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Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Sierra's Bret Taylor says the era of clicking buttons is over | TechCrunch

The future of software interaction will shift from traditional interfaces to natural language prompts, enabling users to create agents autonomously.
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Rebrand automation as 'zero-token architecture' to master AI

IT professionals can enhance productivity by rebranding existing automations as 'zero-token architecture' to manage AI costs effectively.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Sierra's Bret Taylor says the era of clicking buttons is over | TechCrunch

The future of software interaction will shift from traditional interfaces to natural language prompts, enabling users to create agents autonomously.
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Rebrand automation as 'zero-token architecture' to master AI

IT professionals can enhance productivity by rebranding existing automations as 'zero-token architecture' to manage AI costs effectively.
Digital life
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
#claude-code
Agile
fromMedium
1 day ago

7 Rules for Creating an Effective Claude Code Skill

Effective Claude Code skills improve performance and save tokens by being focused and well-framed.
Software development
fromGeeky Gadgets
13 hours ago

How Claude's Computer Use Update Unlocks Full Desktop Automations

Claude Code now enables direct GUI interaction for automation, enhancing productivity in tasks like application testing and workflow optimization.
Agile
fromMedium
1 day ago

7 Rules for Creating an Effective Claude Code Skill

Effective Claude Code skills improve performance and save tokens by being focused and well-framed.
Software development
fromGeeky Gadgets
13 hours ago

How Claude's Computer Use Update Unlocks Full Desktop Automations

Claude Code now enables direct GUI interaction for automation, enhancing productivity in tasks like application testing and workflow optimization.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
9 hours ago

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Ikea's New Smart Home Gear Is Taking Over My House

Ikea's new lineup of smart home gadgets is entirely Matter-compatible, allowing seamless integration with Amazon, Apple, and Google devices, enhancing user experience.
Gadgets
#artificial-intelligence
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 day ago

I Tried Dyson's First Robot Mop. I Wasn't Blown Away

Dyson's Spot+Scrub Ai effectively vacuums and mops but struggles with height limitations and edge cleaning.
#technology
Apple
fromWIRED
16 hours ago

This AI Button Wearable From Ex-Apple Engineers Looks Like an iPod Shuffle

The Button is designed for rapid response, offering nearly instantaneous answers and a user-friendly interruption feature.
Apple
fromWIRED
16 hours ago

This AI Button Wearable From Ex-Apple Engineers Looks Like an iPod Shuffle

The Button is designed for rapid response, offering nearly instantaneous answers and a user-friendly interruption feature.
#productivity
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Remote teams
fromInc
11 hours ago

3 Principles to Help Your Business Thrive in the AI Era

Predictability is less common in business today; small firms are better positioned for flexibility and rapid adaptation to change.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 day ago

WhatsApp adds a better, native interface for CarPlay

Meta has improved WhatsApp for CarPlay with a native interface and enhanced features for user accessibility.
fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all its videos

The new controls allow users to disable access to music videos and all other videos, including podcasts and vertical video, enhancing user experience.
Podcast
#design
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Designing for the invisible customer

The act of choosing in design is increasingly outsourced to digital gatekeepers, redefining the role of design and aesthetics.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Designing for the invisible customer

The act of choosing in design is increasingly outsourced to digital gatekeepers, redefining the role of design and aesthetics.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Do people see robots as having race? New studies clash as humanoids enter the real world

Biases in robot color assignment reflect human workplace hierarchies, often unrecognized by participants making choices.
Pets
fromWIRED
1 year ago

Treat Yourself (and Your Cat) With the Best Automatic Litter Boxes

Litter-Robot 5 has frequent error codes but offers design improvements; Petcove PurrTek is surprisingly effective for large cats despite its small size.
Wearables
fromEsquire
1 day ago

Meta's Ray-Ban Glasses Are the Only Wearable Tech I Actually Want to Wear

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses reduce phone dependency by providing a seamless, hands-free experience for capturing moments.
Real estate
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the commercial real estate sector, raising concerns about the future of human roles in advisory services.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology explains people who always keep their phone on silent aren't hard to reach - they're hard to interrupt, and the difference between those two things is the difference between a person who decides when to be available and one who simply is, always, at whatever cost - Silicon Canals

Smartphone notifications disrupt concentration for about seven seconds, leading to significant cognitive costs beyond the immediate interruption.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Careful, liable UX is a thing now

Design decisions that manipulate users are being recognized as deceptive practices with significant real-life consequences.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots

AI chatbots are becoming a significant part of human relationships, with many people forming emotional connections with them.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Mike Holmes Named The Kitchen Appliances That You're Wasting Money On - Tasting Table

Energy-efficient appliances are designed to reduce energy consumption, reduce their impact on the environment, and reduce your utility bills. Old, outdated, and inefficient appliances draw more power than they need or run longer to achieve effective results.
Everyday cooking
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Amazon's Smart Thermostat can help lower your energy bills, and it's down to $62

