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8 hours ago

This free app makes journaling so easy that I've managed to do it for 3 months

Diarly is the best journaling app available for Apple devices, making journaling easy and enjoyable.

10 hours ago

Edge clamp-on power strip brings desk-level charging exactly where you need it - Yanko Design

Edge is a modular power solution that enhances accessibility and flexibility by bringing power to the desk's edge.

fromApp Developer Magazine

16 hours ago

How AI is causing app litter everywhere

Modern software development prioritizes speed and volume over quality and longevity, leading to a proliferation of unreliable applications.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

The art of subtraction in a world of infinite features

Subtraction in visual arts enhances clarity and focus by intentionally removing elements that distract from the main subject.

Social media marketing

Meta previews updates for its Edits app

Meta's Edits app celebrates its first anniversary with new features and plans for AI integration to enhance video editing for creators.

Startup companies

I built an AI tool to mimic my work. It's helped create passive income from my solo business.

AI tools can help solopreneurs expand their impact and create passive income without needing a team.

fromInfoWorld

fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine

Making agents dull

Enterprise AI will thrive when it becomes governable, portable, observable, and reliable, akin to the stability achieved with Kubernetes.

Web design

How AI Could Change Collaboration for Web Designers & Developers - Speckyboy

Connecting with web professionals enhances learning and productivity, while AI is transforming workflows and relationships in the industry.

Node JS

fromRaymondcamden

Summarizing Docs with Built-in AI

On-device summarization of various document types, including Office formats, is achievable using libraries like officeParser and Chrome's Summary API.

DevOps

fromTNW | Apps

Dropbox is making ChatGPT its productivity hub with three new apps

Dropbox is launching three new apps inside ChatGPT to enhance productivity and streamline coordination tasks for knowledge workers.

Remote teams

fromComputerworld

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

Bootstrapping

Don't Manage Every Task Manually - Here's How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time

Integrating AI sustainably and ethically is essential for founders as their startups grow to manage tasks effectively.

Web development

Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

Opera introduces Browser Connector, allowing integration of ChatGPT or Claude for enhanced browsing with AI assistance.

fromWIRED

Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome

Google Chrome's AI Mode update allows users to browse links without leaving the chatbot interface, enhancing the search experience.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

You can now turn off YouTube Shorts on mobile

YouTube mobile users can now disable Shorts entirely by setting a 0-minutes limit in the app's time management settings.

fromInfoQ

Slack Rebuilds Notification System, Reports 5X Increase in Settings Engagement

Slack has redesigned its notification system to enhance consistency and user control, addressing long-standing issues with fragmented preferences.

Roam Research

fromComputerworld

How to create your own custom Android air gesture

Android air gestures enhance device usability and productivity without direct contact.

Remodel

fromTasting Table

What's The Purpose Of Having A Second Sink In Your Kitchen? - Tasting Table

A second kitchen sink enhances functionality and organization, allowing multiple users and separating prep from cleanup.

15 hours ago

Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising

The update will group the Raise Hand feature under the Reactions button to reduce mis-clicks, which is handy because the two functions are easy to conflate at a glance.

Productivity

fromProtoPie

We Didn't Code This: A Fully Functional FinTech App Built in ProtoPie

Pie Bank is a high-fidelity mobile banking prototype that accurately simulates real app functionality and interaction logic.

My 8-year-old and I vibe-coded an app in 3 hours. AI is moving fast, so I figured it's better to start her early.

Introducing children to AI tools like ChatGPT can enhance their problem-solving skills and creativity from an early age.

Marathon battery life makes Keychron's Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet

Keychron's Ultra keyboards offer advanced features and customization for both casual users and keyboard enthusiasts.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.

Google Chrome makes it easier to wrangle different tabs in AI Mode

Google's AI Mode in Chrome now supports better tab interaction, allowing users to browse and ask questions simultaneously.

I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again

Google's new desktop app enhances productivity by providing quick access to Gmail, Drive, and Search features.

Google unleashes a native Gemini app for the Mac

Google has launched a Gemini app for Windows and Macs, enhancing desktop AI assistant capabilities.

Web design

Google Chrome makes it easier to wrangle different tabs in AI Mode

Google's AI Mode in Chrome now supports better tab interaction, allowing users to browse and ask questions simultaneously.

