It's issue #295 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
The year in charts. Visualization the ups, downs, and standout stats from 2025’s biggest tech stories. Read all about it here.
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Product design in 2026: Designing systems, AI behavior, and trust at scale
2025 changed how designers work. 2026 changes what designers are responsible for across AI-powered, enterprise, and SaaS products.
How do we decide what should be done by humans versus machines.
“Whatever comes along, we have an answer” – An hour with Klaus Zyciora
After 35 years defining Volkswagen's design DNA, Changan’s VP of design is bringing his skills to the Chinese electric-car maker. He talks to David Coveney about the future of car design, why AI won’t replace physical craft, and moving at a speed the legacy brands cannot match.
Innovative ways the world used AI in 2025
Judges, farmers, and medical patients are pushing the limits of AI.
Billionaires want data centers everywhere, including space
Astronomers and environmental scientists are skeptical.
Rethinking design systems for a world where intent comes first
How conversational interaction is changing what design systems are actually for.
✨ Product find of the week
Maestro - End-to-end UI testing for mobile and web
TWith this tool, you can create reliable UI tests fast. Run free on CLI or Maestro Studio, then scale on Maestro Cloud. Automate iOS, Android and web with simple setup.
📰 In other news
A faster-than-light spaceship would actually look a lot like Star Trek’s Enterprise
How to build a simple UX impact calculator
Google is letting some people change their @gmail address
Key tech trends to look for in 2026
Special mentions this week
Are we designing for brain rot?
The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?
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