It's issue #225 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.

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Designers Are Problem Solvers, Not Just Simplicity Translators

Instead of just focusing on minimalism, designers work to clarify and simplify interactions, ensuring that users can navigate and use systems effectively.

Building a Food Delivery App in the Internet Shutdown Capital of the World

Jammu and Kashmir’s Gatoes was founded in 2020 in the middle of a months-long government-imposed internet restriction. It is now expanding in north India. Read all about it here.

The Frantic Race to Push Out Half-Baked AI Features

It’s also a good bet that the haste to react to still unproven market hype and satisfy impatient investors and restless creative directors is likely to degrade the overall user experience in the short term.

“Exploitative” IT Firm Has Been Delaying 2,000 Recruits’ Onboarding for Years

India's Infosys recruits reportedly subjected to repeated, unpaid "pre-training."

Cambrian Bioworks Bags Funding To Boost Its Automated Molecular Diagnostics Platforms

Cambrian Bioworks raised $1.45 million in seed funding led by the Irani family office to improve its automated molecular diagnostics platforms and expand globally.

China Conquers Mexico’s Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried

Led by the automaker BYD, China has established itself as the main car supplier in Mexico. The US worries China could use Mexico as a “back door” to sidestep tariffs and gain footing in the US market.

Buy-Now-Pay-Later Plans Lead to Rampant Scams and Bad Debt Across Southeast Asia

From Thailand to Vietnam, a loophole in buy-now-pay-later schemes that allows users to get cash is raising concerns.

Inside the Invisible American Housing Market

A lot of home sales are happening off-market—especially in Texas and Florida.

American Homeland Security Still Dreams of Face Recognition at the Border

The Department of Homeland Security wants to use face recognition technology on drivers and passengers approaching the border.

World-First Lung Cancer Vaccine Trials Launched Across Seven Countries

First patient in UK gets dose of jab designed to kill most common form of lung cancer – and stop it coming back.

Honorary mentions

Here’s What the Inside of an Airbus Factory Looks Like

Boeing Starliner Returning Empty As NASA Turns to SpaceX

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrested

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