#user-interface

#user-interface

For just $24, you can get a Roku Streaming Stick Plus to upgrade your television to the Roku smart TV platform, widely recognized as one of the most user-friendly interfaces available. This is a deal I'd jump on without a second thought if I didn't already have one of these devices at home. This Roku was released just this year, and it's one of the best streaming sticks I've ever used.

On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now branch conversations into multiple parallel threads, serving as a useful reminder that AI chatbots aren't people with fixed viewpoints but rather malleable tools you can rewind and redirect. The company released the feature for all logged-in web users following years of user requests for the capability. The feature works by letting users hover over any message in a ChatGPT conversation, click "More actions," and select "Branch in new chat."

CEO Sam Altman describes GPT-5 as a significant advancement over previous models, akin to the first iPhone with a Retina display, emphasizing its intelligence.

Firefox Focus is a mobile-only browser that aims to be a simple and private web browser. It delivers on that promise, effectively focusing on privacy.

The new beta also updates the icons for external drives, network shares, and removable disk images, replacing the previous HDD icons with new SSD-esque designs.

The "Add Update" button has been replaced with a new management screen where you can easily see and manage all your posts in one place.

The app was orange on black, which was kind of dog-themed, I guess. I didn't like the way the date picker worked, so I told it to fix it.

Vertical tabs are a highly requested feature that Chrome is finally adding, aligning with similar offerings in browsers like Firefox, Edge, and Brave.

Animations and transitions in CSS not only add fun but also help users understand changes in user interfaces, such as reordering list items.

The Google Photos app has been updated to make it easier to navigate your gallery and view image information. The photo view has been redesigned to provide a simpler, more modern, and more intuitive UI.

Volkswagen is updating its ID.4 with a redesigned front-end to align with newer models and will incorporate physical buttons into its dashboard.

Cancel buttons are crucial for managing user stress; they offer a direct way to halt processes or discard changes, preventing frustration and maintaining user trust.

KDE Plasma 6.4 greatly enhances accessibility with improved features like keyboard navigation and screen reader support, further solidifying its reputation as a customizable, user-friendly desktop.