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From Laughter to Love: Short Form Videos’ Impact on Family Relationships in the Digital Age

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As the world celebrates International Day of Families, it is a perfect time to reflect on the importance of family dynamics in the modern world. In an era of fast-paced technological advancements, family units have undergone significant changes, making it more critical than ever to foster strong relationships among family members. In recent years, short-form video applications including the likes of Likee, TikTok, and Instagram Reels have become a popular way for people to connect and share their lives with others. One of the most significant ways these apps have impacted our society is by bringing families together. By playing a key role in facilitating this trend, more and more families have turned to short video platforms to stay connected and engage with one another.

One such content creator who not only embraces family values but rather has made it his content focus is Eyad Marwan Mohammad El Bakkar. Eyad, a father of three children, has been active on social media since 2019 under the persona – Bakkar Family, and regularly creates content featuring his family in his videos. His 17-year-old son, Ahmed, and two daughters named Rital and Rahaf aged 11 and 6 respectively, often participate in his videos.

Eyad was inspired to begin creating content on social media by his son, Ahmed who was only 8 years old at the time. Ahmad wanted to start a dedicated social media account, however, at such a young age – his father felt it was better to not allow his son to do so by himself but rather help him in creating content. Ever since then, Eyad has created thousands of videos with his family based on various content topics recommended by his family members and fans.

Eyad started on content creation on social media through short-form videos and believes that “it is a great tool to attract the audience by the main title of the video and the attractive content. I also appreciate the fact that it is not boring and helps in delivering the message of a video quickly and clearly.” He further appreciates the fact that short-form videos can help creators reach new audiences, as he believes that audiences prefer to view content that keeps them interested and engaged on social media quickly.

Eyad’s content on short-form videos revolves around the real-life stories of his family and as individuals in a comedic and conservative way while respecting Arab society’s norms and traditions. He frequently educates his audience on the best ways to deal with certain situations in a comedic manner to reach the right audience and garner more interest from users. As social media has been able to help him in forming a closer relationship with his family, Eyad aims to inspire his followers to learn to live a closer and happier relationship with their families as well.

Having a dedicated family account, Eyad also emphasises the importance of involving his family in his content creation process. While he features his children in his videos, Eyad’s wife is responsible for all the behind-the-scenes tasks wherein she regularly conducts the job of a manager, producer, videographer, editor and so much more. According to the creator, “She (Eyad’s wife) is the real boss of my family and team.” His entire family enjoys coming up with ideas for new content together while targeting a similar audience to their ages and interests to ensure that their content is always relevant. By involving his family in this process, Eyad has been able to turn his passion for creating content into a shared experience that brings his family closer together.

As such it is evident that short-form video applications can create bonding experiences between family members as they come together to participate in various challenges and create fun videos that bring them together, creating lasting memories. Short-form video applications can also help to bridge the generation gap in families. The platform has enabled younger generations to connect with their parents and grandparents, who may not be as tech-savvy. By creating videos and participating in challenges together, families have found a way to bond and bridge the gap between generations.

Eyad’s success with short-form videos has opened up new opportunities for him and his family, leading to collaborations with brands and enabling him to reach and connect with people from all over the world. As we move further into the digital age, it is safe to assume that short-form video applications will continue to play a significant role in shaping family relationships, providing an avenue for families to connect, bond, and create lasting memories. This International Day of Families, let us celebrate the importance of family and the role technology has played in bringing us closer together.

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Netflix’s Squid Game Drops into Garena Free Fire

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Garena Free Fire is set to mark its 8th anniversary with a collaboration featuring Netflix’s series, Squid Game. This announcement precedes the global premiere of Squid Game’s third and final season on June 27, aiming to provide an immersive experience for players and fans.

“We are thrilled to partner with Netflix once again — this time to bring the globally beloved Squid Game into Free Fire in a way that resonates with our battle royale-loving community,” said Harold Teo, Free Fire Global Producer at Garena. “By reimagining Squid Game’s mysterious games and unique elements, we hope to create unforgettable moments as we celebrate eight amazing years with our players.”