I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again

Google's new desktop app enhances productivity by providing quick access to Gmail, Drive, and Search features.

Intellectual property law

Google unleashes a native Gemini app for the Mac

Google has launched a Gemini app for Windows and Macs, enhancing desktop AI assistant capabilities.

more#google

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Your AI Is Saving You Time: So What?

AI's integration into patent work has shifted from skepticism to acceptance, prompting a need to measure its true value beyond just efficiency.

Canada news

fromTheregister

Showing the Windows 10 desktop was the yeast they could do

A bakery's use of Windows 10 desktops highlights the contrast between modern technology and traditional baked goods.

#ai

Startup companies

Snap's layoffs highlight growing work trend: AI-powered tiny teams

Artificial intelligence

The Hottest New Chatbot Isn't Actually AI. Even Its Founder Didn't Think It Would Be 'So Addictive.'

fromFuturism

AI Is Turning Workplaces Into Hopeless Gridlock

AI adoption in workplaces has led to increased workloads and decreased quality, resulting in hidden costs and reduced morale among remaining employees.

Software development

Can AI replace tools like Asana? I spent 15 minutes building an app to find out.

AI can create functional software quickly, challenging traditional productivity tools and their market viability.

Artificial intelligence

I built an app for work in 5 minutes with Tasklet - and watched my no-code dreams come true

Tasklet is an AI agent authoring tool that simplifies integration and UI creation without coding.

Startup companies

Snap's layoffs highlight growing work trend: AI-powered tiny teams

AI is enabling companies to operate with smaller teams, leading to job cuts and a shift in workforce structure.

The Hottest New Chatbot Isn't Actually AI. Even Its Founder Didn't Think It Would Be 'So Addictive.'

Your AI Slop Bores Me humanizes AI interactions, attracting 25 million visitors in a month, highlighting a shift towards more human-like engagement.

fromFuturism

AI Is Turning Workplaces Into Hopeless Gridlock

AI adoption in workplaces has led to increased workloads and decreased quality, resulting in hidden costs and reduced morale among remaining employees.

Can AI replace tools like Asana? I spent 15 minutes building an app to find out.

AI can create functional software quickly, challenging traditional productivity tools and their market viability.

I built an app for work in 5 minutes with Tasklet - and watched my no-code dreams come true

Tasklet is an AI agent authoring tool that simplifies integration and UI creation without coding.

more#ai

fromTheregister

15 hours ago

Task Manager's CPU%: an obituary for the recent past

"The CPU number in Task Manager is a moving little obituary for the immediate past," explained former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer, "Not what happened at the moment that your eyeballs landed on the row."

Productivity

The chat box isn't a UI paradigm. It's what shipped.

The chat interface became the default AI design due to speed of development, not user effectiveness or clarity.

7 AI Tools That Run Your Entire One-Person Business While You Sleep (No Staff, No Code)

AI tools are evolving from automation to autonomy, enabling organizations to make decisions without human intervention.

New Claude Code Desktop App

The redesigned Claude Code desktop app improves user experience with new usage stats and contextual controls, but still has some downsides.

fromGeeky Gadgets

How Claude's Computer Use Update Unlocks Full Desktop Automations

Claude Code now enables direct GUI interaction for automation, enhancing productivity in tasks like application testing and workflow optimization.

New Claude Code Desktop App

The redesigned Claude Code desktop app improves user experience with new usage stats and contextual controls, but still has some downsides.

fromGeeky Gadgets

How Claude's Computer Use Update Unlocks Full Desktop Automations

Claude Code now enables direct GUI interaction for automation, enhancing productivity in tasks like application testing and workflow optimization.

The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo

The MacBook Neo, priced at $599, offers high build quality and performance, making it a top contender in the laptop market for 2026.

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Working from home allows for flexible workspace choices, enhancing productivity and comfort in various settings.

fromSlashGear

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.

Remote teams

fromCNET

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Working from home allows for flexible workspace choices, enhancing productivity and comfort in various settings.

fromSlashGear

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.

Adobe Expands Firefly Into AI-Powered Editing Assistant Across Creative Apps

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant evolves into a creative agent, managing multi-step tasks across various Adobe applications seamlessly.

