Month: February 2024

Image via LEGO Heigh-ho, heigh… wuh-oh? LEGO has recently unveiled what could be a dream come true for Disney diehards: a set embodying Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ cottage. And yes, it took a while for this fairytale to transpire, but happily ever after is still a little ways down the road. Read full article

February 17, 2024

Image via Guo et al / Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (CC BY 4.0) Biologically accurate critters were nowhere to be found in (supposedly) peer-reviewed research published in the highly credible Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology journal, where AI-generated illustrations have surfaced. Read full article

February 17, 2024

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February 17, 2024

Design Pattern Guidelines Here’s a comprehensive guide to design patterns, including a collection of resources for various interface elements like forms, navigation, and controls. Opportunities for AI in Accessibility Aaron Gustafson discusses how artificial intelligence could enhance accessibility and explores the potential benefits. Aesthetics vs. Functionality This article explores the balance between aesthetics and functionality […]

February 17, 2024

It’s a New Year, but one thing hasn’t changed. The number of web design resources and tools just keeps on increasing. That’s a good thing. But it does make it that much more difficult to find a theme, plugin, or resource you really have a need for if you are to stay abreast of or […]

February 16, 2024

Image generated on AI South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has found itself in an unusually prickly situation and is cautioning the public against a peculiar and potentially hazardous dietary fad: the consumption of fried toothpicks. And you thought girl dinners were odd. Read full article

February 16, 2024

Photo 79835272 © Prykhodov | Dreamstime.com Apple has recently decided to put a lingering legal challenge behind it by agreeing to a US$35 million settlement over a class-action lawsuit. This case centered around claims that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models were plagued by audio issues, attributed to a faulty chip within the […]

February 16, 2024

Photo: Stephen Freiheit, via Fischer et al, 2024, PLOS ONE / EurekAlert (CC-BY 4.0) Over a century after his remains were unearthed in a Danish peat bog, the Vittrup Man is finally telling his story, thanks to impressive research published on February 14, 2024, in PLOS ONE. This Neolithic individual, whose life journey took him […]

February 16, 2024

Image courtesy of Casio Casio is winding back the clock to celebrate a monumental milestone, marking 50 years since the debut of its beloved timepieces with the launch of the TRN-50, a modern homage to the pioneering Casiotron QW02. Read full article

February 16, 2024

Image generated on AI Parents of young victims of gun violence have found a way to let their children speak volumes beyond the grave. The Shotline, a poignant campaign launched on the sixth anniversary of the tragic Parkland shooting, utilizes artificial intelligence to recreate the voices of those silenced by gun violence. Read full article

February 16, 2024

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February 16, 2024

Monospaced fonts are a type of font where each character takes up the same amount of horizontal space. This uniformity is key for coding and programming, where alignment and readability can significantly impact efficiency and error reduction. Choosing the right font for these tasks is more important than it might seem at first glance. A […]

February 16, 2024

Video screenshot via Carl’s Jr Carl’s Jr has cooked up a flipping humorous campaign to make way for Free Burger Day. Teaming up with Austin-based creative agency Callen, the fast-food chain released a series of “leaked” training videos supposedly aimed at prepping employees for the chaos expected when hungry customers swarm in for their free […]

February 15, 2024

Image generated on AI  Dictionary.com has once again refreshed its lexicon, bringing us a delightful—and sometimes bizarre—array of new words to spice up our conversations and understanding of the ever-evolving English language. Read full article

February 15, 2024

Image via Build-A-Bear A not-so-cuddly waltz is unfolding between two toymakers. Jazwares, the company behind the wildly popular Squishmallows, has engaged in a legal tussle with Build-A-Bear Workshop, accusing the latter of stepping on its plush paws by launching a rival product line called Skoosherz. Read full article

February 15, 2024

Image via Ratboot A gritty pair of boots caused quite the squeak at New York Fashion Week, reflecting the city’s notorious residents. Read full article

February 15, 2024

Image via Nvidia Nvidia wants to turbocharge the way we interact with artificial intelligence with the introduction of Chat with RTX, a demo app that brings the power of smart chatbots directly to your desktop. This tool, designed for Windows PCs equipped with NVIDIA RTX, allows for local, speedy, and customized generative AI interactions, moving […]

February 15, 2024

Photo 302890075 © Claudine Weber Hilty | Dreamstime.com Paris’ skyline is once again crowing with the silhouette of Notre Dame Cathedral’s spire, a beacon of resilience and renewal following the tragic fire of April 2019. The first sighting of the structure’s new spire, complete with a golden rooster and cross, offers Parisians and the world […]

February 15, 2024

Image generated on AI Its robots: 1, humans: 0 as a California district judge has recently made a page-turning decision leaning in favor of OpenAI amid allegations of copyright infringement by book authors. The lawsuit, initiated by a group of writers including well-known figures like Sarah Silverman, Michael Chabon, and Ta-Nehisi Coates, accused the artificial […]

February 15, 2024

Are you prepared for an auditory adventure that you’ve never experienced before?Press Play On Tape is a sound design studio working with prestigious…

February 15, 2024