FEATURE
The Eight Coolest Inventions From the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show
Even if you were under a rock, you couldn't escape a CES-top-something list. I like the Smithsonian's because it has a wide range and is less than two digits! What are you looking forward to?
smithsonianmag.com
CURIOSITY
Predicting the "digital superpowers" we could have by 2030
Computer scientist Louis B. Rosenberg anticipates that by 2030, context-aware AI agents will enhance daily experiences through what he calls "digital superpowers", supported by the integration of AI with body-worn devices.
bigthink.com
TRANSPARENCY
Meta’s AI-generated bot profiles are not being received well
The idea of purposely flooding social media with bots is ridiculous on its face, but it’s in line with how Meta has promoted generative AI tools.
theverge.com
VISUAL
Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years
"It looks the same," wrote someone on X, one of many people with similar sentiments. "A complete overhaul has long been overdue, and while some may be uncomfortable with this radical change, it was time," joked someone else.
Spot the difference(s)?
cbc.ca
Aldi logo "refresh"
Brands often poke fun at others, and Aldi reacts to Walmart's rebrand... Hope they got their quarter back!
facebook.com
Visualization: AI’s Perceived Impact on Job Creation, by Country
The Chinese are the most optimistic about artificial intelligence creating new jobs in their country, while Hungarians are the least optimistic. Take a look at all 33 countries...
visualcapitalist.com
Design an Economist cover
The Economist is taking alternate design covers, the best one will be used, and three best entries will receive a copy of their “Cover Story” book.
Budding designers and prompters, you have until February 3rd.
economist.com
UX
Redefine Your Design Skills to Prepare for AI
Generative AI is impacting job markets. To stay competitive and relevant, NNG shares how designers can shift how they think about their skillset.
nngroup.com
Sonos CEO steps down following a disastrous app redesign
Bad app design can have real-world consequences. Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is out at the company after a rough 2024 that saw the rollout of a widely panned app redesign followed by an 8% year-over-year drop in revenue and layoffs.
fastcompany.com
