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UX design
fromMedium
3 hours ago

The 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.
#sonos
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 day 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
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Sonos Play and mic-less Era 100 SL are now available

Sonos introduces two new speakers: the portable Sonos Play and the affordable Era 100 SL.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Sonos Play review: The company's best portable speaker so far

The Sonos Play is a versatile portable speaker positioned between the Move 2 and Roam, offering impressive sound quality and features.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

Sonos introduces the Play speaker, a versatile option between the Roam 2 and Move 2, offering impressive sound quality and value.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 day 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
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Sonos Play and mic-less Era 100 SL are now available

Sonos introduces two new speakers: the portable Sonos Play and the affordable Era 100 SL.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Sonos Play review: The company's best portable speaker so far

The Sonos Play is a versatile portable speaker positioned between the Move 2 and Roam, offering impressive sound quality and features.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

Sonos introduces the Play speaker, a versatile option between the Roam 2 and Move 2, offering impressive sound quality and value.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours ago

Psychology says people who would always rather call than text aren't demanding more of your time - they're asking for the one thing that separates a real conversation from the performance of one, which is the sound of another person being alive on the other end, and that need is not inconvenient, it is human - Silicon Canals

Phone calls foster deeper connections than text messages, capturing nuances of emotion that typed words cannot convey.
Data science
fromMedium
2 days ago

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenMusic allows users to generate up to seven songs per day using natural language prompts, with options to adjust song length, lyrics, and writing style.
Music production
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Jason Blundell announces his new-new studio, Magic Fractal

Jason Blundell has launched a new studio, Magic Fractal Studios, following the closure of Dark Outlaw Games.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.
Berlin music
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Music Was Used to Deceive, Control, Survive

Yom HaShoah commemorates the 6 million Jews and 5 million others who perished in the Holocaust, reflecting on music's dual role in history.
#airpods-max-2
Apple
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Do Apple's new AirPods Max 2 beat the Airpods Pro 3? I've tried both, here's my take

AirPods Max 2 are ideal for Apple power users, while AirPods Pro 3 suit iPhone users better.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The AirPods Max 2 are better on the inside

AirPods Max 2 offer significant sound improvements but retain many design flaws from the original model.
Apple
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never

AirPods Max 2 features significant upgrades, including the H2 chip, bringing them in line with AirPods Pro 3 and enhancing audio capabilities.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Do Apple's new AirPods Max 2 beat the Airpods Pro 3? I've tried both, here's my take

AirPods Max 2 are ideal for Apple power users, while AirPods Pro 3 suit iPhone users better.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The AirPods Max 2 are better on the inside

AirPods Max 2 offer significant sound improvements but retain many design flaws from the original model.
Apple
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never

AirPods Max 2 features significant upgrades, including the H2 chip, bringing them in line with AirPods Pro 3 and enhancing audio capabilities.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
Arts
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Perceptrum and the Emergence of Augmented Painting: When the Canvas Begins to Listen - KALTBLUT Magazine

Perceptrum redefines painting by allowing touch, creating a sensory dialogue that transforms the relationship between observer and artwork.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.
Tech industry
fromFortune
4 days ago

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

8 Practical Ways L&D Professionals Can Use Images With LLMs To Design Better Learning

L&D professionals can leverage AI and LLMs to enhance instructional design by integrating visual inputs into their workflows.
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
4 days ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
4 days ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
UX design
fromMedium
3 hours ago

"Vibe coding" is accelerating the erosion of design authority

Google Stitch impresses as a rapid interface generator but suffers from common flaws of vibe coding tools, including visual homogeneity and unrefined code.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The 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.
#design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago
Design

A Ferrari-Inspired Speaker That Turns Motion Into Light and Sound - Yanko Design

ROSSO is a speaker that embodies a cinematic presence, inspired by Ferrari's design, emphasizing motion and energy through its unique illumination and form.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
4 days ago

WiiM's Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, and Speakers Make Audio Streaming Throughout Your Home a Breeze

WiiM has emerged as a leading alternative to Sonos in whole-home audio systems.
Berlin music
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Beolab 90 Atelier Editions: A Symphony of Surface, Sight, and Sound

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Atelier Editions merge sound with visual and tactile experiences, creating a synesthetic suite of collectible audio design.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Nothing Could Launch AI Smart Glasses, New Earbuds in Expansion Push

Nothing is developing AI-powered smart glasses and earbuds, focusing on personalized experiences rather than full augmented reality capabilities.
Podcast
fromMarTech
5 days ago

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Learning Mindset For Instructional Designers: How To Build It In The Age Of AI

A learning mindset emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and the ability to unlearn and relearn in rapidly changing environments.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

You're not supposed to get it right

Design challenges for UX writers can be intimidating due to the pressure of making quick, impactful decisions and the emphasis on visual elements.
#ai-agents
Software development
fromMedium
6 days ago

A human approach to Agentic AI. One person. One text file. Five agents.

