Geoff Graham evaluates the data of different tools for measuring page speed performance and looks specifically at DebugBear, a commercial offering, that pulls together the best metrics for not only measuring performance, but monitoring it over time as well. http://webdesignernews.com/running-a-page-speed-test-monitoring-vs-measuring/
Google says deleting old pages to bamboozle Search is “not a thing!” as CNET erases its history. http://webdesignernews.com/cnet-deletes-thousands-of-old-articles-to-game-google-search/
The new Air India livery has “AIR INDIA” written in bold letters both across the fuselage, and on the underbelly. On top of that, both engines and the underbelly are now painted red, with gold stripes. The tail has also been completely redesigned, and features a bit of purple, presumably as a nod to Vistara, which will be integrated into Air India. http://webdesignernews.com/air-india-unveils-bold-new-livery-logo/
A free and open source variable font with French attitude and British mannerisms across 3 axis: weight, width & optical size http://webdesignernews.com/introducing-bricolage-grotesque/
You know how it is — you’re browsing online, not even thinking about work, and then bam, there it is, a gorgeous typeface. You just have to have it! http://webdesignernews.com/what-font-is-this-how-to-identify-any-font-like-a-pro/
Discover the redesigned Google Arts & Culture app now live on Android. Send an AI-generated postcard to a friend this summer with Poem Postcards. http://webdesignernews.com/new-feel-and-features-for-the-arts-culture-app/
The Salesforce-owned platform is getting a redesign to make your messages—and new features that go beyond chat—easier to find. http://webdesignernews.com/slack-is-getting-a-simpler-interface-much-to-the-delight-of-office-workers-everywhere/
A carefully selected compilation of websites with really good web designs that have caught our attention over the past few weeks. http://webdesignernews.com/inspirational-websites-roundup-48/
“Lionel” marks a major chapter in the evolution of WordPress as a tool for expression. It’s the culmination of years of work from hundreds of contributors, bringing a more powerful and cohesive editing experience for crafting websites with blocks. It continues the quest of making web publishing approachable for everyone—so it’s also just a new beginning! http://webdesignernews.com/wordpress-6-3-lionel/
Google’s AI mining-by-default proposal to the Australian government comes a month after the company declared it would scrape all the internet’s data. http://webdesignernews.com/google-says-it-will-scrape-publishers-data-for-ai-unless-forced-not-to/