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User Experience Design, Usability, Ergonomics, User Research, AI, Product Design www.sloanstudio.com

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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We are a very trusting species by default, we believe what we are told, making teaching and reading incredibly powerful intelligence amplifiers. It also means we can easily be lied to. We assume products like #AI we are given are safe. But there are no laws forcing them to be safe or accurate.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Similar to swarms of #drones, swarms of #AIAgents don't have to be particularly resourceful, in a numbers game they will statistically find gaps and exploit them. Given the resources put behind them, we are already in a dangerous place.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I understand the fears of #AI, they are legitimate. But not because it becomes sentient but because companies and militaries are giving them huge responsibility. We may need large criminal penalties for companies who are responsible for systems that commit crimes.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#Apple rarely gives out individual model sales numbers, but I would love to know the break down for the #iPhoneDuo. I think it is well done, I just have no idea if they can expand the market at $2000 price point. Foldables hardware as achieved some great finish, but the segment is fairly small.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I think the most confusing product #Apple makes is the new #Airpods5 vs #Airpods5WithWirelessChargingCase. These have different features in the ear buds themselves, not just the case. It is a bizarre choice...
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The new #iPhoneDuo looks well done, but $2000 is tough. The #iPhonePro is $900 less and better cameras, easier to update every 2-3 years. As an #iPad replacement it is tricky too, that update cycle is 3-5 years for many, a Duo is more often but less power.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I just don't know what the sales will be for a $2000 entry #iPhoneDuo. That's a tough price point like the Vision product.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I am begging #Apple to stop with the silly preset poses for presenters. They look ridiculous and robotic.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
It is odd that they are rolling out the #iPhoneDuo but the #ApplePencil doesn't work yet... haven't they been working on this for 5+ years? #AppleEvent.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
STARTING at $1199... the #iPhonePro is just too damn expensive these days.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I think we understand there is #VaporChamber, what % of this #AppleEvent is dedicated to thermal?
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I got tired of running into #token limits and costs and have been experimenting with local #Ollama running #qwen and it has been a nice experience so far. Using with #VisualStudioCode to see how easy it is to design everything locally.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The new #MacStudio with the #M5Ultra is $5,500, but it comes really well equipped with 30 core CPU, 64 core GPU, 96 GB memory, 1TB storage... that's less than what the original Mac SE cost back in the day, adjusted for inflation it was around $8,000+.
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Cabel Sasser @cabel.panic.com · 04/08/2026
if you suffer from motion sickness with first-person games, please try one of our "motion reduction overlays" in Big Walk — crosshair, frame, or both. this is experimental, but we really want to improve this accessibility issue. give it a bit of time (if you can) then report back!! here's "both":
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Space Telescope Science Institute @stsci.edu · 10/08/2026
#NASAWebb imaged the Lion Nebula in near- and mid-infrared light just in time for #WorldLionDay. The stellar core, looking like the lion’s “nose,” is responsible for sculpting the nebula’s complex gas and dust structures: news.stsci.edu/4x639kM
Planetary nebula NGC 2392, the Lion Nebula, against the black background of space. The nebula is at center, circular in shape, and looks like a male lion’s head. In the very center is a small, pinkish-white circle with eight-point diffraction spikes, a white dwarf star. Surrounding the star are light purple-pink cavernous bubbles and shell-like rings. The bubbles and shells collectively form an oval with two small, wide arcs near the top, reminiscent of a lion’s face and its ears. What appears to be extended outward from the lion’s face is a thick ring of purple-blue material. The width of the ring is consistent throughout and resembles a mane. The area closest to the lion’s face looks cloudy, while the edges of the mane look like there are clumps of dust with comet-like tails and strands. In the background are distant galaxies and stars. Some galaxies appear as yellow and orange points of light and others with visible spiral structures. A couple of the stars have diffraction spikes.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It is amazing how many telescopes and tools we have across the globe and in orbit mapping the skies. I can't imagine how exciting the world of #astronomy and #astrophysics is these days.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
#Ergonomics is so critical to the success of the first smart phones. Foldables feel close and are DEFINITELY a great solve for pocket vs usage needs. #Smartphone #ProductDesign
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Many companies are adopting #Copilot #AI as it hooks into their existing tech stacks, but wow, I find it is one of the worst at using rules you set in memory. Insanely frustrating to use. It will forget a rule on the first response. It is tuned horribly.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I am really hopeful the new approach to #CodingLayers in #Figma will simplify round-trip design and #Storybook integration. Less #AI, more library and API connections please.
