Cortex 82: Screen Crimes
Mar 12, 2019
Grey and Myke delve into the chilly realities of winter travels, sharing laughs about design dilemmas and app icon confusion. They humorously explore the New York-Chicago rivalry while stressing the need for cybersecurity on public Wi-Fi. Screen time habits are dissected, highlighting their YouTube indulgences and the complexities of digital engagement. Amid discussions on messaging etiquette and family time, they reflect on balancing technology with meaningful interactions, all while maintaining a light-hearted yet insightful banter.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Slack's Icon Saga
- Slack changed its app icon again, from a purple background to white.
- Myke and Grey discuss the change and express their preference for the distinctive purple.
App Icon Shapes
- Apple should allow developers to use different app icon shapes, like Android.
- This would improve icon distinctiveness and showcase more desktop wallpaper.
Icon Distinctiveness
- Grey points out that Slack's icon change makes notifications harder to distinguish.
- He suggests that different icon shapes could help users differentiate between apps, referencing old human interface guidelines.
