Your Camera Wants to Kill the Keyboard
We’re interacting with our computers in more natural and emotive ways, which could mean using your camera more and your…
Google Just Made Email a Heckuva Lot Easier to Deal With
Smart Reply will soon be available to all Gmail users on mobile. The post Google Just Made Email a Heckuva…
The Surprising Repercussions of Making AI Assistants Sound Human
Humanlike speech poses a major challenge to designers, and raises important questions about what people really want from their virtual…
A Supercharged Sensor That Could Soon Make Homes Scary-Smart
University researchers create a simple device that plugs into an electrical outlet and connects everything in the room. The post…
Amazon’s Expansive Biodomes Get Their First of 9,000 Plants
Amazon is building a massive biodome in downtown Seattle… The post Amazon’s Expansive Biodomes Get Their First of 9,000 Plants…
It’s Not Just You—the Lowly Phone Call Is Making a Comeback
Hello? Oh… hi! The post It’s Not Just You—the Lowly Phone Call Is Making a Comeback appeared first on WIRED.…
Why Are Data-Viz Designers So Obsessed With Circles?
A new book from data designer Manuel Lima looks at why so many infographics are circular. The post Why Are…
You Can Now Own the Design Manual that Made the EPA Cool
Forty years ago, the EPA had a beautiful graphics standards manual. The post You Can Now Own the Design Manual…
Want to Kick It With Putin in Your Own Virtual World? Kokowa Is for You
A new online tool makes building virtual reality worlds far easier. The post Want to Kick It With Putin in…
This Beautiful Speaker Is Made of Concrete. Yes, Concrete
Master & Dynamic’s new speaker looks as stunning as it sounds. The post This Beautiful Speaker Is Made of Concrete.…