Social connection right now can come with a bit of a learning curve. While we can still see one another virtually, stressful times during the pandemic and a new digital dynamic can make it hard to replicate the lighthearted moments of bonding that we crave. Thankfully, it’s still possible to enjoy many of the benefits of social interaction even when you’re holed up at home – and playing games is a great way to do it in a group. “When you are in a more positive place through games and laughter and connection, you see things from a broader perspective,” said Dr Emma Seppala, a Yale psychologist and author of The Happiness Track. That’s especially important because, while it might feel as if we’re interacting with others, ruminating over headlines on social media heightens our anxiety and sense of isolation. Social connection is “the greatest human need after food and shelter,” Dr Seppala said. It “predicts psychological health, physical health, recovery from disease, and … [Read more...] about 5 games to play on video chat during the stay-home period
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Louis Vuitton, Volvo tapping Thai social commerce via Line chat app
BANGKOK: Luxury fashion and auto brands in Thailand have turned to selling their products on Japanese chat app Line amid the coronavirus pandemic, tapping the country's growing appetite for social commerce, a top executive said on Thursday. Brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Volvo were among those that opened official accounts on the messaging app, which outranks Facebook's WhatsApp and Rakuten's Viber in Thailand, aiming to connect with users during a coronavirus lockdown. "The luxury category was forced to adapt because their stores were closed," Line Thailand chief commercial officer, Norasit Sitivechvichit, told Reuters. Thailand earlier this year imposed a nationwide curfew and closed malls for nearly two months to contain infections. "During the pandemic, sellers became very active," Norasit said, adding that others sold cosmetics and fast-moving consumer goods. Line, which charges sellers for sending messages and live streaming, said its monthly active users in … [Read more...] about Louis Vuitton, Volvo tapping Thai social commerce via Line chat app
Duo is Google’s attempt at the most human video chat service ever
A face for video Video chat needs to escape its current social limitations, and Duo is the first attempt. Russell Holly 25 May 2016 33 [ ]/google-io-2016) The act of communicating in real time through video hasn't really changed in nearly 20 years. Two devices with the same software initiate a connection, you wait for the video to load, and if you're lucky the connection is good enough for a conversation to happen at a close to real world cadence. The technology surrounding video chat has changed in amazing ways, but the act of starting that conversation and having that conversation remains mostly the same. For years we've been sold on the idea that smartphones with great front-facing cameras would enable the ability to simply pick up your phone and call someone through video, but rarely does that experience go smoothly even between two people who are familiar with how the tech works. VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & … [Read more...] about Duo is Google’s attempt at the most human video chat service ever
Youngest man in SG Nasi Lemak sex-themed chat group case gets probation
SINGAPORE: The youngest man to be charged over sex-themed Telegram chat group SG Nasi Lemak, which circulated obscene images of women to 44,000 members, was given a year's probation on Wednesday (Dec 2). The 18-year-old student, who cannot be named under the Children and Young Persons Act as he was a minor at the time of the offences, will also have to attend psycho-education on healthy sexuality and responsible sexual conduct. He will have to perform 40 hours of community service and his parents put up a bond of S$5,000 to ensure his good behaviour during probation. The teen had admitted to one charge of possessing 59 obscene films in his phone . Two other charges of sending a photo of nude women to the chat group and possessing 388 obscene images in his phone for the purpose of transmission were taken into consideration. The teen's home had been raided by police in October last year after the police received 35 reports about SG Nasi Lemak. The offender admitted that he … [Read more...] about Youngest man in SG Nasi Lemak sex-themed chat group case gets probation
Probation for member of SG Nasi Lemak Telegram chat group who possessed 462 obscene films
SINGAPORE: A member of "sex-themed" Telegram chat group SG Nasi Lemak was sentenced on Friday (Oct 16) to a year's probation for possessing 462 obscene films , with two other charges taken into consideration. Justin Lee Han Shi, 20, will have to remain indoors from 11pm to 6am every day and perform 40 hours of community service. His parents put up a bond of S$5,000 to ensure his good behaviour. A report found that Lee was suitable for probation and the prosecutor said he was not objecting to it. The judge reminded Lee that if he commits another offence, he can be liable to be sentenced again for this case. Lee had pleaded guilty to one count of possessing obscene films, with two other charges of possessing devices containing 556 obscene pictures and transmitting pornographic material to the SG Nasi Lemak Telegram group taken into consideration. The police had received information in March last year about obscene materials being distributed on the messaging platform … [Read more...] about Probation for member of SG Nasi Lemak Telegram chat group who possessed 462 obscene films