Respite care is one of the most frequently requested support services by family caregivers. Yet, too often, respite care services are inaccessible, due in part to families' lack of knowledge regarding available services and a lack of service flexibility. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) may help to improve the flexibility of services available and families' knowledge of such services. However, an understanding of the use of ICTs and research in this area is lacking.

Despite the vast exploration of digital technologies in community engagement, the impact of location-based games (LBGs) on urban interaction remains underexplored. Our study introduces City Explorer, an LBG fostering community awareness and city exploration through gamification. Findings highlight the game's role in enhancing public space interaction, with players desiring more insights into their transit patterns. This underscores the need for a thoughtful balance between play, privacy, and informational needs in smart city designs.

Our research investigates the adoption of video chat systems like Skype and FaceTime by various demographics, revealing a shift towards sharing everyday life experiences in an "always-on" mode. Studies on long-distance couples, teenagers, and major life events informed the development of innovative systems like the Family Window and Perch, highlighting the value of continuous video connections. Findings emphasize the need for future designs to support life sharing, situational adaptability, audio control, and expressions of intimacy over distance.