Investing in a smart thermostat like Amazon's Smart Thermostat can reduce energy use and lower bills, currently available for $61.99.
#ai-in-business
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How AI Can Free Founders From Daily Decision Overload

AI will help founders by filtering decisions, structuring problems, and reducing cognitive load, allowing them to focus on strategy and creativity.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How AI Can Free Founders From Daily Decision Overload

AI will help founders by filtering decisions, structuring problems, and reducing cognitive load, allowing them to focus on strategy and creativity.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How AI is quietly exhausting you-and what to do about it

AI tools increase decision-making fatigue among developers, leading to greater exhaustion despite faster coding capabilities.
Digital life
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
Apple
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Apple and Samsung lead race to the bottom on repairability

Samsung and Apple phones are ranked lowest in repairability, indicating significant room for improvement in their designs.
#amazon
Podcast
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
Wearables
fromFuturism
4 days ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
#google
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Remodel
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I didn't have to drill these renter-friendly smart lights into my wall - and I love them for it

Poplight wall lights offer stylish, renter-friendly lighting solutions without damaging walls, featuring a variety of colors and easy assembly.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I vibe coded time-saving tools for boomers like my parents. They picked up on AI fast, and it's made their lives less lonely and easier.

AI technology has transformed how older generations interact with tech, enabling quicker solutions and support from younger individuals.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's Custom Assistant allows users to automate tasks with preset actions, enhancing convenience while driving.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Smart TVs and voice assistants are the next gatekeepers

Smart TVs and voice assistants are becoming major gatekeepers in content access, prompting calls for regulatory oversight under the Digital Markets Act.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

The UX ground is shaking, synthetic users, building perspective

A clear design perspective is crucial; it defines what to exclude, ensuring focus on what truly matters.
Podcast
fromFast Company
3 days ago

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.
Marketing tech
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Conversational marketing: How chatbots and artificial intelligence transform digital engagement - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Conversational marketing transforms customer interactions into relationship opportunities using AI and chatbots for personalized, two-way communication.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

This $215 Phone Has a 7,000mAh Battery and Lasts 20 Hours on Video - Yanko Design

Realme claims the C100 5G can handle nearly 20 hours of continuous video playback and over 18 hours of GPS navigation before needing a recharge.
Gadgets
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 days ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.
#smart-home
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

Aqara's Thermostat Hub W200 offers strong features and compatibility, making it a competitive alternative to Ecobee and Nest thermostats.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

A network-free smart home? The Emerson brand is doing just that (without a hub!)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

Aqara's Thermostat Hub W200 offers strong features and compatibility, making it a competitive alternative to Ecobee and Nest thermostats.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

A network-free smart home? The Emerson brand is doing just that (without a hub!)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone - here's why it's not working yet

Ikea's affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products face significant connectivity and onboarding issues across multiple platforms despite promising accessibility and reliability.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Our Favorite Video Doorbell Is $40 Off

The Google Nest Doorbell is on sale for $140, offering smart features and excellent video quality for home security.
Gadgets
fromMan of Many
2 days ago

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
4 days ago

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

The Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni is effective for large, hard-to-reach windows but may not justify its cost for smaller homes.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

I've Been Testing the New Sonos Play for Weeks. It's My New Favorite

Sonos' new speaker, the Play, offers exceptional sound quality, versatility, and improved connectivity, making it potentially the best model in their lineup.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

How to set up a smart switch to power your home (and what to avoid when you do)

SwitchBot is a battery-operated robotic finger that automates switch pressing, eliminating the need to manually flip switches through smartphone app control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Apple
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today

Switching to Apple's updated Home architecture requires updating devices to supported OS versions and requires a HomePod or modern Apple TV as the home hub.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Voice Control Basics: Making Your Smart Home Work With A Single Command - Social Media Explorer

Intent-based voice control uses LLMs and contextual signals to understand natural language and trigger smart-home and small-business actions seamlessly.
#smart-plugs
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Emerson Smart brings offline voice control to lamps and fans

Emerson Smart appliances process voice commands locally on-device, enabling voice control of plugs, fans, heaters, and air fryers without Wi‑Fi or cloud processing.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why Amazon's Echo Hub became my favorite way to control my smart home

Echo Hub is a pared-down, wall-mountable smart home control panel providing touchscreen and Alexa voice control without streaming, ads, or extraneous features.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

Amazon Alexa transforms home automation by managing lighting and routines through Echo devices, occupancy sensors, smart switches, and customizable voice-triggered actions.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

No Matter? No problem! Imagine one smart home app to control all your devices

Matter, the smart home connectivity protocol that revolutionized the IoT world, has done wonders to bridge the interoperability gaps between brands. For various reasons, however, Matter hasn't completely solved the problem of incompatibility in the smart home. IoT company Copilot.cx aims to change that by giving users access to different brands' devices with a single mobile app. Copilot.cx has introduced Copilot Star, a platform that enables manufacturers to builda branded app based on a single framework, connecting smart home devices running on different platforms.
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