NewTen
NewTen
NewTen
Arduino, Speculative design, Tangibility
Arduino, Speculative design, Tangibility
Arduino, Speculative design, Tangibility
Overview
Overview
newTen is an interactive tool that puts you in control of the news you consume. Whether you want to stay updated on what's happening around the corner or across the globe, newTen lets you choose the geographical radius for your news. It then curates the top 10 credible headlines based on how far you want to go—from hyper-local to worldwide. It’s news, tailored for you.
newTen is an interactive tool that puts you in control of the news you consume. Whether you want to stay updated on what's happening around the corner or across the globe, newTen lets you choose the geographical radius for your news. It then curates the top 10 credible headlines based on how far you want to go—from hyper-local to worldwide. It’s news, tailored for you.
newTen is an interactive tool that puts you in control of the news you consume. Whether you want to stay updated on what's happening around the corner or across the globe, newTen lets you choose the geographical radius for your news. It then curates the top 10 credible headlines based on how far you want to go—from hyper-local to worldwide. It’s news, tailored for you.
To use newTen, you simply place a disc on top of the device and give it a spin. Each time the disc clicks into place, the device reads out the top news from that area. The more you rotate the disc, the further away it pulls news from. Plus, newTen's modular design lets you swap out these discs based on the type of news you're interested in, making it easy to tailor your experience.
To use newTen, you simply place a disc on top of the device and give it a spin. Each time the disc clicks into place, the device reads out the top news from that area. The more you rotate the disc, the further away it pulls news from. Plus, newTen's modular design lets you swap out these discs based on the type of news you're interested in, making it easy to tailor your experience.
To use newTen, you simply place a disc on top of the device and give it a spin. Each time the disc clicks into place, the device reads out the top news from that area. The more you rotate the disc, the further away it pulls news from. Plus, newTen's modular design lets you swap out these discs based on the type of news you're interested in, making it easy to tailor your experience.
Tools Used
Arduino
Hardware
Tools Used
Arduino
Hardware
Tools Used
Arduino
Hardware
Tools Used
Arduino
Hardware
Created
Created
2020
Video output
Video output
Process
Process
Objective
In a world where elections are won and lost based on what people read online, finding reliable news can be a real challenge. The goal of this project was to make it easier for people to access credible news highlights from trustworthy sources, without the hassle of scrolling through endless feeds of unverified information.
Early prototypes
each disc indicates a different category of news
As of October 2020, NewTen supports the following categories: Sports, Science, Entertainment, Gaming, Weather, Politics Education, Fashion, and Environment.
using 'dots' as an indicator to communicate the distance of the news - the more dots you see, the further your news comes from
exploring other affordances that convey the idea of the geographical distance of the news
NewTen started as a simple idea for a tangible weather-telling machine, but it quickly evolved into a device designed to deliver accurate, credible, and fact-checked news. This shift came from the realization that people rarely question the accuracy of weather reports, trusting them almost implicitly. We wanted to bring that same level of trust to news consumption. The concept of a radio served as the perfect metaphor, helping us transform this idea into a reliable news-telling device.
barebones 3D print
Technology
NewTen is powered by an Arduino Uno microcontroller, which connects to P3 processing to fetch data from a trusted news API. This fact-checked news is then delivered as audio through the device’s speaker.
In a world where online information can sway elections and shape political landscapes, finding credible news is increasingly difficult. NewTen was created to simplify this process by providing reliable news highlights without the need to sift through countless, potentially unverified sources.
How to use NewTen
The device uses interchangeable discs to select different categories of news. Each disc features a series of 'dots' that indicate the geographical distance of the news—the more dots, the further the news originates. This intuitive design helps users explore news from various regions.
To use NewTen, you place a disc on top of the device and rotate it. With each click, the device reads out the top news from that specific area, with further rotations fetching news from greater distances. The modular structure of NewTen allows you to easily switch discs based on your preferred news category.
Visual and audio output
Additionally, NewTen includes a location indicator built with a NeoPixel array of 64 LEDs. When you turn the potentiometer, the LEDs light up, corresponding to the chosen location. The replaceable discs complete the circuit when properly placed, activating the device and enabling you to explore news from around the world.
