Roku is Testing a New Look (3 minute read)
Roku is testing a redesigned homepage with a new Quick Access section that automatically displays users' most visited apps. The update moves the cursor directly to the main grid when pressing home while relocating options like "Live TV" and "Featured Free" from the left sidebar to make them more discoverable. New sections include "Subscriptions" for viewing all subscription content in one place and "For You." Personalized recommendations have replaced the previous "What to Watch" feature.
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Introducing Modify Video (3 minute read)
Luma's Modify Video is a new tool that allows professional creatives to change video environments, lighting, and textures while preserving the original performance and motion. The tool offers motion capture capabilities to extract movement data and apply it to new characters or objects, plus the ability to transform scenes from garages to spaceships while maintaining the original framing. Users can edit individual elements like wardrobe or props without affecting the entire shot using three structured presets ranging from close adherence to creative reimagining.
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Love it or hate it? Apple's new ‘Liquid Glass' design is getting mixed reviews (4 minute read)
Early testers have criticized Apple's new “Liquid Glass” user interface for poor readability, especially in notifications and the Control Center, where background blur and font contrast are lacking, though these issues may still be addressed before public release. Despite the rough start, Liquid Glass includes promising visual details and effects, suggesting Apple is laying the groundwork for more immersive, AI-integrated interfaces in the future.
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Where should AI sit in your UI? (8 minute read)
Large language models are driving a shift from simple chatbot interfaces to more deeply integrated, task-focused layouts such as inline prompts, infinite canvases, and intelligent spreadsheets. These spatial designs—whether side panels, chat widgets, or dynamic grids—not only affect usability but also shape how users understand the AI's role, capabilities, and trustworthiness within the experience.
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Do graphic designers need new skills to beat AI? Professionals weigh in (5 minute read)
Graphic designers are facing growing uncertainty about AI's impact on their careers, but many industry voices remain optimistic, emphasizing that creativity, vision, and adaptability still set human designers apart. While AI is becoming a valuable tool, success in the field will increasingly depend on evolving skillsets, strategic thinking, and the ability to integrate technology without losing the human touch.
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Collaboration: The Most Underrated UX Skill No One Talks About (10 minute read)
Collaboration is the most underrated skill in UX. It's different from mere cooperation, which emphasizes co-ownership of outcomes rather than just individual task completion. While AI tools can accelerate ideation and prototyping, they cannot replace human judgment and the need for validation from teammates who understand users, technical constraints, and business goals. Strengthening collaboration skills involves cultivating curiosity about teammates' challenges, facilitating structured conversations, sharing work early, practicing active listening, and co-owning outcomes rather than defending individual designs.
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OKLCH Color Picker and Converter (Website)
The OKLCH color picker and converter is a tool that helps developers and designers work with colors. It allows users to convert between various color spaces, including OKLCH, RGB, HSL, and Hex.
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Figma Image Editor (Figma plugin)
Manipulate an image directly in Figma with many different color adjustments and filters. Save and load your own presets and keep track of changes.
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After 25 Loyal Years, Adobe's Price Hike Has Forced Me to Say Goodbye (3 minute read)
A 25-year Adobe user announces their departure from the software giant after the company eliminated the affordable Photography Plan, forcing a price jump from £82 to £249 for the same Photoshop and Lightroom access. They are transitioning to alternatives, including the Affinity creative suite and ON1 Photo Raw for photo organization and processing, although the switch will be challenging after decades of muscle memory with Adobe shortcuts.
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