Part of the problem with social networking platforms is that we don’t just use them for communicating – they also promote a particular way of being connected to and supportive of those around us. These interactions are channeled through the platform to create data.
Continue readingMicrosoft’s New Surface Headphones
The company is particularly proud of its headphones‘ noise canceling capabilities. The Surface Headphones have four active noise canceling mics, and the feature even has its own mechanical dial allowing you to pick from 13 levels of intensity.
Continue readingUX Designers, Stop the Jargon Abuse
One of the problems of using UX jargon in a conversation is assuming everyone in the room will understand what “graceful degradation” means in that context, or that they have read the same Don Norman book you have.
Continue readingThe Most Underrated ’90s Bands
Kowalczyk departed for a solo career in 2009 and was replaced by vocalist Chris Shinn in 2011. It’s sort of the Journey situation in a hard rock context— between the two camps, there’s no shortage of opportunity to “Sell the Drama” on tour.
Continue readingWhy DIY Tools were Rejected by the Market?
For the website building platforms, a potential cure for the stagnant growth problem is to add a service on top of their business model. Can these DIY tool companies provide both the professional design and development that clients demand while allowing customers to edit and update their websites?
Continue readingUS Ranks Near Bottom on Development Commitment
In 2016, the government provided 0.58 per cent of GDP for research and development (R&D) (weighted), below average for CDI countries. The US could improve its score by shifting the R&D from defence to more development-friendly areas, it said.
Continue reading