The volume slider on our virtual desktops is a skeuomorphic callback to the volume sliders on professional audio equipment on actual, physical desktops. [Maker Vibe] decided that this skeuomorphism ...

If you've ever grumbled about a terrible user interface, now's the time to take a step back and be thankful this lot aren't left to their own devices to design the UI for your favourite apps. We're ...

Touch controls are not only used to switch devices on or off. They can also be used to control different functions. One good example is the TV remote control. If it is very important to keep the ...

We've seen just about every sort of USB gadget under the sun. From USB speakers to USB toys, just about everything has been made into a computer peripheral. That being said, I can't say that I've ever ...

Volume control is a simple premise on Android phones. You hit your volume rocker, set your volume, and go. You can also set your notification, call, and media volumes independently. However, that is ...

Because jokes are funnier when someone explains them, I asked Jeffrey Zeldman, UX expert and author of Designing With Web Standards, what we can learn from Reddit’s fake volume controls. “It reminds ...

The DualSense controller is the star attraction of the PS5, literally giving you the feel of next-gen in your hands. It’s difficult to articulate the experience without trying it for yourself, but ...

The DualShock controller of the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 is shipped with a built-in speaker that aims to enhance the gaming experience through audio cues. But if you believe that controller ...