Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new viral trend involves dopamine apps or sites where users simulate ordering food, shopping, or other activities without making actual purchases. Examples include FoodNeverComes for fake food delivery, Dopamine Shop for virtual shopping, and No Smoke Zone for simulated smoking, all designed to provide a “dopamine hit” from the anticipation and selection process. While these apps offer a sense of gratification without real-world cost, they raise concerns about potential ”gateway behaviours”. Past research on social casino games indicates that simulated activities can lead users to engage in real-money gambling or similar behaviours. Additionally, these free, ad-supported platforms collect user data through cookies, which can be used by marketers to deliver more targeted advertising for real products. In fullThe dopamine apps where shoppers can ‘buy’ food and clothes that never arriveMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What are dopamine sites? The shopping trend that is more popular than you think
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new viral trend involves dopamine apps or sites where users simulate ordering food, shopping, or other activities without making actual purchases. Examples include FoodNeverComes for fake food delivery, Dopamine Shop for virtual shopping, and No Smoke Zone for simulated smoking, all designed to provide a “dopamine hit” from the anticipation and selection process. While these apps offer a sense of gratification without real-world cost, they raise concerns about potential ”gateway behaviours”. Past research on social casino games indicates that simulated activities can lead users to engage in real-money gambling or similar behaviours. Additionally, these free, ad-supported platforms collect user data through cookies, which can be used by marketers to deliver more targeted advertising for real products. In fullThe dopamine apps where shoppers can ‘buy’ food and clothes that never arriveMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
