Weekly curated resources for designersthinkers andmakers.We could argue all day about which things are fundamentally different in an AI-first world, but one undeniable difference is that the more intelligent technology gets, the fewer visible interfaces a human sees.()With each automated decision, we remove a choice, a slice of agency, from the user. As we do this more often, we begin to leave some of our personality behind. If the algorithms are an average of our calculated habits, then living on autopilot will leave us regressing toward themean.Reclaiming your humanity in an algorithmic world By Joe BernsteinIs your UX Research reaching its full potential in business decisions? [Sponsored] Join leading UX research experts as we explore the reasons why UX research is undervalued despite the high demand for it. Well also look at practical ways to reframe research to tackle visibility issues and enhance its impact on the business.Editor picksWhat does it mean to have an experience? Different definitions shape product perspectives.By RogerLaureanoAI and cognitive offloading Sharing the thinking process with machines.By Tetiana SydorenkoMaking product quality a team sport Two intentional rituals you should try.By AletheiaDelivreThe UX Collective is an independent design publication that elevates unheard design voices and helps designers think more critically about theirwork.The challenge with design sprints, by Elan MillerMake methinkEthical web principles These principles are not merely theoretical; they constitute a call to action. They encourage everyone involved in the webs evolution to assess their contributions societal and environmental impacts. We can create a web that truly benefits everyone by adhering to these principles.Resist summary The output of Large Language Models (AI) is an aid to learning extremely simple things, and it is an impediment to learning anything complex or creative. I worry that without a complex model in ones own mind, one may never notice complex relationships that are otherwise missed. A loss of attention todetail.The web is too big, or scaling down Ultimately, though, the problem with this situation isnt that Mozilla or Firefox arent good enough. Its that the web is too complicated. A browser is an extraordinarily complex piece of software.Little gems thisweekWhat we can learn from the 7 worst designs ByBenRedefining chatbot design in the age of AI By Wojciech WasilewskiHow tabs changed the way we browse By ElvisHsiaoTools and resourcesRewards strategies How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked.By Angele LenglemetzShould AI write your alt text? Its time you write alt text on every meaningful image.By AlliePaschalUX storytelling Practical advice, not vague analogies, on how to use UX storytelling.By KaiWongSupport the newsletterIf you find our content helpful, heres how you can supportus:Check out this weeks sponsor to support their worktooForward this email to a friend and invite them to subscribeSponsor aneditionReclaiming your humanity, cognitive offloading, UX storytelling was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Elvie, the company known for its popular wearable breast pump, is showing off a new piece of baby gear at CES. Called Rise, its an app-controlled baby bouncer that can transform into a bassinet with a baby inside. The $799 device is made for infants in the first few months of their lives. Elvie says the bouncer works for babies up to 20 lbs or 6 months old, while the bassinet is meant for babies up to 5 months or 22 lbs. While in bouncer mode, parents can customize the specific bounce pattern from the accompanying Elvie Rise Sleep & Soothe app. The company says its SootheLoop technology is meant to be a gentle motion thats more like the movement of a caregiver rather than a repetitive robotic movement. Theres also a manual mode for babies to bounce themselves as they grow a bit bigger and stronger. In its press release, Elvie says its own study found that two-thirds of babies between 0 and 3 months often sleep in non-safe products like bouncers or swings. The Rise is meant to address this as parents can switch from bouncer mode to bassinet mode without hopefully waking their child. Elvie The Rise is equipped with a "transition handle that allows parents to transition the device between modes. While in bouncer mode, this involves pushing on the bottom end, near the feet, and squeezing the handle to pull up the sides to form the walls of the bassinet. The straps from bouncer mode automatically retract to make it a surface suitable for sleeping. The company says its bassinet complies with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)s sleep safe guidelines, though babies should not be left in the bouncer unattended. The device is also meant to be more portable than the typical bassinet. It collapses for easier transport and has a magnetic charger so it can be used even when its not plugged in. The Elvie Rise is available now for pre-order. The company expects to begin shipping orders March 14, 2025. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/elvies-newest-product-is-a-smart-baby-bouncer-that-transforms-into-a-bassinet-111550670.html?src=rss

The Espresso 17 Pro is our favorite portable monitor. It delivers great image quality, has a rugged build, boasts built-in speakers and includes a touchscreen function. The only real trouble is that, with a 17-inch screen, it's perhaps not as truly portable as it could be.Enter the Espresso 15 Pro.As you might have guessed, the latest model has a 15-inch display. This is the second Pro-level portable monitor from Espresso Displays. The company already has a 15-inch non-touch version, but as the name implies, this one's geared toward professionals and business travelers who could do with more on-the-go screen real estate.The Espresso 15 Pro, which was unveiled at CES 2025, has a resolution of 4K and 1,500:1 contrast. It's said to display 1.07 billion colors with full coverage of the AdobeRGB color spectrum. The LCD panel is actually brighter than the 17-inch model at 550 nits versus the larger monitor's 450 nits of peak brightness. It also has two USB-C inputs. On the downside, the refresh rate is limited to 60Hz.Espresso DisplaysAlong with MacOS and Windows devices, the Espresso 15 Pro works with iPhones, iPads and DeX-enabled Samsung Galaxy devices. It's possible to use the Espresso Pen for notetaking on the touchscreen as well.Elsewhere, the Espresso 15 Pro will come with the brand's new Stand+. The monitor magnetically attaches to the Stand+, which supports landscape and portrait orientations.Pricing and availability for the Espresso 15 Pro has yet to be revealed, though it's slated to arrive in the coming months. Logic dictates that the price will fall somewhere in between the $299 Display 15 and $799 Espresso 17 Pro.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/the-espresso-15-pro-is-a-compact-version-of-our-favorite-portable-monitor-105237176.html?src=rss

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