I've been testing out Windows 11's new Haptic Signals... feature on compatible hardware, and I think I love it. I'm someone who yearns for small UX details like this, and I'm so happy to see Microsoft leaning into subtle but quality UX implementations like haptics across the Windows Shell. These new Haptic Signals provide a subtle bump when interacting with certain UI elements and actions, such as snapping app windows or dragging files in File Explorer. The feedback response feels great and intentional, and makes using the OS feel more satisfying. There's still room for improvement, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't impressed with this first implementation. It's only supported on a handful of devices for now, but that should change over time. I've always loved the haptic feedback layered throughout Google Pixel phones, and now Windows is getting its own version of it. More UX niceties like this, please!show more

Made a quick haptic feedback prototype for hand-tracking interactions... with a voxel. Felt fun and engaging. It's another level of immersiveness (unfortunately, the video is not able to convey this). Visual design alone can make an interactive experience great, but if you want to make it exceptional, DIFFERENT, this is where haptic design plays the key role. The device on my wrist is from the Hapticlabs.io Prototyping Kit (the thing on my index fingertip is called Linear Resonant Actuator). It's a beautiful, simple-to-use tool. Found a good case for it in my experiments :) To get hand-tracking data, I used the Leap Motion controller (Computer Vision Camera), which is excellent for quick prototypes like this. I saw people experimenting with gloves to build a solid haptic feedback system for XR. It's great for advanced immersive experiences (video games/simulators/interactive entertainment). But for many day-to-day use cases (productivity/OS/media entertainment), having just a "simple" thimble that provides the haptic feedback for the "touching" fingertip will already significantly improve the UX. Hope we will have something like this from our major XR vendors in the near future.show more

Microsoft is cooking! Windows 11’s faster app launches released... today, and everything is noticeably faster on low-end PCs. Windows 11’s CPU boost feature is no longer just for Start, Search, and shell flyouts. After installing the August 2026 security update, it is now silently active while opening apps too. We tested this on the same PC before and after KB5121003, and the difference is real. Notepad, Calculator, Chrome, VLC, PowerPoint, Weather, and even the Epic Games Store now trigger the same Low Latency Profile behavior Microsoft first rolled out for the Windows shell in June. The moment you open an app, Windows briefly pushes the CPU close to its maximum frequency for one to three seconds, finishes the launch work faster, and then drops back to idle. This is called “race to sleep,” and it is not a lazy trick. macOS and Linux already do similar things. CPU utilization does not spike the same way, so this is not your PC suddenly working harder forever. It is a short frequency burst to make Windows feel more responsive. I know people love mocking Windows performance, and often for good reason, but this one actually works. Apps open faster now, especially on budget and older PCs where every second of delay is noticeable. Windows 11 is finally getting the kind of performance work it should have had from day one.show more

First time I've actually found one of Microsoft's AI... Windows 11 tools to be genuinely useful. I know it ain't new, but "Click-To-Do" gives you some contextual options based on what you screenshot and then it automatically fires up the relevant app and does it. Needed a transparent version of this image for a review I'm writing, saved me a good chunk of effort.show more

I'm very impressed with the Streaming quality of the... #PSPORTAL , From button press to game loads in about 10 seconds. I never used it before because I was always running this via Remote-play, but now that I've been playing this way for a few hours.... I'm at a Loss for words, this feels just like I'm playing it on my PS5, I even tried Fighting Games and the input lag was almost non-existent, I've tried streaming services in the past (Stadia, GE Force Now, X cloud) But none of them felt this good, this is crazy, if the PS6 Handheld has this feature I'm definitely going to be using it more often, this save me a lot of memory/storage and download times. #PSportal 👑 #Playstation 💙show more

Microsoft's hidden Windows 11 trick makes apps launch 70%... faster. I tested it on a low-end PC, and early results are promising. Right now, when you click Start, open File Explorer, launch Edge, or right-click for a context menu, and there’s often that tiny micro-stutter before anything happens. Microsoft is now testing a feature called Low Latency Profile. Once turned on, and you do a high-priority action, Windows 11 briefly pushes the CPU to max frequency for 1–3 seconds, finishes the task faster, then drops back down. In my testing on a constrained VM with just 2 cores and 4GB RAM, the difference was obvious. Edge, Outlook, Copilot, and the Start menu opened much faster. CPU usage spiked to around 96–97%, but only for a few seconds. For high-end PCs, the difference may be small. But for budget laptops and low-end Windows 11 machines, this could be a real game-changer.show more