Design and interactions
We wanted to take the familiar experience of twisting knobs on a radio and bring that to a news-telling device. With NewTen, the goal was to empower users to control their news consumption, rather than relying on social media or other unverified sources.
The core interaction with NewTen revolves around rotating the disc. As you turn it, a NeoPixel light array glows radially, visually indicating how far you’re reaching for news. The further the glow extends, the more distant the news source.
NewTen also includes thoughtful microinteractions, such as haptic feedback when you place a new disc on the device. These touches add an extra layer of satisfaction to the user experience, making the act of accessing news not just functional, but enjoyable.
Objective
In a world where elections are won and lost based on what people read online, finding reliable news can be a real challenge. The goal of this project was to make it easier for people to access credible news highlights from trustworthy sources, without the hassle of scrolling through endless feeds of unverified information.
Early prototypes
each disc indicates a different category of news
As of October 2020, NewTen supports the following categories: Sports, Science, Entertainment, Gaming, Weather, Politics Education, Fashion, and Environment.
using 'dots' as an indicator to communicate the distance of the news - the more dots you see, the further your news comes from
exploring other affordances that convey the idea of the geographical distance of the news
NewTen started as a simple idea for a tangible weather-telling machine, but it quickly evolved into a device designed to deliver accurate, credible, and fact-checked news. This shift came from the realization that people rarely question the accuracy of weather reports, trusting them almost implicitly. We wanted to bring that same level of trust to news consumption. The concept of a radio served as the perfect metaphor, helping us transform this idea into a reliable news-telling device.
barebones 3D print
Technology
NewTen is powered by an Arduino Uno microcontroller, which connects to P3 processing to fetch data from a trusted news API. This fact-checked news is then delivered as audio through the device’s speaker.
In a world where online information can sway elections and shape political landscapes, finding credible news is increasingly difficult. NewTen was created to simplify this process by providing reliable news highlights without the need to sift through countless, potentially unverified sources.
How to use NewTen
The device uses interchangeable discs to select different categories of news. Each disc features a series of 'dots' that indicate the geographical distance of the news—the more dots, the further the news originates. This intuitive design helps users explore news from various regions.
To use NewTen, you place a disc on top of the device and rotate it. With each click, the device reads out the top news from that specific area, with further rotations fetching news from greater distances. The modular structure of NewTen allows you to easily switch discs based on your preferred news category.
Visual and audio output
Additionally, NewTen includes a location indicator built with a NeoPixel array of 64 LEDs. When you turn the potentiometer, the LEDs light up, corresponding to the chosen location. The replaceable discs complete the circuit when properly placed, activating the device and enabling you to explore news from around the world.
Design and interactions
We wanted to take the familiar experience of twisting knobs on a radio and bring that to a news-telling device. With NewTen, the goal was to empower users to control their news consumption, rather than relying on social media or other unverified sources.
The core interaction with NewTen revolves around rotating the disc. As you turn it, a NeoPixel light array glows radially, visually indicating how far you’re reaching for news. The further the glow extends, the more distant the news source.
NewTen also includes thoughtful microinteractions, such as haptic feedback when you place a new disc on the device. These touches add an extra layer of satisfaction to the user experience, making the act of accessing news not just functional, but enjoyable.
Objective
In a world where elections are won and lost based on what people read online, finding reliable news can be a real challenge. The goal of this project was to make it easier for people to access credible news highlights from trustworthy sources, without the hassle of scrolling through endless feeds of unverified information.
Early prototypes
each disc indicates a different category of news
As of October 2020, NewTen supports the following categories: Sports, Science, Entertainment, Gaming, Weather, Politics Education, Fashion, and Environment.
using 'dots' as an indicator to communicate the distance of the news - the more dots you see, the further your news comes from
exploring other affordances that convey the idea of the geographical distance of the news
NewTen started as a simple idea for a tangible weather-telling machine, but it quickly evolved into a device designed to deliver accurate, credible, and fact-checked news. This shift came from the realization that people rarely question the accuracy of weather reports, trusting them almost implicitly. We wanted to bring that same level of trust to news consumption. The concept of a radio served as the perfect metaphor, helping us transform this idea into a reliable news-telling device.
barebones 3D print
Technology
NewTen is powered by an Arduino Uno microcontroller, which connects to P3 processing to fetch data from a trusted news API. This fact-checked news is then delivered as audio through the device’s speaker.
