Skeleton screens aren’t clever UX anymore—they’re just visual duct tape over slow, bloated apps. In 2025, users see through the shimmering gray lies, and it’s time we stop pretending they work. If your site needs skeletons, maybe what it really needs is a faster brain, not a prettier mask.
August 5, 2025
Working with web design clients means wearing many hats. We’re developers, marketers, and (sometimes) therapists. It’s all about building a great website that meets our clients’ needs. We can’t forget to add the role of a project manager to the list. It might be just as important as anything we do. Why? Consider how many […]
August 4, 2025
McDonald’s is launching a playful crossover Happy Meal featuring Hello Kitty and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, available in the U.S. starting August 12, 2025. The promotion includes 12 collectible toys blending Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll with TMNT heroes Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Each Happy Meal includes a […]
August 3, 2025
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has unveiled Grok’s new feature, Imagine—a text-to-video generator that transforms prompts into six-second clips with sound. Though still in beta, it’s already drawing criticism for its ability to produce sexually explicit content, informally dubbed “spicy mode.” A post by xAI engineer Mati Roy showcasing a nearly nude AI-generated woman sparked […]
August 2, 2025
References to Donald Trump’s two impeachments have been quietly removed from The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden, a long-standing exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The display has been reverted to its 2008 version, omitting any mention of Trump’s 2019 and 2021 impeachments. A 2021 update had previously acknowledged his trials alongside […]
August 2, 2025
Image via Adobe What if happily ever after proceeded to get happier? Creation often thrives in the gray area between done and undone, and Adobe entertains this notion with The Unfinished Film, a collaborative experiment that invites creators to take the reins on an incomplete story by artist and director Sam Finn. Read full article
August 2, 2025
Image via PANTONE PANTONE is giving the US Postal Service a fresh stamp of color for its 250th birthday by capturing postal history as a palette. The color authority has unveiled a 250 Years in Color visual journey through American post milestones, where each shade reflects a distinct chapter in the USPS’s evolution—from riders galloping […]
August 2, 2025
Beyoncé’s SirDavis Honey Bee Cocktail Kit has returned after selling out within hours of its July 2 launch. The limited-edition kit, restocked on July 29, includes a 750ml bottle of SirDavis American Whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup, dehydrated lemon wheels, a recipe card, and a bronzed horse medallion pin. Crafted in partnership with Moët Hennessy, […]
August 1, 2025