The article discusses the challenges and limitations of XR (Extended Reality) headsets, particularly focusing on the Apple VisionPro. The author shares personal experiences with various VR systems, highlighting issues such as memo...
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The article discusses the detrimental effects of touchscreen technology on children's fine motor skills and tactile experiences. It highlights how reliance on digital devices has led to a decline in children's ability to perform b...
The article discusses the psychological and aesthetic significance of wainscoting in architecture, emphasizing its historical role in enhancing well-being and stability in spaces. It explores how the decline of decorative elements...
The blog post discusses the challenges and frustrations associated with iPad-based room controls in hotels, particularly focusing on issues like glitchy software, slow Wi-Fi, and overly complex user interfaces. It highlights the s...
The article discusses the issue of PWM flicker in modern LED lights and its impact on human experience. It explains how flickering lights can cause discomfort and offers better alternatives to reduce the negative effects.
The article discusses the importance of safety engineering for organizations using large language models (LLMs) and the need to understand the weight limits of AI systems. It highlights the parallels between AI safety challenges a...
The author discusses the decline of quality in technology platforms and products, and the importance of physical interfaces such as buttons and knobs. She shares her experiences with classic interfaces and the impact of flat inter...
The article discusses the reMarkable Paper Pro, a paper tablet with a color display, and its recent Calm Tech certification. The author visited reMarkable's headquarters in Norway to evaluate the product and found it to be excepti...
The article is a gift guide for products and devices that prioritize customer well-being and reduce stress. It includes gifts for kids and home/personal tech, all designed along principles of Calm Technology. The products are sele...
Calm Tech Institute has launched Calm Tech Certified™, a certification program to help companies create products that prioritize customer well-being. The certification has been awarded to Airthings™ View Plus, Daylight Computer (D...
The text discusses the need for centaur solutions in customer support, which is a combination of automation/AI enhanced by humans. The author shares a personal experience of a customer support nightmare and explains how AI can hel...
The article discusses the problem of blue light in smart appliances, its impact on sleep, and potential solutions. The author shares personal experiences and provides examples of appliances with blue lights. The article also menti...
Apple's approach to AI is focused on reducing cognitive burden and integrating GPT into its devices to make AI solutions genuinely helpful. The company is taking a Calm Tech-like approach to bring tools where people already are in...
Announcement of the launch of the Calm Tech Institute, a design organization aiming to create standards for technology that respect human time, attention, and humanity. The institute is led by Amber Case and a group of advisors wi...