PinnedDesigning Tech That (Finally) Respects Our Time & Humanity | Announcing The Calm Tech InstituteThe Calm Tech Institute is a new design organization creating standards for technology which respects time and attention.May 21, 20241May 21, 20241
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The Missing Manual: Safety Engineering for Organizations Using LLMsIt’s now been exactly 70 years since the term “artificial intelligence” was coined. AI first joined the technical vocabulary 1955…4d ago4d ago
Beyond Flat Design: Reclaiming the Joy of Dials and ButtonsI recently (and finally!) got to talk at length with author Cory Doctorow, who famously coined the perfect term for when technology…Mar 21Mar 21
reMarkable Paper Pro Earns Calm Tech CertificationWe’re incredibly excited to award Calm Tech certification to reMarkable Paper Pro, an innovative paper tablet with a color display.Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Calm Tech Gift GuideWith the launch of Calm Tech Certified™ and the holiday shopping season here, I’m excited to share this directory of great products and…Dec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024
Announcing Calm Tech Certified™ and the First Class of Certified ProductsI’m excited to announce that the Calm Tech Institute (CTI) just announced the launch of Calm Tech Certified™, a certification program…Oct 29, 2024Oct 29, 2024
A Centaur Solution For Customer Support: Amplifying AI Efficiency with Human EmpathyAI can help both the humans offering customer support and the people receiving the customer support. Here’s how:Sep 4, 20242Sep 4, 20242
Our “Smart” Devices Still Have a Blue Light Problem — But There Are SolutionsI recently spent the night at a friend’s house. With gorgeous throw rugs and tasteful wall art, he had done everything possible to create…Jul 11, 2024Jul 11, 2024
Apple’s Approach to AI Should Rewrite the Industry’s Expectations for the TechnologyApple’s recently-announced but belated embrace of AI is being called “boring” by some fans of ChatGPT. My perspective is somewhat different…Jun 27, 20241Jun 27, 20241