Adobe's new Firefly AI Assistant could forever change the way you use its apps

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant simplifies creative workflows through a chat interface, making design software more accessible and efficient for all users.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant to orchestrate tasks across Creative Cloud

Adobe launched Firefly AI Assistant for creative tasks across its applications using natural language, entering public beta soon.

fromTechRepublic

Adobe Expands Firefly Into AI-Powered Editing Assistant Across Creative Apps

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant evolves into a creative agent, managing multi-step tasks across various Adobe applications seamlessly.

Adobe's new Firefly AI Assistant could forever change the way you use its apps

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant simplifies creative workflows through a chat interface, making design software more accessible and efficient for all users.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant to orchestrate tasks across Creative Cloud

Adobe launched Firefly AI Assistant for creative tasks across its applications using natural language, entering public beta soon.

The Habit You Don't Realize Is Hurting Your Productivity

The human brain cannot multitask; it switches tasks, leading to attention residue that hampers productivity.

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.

fromMarTech

Adobe and Canva releases push AI deeper into creative workflows | MarTech

Adobe and Canva are both enhancing creative work through AI, but they approach it with different strategies.

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.

fromMarTech

Adobe and Canva releases push AI deeper into creative workflows | MarTech

Adobe and Canva are both enhancing creative work through AI, but they approach it with different strategies.

"Tokenmaxxing" is making developers less productive than they think | TechCrunch

Measuring AI coding productivity should focus on output quality rather than input metrics like token budgets.

fromInfoQ

Cursor 3 Introduces Agent-First Interface, Moving Beyond the IDE Model

Cursor 3 transforms AI coding by prioritizing agent management over direct code editing, reflecting a shift in software development practices.

fromTechCrunch

"Tokenmaxxing" is making developers less productive than they think | TechCrunch

Measuring AI coding productivity should focus on output quality rather than input metrics like token budgets.

fromInfoQ

Cursor 3 Introduces Agent-First Interface, Moving Beyond the IDE Model

Cursor 3 transforms AI coding by prioritizing agent management over direct code editing, reflecting a shift in software development practices.

more#ai-coding

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google's AI Mode Now Opens Links In Split View On Desktop

Google's AI Mode now allows users to browse websites in a split view while keeping AI assistance open, enhancing the search experience.

Deliverability

fromCSS-Tricks

Form Automation Tips for Happier User and Clients | CSS-Tricks

A functional contact form is just the beginning; effective data handling is crucial for business workflows.

#productivity

3 days ago

Productivity

I let AI plan my workdays down to the minute for a week - the shock wasn't my output, it was realizing how much of my old schedule had been performance - Silicon Canals

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.

Productivity

I deleted every productivity app on my phone and my output doubled - because I'd been spending more time optimizing my system than actually doing the work - Silicon Canals

3 days ago

I let AI plan my workdays down to the minute for a week - the shock wasn't my output, it was realizing how much of my old schedule had been performance - Silicon Canals

Using ChatGPT to manage a calendar revealed that much of the scheduled time was performance rather than productive work.

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.

I deleted every productivity app on my phone and my output doubled - because I'd been spending more time optimizing my system than actually doing the work - Silicon Canals

Deleting productivity apps led to increased output by eliminating the management of systems that masked actual productivity.

Haptics: how to build a consistent cross-platform solution and align code with Figma

Implementing consistent haptics across iOS, Android, and mobile web enhances user experience through tactile feedback.

Folder instructions - Instructions for system-level AI

Folders can evolve into active systems that organize and act based on user intent.

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs

Identifying and managing background processes can optimize PC performance and reduce memory usage.

Oh, but there's one more thing

Designers must address real project challenges while navigating the evolving role of AI in the creative process.

Forget Taking Notes - These 5 Genuis Tools Do It Better Than Your Brain Ever Could - Yanko Design

Note-taking tools can enhance productivity by aligning with how the brain works under pressure and during creative moments.

AI, UX, and the factory model

The digital design landscape is shifting towards a factory model, redefining roles and metrics of success in software development.

OpenAI's Codex Desktop can run your computer now - and has its own browser

Codex Desktop evolves from coding to broader productivity workflows while still targeting developers.

What I learned by vibe-coding my own word processor

Doolee Write is a personalized word processor that enhances productivity and happiness for its sole user.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Phenomenon Studio: AI-Driven UI/UX Innovations Defining the 2026 Design Evolution - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI is now essential in UI/UX design, enabling anticipatory interfaces that enhance user experience and drive business success.

fromMakeUseOf

The hardware upgrade that changed my workflow wasn't a PC part

Finding the right desk and office chair combo can have lasting effects on the quality of your spinal health, and in my case, landing on just the right pairing has boosted my productivity big time.

