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Verge maps new homepage feedback into fix, explore, and pause buckets
technology20 days ago

Verge maps new homepage feedback into fix, explore, and pause buckets

The Verge explains that reader feedback on the new homepage is grouped into three buckets: Bucket 1 (fixes) for bugs and rough edges that have been addressed (e.g., scrollbar, Read More links, bottom-category reads); Bucket 2 (worth investigating) for ongoing questions like how the Latest feed is presented, dark mode, story dates in curated sets, marking read/unread, and personalization; and Bucket 3 (not right now) for ideas not currently being pursued, such as Free-to-Read/Subscriber Perks and major structural changes. They emphasize transparency, limited resources, and prioritization, and invite further feedback via comments, a feedback form, user research, or direct emails.

Google Explores News-Filled Homepage with Discover Feed for Desktop
technology2 years ago

Google Explores News-Filled Homepage with Discover Feed for Desktop

Google is testing a new version of its homepage in India that resembles the "Google Discover" newsfeed found on its mobile app. The experiment features rows of news articles and "at a glance" cards displaying sports scores, stocks, and weather. This change makes Google's homepage busier and more similar to Bing and Yahoo. It is unclear if this experiment will lead to a wide launch or if it will remain an optional setting. The discrepancy between the mobile app and desktop website is notable, and it remains to be seen if Google will make a significant change to its homepage.

YouTube's Blank Homepage: No Recommendations Without Watch History
technology2 years ago

YouTube's Blank Homepage: No Recommendations Without Watch History

YouTube is introducing a new viewer experience where users with watch history turned off and no significant prior watch history will see a blank homepage with only a search bar, Shorts, Subscriptions, and Library buttons. This change aims to clarify which YouTube features rely on watch history for recommendations and streamline the experience for users who prefer searching over browsing recommendations. The feature will be rolled out gradually over the next few months.

Google Drive's New Homepage Auto-Suggests Files and Folders for Easy Access.
technology3 years ago

Google Drive's New Homepage Auto-Suggests Files and Folders for Easy Access.

Google Drive is testing a new homepage that will automatically suggest relevant files and folders to users. The "Suggested" feed will offer documents based on recent activity, and the "Activity" feed will show recent files and folders with access requests or comments. The new homepage is currently being tested with a group of users, and Workspace users already have access to a similar feature called "Priority" view.