#app-settings
#app-settings

This app turns your email inbox into your personal assistant

Extra is a smart email client that uses AI to organize and prioritize emails visually, enhancing user experience and efficiency.

Business intelligence

fromDevOps.com

Why Contact Enrichment Belongs in Your Application Architecture, Not Your Sales Workflow - DevOps.com

B2B applications often collect incomplete data, which can be resolved by integrating contact enrichment at the data ingestion point.

#responsive-design

fromPiccalilli

Typography

The end of responsive images

fromFrontendmasters

Building a UI Without Breakpoints

Breakpoints are outdated; modern design should focus on fluid, intrinsic components instead of fixed viewport widths.

Typography

fromPiccalilli

The end of responsive images

Responsive image markup significantly enhances web performance and user experience, stemming from years of collaborative development efforts.

fromFrontendmasters

fromHarvard Business Review

Building a UI Without Breakpoints

Breakpoints are outdated; modern design should focus on fluid, intrinsic components instead of fixed viewport widths.

more#responsive-design

The End of One-Size-Fits-All Enterprise Software

Generative AI is dissolving the economic logic that made standardized enterprise software the only practical choice for most companies. What replaces it will be shaped not just by the rapidly evolving capabilities of this new technology, but by leaders willing to ask a harder question: Which workflows do we actually need to own?

Startup companies

fromYcombinator

6 hours ago

Show HN: LLMs consume 5.4x less mobile energy than ad-supported web search | Hacker News

On mobile devices, a standard LLM session uses on average 5.4 times less energy than a classic ad-supported web search session, highlighting the efficiency of LLMs in this context.

fromTechCrunch

Meta is revamping its cross-app management system | TechCrunch

Meta introduced an improved account system to simplify user log-ins and management across its ecosystem.

Web development

fromCssence

2 years ago

Six levels of dark mode

Dark mode implementation can be achieved through various levels of color scheme switching, starting with simple meta tags.

Agent Mode is now available in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Microsoft enhances Copilot in Office apps to improve efficiency and speed up productivity.

Information security

Remote Desktop security beefed up with hard-to-read messages

Microsoft's Remote Desktop update has a bug preventing security warnings from displaying correctly for some users.

fromComputerworld

23 hours ago

Agent Mode is now available in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Microsoft enhances Copilot in Office apps to improve efficiency and speed up productivity.

Information security

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Remote Desktop security beefed up with hard-to-read messages

Microsoft's Remote Desktop update has a bug preventing security warnings from displaying correctly for some users.

How integrated fans and lighting are shaping comfort, design and efficiency in hospitality businesses

Premium indoor ceiling fans and lighting solutions enhance guest comfort and operational efficiency in hospitality venues.

Podcast

Google Testing Audio Overviews In The Wild

Google is testing Audio Overviews in search results, generating conversational audio for queries using Gemini models.

#ai-integration

How to Evaluate AI Tools Without Being a Data Scientist

Many organizations struggle to integrate AI effectively, with only 25% having done so despite plans for increased spending.

fromEngadget

Web development

Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

Opera introduces Browser Connector, allowing integration of ChatGPT or Claude for enhanced browsing with AI assistance.

How to Evaluate AI Tools Without Being a Data Scientist

Many organizations struggle to integrate AI effectively, with only 25% having done so despite plans for increased spending.

fromEngadget

Web development

Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

Basic Space: Designed for Calm, Built for Community

Basic Space in Camberwell is an inviting yoga studio designed to foster inclusivity and community through its thoughtful architecture and materials.

Exercise

fromCNET

Do Walking Pads Improve Your Fitness? I Tested 2 While I Worked

Walking pads are effective for maintaining step count while working from home, offering speeds up to 6 mph.

Productivity

fromBusiness Matters

Online Community Development

5 Best AI Note Takers for Sales Calls in 2026

Sales reps lose a full day weekly to post-call admin, impacting deal closure; AI note takers enhance focus and streamline CRM updates.

fromThe Verge

Claude is connecting directly to your personal apps like Spotify, Uber Eats, and TurboTax

Claude users can now connect personal apps like Spotify and Uber, enhancing their experience with AI.

Apple

fromCSS-Tricks

Recreating Apple's Vision Pro Animation in CSS | CSS-Tricks

CSS can replicate Apple's complex product animations responsively, showcasing advancements in CSS scrolling animation capabilities.