Windows 11’s June 2026 Patch Tuesday update is out... today, and the biggest change is Performance, not AI. Windows 11 KB5094126 finally brings Microsoft’s new Low Latency Profile to everyone. Microsoft calls it a “General Performance” improvement, but the idea is simple: when you open Start, Search, Action Center, or key shell experiences, Windows briefly pushes the CPU to max frequency for 1–3 seconds so the UI responds faster. I tested it earlier, and the difference is most obvious on budget PCs. Start feels snappier, Search opens faster, and those tiny Windows 11 micro-stutters are reduced. The catch: because of Microsoft’s Controlled Feature Rollout, installing today’s update does not guarantee it is enabled yet. You can verify it with HWiNFO by watching CPU frequency spikes while opening Start.show more

🐶 i think i'd be able to do the... things i want to do in 2026. right now, i'm preparing hard for our unit concert. since it's a unit concert and not with the whole group, i feel a bit nervous but it seems like a new challenge so that is my goal as of now.show more

✨HEY GUYYS :3!!!! Here's a preview for the next... video!!!!!!!! I'm gonna be trying something a little new, apologies if this is a tad long winded but I want to be open with you... ❤️ In short I'm focusing way more on QUALITY and leaning heavier into video-essay vibes. Mostly still in the realm of MMOs, as I have much love for the genre and It's where I built my audience. I feel as though lately I may have lost my way, and I don't feel like I've been putting out my best work. So I want to change that, and focus on making the best stuff I can make once again. I hope you'll all love what I have cookin up in this next one, I want to create PEAM for you my kittens... i love you dearly... trust aunty pinto dayo...show more

I say this, and in no means throwing shade... at Cursor, but using the new design mode really makes me appreciate the speed of interactions in Figma and Framer. I will absolutely be testing it out in my own workflow, and love that an IDE finally is adding a browser view and selection UX for local dev support, especially one as powerful as cursor... But i'll wait until undo works. I mean... how am I supposed to design without cmd+z?show more

I've always been a big fan of Freeez's I.O.U.... It's one of those records that helped shape dance music without a lot of people even realizing it. 🔥 So when KRYDER, The Young Punx and I started working on AEIOU, the goal wasn't to recreate an '80s classic, but to build on what made it so special and turn it into something that feels fresh on today's dancefloors. I've been playing this one out for a while now and it's always been a lot of fun to see the reactions. AEIOU is out this week on Heldeep Records 😎❤️show more

its me, blank - i'm starting a new company... called S7RX and im going to do what i've never done before - sharing it all here you probably know me as the founder of openpurpose but in short - i'm a designer turned founder - i started my studio 17 years ago called 3drops in stockholm which i rebranded to openpurpose a couple of years ago and grew it to over 70 members globally working with leading tech companies in us besides running the agency, over the past decade i took on a few personal projects that meant something to me - like leading the digitization of the global visa system for over 65 countries and working with a few enterprise founders to launch daring projects to future proof their organizations along the way i experimented with dozens of ideas which some turned into ventures and a few became companies with their own dedicated teams but for as long as i can remember i only had one dream - to launch a brand that earns like a tech company but feels like a lifestyle brand so now at the age of 36, i'm doing just that and calling it S7RX my first product is launching next week and with that we are officially starting this new journey so follow on IG to see the stories and say hi : ) this will be differentshow more

Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11... called Low Latency Profile that gives a short boost to your CPU for 1 to 3 seconds when you open apps or menus. Early tests show Microsoft apps like Edge and Outlook open up to 40% faster, while the Start menu and other menus can load up to 70% faster, with CPU use jumping high for a few seconds then dropping right back down. Microsoft says this is normal because Apple does it in macOS and Linux, plus phones use the same type of quick CPU boosts for better speed. The feature is only in early Insider testing now, so it is not out for everyone yet.show more

excited to announce that I'm officially partnering with the... folks over at Essential Mod ! The Essential team is starting up a new program aimed at supporting mod creators specifically. I've been working with them behind the scenes for a while now to make this program a reality, so I'm very happy to see it come to fruition. I'd really like to see modding become a viable career option for more people, and I think creator programs like this are a step in the right direction. also we'll be collaborating on some cool content in the future so stay tuned!show more

