Tovi Grossman discusses software learnability. He addresses some of the interesting tradeoffs that must be balanced when considering first-time usability, as well as overall efficiency and speed. (June 1, 2012)

Mobile computing and embedded software is becoming increasingly able to adapt to its surroundings and users. Anthony LaMarca discusses the work that Intel is doing to build the next generation of highly aware and adaptive computers. (May 25, 2012)

More and more people are creating increasingly large digital archives. Sudheendra Hangal details a system that he and his team has built that will allow people to look back on past years by using their email archives. (May 11, 2012)