Why do our favourite apps seemingly get clunkier and more frustrating to use with each update? Tim Bray speculates it’s because product managers are chasing after that fabled UX (user experience) breakthrough that will get them recognition and promotions, but it doesn’t usually pan out when their apps are used by millions of people. He says if businesses took customer retraining into account when estimating the cost of their proposed UX changes, we might see less (but more meaningful) UX changes to apps.
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
