Designing with accessibility in mind: a conversation
At TechCrunch Sessions: Justice, we examined the importance of ensuring products are designed to be accessible from the beginning. And how building the expertise of disabled technologists and advocates and into the DNA of your company from the start.....»»
After all of this time searching for aliens, are we stuck with the zoo hypothesis?
In 1950, during a lunchtime conversation with colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, famed physicist Enrico Fermi asked the question that launched a hundred (or more) proposed resolutions. "Where is Everybody?".....»»
One of Tekken 8’s “colorblind” modes is causing migraines, vertigo, and debate
Advocates say the intention is good, but the application is dangerous. Enlarge / It looks wild and different, like something nobody has tried before. And many accessibility experts say there's a reason Tekken 8's style isn't comm.....»»
Tekken 8’s “colorblind” mode is causing migraines, vertigo, and debate
Advocates say the intention is good, but the application is dangerous. Enlarge / It looks wild and different, like something nobody has tried before. And many accessibility experts say there's a reason Tekken 8's style isn't comm.....»»
Designing the "perfect" meal to feed long-term space travelers
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to feed people best. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Scie.....»»
Meet the CineBeam Qube, LG’s New 4K Projector
Built with both form and function in mind, the Qube comes with some pretty compelling features, as far as modern projectors are concerned. The post Meet the CineBeam Qube, LG’s New 4K Projector appeared first on Phandroid. With CES 2.....»»
The curious joy of being wrong—intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind
Mark Twain apocryphally said, "I'm in favor of progress; it's change I don't like." This quote pithily underscores the human tendency to desire growth while also harboring strong resistance to the hard work that comes with it. I can certainly resonat.....»»
LG"s 2024 QNED TVs are bigger, better and even faster than before
LG's new flagship QNED TV is a massive 98-inch "that will fully immerse viewers with its magnitude" – and there are AI and accessibility improvements across the range.....»»
Jony Ive hires ex-Apple design lead for OpenAI project
Departing Apple iPhone design head Tang Tan is to work for Jony Ive on designing new AI hardware devices for OpenAI.Jony IveIt was announced that Tang Tan would be leaving Apple in February 2024, but his duties have already been divided up and he is.....»»
11 best gaming monitors of 2024: tested and reviewed
Need a screen upgrade for the latest games? These are the best gaming monitors available today for all sorts of budgets and with different features in mind......»»
Hollywood"s first major Black female superhero: How Wakanda Forever broke the mold
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rewrote Hollywood's script for superhero movies. English professor Diana Adesola Mafe was recently involved in an academic roundtable that offers a critical conversation about it and another film set in an African kingd.....»»
Lawmakers Suggest DOJ Investigate Apple Over Beeper Mini vs. iMessage Battle
The conversation around Beeper Mini and iMessage was never going to go quietly into the night. From the moment Beeper Mini went live, seemingly with a bit of backend magic that worked too good, we were counting down the hours until Apple did somethin.....»»
Google names the best Chrome extensions of 2023 with a glaring omission
Google shouts out all sorts of workflow and accessibility extensions, but not a single adblocker is mentioned......»»
AirTags start at $20 each, Apple Watch Series 9 now $70 off, Beats Studio Buds hit $80, more
Bring a little extra peace of mind to your holiday travel with Apple’s AirTags starting at $24 each, or as little as $20 when you buy a four-pack. The savings continue over to Apple Watch Series 9, which is still in stock at $70 off before Apple ha.....»»
Snowflake accelerations mysteriously follow a predictable pattern
A winter wonderland calls to mind piles of fluffy, glistening snow. But to reach the ground, snowflakes are swept into the turbulent atmosphere, swirling through the air instead of plummeting directly to the ground......»»
NordVPN tries to scare you into using its new Apple TV app
NordVPN basically says you'll be hacked if you don't use its VPN on Apple TV. Never mind that we've all gone years without it......»»
Marketer sparks panic with claims it uses smart devices to eavesdrop on people
"Real-time" listening claims were exaggerated, but the creepy factor remains. Enlarge (credit: Getty) We've all experienced it or heard about it happening: Someone has a conversation about wanting a red jacket, and then.....»»
Digital ops and ops management security predictions for 2024
CISOs don’t need a crystal ball – they already know that 2024 will be another tough year, especially with AI at everyone’s mind. Instead of playing catch-up regarding the security of emerging tech like generative AI, organizations will prio.....»»
How to give gifts with the planet in mind
The holidays can put the eco-conscious in a tricky spot. On one hand, the holidays are synonymous with the gift giving: What would Christmas be without Santa and his overstuffed sleigh? And other faiths, of course, share in different traditions aroun.....»»
Exploitation of the internet and the mind: How cybercriminals operate
How does the internet enable cybercrime? How does a cybercriminal exploit us?.....»»
Government and nonprofit workers are getting billions in student loan debt canceled through a public service program
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which the George W. Bush administration created in 2007 to encourage people to work for the government and nonprofits, has grown significantly during Joe Biden's presidency. The Conversation asked economis.....»»