In a world where online information can sway elections and shape political landscapes, finding credible news is increasingly difficult. NewTen was created to simplify this process by providing reliable news highlights without the need to sift through countless, potentially unverified sources.
How to use NewTen
The device uses interchangeable discs to select different categories of news. Each disc features a series of 'dots' that indicate the geographical distance of the news—the more dots, the further the news originates. This intuitive design helps users explore news from various regions.
To use NewTen, you place a disc on top of the device and rotate it. With each click, the device reads out the top news from that specific area, with further rotations fetching news from greater distances. The modular structure of NewTen allows you to easily switch discs based on your preferred news category.
Visual and audio output
Additionally, NewTen includes a location indicator built with a NeoPixel array of 64 LEDs. When you turn the potentiometer, the LEDs light up, corresponding to the chosen location. The replaceable discs complete the circuit when properly placed, activating the device and enabling you to explore news from around the world.
Design and interactions
We wanted to take the familiar experience of twisting knobs on a radio and bring that to a news-telling device. With NewTen, the goal was to empower users to control their news consumption, rather than relying on social media or other unverified sources.
The core interaction with NewTen revolves around rotating the disc. As you turn it, a NeoPixel light array glows radially, visually indicating how far you’re reaching for news. The further the glow extends, the more distant the news source.
NewTen also includes thoughtful microinteractions, such as haptic feedback when you place a new disc on the device. These touches add an extra layer of satisfaction to the user experience, making the act of accessing news not just functional, but enjoyable.
Objective
In a world where elections are won and lost based on what people read online, finding reliable news can be a real challenge. The goal of this project was to make it easier for people to access credible news highlights from trustworthy sources, without the hassle of scrolling through endless feeds of unverified information.
Early prototypes
each disc indicates a different category of news
As of October 2020, NewTen supports the following categories: Sports, Science, Entertainment, Gaming, Weather, Politics Education, Fashion, and Environment.
using 'dots' as an indicator to communicate the distance of the news - the more dots you see, the further your news comes from
exploring other affordances that convey the idea of the geographical distance of the news
NewTen started as a simple idea for a tangible weather-telling machine, but it quickly evolved into a device designed to deliver accurate, credible, and fact-checked news. This shift came from the realization that people rarely question the accuracy of weather reports, trusting them almost implicitly. We wanted to bring that same level of trust to news consumption. The concept of a radio served as the perfect metaphor, helping us transform this idea into a reliable news-telling device.
barebones 3D print
Technology
NewTen is powered by an Arduino Uno microcontroller, which connects to P3 processing to fetch data from a trusted news API. This fact-checked news is then delivered as audio through the device’s speaker.
In a world where online information can sway elections and shape political landscapes, finding credible news is increasingly difficult. NewTen was created to simplify this process by providing reliable news highlights without the need to sift through countless, potentially unverified sources.
How to use NewTen
The device uses interchangeable discs to select different categories of news. Each disc features a series of 'dots' that indicate the geographical distance of the news—the more dots, the further the news originates. This intuitive design helps users explore news from various regions.
To use NewTen, you place a disc on top of the device and rotate it. With each click, the device reads out the top news from that specific area, with further rotations fetching news from greater distances. The modular structure of NewTen allows you to easily switch discs based on your preferred news category.
Visual and audio output
Additionally, NewTen includes a location indicator built with a NeoPixel array of 64 LEDs. When you turn the potentiometer, the LEDs light up, corresponding to the chosen location. The replaceable discs complete the circuit when properly placed, activating the device and enabling you to explore news from around the world.
Design and interactions
We wanted to take the familiar experience of twisting knobs on a radio and bring that to a news-telling device. With NewTen, the goal was to empower users to control their news consumption, rather than relying on social media or other unverified sources.
The core interaction with NewTen revolves around rotating the disc. As you turn it, a NeoPixel light array glows radially, visually indicating how far you’re reaching for news. The further the glow extends, the more distant the news source.
NewTen also includes thoughtful microinteractions, such as haptic feedback when you place a new disc on the device. These touches add an extra layer of satisfaction to the user experience, making the act of accessing news not just functional, but enjoyable.