Semiconductor Engineering

AI Starting To Simplify Design Of Programmable Logic

Designing and deploying DSPs FPGAs aren’t the only programmable hardware option, or the only option challenged by AI. While AI makes it easier to design DSPs, there are rising complexities due to the ...
MIT Technology Review

Just pull a string to turn these tile patterns into useful 3D structures

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.
IEEE

Improving Perception of Usability Through User Interface Design Patterns to Optimize Information Architecture for Cognitive Benefits and User Satisfaction in Massive Open ...

Abstract: This study explores the impact of user interface design patterns on usability, cognitive load, and user satisfaction for Massive Open Online Courses using small-screen devices. An empirical ...

Europe is coming after infinite scroll – TikTok's endless feed is now a legal problem

The Commission's preliminary ruling identifies TikTok's endless feed, algorithmic recommendations, and lack of built-in usage limits as central to the problem. Officials say the company may ...
Politico Europe

The EU moves to kill infinite scrolling

BRUSSELS — Doom scrolling is doomed, if the EU gets its way. The European Commission is for the first time tackling the ...
Computer Weekly

European Commission: TikTok’s addictive design breaches EU law

In a preliminary ruling, the European Commission has said that TikTok’s additive design features are in breach of laws designed to create safer digital spaces ...
UPI

EU says TikTok's algorithm, 'addictive design' likely illegal

Feb. 6 (UPI) --European Union regulators said Friday that TikTok may be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to the risk it poses for addictive and compulsive behavior. The European Commission ...
Bleeping Computer

EU says TikTok faces large fine over "addictive design"

The European Commission said today that TikTok is facing a fine because its addictive features, including infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalized recommendation systems, are ...
The New York Times

Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change

European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially among children. By Adam Satariano Reporting from London TikTok’s endless ...
Hacker

Search and Extract: Why This AI Pattern Matters, Tutorial, and Example

I am a freelance technical writer & editor, AI integration specialist, and software engineer, but I prefer to call myself a Technology Bishop. I am a freelance technical writer & editor, AI ...
Macworld

Not convinced of macOS Tahoe’s terrible design? Here’s the best (worst) example

First, it was Liquid Glass. Then it was the icons. And then it was the icons again (though it’s a different set of icons). Now, there’s something else about macOS Tahoe’s redesign that annoys the heck ...