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John Siracusa @siracusa.social · 26/06/2026
Amen! weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/26/f... Squircle Jail is the worst design-related thing Apple has ever done to Mac developers, and probably the worst icon-related thing it has ever done, period. Incredibly developer-hostile.
weblog.rogueamoeba.com
Free The Icons
Apple should end their prohibition on shapes in MacOS app icons
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
When I watch the #WorldCup and see thousands and thousands of such happy, diverse people, it really makes me think about how we need to cherish how rare and special we are in the known universe. We are sentient. We can make an impact on the UNIVERSE for the better.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Every summary I have read of #Apple's announcements today sound like they still don't know what they are doing with #AI and are just using #Google.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Dropping support for Series 9 #AppleWatch and #Ultra is just nuts to me. These are such recent products. #Apple
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I honestly forgot it was #WWDC26 today. Hopefully there will be some genuine surprises to get excited about. #Apple
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Has anyone else stopped using #FigmaMake since the token restrictions? I had to spend so much time managing tokens that I now only use it to make handoffs to Dev easier.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I do really hope #LLMs gain the ability to learn and things like #FigmaMake become smart about data and structure. The ability for a designer to give developers snippets of useful code is so damn useful. Right now it is still a mess though. DIV soup.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
For a $3 trillion company, #Apple really seems to be pinching pennies for their 50th anniversary celebration... I honestly expected some significant joy...
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I had to upgrade #macOS to #Tahoe for a compatibility issue and wow, this is so horrible in so many ways. One of the worst #UI designs I have ever used. And that doesn't even mention the bugs.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I still can never figure out why my #iPhone shows strong #WiFi yet nothing loads. It’s such poor design and it affects me multiple times a day.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I honestly don't understand how it is 2026 and #macOS won't let me have different settings for how my laptop #trackpad #scrolls vs my #mouse. There isn't even a mouse settings section anymore.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
By default, #Gemini #LLM is always trying to get me to follow up on a new, tangential line of thinking to keep the chat going. Whereas most other LLMs I have dealt with try to follow MY own logic path and dig deeper. Gemini seems to wander off base a TON. Very frustrating.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I honestly cannot fathom how #Chase bank ended up turning their bill pay feature into one of the worst experiences I have ever encountered. Each year they make it worse. They should fire everyone involved. #UX
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Keep trying #gemini but it lacks so many table stakes. Insane BASIC misses. Hire some #UX leads to direct your product roadmap.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We've had #smartphones for over a decade. Almost EVERYONE has one. Pant pockets should have extra internal sleeve so phones can be protected from scratches while the other part can have keys.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The use of #LLMs like #ChatGPT is incredibly concerning on a number of fronts. For me, one of the largest is that they are being used for education and learning, but they are just wrong incredibly often and then lie about it. They are making people believe incorrect basic facts.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
I really haven’t liked the #AppleMusic #UI historically. But this latest version is easily the worst. Pinning now works, but everything is so many more taps to find music and play it.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
If you need a high powered #flashlight, the #Wurkkos TS32 is a pretty good option that is on sale right now. 12,000 lumen flood channel with high CRI #Nichia519a LEDs and a center throw channel using the #SFT40. Can act as a power bank as well. wurkkos.com/products/wur...
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Wurkkos TS32 12000 Lumens Super Bright Flashlight with Spotlight & Floodlight, USB-C Rechargeable & Power Bank
It powered by 3 pcs 21700 batteries, with handle and two switches for easy operation
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
I can find #Victorinox #SwissArmyKnife design very frustrating. But swapping the scale from my #SAKCompact onto my #SAKExplorer adds the pen to one of my favorite models. One day I hope they let us design our own.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Am I missing a setting, or will #Teams and #Outlook always BOTH give you an #alert for the same meeting update? It is frustrating to see constant double alerts.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Very happy #Apple #iPhone #iOS26 now lets you review #voicemails without auto playing the audio. It was incredibly frustrating to be listening to music or a podcast and have the audio stopped just to check the voicemail transcript. The phone app is really buggy now, but at least this is improved.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Well, for some reason #Chase just made paying bills on their website one of the WORST experiences I have ever encountered. I don't think they could do worse if they tried. So many accordions. All of the important info like payment is hidden. I may change banks just because of this. #UX
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Often a #UI feels more intuitive over time. #iOS26 just makes me more and more angry as I notice more and more how bloated and slow it is. So much of this design breaks basic #UX and #Design fundamentals, almost like they were trying to make it noisy and less easy to use.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
At this point I think #Apple platforms now have the worst #UI #Design of any major companies. Looks bad and is ineffective and inefficient. So disappointing.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Reducing motion and transparency doesn’t help #iOS26 much. Everything is so slow to open, close, etc. Very frustrating #usability #UX
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
It blows my mind that even entering my lock screen passcode in #iOS26 is completely unreadable. Bubbles and transparency EVERYWHERE taking up space and creating horrible contrast collisions. These are mistakes no designer should ever be making.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
I honestly have never seen a company make so many bad #UX choices in an update like #iOS26. So many basics they chose to make obviously worse. And that’s not including the bugs.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The updates to #YouTube make it feel much more targeted for little kids. I don't get it.
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
I think we may see more creativity and innovation from #Apple when they stop making people #present like robots whose feet are stuck in cement and arms with restricted range of motion...
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
I didn't see anything today from #Apple that tells me they are fighting to stay relevant, just that they are trying to keep up with #innovation of competitors. Maybe some software announcements coming soon will be exciting?
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Sloan Studio @sloanstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
This #iPhoneAir is a lot of compromise to get thin... not sure anyone has complained that phones are too thick. $4 more a month ($100 total) and you get a much better camera in the #iPhone17Pro or save $200 and get the #iPhone17 and get better battery life. #Apple
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