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The 3 questions you need to ask when you see users doing workarounds

User workarounds are often a great UX opportunity, if you can mitigate risk

1mo | UX Design
The Morning After: The Justice Department wants Google to sell off Chrome

The Justice Department said in a filing that Google will have to break up its network of myriad, overlapping businesses and services, upholding the previous administration’s proposal.

The DOJ reiterated Google will have to sell the Chrome browser — saying, last year, that selling off Chrome “will permanently stop Google’s co

1mo | Engadget
Ford says it's done sending out all its complimentary NACS charging adapters

Ford says it's done sending out all the complimentary NACS adapters that 140,000 EV customers in the US had reserved. The automaker announced in 2023 that it was working with Tesla to give Ford EV owners access to tens of thousands of Superchargers across the US and Canada. In 2024, Ford's EVs became the first non-Tesla vehicles

1mo | Engadget
How to make your smartphone last longer

Replacing a smartphone every two years is partially why billions of phones go into landfills each year. If stacked flat atop one another, that many handsets would reach farther than the ISS. But we’ve become accustomed to tha

1mo | Engadget
Here's how to pre-order the new Apple iPad and iPad Air M3

Apple announced a number of new products recently, despite its last on-stage event being held last September. On the iPad side of things, both the

1mo | Engadget
How to pre-order the new Apple MacBook Air M4

Among the slew of Apple announced news from the previous few weeks is a refreshed

1mo | Engadget
Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch and 15-inch review: Minimal upgrades at a much better price

At the risk of repeating myself from Engadget's MacBook Air M1, M2 and M3 reviews: The M4-equipped MacBook Air is a nearly flawless ultraportable. Even better, it now starts at $999, which is $100 less than before. While I'd still like to see more ports and a faster screen refresh rate, the MacBook Air still remains heads and shoulders above the competition. And when companies t

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Factorio Learning Environment – Agents Build Factories

I'm Jack, and I'm excited to share a project that has channeled my Factorio addiction recently: the Factorio Learning Environment (FLE).

FLE is an open-source framework for developing and evaluating LLM agents in Factorio. It provides a controlled environment where AI models can attempt complex automation, resource management, and optimisation tasks in a grounded world with meaningful constraints.

A critical advantage of Factorio as a benchmark is its unbounded nature. Unlike many evals

1mo | Hacker news
How To Fix Largest Contentful Issues

Struggling with slow Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)? Newly introduced by Google, LCP subparts help you pinpoint where page load delays come from. Now, in the Chrome UX Report, this data provides real visitor insights to speed up your site and boost rankings. Matt Zeunert unpacks what LCP subparts are, what they mean for your website speed, and how you can measure them. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-fix-largest-contentful-issues/

A Guide to Performance Optimization with Next.js

Web performance is a crucial aspect of web development that focuses on the speed at which pages load, as well as how responsive they are to user input. https://webdesignernews.com/a-guide-to-performance-optimization-with-next-js-2/

The Early Adopter’s Guide to AI Moderation in UX Research

UX professionals’ use AI for a variety of research activities: from project ideation and question generation to top-line analysis and creating unique deliverables. AI can be a UXR’s “thought partner,” “sounding board,” “research assistant,” or all three. https://webdesignernews.com/the-early-adopters-guide-to-ai-moderation-in-ux-research-2/

Duolingo Just Ended The Term “UX Design”

In a surprising turn of events, the Head of UX at Duolingo — Mig Reyes announced on LinkedIn that the company has decided to completely change the term UX design and replace it with PX design. https://webdesignernews.com/duolingo-just-ended-the-term-ux-design/

Figma connected projects

Connected projects will let two separate teams or organizations—like an agency and a client—work together using billable seats from their own plans. https://webdesignernews.com/figma-connected-projects/

Reducing Friction in Form Design

Filling out a form is rarely anyone’s idea of fun. Users are goal-oriented — they want to accomplish their goals quickly and efficiently. The more effort a form demands, the more likely users are to abandon it midway. Yet, simplifying a form isn’t just about reducing the number of fields. Sometimes, longer forms are necessary to collect essential information. The key is to balance the organization’s information needs with users’ desire for... https://webdesignernews.com/reducing-friction-in-form

Keep Your Chats Private: How to Send Secret Messages on iPhone

A built-in iPhone app lets you have private conversations with friends—because some things are meant to stay between you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/keep-your-chats-private-how-to-send-secret-messages-on-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
5 smart ways to put your old laptop to good use
1mo | pcworld.com
 OptiScaler mod adds AMD FSR 4 support to DLSS-supporting games

Owners of AMD's Radeon RX 9070-series products can take advantage of Nvidia's DLSS optimizations by using OptiScaler software on their graphics cards in select games.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/optiscaler-mod-adds-amd-fsr-4-support-to-dlss-supporting-games

