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These significant organizational changes are being greeted warily by some ByteDance staff who support the company's global operations from China, three sources told Reuters. They are concerned they may become less relevant in the next phase of expansion and have started to look for work elsewhere, the sources said. … [Read more...] about TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China

Now, Jouin — who got his start working for the spectacularly ambitious Philippe Starck — has his first solo exhibit in New York at the Museum of Arts & Design. Design and Object is dedicated entirely to Jouin’s product design, and it features everything from a futuristic selective laser-sintered chair to an Alessi pot with a built-in handle. The theme is meant to highlight the twin beauty of form and function. It also manages to reveal Jouin’s greatest asset: a sophisticated understanding of technology. By pushing the boundaries of manufacturing, Jouin has mastered the art of making complex design look easy. … [Read more...] about Patrick Jouin, France’s Anti-Philippe Starck, On His First Solo Show in NY [Slideshow]

Bitcoin prices have been hovering around $9,000 for quite a few days making it a lucrative investment opportunity for thousands of Indians. If you are among the thousands looking forward to investing in the future of crypto, you must find out all about potential Bitcoin scams and the ways to steer clear of them – … [Read more...] about Here’s how can you save yourself from Bitcoin Crypto scams

It’s an ironic end for the technology that was designed with sustainability in mind—and at an ironic time. Jump launched with a goal to get people out of cars and make cities more sustainable and equitable. Now, at a time when demand for bikes has rapidly grown because of the pandemic, and when many people who are struggling financially could make use of donated bikes, functioning bikes are being dismantled. It’s a reminder of one critical piece of sustainable design—it isn’t just about making a product from the right materials, or designing for durability or saving energy, but making sure that if a product outlives its first use, it can be reused and not destroyed. … [Read more...] about Uber just destroyed thousands of electric bikes

Then the car in front of us slowed. Our car, sensing this, began to change lanes gradually. But then came a driver to our left, dickishly racing into our blind spot, cutting us off. I griped to myself about California drivers with their composting and their unvaccinated kids and their vestigial turn signals. But the Audi wasn’t bothered. It merely sensed that other car coming, drifted back to center of our lane, and eased onto the brakes so as not to hit the car in front of us. You wanted to be scared, but it was over before you realized it happened. It was like being driven by that uncle who could tell you how to survive a snake-bite or order a roast chicken in seven languages. You trusted what was happening, and that was remarkable: The car, by design, was calming me before any worries could surface. This is exactly where so many carmakers have failed. … [Read more...] about The Secret UX Issues That Will Make (Or Break) Self-Driving Cars