[ad_1] This article was produced with support from WIRED. Last year, a joint investigation revealed that a Florida-based data broker, Datastream Group, was selling highly sensitive location data that tracked United States military and intelligence personnel overseas. However, at the time, the origin of that data remained unknown. Now, a letter sent to US senator Ron Wyden’s […]
Amazon App Ditches the Logo (For Now)—Is This the Future of App Design?
[ad_1] Amazon shoppers, brace yourselves: the app just got a major makeover! Some users are reporting that when they open the Amazon app now, they’re greeted by a surprise—no navigation bar, and, even more shockingly, the iconic Amazon logo is gone! Nowhere to be seen… Instead, when opening the app, they’re first greeted with a […]
Microsoft Study Finds AI Makes Human Cognition “Atrophied and Unprepared”
[ad_1] A new paper from researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University finds that as humans increasingly rely on generative AI in their work, they use less critical thinking, which can “result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved.” “[A] key irony of automation is that by mechanising routine tasks and […]
Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (November 2024)
[ad_1] It’s time for our monthly roundup! In this edition, we’ve curated a list of new tools and resources for web developers, including a handful of AI-powered tools and app, media downloaders, and code management tools. There’s something here for everyone, from beginners to experienced developers looking to boost productivity. Without further ado, let’s jump […]
Behind the Blog: Getting Political
[ad_1] This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss “staying out of politics” and what it means to be a tech news publication. EMANUEL: I’m very proud of our output for the last few weeks. […]
Kiehl’s Unveils “Pubic Display Type”: The Font We Never Knew We Needed, but Apparently Do
[ad_1] Hold onto your designer glasses, because Kiehl’s has just dropped the font equivalent of a mic drop—introducing… “Pubic Display Type.” Yes, you read that right. This bold new font is here to take body positivity to the next level by literally putting “the body” front and center, with a name that screams (or perhaps […]
Trump Fires National Archives Director Colleen Shogan
[ad_1] Donald Trump fired National Archives director Colleen Shogan Friday night, she said in a LinkedIn post and confirmed to 404 Media. “It was an honor and privilege to serve as the 11th Archivist of the United States,” Shogan told 404 Media. “I did so with integrity every day.” Earlier on LinkedIn, Shogan wrote: “This […]
What Happens if this Hazardous Asteroid Hits Earth?
[ad_1] Welcome back to the Abstract! Since we are all super-chill and bereft of any existential dread these days, let’s take a moment to envision the grand-daddy of all apocalyptic scenarios: Death by asteroid. We have a small rock potentially incoming in December 2032 and a big rock potentially incoming in September 2182. Pick your […]
Pixel Pressure: The Real Stress Behind Being a Freelance Web Designer
[ad_1] Let’s get real for a second: web design isn’t all sleek mockups and creative glory. Sure, the job can look amazing on paper, especially for freelancers, with flexible hours, a chance to flex your creativity, and seeing your work come to life. But behind the scenes? Stress is lurking at every corner. From endless […]
FEMA Workers Responding to Wildfires Ordered to Say ‘Alien’ Instead of ‘Immigrant’
[ad_1] Subscribe Join the newsletter to get the latest updates. While responding to the most damaging wildfires in the history of California, FEMA employees received an order “for immediate compliance” this week that states they must immediately change their vocabulary to comply with the Trump Administration’s preferred terminology on gender and immigration. For example, FEMA […]