Beginning July 18, players worldwide can participate in Squid Game-inspired survival challenges across Free Fire’s Battle Royale and Clash Squad modes on all seven maps, including the new Solara map. Featured challenges include:

Red Light, Green Light: Players must defend themselves and gather loot while avoiding detection by Young-hee. Those caught moving will be frozen, and survivors will earn rewards:

  1. Glass Bridge: This game tests players’ instincts as they navigate fragile glass panels, where incorrect steps lead to an instant HP dip.
  2. Dalgona Challenge: In-match dalgona stands offer surprises for players who successfully interact with the cookies.
  3. Secret Symbols: Players can search for hidden Squid Game symbols on maps to claim bonus loot.

Players can also unlock exclusive Squid Game-inspired collectibles through the special Squid Game Cash Bank Event. By depositing in-game tokens from missions, players can unlock unique rewards such as:

  1. The Doll Outfit: An iconic bright orange dress for battles.
  2. Classic Voicelines: Memorable lines like “The Mugungha Flower has bloomed.”
  3. Ribbon Loot Box: Defeated players respawn as black-and-pink boxes.
  4. Squid Game Banner: A themed profile accessory.

Additional Squid Game-inspired gear, including Pink Guards’ Costumes, the contestants’ signature Green Tracksuit, the Cash Bank Backpack, and a Red Light, Green Light Gloo Wall skin, will also be available in the Free Fire Item Shop.

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Notepad Gains Markdown Formatting in Microsoft Update

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Microsoft has rolled out an update for Notepad on Windows 11, introducing support for Markdown formatting. This update, identified as version 11.2504.50.0 (or later), is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, with a broader rollout to stable channels anticipated.

The new features allow users to apply lightweight text formatting directly within Notepad. This includes support for bold and italic text, strikethrough, hyperlinks, and various heading levels (e.g., H1, H2). Users can apply formatting via a new toolbar located above the text area or by typing standard Markdown syntax, which is then rendered instantly. The functionality extends to both .txt and .md files.

Microsoft states that the integration of these features is designed to provide “additional flexibility in how you structure content across your files” and supports users who prefer working with the lightweight markup language. For files under 1 MB, formatting is expected to render immediately, while larger files will load formatting progressively to prevent lag.

While some users have expressed a preference for Notepad to remain a simple, plain-text editor, Microsoft has included options to manage the new formatting. Users can clear all formatting from a document with a single click via the toolbar or edit menu. Additionally, the feature can be entirely disabled in the app’s settings, restoring the classic plain-text editing experience. Users can also toggle between formatted Markdown and raw Markdown syntax views through the view menu or the status bar.

Microsoft has affirmed that the new features are not expected to consume excessive resources or slow down the application. The updated version of Notepad is available for free download from the Microsoft Store. This update is part of a larger effort by Microsoft to modernize the Notepad application, which has seen additions like multiple tabs, a character counter, spell check, and autocorrect in recent years.

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Google Launches Veo 3 on Gemini in Middle East and North Africa

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Google today announced the launch of Veo 3, a video generation model, in the Middle East and North Africa region. The model is now available to Google AI Pro subscribers in the region.

Veo 3, which was initially released at Google I/O in May, is integrated into the Gemini app. Users can create custom eight-second videos with sound, dialogue, and music at 720p resolution by providing a text description, known as a “prompt”. The system generates all audio natively. Google states that Veo 3 provides quality in terms of physics, realism, and adherence to prompts.

To aid in identifying AI-generated content, a SynthID watermark is embedded in all content produced by Google’s generative AI models, including Veo 3. Google recently launched the SynthID Detector to early testers and plans to expand its access. Additionally, a visible watermark will be added to all videos generated by Veo 3, with the exception of videos created by Ultra members in Flow, Google’s tool for AI filmmakers.

Google AI Pro subscribers can access Veo 3 starting today.

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