The Inside Story of Twitter’s New Redesign
The social network launched a complete visual overhaul of its website Monday. But will a fresh design be enough to save Twitter? Continue reading The Inside Story of Twitter’s New Redesign
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AI’s Latest Job? Designing Cool T-Shirts
That attractive design on your T-shirt wasn’t made by some hipster artist. It was produced by a neural network. Continue reading AI’s Latest Job? Designing Cool T-Shirts
The New App Gem Takes a Unique Approach to News Recommendations
In an attempt to combat the echo-chamber effect of algorithm-driven news apps, the new iOS app Gem tries something new. Continue reading The New App Gem Takes a Unique Approach to News Recommendations
The Best Hiking Apps to Keep from Getting Lost
Download one of these trail-mapping apps to make sure you can always find your way in the great outdoors, whether you have cell service or not. Continue reading The Best Hiking Apps to Keep from Getting Lost
The Second Coming of the Robot Pet
Man’s best friend isn’t a dog—it’s a doglike robot, designed to perform tricks and tug at your heartstrings. Continue reading The Second Coming of the Robot Pet
The Big Business of ASMR Apps, Videos, and Gadgets
ASMR videos and apps feature soft sounds and quiet whispers that help you relax. But they’re also a path to serious revenue. Continue reading The Big Business of ASMR Apps, Videos, and Gadgets
Comcast’s Xfinity X1 Eye-Tracking Remote Lets You Control a TV With Your Eyes
The new web-based interface for Comcast’s television software was developed for people with visual or physical impairments. Continue reading Comcast’s Xfinity X1 Eye-Tracking Remote Lets You Control a TV With Your Eyes
Hey Alexa, Why Is Voice Shopping So Lousy?
A new study suggests smart speaker owners aren’t using those devices to buy things on the internet—because it’s a bad shopping experience. Continue reading Hey Alexa, Why Is Voice Shopping So Lousy?
Dark Mode Was the Star of WWDC. Do You Really Need It?
The latest trend in app design—with black and gray backgrounds that mimic nighttime—has negligible benefits. But dark mode just looks cool. Continue reading Dark Mode Was the Star of WWDC. Do You Really Need It?
WWDC 2019: iOS 13, Mac Pro, and Everything Apple Announced
Today from Apple: iOS goes dark, Mac Pro goes to 11, and iTunes goes bye-bye. Continue reading WWDC 2019: iOS 13, Mac Pro, and Everything Apple Announced