When assistive tech gives you your voice back Losing one’s voice is not just a medical condition, it’s a loss of identity. For people with ALS, cerebral palsy, throat cancer, or other conditions that affect speech, communication can be a challenge. Traditional speech – generating devices often use generic, robotic voices. Even though these voices […]
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The New York Public Library’s Picture Collection is a trove of over 1.5 million images, ranging from vintage postcards to historical photographs. Digitized as part of NYPL’s Digital Collections, these images serve as resources for artists, researchers, and educators. However, many of these digitized images lack essential features, particularly alternative text. Providing context is central
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A Frustrating First Impression:Why Stomper’s Design is Driving Users Away ? At its core, Stomper has an exciting and creative premise. It transforms walking, an otherwise mundane activity, into something playful and interactive. But the frustrating registration process, unclear interface, and rigid game mechanics create unnecessary friction that discourages users before they can even enjoy
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Timeleft is a digital platform where users can book dinners with strangers matched through a personality algorithm. The premise is fascinating: every Wednesday, in cities around the world, curated groups gather over dinner, transforming the awkwardness of first meetings into something potentially meaningful. As someone who moved to New York City from India, I know
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In a world where social media can be overwhelming and impersonal, Letterloop offers a refreshing and authentic way for people to stay connected. As someone who values meaningful human connection with the people around me, I was eager to explore how well this platform fosters engagement. Letterloop is a private group newsletter service that connects
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DICE is an event discovery and ticketing app that helps users find and attend the best shows, festivals, and club nights near them. With personalized recommendations, upfront pricing, quick ticket purchases, and easy sharing with friends, DICE offers a seamless experience for discovering and enjoying live events.
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Libby is a mobile application which allows users to borrow different kinds of digital content from their local library. With only a library card users can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and overall, any digital content from their local library’s collection. The app also allows users to read the eBooks on their device, bookmark it and take
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Voidpet Garden is a mental health journal app that helps guide users through their emotions, where they exist as magical creatures in an ever-evolving garden. The app’s journal prompts are inspired by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and personalized recommendations from practicing therapists. This critique will be examining both positive and negative
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What is Are.na? Are.na is a platform for creative thinking and collaborative research. It lets you collect, organize, and develop ideas over time—kind of like Pinterest, but with a different approach. Confusing? I found it confusing too. While Are.na allows users to upload and share content, it doesn’t function like a typical social media platform.
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The NY Waterway app is a platform that allows users to purchase ferry tickets and access transportation information for traveling across the New York Harbor. It is mainly used by commuters, tourists, and residents who need a convenient way to buy tickets, check schedules, and find route information. For this critique, I will take the
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