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Rima Sabina Aouf critiques Silicon Valley's framing of AI smart glasses and other wearable devices as solutions to harmful smartphone use. The opinion piece argues that attention-economy business models and data exploitation are structural problems, while identifying a growing appetite for playful, single-purpose hardware such as cameras, payment accessories and screen-light music players.
Katy Cowan’s Creative Boom article offers practical advice for creatives seeking to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. She encourages authenticity, storytelling, and embracing new mediums like short-form video while also suggesting a shift toward consultancy and experimentation with emerging or analogue techniques. The piece highlights how personal voice and genuine passion can help creatives differentiate themselves in 2024’s saturated industry.