A soft-agent team of AI assists in book creation and management without requiring coding skills.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Designers, your next user won't be human

Every SaaS company will transform into agentic-as-a-service platforms, requiring designers to solve fundamental problems in agent interaction, behavior, and user experience as AI agents become central to enterprise software.
Software development
fromMedium
6 days ago

A human approach to Agentic AI. One person. One text file. Five agents.

A soft-agent team of AI assists in book creation and management without requiring coding skills.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Designers, your next user won't be human

Every SaaS company will transform into agentic-as-a-service platforms, requiring designers to solve fundamental problems in agent interaction, behavior, and user experience as AI agents become central to enterprise software.
Design
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I replaced my outdoor Bluetooth speakers with a wired audio system, and don't regret it

Investing in permanent outdoor speaker systems like Polk Audio Atrium 5 enhances outdoor listening experiences with better sound quality and design integration.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Noise Master Buds 2 Review

Noise Master Buds 2 aims to establish a premium presence in the TWS market, featuring a refined design and partnership with Bose.
Berlin music
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 days ago

Bang & Olufsen Clads Its Flagship Speaker in 1,800 Aluminum Pearls and Rosewood Slats For 100th Anniversary - Yanko Design

The Beolab 90's Atelier series features innovative designs, including the Monarch and Zenith Editions, showcasing advanced materials and craftsmanship in speaker design.
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Meet 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
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 days ago

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Why I'm looking past brand ecosystems now

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 3 are top contenders in the premium wireless earbuds market, each with unique strengths.
#apple
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Apple at 50: The tech giant's best, worst, and weirdest ideas

Apple, founded in 1976, revolutionized personal computing with innovative products like the iPod, iPhone, and App Store, despite facing challenges and misfires.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Apple at 50: The tech giant's best, worst, and weirdest ideas

Apple, founded in 1976, revolutionized personal computing with innovative products like the iPod, iPhone, and App Store, despite facing challenges and misfires.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Brian Foote / Paul Dickow: High Cube

Brian Foote and Paul Dickow created their album High Cube under strict constraints, focusing on raw sound without overthinking.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

Technology must prioritize human needs over user convenience to avoid harm.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Why this Marshall is the first soundbar I've tested that truly challenges my Sonos Arc Ultra

The Marshall Heston 120 and Sonos Arc Ultra are top soundbar choices under $1,000, each offering unique designs and exceptional audio quality.
Apple
fromZDNET
5 days ago

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I listened to both, and there's a sonic difference

AirPods Pro 3 are ideal for Apple users seeking advanced features and fitness tracking capabilities.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Every designer on my team ships the same quality now

Figma's integration of AI agents blurs the line between AI-generated and human-designed outputs, raising questions about the value of design work.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

The Hisense XR10 Packs 6,000 Lumens, Liquid Cooling, and Devialet Audio Into One Very Serious 4K Projector - Yanko Design

The XR10 throws a 4K UHD image anywhere from 65 to 300 inches, powered by a triple laser light source rated at 6,000 ANSI lumens and a lifespan of 25,000 hours.
Gadgets
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Agentic AI, Design Systems & Figma: A Practical Guide.

Designers now have unprecedented creative control over components in design systems, enabling machines to utilize existing designs effectively.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Design engineers, UX Design's demise, forget your "lovable" products

Design Engineering merges visual design and front-end development, focusing on the intersection of design decisions and technical implementation.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

The Denon Home 200 houses three drivers and three amplifiers for 'natural, room-filling sound' in a compact speaker, featuring two tweeters and a woofer.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

This ring-like wearable speaker has integrated magnetic earbuds for on-demand personal audio - Yanko Design

The ring-like portable speaker has a lanyard that lets users hook it onto a backpack or simply carry it around the wrist. Another option is to wear it around the neck, turning the device into a personal stereo system that surrounds the user with sound while remaining lightweight and portable.
Wearables
UX design
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

