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technology3 days ago•2 min saved

Vivaldi 8.0 brings Unified UI and six new layouts in major design refresh

Vivaldi 8.0 debuts a major design refresh called Unified UI, collapsing browser chrome into a single continuous surface with rounded content frames and introducing six preset layouts for quick customization. The update emphasizes configurability, preserves a classic theme option, and is available now for Windows, macOS, and Linux (including ARM64 like Raspberry Pi) via Vivaldi’s site, with Snap Store and Flathub listings mentioned (one being unverified).

via OMG! Ubuntu|

#browser #linux #raspberry-pi

technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Apple Quietly Refines Liquid Glass in macOS 27 to Fix Shadows and Transparency

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing a subtle macOS 27 redesign to fix Liquid Glass issues—shadows and transparency—from macOS 26 Tahoe, framing it as a refinement to align with the design team’s original intent; the update aims to improve usability and continues Apple’s broader software polish push this year.

via Gizmodo|

#apple #design #liquid-glass

gaming19 days ago•3 min saved

Microsoft previews a unified Xbox UI across devices

Microsoft showcased a unified Xbox UI planned to feel familiar on consoles, handhelds, and cloud gaming, with closer looks revealing subtle device-specific tweaks and a likely Windows PC Store refresh, while acknowledging the interface won’t be identical across devices due to screen size and input methods.

via The Verge|

#cloud-gaming #gaming #gdc

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Microsoft to overhaul every corner of Windows 11's UI, even the hidden install screen

Microsoft is rolling out a holistic Windows 11 UI refresh that targets all design elements, including the rarely seen Installing Windows 11 screen, with plans to align legacy surfaces by migrating Control Panel settings to the Settings app while balancing the migration to avoid disrupting power users and enterprises.

via Windows Latest|

#control-panel #microsoft #settings

gaming1 month ago•10 min saved

PS5's Redesigned Home Menu Enters Beta with a Game-Focused Ribbon

Sony is beta-testing a redesigned PS5 home menu with a top ribbon navigable by L1/R1 to switch between Games, Library, Media Apps, PS Plus, and the PS Store, shifting emphasis toward games and trimming clutter; rollout date for all users is not yet announced.

via Push Square|

#beta #gaming #home-menu

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Chrome adds vertical tabs and full-page Reading Mode to stable release

Google Chrome’s stable update introduces native vertical tabs on the left for easier tab management and more vertical screen space, plus a revamped full-page Reading Mode that removes ads and distractions for a cleaner reading experience; both features are rolling out today and can be enabled via the right-click menu after updating.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#chrome #productivity #reading-mode

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Chrome rolls out vertical tabs to tame cluttered tab bars

Google Chrome now offers vertical tabs on the left side, an optional feature you enable by right-clicking the tab bar and selecting Show Tabs Vertically. The layout helps manage many open tabs by keeping the tab headlines visible and can be resized to icons. The feature, first shown in Chrome Canary in late 2025, is rolling out to users alongside a new full-page reading mode for a distraction-free browse.

via Mashable|

#google-chrome #productivity #technology

technology2 months ago•76 min saved

Three Buttons or Gestures: Android's Navigation Split

Android Central examines the ongoing choice between 3-button navigation and gesture navigation, detailing how each method handles home, back, and recent apps, noting that gestures offer a full-screen look but can be harder for some users, and inviting readers to vote in a poll.

via Android Central|

#android #gestures #mobile

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Maps Gets a One-Tap Location Share via New Floating Button

Google Maps is testing a new floating action button that lets you share your current location directly from the map, reducing steps compared with apps like WhatsApp or Google Messages. The update also reorganizes the share menu into a grid and removes several options, with wider rollout expected after limited testing.

via PhoneArena|

#android #floating-action-button #google-maps

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Xbox’s New CEO Signals Rapid Feature Rollouts and Fan Feedback Push

New Xbox features—such as disabling Quick Resume and UI customization—rolled out to Insiders, with new CEO Asha Sharma calling it an early win and urging ongoing fan feedback. The move signals a renewed focus on the console experience and hints at a future Project Helix plan, though sustained follow-through remains to be seen.

via TrueAchievements|

#asha-sharma #project-helix #quick-resume

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Apple Eyes a System-Wide Liquid Glass Control in iOS 27

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 27 could expand Apple’s Liquid Glass opacity slider from just the Lock Screen clock to the entire OS, after earlier engineering challenges; beta testing is expected to begin in June ahead of a September launch.

via MacRumors|

#ios-27 #liquid-glass #mark-gurman

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Windows 11 File Explorer could gain rounded corners as This PC white flashes are fixed

Microsoft is testing a minor UI refresh for Windows 11 File Explorer that would add rounded corners to the address and search bars (matching Settings), and it has acknowledged and patched the white-flash issue when opening This PC in dark mode; fixes are rolling out to Insider builds and should reach production soon, alongside other quality‑of‑life tweaks like easier theme switching from Quick Settings.

via Windows Latest|

#file-explorer #insider-program #note-that-only-five-tags-allowed

design2 months ago•76 min saved

Google Maps Logo Sparks Design Backlash Over Its New Look

A Creative Bloq piece condemns Google Maps’ redesigned icon, calling the watercolor-gradient pin a “gaping monstrosity” that feels hollow and unsettling, arguing it undermines warmth and trust in the brand, with readers online echoing the backlash.

via Creative Bloq|

#branding #design #design-critique

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Google updates AI Overviews to reveal hoverable link pop-ups and clearer icons

Google is updating AI Overviews and AI Mode to show groups of links in a hover pop-up on desktop and to use more descriptive, prominent link icons across devices, aiming to improve source visibility and potentially increase clicks to publisher sites.

via Search Engine Journal|

#ai-overviews #generative-ai #google

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Fans Want Xbox Cloud Gaming's Web Dashboard on Console and PC

Xbox’s new Cloud Gaming dashboard on the web is earning praise for its clean, sleek UI and design cues from Xbox PC/Series dashboards, spurring calls to bring it to console and PC apps. Critics worry it could feel too mobile-like, obscure backgrounds, or face ad injections later. Microsoft hasn’t announced any official plans to broaden the UI beyond the web experience.

via Pure Xbox|

#cloud-gaming #dashboard #pc