React

fromInfoQ

React Navigation 8.0 Alpha with Native Bottom Tabs, Reworked TypeScript Inference and History

React Navigation 8.0 introduces native bottom tabs, improved TypeScript inference, and new developer features while minimizing breaking changes.

fromAdExchanger

How Mobile Became The Foundation Of Omnichannel Identity | AdExchanger

Identity today relies on combining various signals, with mobile devices providing crucial insights for effective marketing strategies.

NYC startup

fromThe Atlantic

Dry January, but for Your Smartphone

Participants in Month Offline trade smartphones for lower-tech devices to reclaim time and reduce dependence on technology.

fromComputerworld

The smartest ways to sync your Android and computer clipboards

Syncing clipboards on Android phones and computers can be a powerful tool, allowing users to copy in one place and paste in another seamlessly. When functioning well, it creates a harmonious workflow between devices.

Gadgets

fromEngadget

fromwww.businessinsider.com

X finally adds custom timelines

Nikita Bier described the custom timelines feature as 'one of the biggest changes to X' and a 'huge undertaking' that required 'many months' of development.

Mobile UX

#ai

Web design

I built the same website using Lovable and Wix AI. One took twice as long and told me to solve problems myself.

The Death of Digital Product Design

AI tools have disrupted product design, enabling anyone to create designs quickly without special skills.

Test smart: how to approach AI and stay sane?

AI tools can enhance productivity but may compromise quality if not used critically.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Notes from the people building your future

AI-driven job displacement requires thoughtful policy to ensure equitable distribution of prosperity and prevent increased inequality.

Web design

I built the same website using Lovable and Wix AI. One took twice as long and told me to solve problems myself.

AI tools like Lovable and Wix Harmony simplify website creation, enabling users without technical skills to build websites effortlessly.

The Death of Digital Product Design

AI tools have disrupted product design, enabling anyone to create designs quickly without special skills.

Test smart: how to approach AI and stay sane?

AI tools can enhance productivity but may compromise quality if not used critically.

fromFacility Executive Magazine

Notes from the people building your future

AI-driven job displacement requires thoughtful policy to ensure equitable distribution of prosperity and prevent increased inequality.

more#ai

Remote teams

Doing More With Less Workspace Design - Facility Executive Magazine

Facility teams must adapt to hybrid work by increasing functionality without expanding space or budget.

Vue

fromRaymondcamden

Building a Simple Markdown PWA App

A Markdown viewer app was built using Electron, focusing on simplicity and functionality for viewing Markdown files.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Disabled consumers must shape AI from the start, business leaders warned

Embedding disabled consumers in AI design is crucial for accessibility and market competitiveness.

Graphic design

How design leaders influence decisions without being in the room

Effective design communication requires clear annotations to convey decisions, hypotheses, and outcomes.

#meta

Social media marketing

Meta previews updates for its Edits app

Meta's Edits app celebrates its first anniversary with new features and plans for AI integration to enhance video editing for creators.

Meta Accounts Center now includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

Meta expands access to AI business assistant

Meta expands its AI business assistant to global advertisers, enhancing support and optimizing ad campaigns with tailored recommendations.

Meta Accounts Center includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

Social media marketing

Meta previews updates for its Edits app

Meta's Edits app celebrates its first anniversary with new features and plans for AI integration to enhance video editing for creators.

Meta Accounts Center now includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

Meta expands access to AI business assistant

Meta expands its AI business assistant to global advertisers, enhancing support and optimizing ad campaigns with tailored recommendations.

Meta Accounts Center includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

more#meta

Mental health

Session Timeouts: The Overlooked Accessibility Barrier In Authentication Design - Smashing Magazine

Poor session timeouts create significant accessibility barriers for users with disabilities, impacting their online experiences and tasks.

DevOps

fromComputerWeekly.com

Storage implications of a modern IT architecture | Computer Weekly

Organizations are increasingly using containers to modernize applications and manage both cloud-native and traditional workloads with Kubernetes.

Designing with AI without losing your mind

Outsourcing critical thinking to AI tools in design can undermine the quality of solutions and diminish essential skills.

UX design

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Designing with AI without losing your mind

Outsourcing critical thinking to AI tools in design can undermine the quality of solutions and diminish essential skills.

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.

more#ai-in-design

fromInterconnected, a blog by Matt Webb

Headless everything for personal AI

Apps and services must transition to headless formats for better integration with personal AI agents.

Podcast

An AI app prepares me for my day now - and I've never been more organized

Huxe app creates a personalized podcast each morning using data from your calendar, email, and news interests.

Web design

Using Design Systems in Claude Design: How Good Is It?

