It's issue #284 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
The 2025 Nobel Prize winners have now all been announced. From economics to peace, here's what you need to know about this year's Nobel laureates, and why their work matters. Read all about it here.
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Inside Apple’s pivot from a ‘Vision Air’ headset to Meta-like smart glasses
After a decade of development and billions in spending, the headset remains an impressive but limited device.
How has Lovable created an experience that is so enjoyable to use, it's actually addictive to fix bugs?
AI and the total destruction of trust
Generating fake videos, ripping the social fabric, and what comes next.
Wert&Co. at 30: Reflections on design, leadership, and the future
Wert&Co. celebrates 30 years—the quiet champions of design who have shaped our field by placing the brightest designers in roles of influence at brands that impact culture, commerce, and community.
“Designers need to think more like artists”
Art is fundamentally about reflecting human experience and society. Great design resonates with people because it is culturally and emotionally meaningful.
How to find hidden growth opportunities in your product
Albert Cheng has led growth at three of the world’s most successful consumer subscription companies: Duolingo, Grammarly, and Chess.com. A former Google product manager (and serious pianist!), Albert developed a unique approach to finding and scaling growth opportunities through rapid experimentation and deep user psychology. His teams run 1,000 experiments a year, discovering counterintuitive insights that have driven tens of millions in revenue.
✨ Product find of the week
GigaBrain: Search Reddit & other communities for answers
GigaBrain finds the most useful discussions on reddit and other communities. It sifts through the noise and analyze billions of comments for you. Get real answers from real people.
📰 In other news
“The age of imperfection – why brands are embracing flaws as features”
The Chinese migrant workers powering the deadly EV nickel boom
Generative AI and news report 2025
Special mentions this week
How ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment
Human + machine: Responsible AI workflows for UX research
And that's the lot! Thanks for checking out what we had to share with you this week, we shall catch up with you next Wednesday. Incase you aren't subscribed to the newsletter, you could subscribe here.
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