The Physics of Great UX: Making Digital Interfaces Feel Real

Building a motion system in product design enhances user experience by aligning with human cognitive expectations and physical principles.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Sonos has a plan to make you love its speaker system again

Sonos launches new speakers and refocuses on home sound systems strategy to rebuild brand trust after a catastrophic May 2024 app update that damaged customer relationships.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The Sonos Play puts the best parts of the Era 100 in a portable speaker

Sonos released the Play, a $299 portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker positioned between the Roam 2 and Move 2, featuring Era 100-inspired audio components in a thinner, more portable design with IP67 water and dust resistance.
Books
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Speakerphone | The Walrus

Prayer as keeping an open line fosters mutual, attentive silence and faint shared speech amid everyday noises and distance.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Motorola's Bose-Tuned Speaker Automatically Follows You Room to Room - Yanko Design

The Moto Sound Flow portable speaker addresses design and connectivity frustrations through aesthetic appeal, Bose-tuned audio, and UWB technology for seamless automatic connection.
Podcast
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Audio Flux - 99% Invisible

Audio Flux revives short-form experimental audio by providing biannual themed challenges that produce bold, three-minute stories and renewed visibility for the format.
UX design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Smart Booking Systems as a Tool for Acoustic Space Efficiency

Balance flexible, short-term use and personalization with efficient scheduling to make acoustic pods productive, well-utilized, and user-centered.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

The email from Bose that should have made me angry - but turned me into a fan instead

Bose SoundTouch was first launched in 2013, with prices ranging from $399-$1,500. During the initial launch, it was announced that support for the devices would last for 13 years. That time has come. Bose SoundTouch announced in October 2025 (via an email) that all SoundTouch speakers would become "dumb" speakers on Feb. 18, 2026. Once that date hits, the speakers will stop receiving updates (including those for security), and the only way they will work will be via HDMI, Aux, or Bluetooth connections.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This 30-second tweak means I never have to listen to flat audio on headphones and speakers again

Equalizers adjust specific frequency bands to shape sound, compensate for speaker or room issues, and boost clarity while reducing unwanted noise.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today - for free

Update headphone firmware and adjust EQ before replacing otherwise functional headphones to improve sound, connectivity, noise cancellation, and microphone performance.
#open-ear-earbuds
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Teenage Engineering-inspired Music Sampler Uses AI In The Nerdiest Way Possible - Yanko Design

Junho Park's graduation concept borrows all the right cues from TE's playbook, that modular control layout, the single bold color, the mix of knobs and buttons that practically beg to be touched, but redirects them toward a gap in the market. Where Teenage Engineering designs for people who already understand synthesis and sampling, the T.M-4 targets people who have ideas but no vocabulary to express them.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL launched AI-powered BandBox Solo and Trio practice amps with onboard Stem AI for source separation, built-in effects, a looper update in October, priced $250 and $600.
#ces-2026
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I listened to Samsung's new Wi-Fi speakers at CES, and they surpassed my expectations

Samsung's Music Studio 7 and 5 are new Bluetooth smart speakers offering Sonos-like design, modularity, spatial audio, high-resolution playback, and TV integration.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why these Klipsch audio products were two of my favorite CES 2026 finds

Few audio fans will deny that Klipsch's products sound fantastic, whether it's reproduced through the company's high-end reference speakers or its consumer-friendly headphones. The HP-1 are the company's ANC-enabled headphones, targeted to travelers and everyday listeners. Their design features authentic wood accents and a leather headband and earpads. Internally, the HP-1 feature a coaxial driver, a rarity in consumer headphones, which should provide exceptional audio imaging.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Soundcore at CES 2026 Turns Everyday Spaces into Portable Sound and Cinema - Yanko Design

Soundcore's CES 2026 products prioritize adaptable audio and projection that move between contexts, combining open‑ear comfort, ANC, long battery life, and portable theater performance.
Gadgets
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

OpenAI's First Mystery Device Could Be an AI Audio Headset

OpenAI plans to launch an AI-powered audio headset, targeting 40–50 million first-year shipments and unveiling it in the latter half of the year.
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Nightclub-Inspired Speaker Is Transparent in Name and Assembly

Transparent Speaker x LN-CC blends LN-CC's 1970s rippled glass aesthetic with Transparent's modular, circular 120W Bluetooth speaker design for event-ready club atmospheres.
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