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LineageOS announces browser flashing, Android 17 plans, and new supported devices
This summertime update is packed with new features, usability improvements, and expanded device support.
iOS 27: 13 Ways the Messages App is Smarter and Less Annoying
The Messages app is arguably the most important app on the iPhone, and in iOS 27, Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are some quality-of-life fi...
Six Data Grid Implementations Later, I Finally Learned to Build Components Right
Drawing on six implementations of the same data grid, the article argues that the most durable UI pattern is separating behavior from presentation through he...
How Smart Rings Solve the UX Challenges of Screenless Design
Smart rings prove that great wearable UX doesn't require a screen. Instead, they combine companion apps, haptics, ergonomic design, and passive health tracki...
Figma acquires team behind a vibe-coding app
The Y Combinator-backed company started a vibe-coding platform and later built an agent-creation product.
Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August
Google is hosting its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel hardware on August 12th in New York City, according to an invitation sent by Google to The V...
The open-source, DRM-free Open Printer shows off a working prototype
It's been many years since printing from a PC involved little more than buying a printer and some ink, then purchasing extra cartridges when needed. Today, t...
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Why typography is so vital to good branding
Typography shapes perception, communicates values, and gives every brand its own voice.
The Skibidi Toilet legal battle is a lesson for digital creators (and Hollywood studios)
Two companies ended up fighting over a viral online animation that neither created.
Ingenious Lego billboards show that sometimes showing the product is all that's needed
Minimalist installations highlight the beauty of precise product design.
Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3
Apple is continuing to refine iOS 27 ahead of its planned September launch, and the third beta includes several new features. Siri is more customizable, ther...
Samsung’s handiest gesture tool is accidentally defacing your screenshots
Thankfully, Samsung has confirmed a fix for Good Lock's screenshot animation glitch.
SpaceX AI device prototype: What we know so far
Is SpaceX working on a mobile device? It seems like it. Here's everything we know so far.
Working prototype of open-source printer that promises user-repairability and no subscriptions appears in first video — DRM-free 'Open Printer' inkjet still has no announced price, ship date, or print speed, nine months after it first appeared
Open Tools, a Paris-based startup, has announced that its Open Printer has been nominated for two French Design Awards.
Sony leak hints that it isn’t done expanding the XM6 color palette
Sony could be cooking up a new color for its flagship headphones.
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Design system debt, game UX, 39 principles for AI interaction
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Sunday Reboot: Stats, iPhones, and AI devices are still a threat
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," scientists somehow say iPhones lowered birthrates, and Musk's AI prototype story shows that specialist hardware is coming, ev...
I Think I Found a Product Opportunity Everyone Is Overlooking
Sometimes the next great product doesn’t begin with a groundbreaking technology. It begins with an everyday frustration that millions of…Continue reading on ...
How product design teams sustain quality after shipping?
How Indian Miniature Paintings Reveal Timeless Principles of User Experience
When we talk about user experience, our minds often jump to mobile apps, websites, dashboards, and digital products. UX feels like a…Continue reading on Muzl...
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition review: A masterclass in mobility and usability
A sublime ultraportable with world-class quality and OLED visuals, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 excels at everything it does.
I Looked at Banking Apps Through Gen Z’s Eyes. Here’s What I Couldn’t Ignore.
Modern banking isn’t falling behind because of technology. It’s falling behind because many experiences still prioritize products over…Continue reading on Mu...
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iPhone 18 Pro leaks, AirDrop security concerns, and increased iPhone Fold orders, on the AppleInsider Podcast
New leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro seem to be annoying Apple, while the guessing game continues over whether the iPhone Fold is coming in September, plus why ...
What If Every New Passenger Made Your Uber Ride Cheaper?
Rethinking ride sharing through a new concept called Community Ride, where passengers save together, drivers stay in control, and every…Continue reading on M...
Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million
A new report claims that Apple expects to sell 10 million of the iPhone Fold in 2026 and into early 2027, considerably up from most previous estimates.Mockup...
What is 'SpudCell'? Arguably the greatest bioengineering feat yet
A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really a living organism – yet
Sculpting a Digital Athlete: Capturing Stefanos Tsitsipas Beyond the Court
Explore the complete 3D workflow behind Stefanos Tsitsipas' digital character, from photogrammetry and rigging to animation and WebGL optimization.
Why Accessibility Is An Operational Capability, Not A Feature
Teams can generate UI faster than ever, but they still have to guarantee that what they ship is usable, secure, and maintainable. Accessibility as an operati...