Liquid Glass in iOS: Beautiful, Confusing, and Questionably Usable
by Maria Nario | | UX/UI
Apple’s Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 looks stunning—but is it too flashy for everyday usability and accessibility? Here’s what users are saying.
Maria Nario
Co-Founder & Editor
As a co-founder of BitsKingdom and a Bachelor of Science in Communication, I bring years of experience as a copywriter to everything I do. I’ve spent my career building connections through words. Now, I juggle a variety of moving parts while maintaining a sense of calm and focus, even when it feels like the world is falling apart.
Tech Arsenal
Collaboration tools, Writing and Editing tools, Crisis Management
Known For
The boss. Fair, organized, and calm under pressure. Maria has an incredible ability to juggle countless tasks without losing focus. Charismatic, cheerful, and confident, she’s the kind of leader who helps others be their best selves. The world could use more people like Maria.
Canonical Moment
"When I accepted that mistakes and failures are just part of life."
Things She Loves
Must-Have Apps
Focus Tomato, ChatGPT, paper and pen.
If Maria Were a Meme
This Article Will Be Outdated Soon: How to Seize the Fast AI Advancement (2025 Update)
by Maria Nario | | AI
How can you stay ahead of rapid AI advancements? Learn how AI impacts your business and professional life, and get tips on embracing this technology.
Mobile App Monetization: Ads, IAPs & Subscriptions That Don’t Make Users Rage-quit
by Maria Nario | | Startups
Learn how to optimize your mobile app monetization strategy with ads, in-app purchases, or subscriptions. Boost revenue while keeping users engaged.
The Top 5 Front-End Tools Every Developer Should Know in 2025
by Maria Nario | | Development
Discover the top 5 front-end development tools for 2025. From React to AI-powered dev tools, boost performance, productivity, and design speed.
Grok Got the Photo Wrong, Here’s What CAPTCHAs Have to Do With It
by Maria Nario | | AI
Artificial intelligence can now solve CAPTCHAs, but it still misreads what it sees. Grok’s photo mistake shows why human perception matters.
Enshittification in AI: How Generative Tools Are Losing the Plot
by Maria Nario | | AI
AI tools are falling into enshittification. Here’s how it’s happening, and why open-source models might be our best way out.
The Hidden Costs of Online Payment Processing (and How to Avoid Them)
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
Discover the most common hidden payment processing fees—from chargebacks to currency conversion—and learn how to avoid them to protect your business margins.
How to Offer Multiple Payment Methods Without Confusing Your Customers
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
Boost conversions by offering the right mix of payment methods—cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, BNPL—without overwhelming your customers. Here’s how to do it.
How to Choose the Right Payment Processor for Your Small Business
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
Not sure which payment provider is right for your business? Learn how to choose the payment processor based on volume, tech needs, and customer preferences.
Strictly Typed: Mastering Functions and Generics in TypeScript
by Maria Nario | | Development
Learn to master function typing, overloads, and generics in TypeScript. Discover practical ways to write type-safe code from a developer’s perspective.
Top 5 Online Payment Providers for Small Businesses - 2025 Guide
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
Compare Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.net, and Shopify Payments. Find the best online payment solution for your small business in the U.S. this 2025.
Be Found on Google: Two Major SEO Shifts You Need to Know in 2025
by Maria Nario | | Content
Instagram content will soon appear in Google Search, and Google is answering queries with AI. Here’s how to adjust your SEO strategy to stay visible!