It's issue #193 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
AI has become an over-hyped buzzword and the design world is no exception. Instead of resisting it, designers will soon be co-creating with AI. It will make them smarter. Read more about it here.
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How Humane Pin (and others) are pushing the calm design wave
Canvs Editorial writes on how these wearable AI gadgets exemplify and accelerate the shift towards calm design and technology that complements our lives without being attention bandits.
All the Robots We Met At CES 2024, in One Place
Improvements in AI are making robots more fun than ever.
X-59 Supersonic Test Jet Rolled Out At Skunk Works
A high-profile ceremony saw the completed X-59 formally unveiled at Palmdale, with a first flight now due before the end of the year.
UX Case Study: AI-Powered Spatial Banking
Apple Vision Pro could start the next digital revolution.
Can ₹4,000 Cr Noise Put Indian Wearables on the Global Map?
By FY23, Noise had a topline of ₹1426Cr, projected to close FY24 with ₹2400Cr. It is the third largest smartwatch brand globally, behind Apple and Samsung.
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you
Powered by a ‘Large Action Model,’ the $199 R1 isn’t just a chatbot — it’s a device for doing almost anything. Potentially.
China’s nuclear battery powers your smartphone for 50 years straight
A Chinese startup called Betavolt has cooked up this nuclear battery - about the size of a little coin - which they claim can crank out electricity for 50 years straight, with no charging pit stops needed.
Autonomous vehicles moving forward: Perspectives from industry leaders
McKinsey’s 2023 global executive survey on autonomous driving reveals that despite recent uncertainties, the autonomous-vehicle industry is beginning to take shape.
Honorary mentions
Winners: 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
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