Claude Design is more effective with design systems imported from GitHub than from Figma.

Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apart-Able Laptop

Framework announced the 13-inch Laptop 13 Pro, featuring improved battery life, a touchscreen, and modular design for easy upgrades.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Framework Laptop 13 Pro arrives with major redesign, longer battery life, and touch display - Yanko Design

Framework Laptop 13 Pro features a robust design, enhanced battery life, and modularity, allowing users to repair and upgrade their devices.

fromWIRED

Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apart-Able Laptop

Framework announced the 13-inch Laptop 13 Pro, featuring improved battery life, a touchscreen, and modular design for easy upgrades.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Framework Laptop 13 Pro arrives with major redesign, longer battery life, and touch display - Yanko Design

Framework Laptop 13 Pro features a robust design, enhanced battery life, and modularity, allowing users to repair and upgrade their devices.

7 Apps to Help You Trim Down Subscriptions-and Save Money

Apps can help track and manage recurring subscriptions, ensuring users only pay for what they need.

Information security

Google brings Auto Browse and Skills to Chrome Enterprise - and a new 'Gemini Summary'

Chrome Enterprise introduces AI features to automate tasks and enhance IT control over workplace AI tools.

fromInfoWorld

Google's Gemma 4 shines on local systems - both big and small

Gemma 4's mixture of experts design enhances performance by allowing CPU weight allocation, improving token generation speed significantly.

Productivity

This free app makes journaling so easy that I've managed to do it for 3 months

Diarly is the best journaling app available for Apple devices, making journaling easy and enjoyable.

Web development

CSS you didn't know you could style

CSS can style native browser elements like user selection highlights and scrollbars, enhancing the overall design of a website.

Graphic design

The art of subtraction in a world of infinite features

Subtraction in visual arts enhances clarity and focus by intentionally removing elements that distract from the main subject.

Apple

Apple's foldable iPhone hinges on one key feature for me - and it's not the hardware

Apple is expected to launch a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS updates for multitasking capabilities.

Social media marketing

fromTNW | Insights

Threads redesigns web interface and adds direct messages to desktop for the first time

Threads is redesigning its web interface to include direct messages, a navigation sidebar, and a cleaner single-feed layout.

fromThe Village Voice

Dhruv Jaglan and Georgi Boby on Building Automation That Learns from Users - The Village Voice

Automation in digital work enhances efficiency, but non-engineering functions struggle with adoption due to technical barriers.

fromgizmodo.com

HP EliteBoard G1a Review: You Really Can Stick a PC in Anything

HP's EliteBoard G1a is a commercial keyboard-computer designed for office use, offering space-saving benefits but limited connectivity.

fromComputerworld

Gemini Enterprise update brings AI agents into collaborative workflows

Google introduced new features in the Gemini Enterprise app and a platform for IT teams to manage AI agents.

Canada news

Showing the Windows 10 desktop was the yeast they could do

A bakery's use of Windows 10 desktops highlights the contrast between modern technology and traditional baked goods.

fromFast Company

fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine

Adobe's new AI experiment can whip up a website custom designed for Gen Z

Adobe's Asset Amplify tool generates tailored marketing materials for specific audience segments, enhancing brand design with AI-driven personalization.

Web design

How AI Could Change Collaboration for Web Designers & Developers - Speckyboy

Connecting with web professionals enhances learning and productivity, while AI is transforming workflows and relationships in the industry.

fromA List Apart

Enhancing Web Design: Recognizing Accessibility Issues Now

Accessibility is crucial in design, as poor design can lead to life-altering consequences for users.

fromThe Hacker News

Toxic Combinations: When Cross-App Permissions Stack into Risk

Moltbook's database exposure revealed significant security risks, including unencrypted credentials and API tokens, due to poor oversight of AI agent integrations.

fromApp Developer Magazine

How AI is causing app litter everywhere

Modern software development prioritizes speed and volume over quality and longevity, leading to a proliferation of unreliable applications.

Framework punts modular 13in laptop with Core Ultra Series 3

Framework has launched redesigned modular laptops with customizable features and improved performance, emphasizing user requests and the right to repair.

fromProtoPie

We Didn't Code This: A Fully Functional FinTech App Built in ProtoPie

Pie Bank is a high-fidelity mobile banking prototype that accurately simulates real app functionality and interaction logic.

