OpenAI says that ads are coming to ChatGPT users "in the coming weeks" if they're a free user or on the new $8/month "Go" plan that offers "10x more messages, file uploads and image creation than the free tier," while also boosting ChatGPT's memory. That new plan is less than half of the cost of ChatGPT Plus, which costs $20/month and has no ads.
This poor track record makes Anthropic's latest agent, Claude Cowork, a pleasant surprise. When I tested it by running it through some basic and intermediate demos the company suggested in addition to my own commands, it worked fairly well-especially for software that's still in beta. It can do things like organize files into folders, convert file types, generate reports, and even take over the browser to search the web or tidy up a Gmail inbox.
Software used to feel separate from us. It sat behind the glass, efficient and obedient. Then it fell into our hands. It became a thing we pinched, swiped, and tapped, each gesture rewiring how we think, feel, and connect. For an entire generation, the connection to software has turned the user experience into human experience. Now, another shift is coming. Software is becoming intelligent. Instead of fixed interactions, we'll build systems that learn, adapt, and respond.
Information allows us to act more skillfully. Imagine you come to a fork on a road. Without a sign, you'd need a compass or a great sense of direction to choose correctly. But with a clear sign, you'd quickly know which road to take. The sign reduces ambiguity. The Moylan arrow, too, disambiguates a choice. Pulling in on the wrong side of the pump is an annoying inconvenience.
The iGaming industry has evolved rapidly over the last decade, driven by innovations in software, regulation and player expectations. Operators now compete not only on game libraries and bonuses but on user interface quality, fairness, and mobile-first delivery. A sophisticated approach to product design and customer care is essential for any brand that wants to retain players and expand into new markets.
The Designer's Playbook for AI Products The old rules still apply (mostly) Here's something that surprised me: designing for AI isn't as alien as it sounds. The fundamentals (user needs, clear feedback, intuitive flows) don't disappear just because there's a language model involved. If anything, they matter more. When the system can generate unpredictable outputs, your job as a designer is to create enough structure that users don't feel lost.
It's the holidays. The soft spice of holly and evergreen cling to the air, and a carefully curated playlist hums at just the right volume. The only thing that could make the atmosphere more inviting is the warm glow of a fire - s o you load up the first one you see on the App Store and cast it to the family TV.
I usually take months to finish a book but this one took me 20 odd days. An avid book reader might be surprised by this number, but for me, this has been the fastest. The book I am talking about is Articulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever. Even though I have read only a handful of books, this was the only one that made me pause and take notes while reading.
On December 9, 2025, Meta announced major changes that they have planned for Facebook in 2026. The most noteworthy way that Facebook is going to change is how its feed will look. The company is touting that the feed will look "smarter," "cleaner," and more "streamlined." A gif that was included as part of the article shows that the feed does look nicer and more like one of Meta's other platforms, Instagram.
They just stop responding. They ghost you. They leave your deck unread. They click away from your site and never come back. That's what happens when tone breaks trust. It's silent. Instant. And it's nearly impossible to track. It doesn't matter how smart your product is, how big your ambition is, or how clean your UI looks-if the way you sound feels off, it introduces just enough doubt to lose someone.
Design thinking is a practical, human-centered way to understand problems and create better digital experiences. It is not limited to designers. Developers, product managers, students, and anyone curious about improving how things work can use design thinking to explore ideas and build more thoughtful solutions. Many new learners begin exploring design through online coding courses, because understanding how digital products are built makes it easier to appreciate how design decisions shape the user experience. You do not need artistic skills or technical knowledge to begin.
Having a basic UX strategy is no longer enough. There are an overwhelming number of digital products and services available, so having an aligned UX strategy will ensure you are fulfilling what you promised your customers, building brand loyalty, trust and advocacy. To truly understand the scope of a UX strategy, you need to evaluate the three primary components: a vision of intent; goals and measures of success; and a comprehensive plan.
I recently started a small project and worked with an app developer from one of the well-known app development firms, but halfway through the process I realized the team didn't fully understand the story or purpose behind my idea. Someone suggested I check out Apploid Studios, saying they focus more on user experience, but I'm not sure if switching teams mid-project is a smart move. Has anyone ever changed app developers in the middle of a build? How did it turn out?
Google uploaded its Thanksgiving Doodle to the Google Search home page, google.com. It is a typical and expected cute Google Doodle - more on that later. But when you click on it, you are not taken to the Google search results page, instead you are taken directly into AI Mode. And the AI Mode results don't say anything about the Doodle itself.
Axeptio introduces video as the centerpiece of its Consent Management Platform (CMP), transforming the traditional cookie banner into an immersive, multi-sensory, and fully customisable brand experience. By placing storytelling at the core of consent, Axeptio breaks away from "consent fatigue" and reimagines compliance as a new growth lever. What was once a regulatory obligation has now become a stage: a new communication channel where brands can engage audiences, build trust, and convert attention into performance.
It is easy to have traffic coming to your site-but what really matters is to convert that traffic into a paying customer. You may already spend time on SEO, advertising, or social media, but when such audiences do not turn into customers, you may feel that the time spent is not worth it. The positive aspect is that you can employ exotic strategies that can guarantee you to attract the
On February 10, the plugins will gracefully degrade by rendering as a 0x0 pixel (invisible element) rather than causing errors or breaking your website functionality. This change is intended to only remove the plugin content from your site, and should not otherwise impact your website's functionality." Meta says that the functions will stop rendering on websites after February 10, 2026.
Apple's Vision Pro remains the best VR headset by a mile, and there are many moments when it feels magical to use. I love staring at 3D photos, watching movies on huge screens, and working across a bunch of floating windows. But I noticed something weird after I wrote my first review in 2024: I took the headset off, put it back in its box, and didn't put it back on again.
After leaving StubHub to join Fandom in 2019, Miller oversaw the company's $50 million acquisition of a number of entertainment content platforms from Red Ventures including TV Guide, Metacritic, GameSpot, and Giant Bomb. At the time, Miller said that the deal was meant to "expand our business capabilities and provide immersive content for our partners, advertisers and fans." The deal also led to multiple rounds of layoffs for the editorial staff at some of Fandom's newly-acquired properties.
Every product team is chasing the same dream right now - smarter, faster, more "AI-powered." But in all that optimization, we forget the thing no model can predict: what it feels like to trust a system you can't see. As Kym Primrose pointed out in "AI Won't Kill UX - We Will", the real threat to user experience isn't technology itself - it's when we let convenience replace care. I see that same tension in building apps that move money: AI isn't what erodes trust.