I know a lot of people hate on AI.... I get it. Be creative. But for those of use who can't draw or animate, this is more of a quick and cheap fix. and there's nothing wrong with that. I wish others were more open about sharing what they've learned using AI and not hoard their knowledge like it's worth gold. The only way we can learn and improve is if others share what they've learned. I understand people are protective of what prompts they use. Ok fine, don't share them. But you can't even give a tip? Like "add this phrase to the prompt for better [fill in the blank]" or "use [blank] for a more realistic atmosphere]. Just pisses me off. I'm happy to share all I've learned with anyone who askes. Same happened in the 3d printing community with crushable printed houses. No one wanted to share anything. So I gave up on that. #sizetwitter #giantess #AIart #giantessai #Sora2 #soraArtshow more

I received several messages from people quite annoyed with... me because I hadn't replied to their comments. It's certainly not out of contempt that I don't reply; it's for a purely practical reason: TIME. Posting on X isn't my job (I'd starve to death), creating content isn't my job (I do it out of passion). I also have a life in which I have to manage a small family business, and I have a small family (more like a large family) that is my source of energy.🥰 I'm sorry I can't respond as often as I'd like. Please don't mistake this for pride or arrogance on my part; I simply need 48-hour days to get everything done. I already barely sleep, and sometimes my body reminds me of the harsh reality that we have our limits. I've written this many times, but everything happening here is a waking dream. Thank you for being here. Please be assured that I'm not an artist, but someone who works incredibly hard. If I can do it, anyone can. I love learning new things and pushing the boundaries even further. As long as I can learn something new with AI, I'll be here.show more

LIVE FROM THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, THE ALBUM, OUT... NOW 🌹I am so proud of this album and I'm so happy I get to share it with you in this way. A real dream come true. I've been ticking a lot of them off this year that it doesn't even feel real sometimes! But we're here and it's happening and you can watch the evening with me this Sunday on ITV and 15th December on CBS for an extra look behind the scenes !!! Royal Albert Hall Elton Johnshow more

Hot Take: The New Camera app on iOS 26... is GREAT i initially hated it when i first saw it on the keynote, but now that i've used it, I'm loving it It’s familiar while being really simple I've always felt that the Camera app on iOS has gotten really complex and convoluted in these last few years, and the new one fixes that, while still being as nuanced as the old app if you configure it the way you want it to behave takes some time to get used to, but this is great, it really does simplify the whole Ul but, this could've been the perfect time for Apple to introduce Manual controls as an Option in the Native app, even after all this redesign, Apple is still stubborn on not adding Manual Controls it's 2025 Apple,if you're gonna let users shoot LOG Video from the Native App, let us have Manual Controls as an option in the Native App, instead of downloading third party apps👏 i wonder how people shoot LOG Videos without Manual Controls💀show more

Simplicity is at the heart of great software. This... is one of the reasons why Claude Code has been sticky for me. As a builder, I love planning and brainstorming, and this is now a key focus of Claude Code. I use Shift + Tab a lot to cycle between brainstorming, planning, and execution. This functionality provides the appropriate interface for me to either be very involved or less involved as I please. This works particularly well when building out new and complex features or entire new projects. This saves a huge amount of time. It allows me to tune Claude Code to execute and build more effectively. It also builds a loop of trust, and I often (surprisingly) find Claude Code asking for clarifications when it's confused. Coding agents don't normally do that. I have shared before on the power of brainstorming with AI for longer times. Try it and you will not be disappointed. Vibe coding is fun, but pair it with intentional development cycles, and you watch how far you can take a project with coding agents today.show more

art that i commissioned from a friend (Allie) for... the umvc3 community edition title screen. i'm mostly out of the game now but still wanted to do something, and this has been on the 'would be nice' list for like, years now haha. has a cool effect with the way it fades in.show more