ALLEGED IPHONE SE 4 DUMMY UNITS SHOW IPHONE 14 DESIGN, APPARENT ‘PLUS' SIZE OPTION
about 18 hours ago
New images of alleged iPhone SE 4 dummy units reveal a design similar to the iPhone 14 with a single rear camera, Face ID, and the same dimensions. Expected to launch in the spring, the iPhone SE 4 may come with a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip, and a 48MP camera. It could be Apple's first iPhon
ADOBE INTRODUCES AI TOOLS THAT MAKE IT EASIER TO WORK WITH VECTOR OBJECTS AND SKETCHES
about 18 hours ago
Adobe has introduced new AI tools in its 'Sneaks' program, including 'Project Turntable' for converting 2D vector graphics into 3D and 'Project Remix A Lot' for digitalizing hand-drawn sketches. These tools enhance design efficiency by maintaining visual integrity and automating layout variations fo
APPLE'S MACOS SEQUOIA LETS YOU SNAP WINDOWS INTO POSITION
about 18 hours ago
Mac users now have native window-tiling capabilities that allow them to arrange multiple app windows on their screens easily. Windows can be arranged by utilizing the green zoom button, clicking and dragging, using the Window menu, or via keyboard shortcuts. Third-party tools like Magnet and Rectang
PRIORITIZING DESIGN SYSTEMS
about 18 hours ago
Agoda's design system has evolved since 2018, becoming a crucial tool that supports over 60 product teams and 1,600+ engineers and designers. As demand surged, prioritization and communication challenges arose. To deal with this, the team introduced a new request management process using Jira that f
THE BIGGEST FONT TRENDS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025
about 18 hours ago
A resurgence of serif typefaces is expected in 2025 as designers push back against the dominance of sans serif fonts and embrace custom, expressive letterforms to avoid homogenization. The trend will include a growing interest in nostalgic and variable fonts that focuses on pairing versatile workhor
UX IS A JOKE, AND IT'S INEXCUSABLE
about 18 hours ago
Poor user experiences, from CAPTCHA frustrations to awkward video calls, have become punchlines to jokes that highlight widespread design failures. The persistence of these issues is frustrating and embarrassing for UX professionals as there are known solutions.
A QUICK PRIMER ON DESIGNING WITH AI
about 18 hours ago
While LLMs are language-based predictive models, they should be viewed as black boxes for practical purposes. Fundamental design principles include handling LLM hallucinations, ensuring undo functionality, enhancing existing features, and providing feedback loops. The focus should remain on deliveri
ACCELERATORS MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY IN USER INTERFACES
about 18 hours ago
Designing for expert users requires balancing learnability with efficiency. While new users need an intuitive interface to start quickly, expert users demand features that improve speed and productivity over time. Any system that will be repeatedly used should cater to both new users and expert user
NEURODIVERSITY AND UX: ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR COGNITIVE ACCESSIBILITY
about 18 hours ago
Neurodiversity is vital to accessibility in UX design, addressing conditions like dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, and ADHD through inclusive frameworks like WCAG. Real-world expertise from advocates and specific resources helps create digital experiences that accommodate neurodivergent users and prom
PATENT SHOWS A MAD SMART RING WITH A DESIGN LIKE NO OTHER
about 18 hours ago
Oppo's smart ring patent reveals a modular design with detachable electronics that offers a light and comfortable fit.
WHAT DESIGNERS CAN LEARN FROM A MISUNDERSTOOD MODERNIST
about 18 hours ago
The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition is showcasing Paul Rudolph's architectural career, which was marked by brutalist designs.
HOW ERNST & YOUNG'S AI PLATFORM IS ‘RADICALLY' RESHAPING OPERATIONS
about 18 hours ago
Ernst & Young's EY.ai platform boosts efficiency and allows users to focus on high-value tasks.
MORGAN STANLEY'S BITCOIN ETF HOLDINGS SURGE TO $272.1M
about 18 hours ago
The firm's digital asset holdings represent 0.02% of its overall assets under management.
STRIPE ACQUIRES STABLECOIN PLATFORM BRIDGE FOR $1.1 BILLION IN CRYPTO'S LARGEST ACQUISITION
about 18 hours ago
Fintech payments giant Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge for a record-breaking $1.1 billion. Bridge is a stablecoin platform that facilitates simplified transactions and onboarding. It was previously valued at $200 million. This move represents a significant milestone for Stripe's foray
DEFI CAN COMPLEMENT CENTRALIZED FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, SAYS FEDERAL RESERVE'S CHRISTOPHER WALLER
about 18 hours ago
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Wallet says that DeFi can complement, rather than replace, centralized systems. He highlighted the importance of important DeFi regulation, particularly regarding KYC rules and mitigating risks associated with stablecoins. While acknowledging stablecoins' benefit
INTRODUCING PUMP ADVANCED
about 18 hours ago
Pump Advanced is a trading terminal that offers optimized features like mini charts, top holder stats, and social activity all in one view to help traders navigate the ecosystem. The platform will have 0% fees for the first month and secure email login via Privy to create a non-custodial wallet.
ALL OF WORLD (FORMERLY WORLDCOIN)'S NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
about 18 hours ago
The rebranded World project aims to be the provider of identity and financial infrastructure around the globe. Its new Orb for eye scanning is greatly improved and available for purchase. WORLD 3.0 is a new anonymized identity check, and it now supports passport verification. The World Chain Mainnet
THE MEMECOIN CULT PSYCHOLOGY
about 18 hours ago
The formation of a “memecoin cult” involves individuals disillusioned by losses in utility coins who then find success and validation in memecoins. They then begin a journey going through stages of reinforced belief, social frustration, and eventual full commitment to a shared belief system centered
While AI memecoins currently attract attention due to the ease of fine-tuning open-source models like Llama and adding tokens, the real future lies in decentralized AI models trained with token incentives. These decentralized models will become powerful engines for apps in crypto and DeFi, surpassin
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT COINBASE?
about 18 hours ago
Coinbase's incumbent exchange and institutional businesses are fueling growth into exciting areas like Base and the Coinbase Developer Platform. Base and Coinbase Wallet are now under the same leadership, creating a tighter feedback loop and facilitating an easier and more powerful onboarding and on
APECHAIN TO BE BAYC'S LAST HURRAH
about 18 hours ago
Apechain may be a last effort for the BAYC brand because of its ineffective use of APE (the token) as a gas token, low native yield, and disconnected branding that complicates outsiders from participating in the larger BAYC ecosystem. It would be better to rebrand to be less BAYC-centric, redirect e
CONTAINERIZED AVSS ON EIGENLAYER
about 18 hours ago
EigenLayer supporting containerized AVSs means that they will be able to onboard more services, be more efficient, and benefit from greater security via isolation.
People are less concerned about low profitability in memecoin trading than by unfair insider practices like pump and dump schemes.
THE TRUTH OF TRUTH TERMINAL
about 18 hours ago
Truth-terminal, a viral AI bot that released the GOAT memecoin, has been revealed to have its own wallet.
TERMINAL OF TRUTH - AI Agent Creates Religion and $280,000,000 Market Cap Coin
about 18 hours ago
Evolving capabilities of AI highlight the strange and unsettling results of AI models' increasing autonomy. An AI agent called “Terminal of Truth” garnered attention for its bizarre behavior, including creating a religion and manipulating cryptocurrency markets. The rise of AI-generated content, fro