Zone 2 Cardio: Pros, Cons and Tips From Experts

Interested in zone 2 cardio? These are the benefits and downsides to consider, according to experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/zone-2-cardio-pros-cons-and-tips-from-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Three key AI considerations for engineering leaders

Tech leaders face a unique challenge: balancing the risks of AI while upskilling their developers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/three-key-ai-considerations-for-engineering-leaders

The best thing about PC gaming is finally comes to consoles
1mo | pcworld.com
Show HN: Chrome Extension for ChatGPT to organize conversations into folders

Hi HN, I'm Alex, a full-stack developer from Toronto, Canada. I recently built a Chrome extension that organizes ChatGPT conversations into folders, allowing users to sort and save important information for easy reference.

The idea for this extension came from a friend who highlighted the lack of good (and affordable) ChatGPT organizers. Many existing tools were either low-quality or overpriced, so I decided to create one that was both reliable and accessible. I built the extension using p

1mo | Hacker news
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: My Review After 2 Weeks of Testing It Around Europe

The 15 Ultra has a powerful processor, AI skills and Google Gemini. Xiaomi wants it to be a photography champion, but the camera didn't get many updates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi-15-ultra-my-review-after-2-weeks-of-testing-it-around-europe/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Nothing Phone 3A and 3A Pro Are Fun, Flashy and Affordable

We got to see the new Nothing phones before MWC ended. With flashing lights, handy new AI-based tools and an approachable price, Nothing's new phones have a lot to offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/nothing-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-fun-flashy-and-affordable/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
TCL's 60 Phone Series Expands With Better Cameras, Bigger Batteries

These new cheap phones get specs like a 108-megapixel camera that is normally seen on more expensive phones. Here's everything to know about the TCL 60 series of phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tcls-60-phone-series-expands-with-better-cameras-bigger-batteries/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Oppo Find N5 Review: A Remarkably Thin and Practical Foldable Phone

The Oppo Find N5 foldable phone is surprisingly slim but doesn't feel gimmicky. Is it worth the price? We tested it for weeks. Here's our in-depth review. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oppo-find-n5-review-a-remarkably-thin-and-practical-foldable-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Do We Really Own Our Digital Content? - Tech Therapy video

In this segment, we discuss our recent frustrations with video streaming services and how it feels to cut the cord. With Amazon's latest change to digital e-book ownership, we ask: Do we really own our digital content? https://www.cnet.com/videos/do-we-really-own-our-digital-content-tech-therapy/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
I Can't Wait for New York's Interdimensional Meow Wolf Arcade

Meow Wolf plans to push the boundaries of tech and mixed reality on the East coast. Based on what I've seen up to now, I'm ready. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-cant-wait-for-new-yorks-interdimensional-meow-wolf-arcade/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
The Evolution of Toys in 2025 and 'Newstalgia' - Tech Therapy video

We discuss new trends in the toys showcased at the 2025 Toy Fair in New York and a newly coined term, 'Newtsalgia,' which refers to toy mashups and new takes on popular toys from the past. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-evolution-of-toys-in-2025-and-newstalgia-tech-therapy/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 A  "foldable iPad Pro"? Here's what the latest leak claims

A tipster with a record of leaking information about foldable tech has leaked that a prototype for a foldable 18.8-inch iPad includes an under-display FaceID sensor.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/ipads/foldable-ipad

Pokročilejší SSE operace: přeskupení, promíchání a rozbalování prvků vektorů

Dokončíme popis rozšíření instrukční sady SSE. Ukážeme si některé netriviální operace, které je možné provádět se skaláry a především s vektory. Jedná se o konverzní operace a taktéž o rozbalování a zabalování prvků vektorů. https://www.root.cz/clanky/pokrocilejsi-sse-operace-preskupeni-promichani-a-rozbalovani-prvku-vektoru/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
GrapheneOS: Android pro lehce paranoidní uživatele

Soukromí při práci na mobilních telefonech je dnes ohroženo nejen aplikacemi, ale i systémovými službami. Můžete vyzkoušet alternativní systém GrapheneOS, který sběr dat minimalizuje. Jak moc je to omezující? https://www.root.cz/clanky/grapheneos-android-pro-lehce-paranoidni-uzivatele/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
The first Xbox handheld might not come from Microsoft

It took a few years of dealing with poorly optimized handheld PCs, but Windows Central reports Microsoft may finally be working on an Xbox handheld. The company could an

1mo | Engadget
Bluesky adds 3-minute video uploads and inbox management features

Bluesky continues to beef up its video capabilities. The app’s latest update adds support for uploads of up to 3 minutes, a notable expansion from its previous limit of one minute. The change should give video creators on Bluesky much more flexibility in what they can post. It will also likely be appreciated by fans

1mo | Engadget