UX design
fromMedium
4 hours agoThe invisible layer of UX most designers ignore
Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days agoradio time machine AI audio system recreates past sounds for cognitive health in elderly care
AI-powered Radio Time Machine enhances well-being in elderly care by generating nostalgic audio content to stimulate memories and communication.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoPeople who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals
Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
fromWIRED
6 days agoMeet the Man Making Music With His Brain Implant
Galen Buckwalter, a 69-year-old research psychologist and quadriplegic, participated in a brain implant study to contribute to science that aids those with paralysis. The six chips in his brain decode movement intention, allowing him to operate a computer and feel sensations in his fingers again.
Music production
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days agoThe person who always has headphones in - even when nothing is playing - isn't ignoring you, they built a portable wall years ago because somewhere along the way they learned that being available to everyone meant being known by no one - Silicon Canals
Creating boundaries in a culture of constant availability is essential for personal well-being and deep thinking.
fromMedium
6 days agoThe long and short of telephone progress
In 1952, Japanese technologist Masaru Ibuka learned that Western Electric was releasing its transistor patents to the public for $25,000, a significant investment for his struggling firm. This opportunity would allow access to essential patent portfolios and technical information, crucial for innovation in electronics.
Intellectual property law
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Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day agoPress 1 to Accept the Future
The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoThe real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals
Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoThe real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals
Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days agobody agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms
Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 days ago8 Best Desk Gadgets Every Digital Nomad Quietly Keeps in Their Bag & Finally Deserves a Permanent Home - Yanko Design
Digital nomads curate essential tools that transition from travel to a permanent workspace, enhancing both functionality and personal connection.
fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
2 weeks agoWhat matters most for user engagement: performance or UI?
Performance is a critical factor in user engagement, where even minor delays in loading can deter users. A clean and simple user interface also contributes significantly to user retention.
UX design
Mindfulness
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months agoFrom Alarm Clocks To Minimal Phones: How Mudita Is Building A Calm "AntiEcosystem" For Digital Detox - Yanko Design
Mudita offers minimalist, privacy-focused devices that trade convenience and data collection for reduced screen time and greater peace of mind.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 month agoI turned my Android phone into the perfect bedside clock - here's how
Android phones can be customized as bedside clocks with screen saver features, eliminating the need for traditional alarm clocks and allowing users to check the time without bright displays disrupting sleep.
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