any museum. However, in a rapidly changing digitalized world, museums have to compete for visitors’ attendance and attention. Nowadays they not only try to educate but also to offer visitors an engaging and entertaining ‘experie...

Wonderspaces: A different Participant Experience (PX)

Most people know that that capital of Texas’s unofficial motto is “Keep Austin Weird.” The city is known for its eclectic art, music, and food scene. One space that aligns with Austin’s vibe is a 28,000 square foot immersive art exhibit that features installations from artist...

Sensory experience (ii) sitting on the steps

[As I was writing the image description for the door frame and signage, I realise that it doesn’t show you the way to the entrance/exit]. As soon as I walked in, I realised that the two display cases present an immediate block — you have to walk round them to get to the other side of ...

Improving the museum experience — app that helps you better navigate around museums

Museums experienced a 20% attendance decrease between 2008 and 2018 in France* Since the 1970s, museums have been suffering a profound crisis, resulting in decreasing audiences and increased critiques. Yet, the purpose of this type of institution is to make heritage and culture accessib...

Manifest | Experience + Creativity

I missed a flight to Barcelona, was sad/angry so I went to the fabric store and bought this print. Went home and focused my energy in creating something beautiful. I wear this quite a lot and always feel positive, artistic, and sensual. It’s a soft linen/viscose blend that has a nice drape and...

How AI Impacted E-commerce: Personalization, Recommendations, and Customer Experience

AI’s entrance onto the e-commerce stage is nothing short of a game-changer. It has transcended mere novelty to become an essential tool for businesses seeking to thrive in the competitive world of online retail. The driving force behind this transformation is the unparalleled ability of AI to ...