user interface
noun
plural user interfaces
: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system (such as by selecting presented options or entering text commands)
Likewise, the user interface is remarkably unintuitive, requiring a whirlwind of relentless mouse clicking to move, talk, touch, look, or manipulate onscreen objects.—
Scott A. May
Scott A. May… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.—InfoWorld
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Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI technology is commercially deployed in LG’s flagship OLED TV series, and represents a significant leap in voice user interface performance.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
But power and range skepticism never fit into the Rivian narrative—instead, my main critiques for the R1’s multiple iterations always focused on the steering, suspension, and frustrating user interface.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Freshservice, for instance, offers a broader set of asset, change, and project management features, easier-to-reach support staff, and a more visually compelling user interface at a lower starting price.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Content-forward, but not overbearing Companies that make streaming dongles and smart TVs have long pushed the idea of content-forward user interfaces.
—Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 28 May 2026
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Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
But power and range skepticism never fit into the Rivian narrative—instead, my main critiques for the R1’s multiple iterations always focused on the steering, suspension, and frustrating user interface.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Freshservice, for instance, offers a broader set of asset, change, and project management features, easier-to-reach support staff, and a more visually compelling user interface at a lower starting price.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Content-forward, but not overbearing Companies that make streaming dongles and smart TVs have long pushed the idea of content-forward user interfaces.
—Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 28 May 2026
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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