Gadgets

The Future of UI Design is Agentic Design

AI tools are now integral to product design, enabling collaborative UI creation and refinement in tools like Figma.

fromApp Developer Magazine

AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools

AI is becoming integral to enterprise collaboration, enhancing workflows and communication across various organizational levels.

Here's the meeting planning magic trick Google Calendar is missing

Zoneless is a free tool for scheduling meetings across multiple time zones without requiring personal information.

I stopped drowning in browser tabs, thanks to this clever AI tool

Karakeep uses AI to automatically tag and organize bookmarks into searchable archives, offering both cloud and self-hosted server options for managing large collections of saved content.

4 weeks ago

This 75 percent keyboard splits in two and opens up your entire workspace - Yanko Design

The Jiffy75 is a split keyboard designed for ergonomic comfort without the steep learning curve of specialized layouts.

8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers hidden productivity features like Focus sessions to enhance work efficiency.

Productivity

Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar

3 months ago

Digital life

50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts that I can no longer work without (even on older versions)

Mastering Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts significantly boosts productivity by reducing clicks and enabling faster navigation across apps and file management.

Productivity

I made the ultimate Windows keyboard shortcut guide (and they'll work for anyone)

Mastering Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts improves productivity by reducing clicks and enabling faster navigation, accessibility, and file management across applications.

fromComputerworld

8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers hidden productivity features like Focus sessions to enhance work efficiency.

Productivity

Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar

3 months ago

Digital life

50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts that I can no longer work without (even on older versions)

Productivity

I made the ultimate Windows keyboard shortcut guide (and they'll work for anyone)

more#windows-11

8 Best Desk Gadgets Every Digital Nomad Quietly Keeps in Their Bag & Finally Deserves a Permanent Home - Yanko Design

Digital nomads curate essential tools that transition from travel to a permanent workspace, enhancing both functionality and personal connection.

fromTechCrunch

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.

Noi brings all your favorite AI tools together in one desktop interface - no more app switching

Noi simplifies access to multiple AI services through a single user interface.

How I turned my Pixel phone into a genuinely productive desktop computer - for free

Pixel 8 and newer phones now support Desktop Mode, enabling users to connect their phones to external monitors, mice, and keyboards for a full desktop computing experience.

Web development

fromWIRED

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

Make the Most of Chrome's Toolbar by Customizing It to Your Liking

Customizing Chrome's toolbar improves browsing efficiency by providing quick access to frequently used features and extensions.

Web development

How do you approach building small browser tools that people actually use?

Browser-based utilities prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal friction outperform feature-rich alternatives for most users.

fromInfoWorld

How generative UI cut our development time from months to weeks

Use fine-tuned LLMs with predefined component libraries and layout patterns to dynamically generate adaptive user interfaces at runtime, eliminating months of manual design work for each use case variation.

Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone: Save this keyboard cheat sheet now

Symbol.wtf provides a free, single-page, searchable cheat sheet to copy special characters to the clipboard for quick pasting across any device.

NotebookLM: 5 Tips & Tricks to Maximize Your Efficiency

NotebookLM is quietly becoming one of the most powerful tools for serious thinking work; yet most people use only a fraction of its potential. If you work with research, strategy, product thinking, or complex data research & analysis, NotebookLM can dramatically improve the quality of your decisions. I've demonstrated what NotebookLM is capable of in the article NotebookLM for Product Designers.

Artificial intelligence

Stop using ChatGPT on factory settings: 7 tweaks I use to make it a pro tool

ChatGPT has come a long way since its introduction in 2022. Usually, when we discuss improvements, we talk about how the AI model has gotten better, safer, and smarter. But if you deconstruct the name ChatGPT, you're left with "chat" and "GPT," where GPT means generative, pre-trained transformer (that's the AI part). Today, we're going to dig into the chat side, because ChatGPT has become a far more full-featured AI chat app than it was back when it first launched.

Artificial intelligence

How I stopped worrying and learned to love the terminal

A designer transitioned from GUI tools like Figma to using the terminal and a CLI AI (Claude Code) as the primary design tool.