Why I Ditched WhatsApp… A Digital Detox Story… In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of notifications. I’ve recently taken a step back from one of the most ubiquitous messaging apps: WhatsApp. Why the Change? I’ve always been mindful of my digital well-being, but WhatsApp’s design choices have increasingly clashed with my desire for[…]
Read moreThere’s a place in Japan where serenity floats on the morning mist, where ancient cedar forests whisper the chants of monks, and where time appears to pause to let your spirit catch up with your body. This is Koyasan – or Mount Koya – a sacred haven nestled in the mountains of Wakayama Prefecture. Koyasan, a mountain retreat and UNESCO World[…]
Read moreAnalogue Pocket Retro Handheld Gaming. The definitive way to play portable videogames No emulation, real fun. Meet Analogue Pocket, a multi-video-game-system portable handheld with a digital audio workstation built-in synthesizer and sequencer. Out of the box, — without emulation –, the Pocket is compatible with the Game Boy, Game Boy Color & Game Boy Advance game cartridge library; and it[…]
Read moreIn the ongoing catalog of cultural casualties from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the destruction of the it8bit Club represents an irreplaceable loss to computing heritage and collective memory. The Russian attack on Mariupol resulted in the destruction of almost all buildings in the city, including museums and every other place dedicated to preserving memory. Among these buildings, there is also the[…]
Read moreIf you’ve been experiencing the frustrating “An error occurred. Please try again later. (Playback ID: xxxxxxxxxx)” message while trying to watch YouTube videos, you’re not alone. This issue has been affecting numerous users across different platforms, with a particularly high incidence among Apple Mac users running Chrome and Safari browsers. After extensive research and testing, we’ve discovered a surprisingly simple[…]
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