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Life is a beautiful journey, filled with new experiences and opportunities. But amid all the excitement, it’s the connections we cherish that truly enrich our lives. TouchBase is here to ensure that no matter how busy you get – or where your journey takes you – the warmth of your relationships never fades.
TouchBase launches – it’s official and exciting
Today is the day TouchBase is officially alive. After lots of back-and-forth, testing, simplification, and you name it, I am proud to announce that the versions for both iOS and Android are available for download. This is an opportunity to look back at the origin...
TouchBase Progress Update: Get Ready for Our Closed Beta
We are thrilled to share some exciting news about TouchBase’s development journey. After months of hard work and dedication, we are moving into the closed beta phase soon. Here's a look at our progress and how you can get involved. Sweat and Code At TouchBase, our...
Addressing Modern Loneliness
In an era dominated by unprecedented digital connectivity, the paradox of modern loneliness continues to escalate. While technology has bridged vast distances, it has also contributed to an increased sense of isolation for many. This emerging crisis of loneliness...
TouchBase at Tech Barcelona: A Mission in Helping to Solve Modern Loneliness
"At the recent Tech Barcelona Afterwork event, our founder, Yohay Elam, had the opportunity to pitch TouchBase, emphasizing our innovative approach to combating modern loneliness. This event allowed us to share our vision with a like-minded community, sparking...
Meta’s latest suicide-related scandal and wrong incentives
Do no evil – that used to form part of Google's code of conduct until it turned into "Do the right thing." Meta (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) never laid down such bold aspirations. Still, it is serving so many people that it is under...
Digital nomads are lonelier than you think
That marmalade made from craft beer looks yummy – and I cannot believe I haven't eaten it yet. The jam was a gift from the regional government of Asturias, in the north of Spain, as part of its efforts to entice digital nomads to settle in that gorgeous corner of the...
Loneliness hurts old people’s health – analysis of 130 studies shows
The best predictor of physical health at older age is having strong close connections at an earlier age. We already knew that from Harvard's long-running study and a famous TED talk. But there's news. An analysis of no fewer than 130 studies showed how loneliness...
How LinkedIn makes us feel blue (like Facebook)
"Don't scratch that mosquito bite" – we know the itch will only fester for longer if we touch it, but we have the urge to do so. Holding back is hard when your arm, leg, or head irritates you. The same goes for social media. The internal trigger, or itch, to reach out...
Will social health follow mental health in rising awareness?
"I felt like I was about to pass out" – that is what Simone Biles said before participating in her first event in the Tokyo Olympics. The most decorated US gymnast in history struggled with mental health issues at age 25, and she told it to the entire world. Biles was...