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Xbox's accessibility strategy explained
Learn what drives the Xbox team's passion for accessibility in an interview with Anita Mortaloni, Director of Accessibility.
💡 Byteside Weekly: Optus says 'yes, we were hacked'
No bigger news than the Optus hack this week, but there's still plenty more to explore in this week's round up.
Slack, Canva, and a reset on where we spend our workday
In a year where every business is looking for an excuse to reduce costs, adding a few more 'essential' features to a subscription service can keep you off the cut list.
'In the style of': why AI art needs to address named artists as prompts
If you ask an AI art tool to be inspired by a specific artist, should the artist be compensated?
💡 Byteside Weekly: Ethereum powers down, Canva powers up
From Ethereum's shift to proof-of-stake to Canva, Zoom and Figma making big (but very different) moves, it's been quite a week in tech.
💡 Byteside Weekly: Are AI art programs a tool or a cheat?
An AI artwork wins a local art competition. Is that fair? Plus other curated links on digital twins, USB4 Version 2 confusion, the end of SIM cards, and plenty more.
Cult of the Lamb developer reveals how the creepy hit was made
Cult of the Lamb is yet another Aussie game dev success story. Creative Director Julian Winton explains how much work went into refining the game's satisfying systems.
Laptop stands have become a staple in the home office era. You need to get that screen and camera up to eye level and make space for a proper keyboard and mouse. This Bonelk setup comes with 'gamer' RGB lights – we've debated those here plenty. They look bright in the pictures but in real life the USB powered lights are kinda subtle. But when it's dark, RGB can be overpowering if its too bright. So this gives a soft glow that works nicely.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 makes smartphones fun again
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has the finesse we've been waiting for to embrace flip phones in the next phase of the smartphone era.
Upright Go S review: a nudge toward better posture
The Upright Go S wants to help you improve your posture and develop better sitting habits. And it works – as long as you want to actually do the work too.
"It's not me, it's the algorithm!"
Executives say they can't stop the trends they're seeing on their platforms. Oh, really?
Google Pixel 6A review: delicious Google flavour with minimal compromise
The Google Pixel 6A cuts corners in places you'll hardly notice, making this a smart choice for most users who love getting every feature Google has to offer.
Google and AFL update skills app to make footy more accessible
An unlikely duo, AFL and Google's partnership continues to promote diversity and inclusion in sport through an accessible web app.
SteelSeries Stratus+: a decent Android and PC controller with a quirky design
A strong controller for Android and PC use with good build quality and extraordinary battery life. But there are quirks that could be a dealbreaker.
Trust and the future of digital business
We’re still working to find the right hybrid world for the future. But one of the hallmarks of success from the last three years feeds into adjusting to the future: trust.
The best headphones for all purposes in 2022
Wrap your ears around the best headphones available now from some of the biggest brands including Sony, Jabra, and Sennheiser.
Why transformation itself is the new normal
Now more than ever, transformation is critical to success. Our ability to adapt and use new technologies will help shape the future.
The Visual Turing Test: a unified VR vision for the future
Showing your working helps us all grasp what we're aiming for.
E3 who?
Reports of E3's death have been greatly exaggerated.
Assassin's Creed goes roguelike for its 15th anniversary, Origins gets a free weekend
Assassin's Creed turns 15, and Ubisoft has plenty in store to celebrate the popular franchise, including new modes, content, and updates.