Working in the open

Working in open source enhances design skills through collaboration, user empowerment, and continuous learning.

fromArs Technica

Framework Laptop 16 upgrades make it look less like an unfinished prototype

Framework Laptop 16 updates include a new CPU option and cosmetic improvements, enhancing functionality and aesthetics.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

My 8-year-old and I vibe-coded an app in 3 hours. AI is moving fast, so I figured it's better to start her early.

Introducing children to AI tools like ChatGPT can enhance their problem-solving skills and creativity from an early age.

#ux-design

The UX Designer's Nightmare: When "Production-Ready" Becomes A Design Deliverable - Smashing Magazine

The role of UX designers is evolving to include technical skills due to AI integration, impacting user experience and design responsibilities.

How To Improve UX In Legacy Systems - Smashing Magazine

Improving UX in legacy systems requires gradual progress while addressing user and stakeholder needs.

How To Improve UX In Legacy Systems - Smashing Magazine

Improving UX in legacy systems requires gradual progress while addressing user and stakeholder needs.

The UX Designer's Nightmare: When "Production-Ready" Becomes A Design Deliverable - Smashing Magazine

The role of UX designers is evolving to include technical skills due to AI integration, impacting user experience and design responsibilities.

How To Improve UX In Legacy Systems - Smashing Magazine

Improving UX in legacy systems requires gradual progress while addressing user and stakeholder needs.

How To Improve UX In Legacy Systems - Smashing Magazine

Improving UX in legacy systems requires gradual progress while addressing user and stakeholder needs.

New Claude Code Desktop App

The redesigned Claude Code desktop app improves user experience with new usage stats and contextual controls, but still has some downsides.

Productivity

fromTechCrunch

3 weeks ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

The Couch Keyboard Has Been Bad for Years and Framework Just Fixed It - Yanko Design

Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard offers a superior typing and touchpad experience compared to existing options like the Logitech K400 Plus.

7 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Creating Claude Skills

A common mistake is trying to build one skill that does everything: audit UI, suggest redesigns, generate documentation. When creating a skill, you should follow a simple logic: One task, One job.

UX design

fromInfoQ

Slack Rebuilds Notification System, Reports 5X Increase in Settings Engagement

Slack has redesigned its notification system to enhance consistency and user control, addressing long-standing issues with fragmented preferences.

Angular

fromInfoQ

Mobile Server-Driven UI at Scale

Nubank's mobile platform team manages infrastructure for a digital banking app serving 115 million customers across 40 million daily users, supporting 3,000 engineers developing features in Flutter, iOS, and Android.

The chat box isn't a UI paradigm. It's what shipped.

The chat interface became the default AI design due to speed of development, not user effectiveness or clarity.

AI is ruining the way you talk about your work

AI design tools influence how designers communicate their ideas and feedback.

Product design in 2026: the beginning of a fantastic voyage?

Designers now have the opportunity to redefine their influence and role within companies, moving beyond traditional constraints.

DevOps

System Design - Designing Intelligent UIs as MCP Client

MCP is a standardized interface enabling AI models to dynamically discover and invoke tools, APIs, and capabilities through schema-driven contracts rather than hardcoded integrations.

Becoming an AI-native designer

Developing design sense in code requires externalizing tacit knowledge and effectively communicating context, components, and criteria to AI.

4 weeks ago

Noi brings all your favorite AI tools together in one desktop interface - no more app switching

Noi simplifies access to multiple AI services through a single user interface.

Haptics: how to build a consistent cross-platform solution and align code with Figma

Implementing consistent haptics across iOS, Android, and mobile web enhances user experience through tactile feedback.

Oh, but there's one more thing

Designers must address real project challenges while navigating the evolving role of AI in the creative process.

The Future of UI Design is Agentic Design

AI tools are now integral to product design, enabling collaborative UI creation and refinement in tools like Figma.

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

How I turned my Pixel phone into a genuinely productive desktop computer - for free

Pixel 8 and newer phones now support Desktop Mode, enabling users to connect their phones to external monitors, mice, and keyboards for a full desktop computing experience.

Mobile UX

fromBusiness Matters

2 months ago

Why Users Prefer Apps Over Browsers for Daily Digital Tasks

Mobile apps have become the primary interface for daily digital tasks, prioritizing convenience, continuity, and efficiency over the openness of the traditional web.

Web development

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

How do you approach building small browser tools that people actually use?

Browser-based utilities prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal friction outperform feature-rich alternatives for most users.

What 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

3 months ago

What makes generated UI worth keeping?

Integrate brand, real data, and reusable patterns into AI UI generation so screens remain usable beyond demos and avoid costly rebuilds.