Imin a London branch of the Apple Store, about to buy a pair of Apple watches. Place two fingers on the screen until you see and feel your heartbeat. Lift to send, says the website. This heartbeat, I ask one of the salespeople, is it his actual heartbeat? Like, could I analyze it for irregularities or defects, if I was a doctor? So, I pass on the watches for now, but at some point theyll probably update that feature....
This is no way to run a superpower. Americans arepissed offnationwide, and despite the presidents insistence that America isrespected again, confidence in American leadershiphas plummetedworldwide. We desperately need to rememberPatrick Henrys declaration, United we stand, divided we fall. That would be no way to run a company. Unity is as important in business as it is in government, maybe even more so. Most businessesarenttoo big to fail. What color is the sky in your world?...
Remember the old days of the internet? When you had toactually loadvideos? Yes, those times sure were both magnificent and awful times. And this got me thinking could we combine the worlds? And watch old internet videos on modern new tech? I mean, yes. Of course you’ve got the option to, thats a stupid question. This sounds dumb, but fine. First question: who would buy such an expensive projector? It’s free, every week, in your inbox....
Its been over five years since Mt. Gox filed for bankruptcy, and its a pretty messed up story. Climbing Mt. Gox was one of the first Bitcoin exchanges on theweb, but it wasnt always related to cryptocurrency. McCalebs involvement in Mt. Karpeles at the helm It was under the control of Karpeles that Mt. Gox would witness a series of hacks and scandals that would lead to the platforms eventual demise....
Hi, Im a huge word nerd. And Im sure youll agree: reading is great! Thing is, how do you know what to read next? Well, Ive got some tips to help you find your next favorite word splurge. Here are the best ways to do just that. Basically,Goodreadsis a book-based social connection that lets you track what youre reading. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Once youve done that or added books manually, you should rate them....
High-end headphones vary tremendously in sound and presentation more than speakers. Because of this, some headphone addicts like to use different cans for different types of music. They might sport one headphone for classical, another for bass-heavy genres, yet another for vocals. Perhaps theres just one headphone that sounds perfect with the tuba. But I suspect most of us spend our cash looking for that holy grail, do-it-all headphone. I thinkHifimans Aryais good enough to be that endgame for a lot of people....
For our ongoing seriesFundamentals, were looking at different companies worldwide and the basic principles they were built on. The practice was founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The tools are featured inKnowledge Matters, a 400-page handbook explaining how and why architects can use them. These tools are the starting point of all our designs, Van Berkel continues. Which ones we pick varies per project, but we usually use two or three per design....
The power of this movement has been its ability to show the world how pervasive sexual harassment is. And its had an effect on perpetrators. But is Africa part of this global movement against sexual violence? Theres been virtuallyno mention of Africa or the Middle East. Most are happening outside the digital space. Her campaign wasnt on social media and didnt become global. But it has now been tagged on to the digital campaign....
My primary screen doesnt even have HDR. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. First off, this thing used to be prohibitively expensive at $1,600. Its a breakneck transition thatll leave you wondering how you ever lived without a high-end gaming monitor. Theres only a handful of gaming monitors that compete with the AW3418DW. Some boast better specs in one area or another. If you do need speakers, considerAcers 34-inch Predatorcurved gaming monitor....
Three-quarters of the 10,000 firms who participated in the report pay men more than women. This needs to change. Here are the four negotiation tips I took away from them: 1. Define your limits beforehand Dont underestimate the power of preparation and practice before entering into a negotiation. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. This also means preparing to be OK with saying no and walking away, she said....
The European Commission wants to change this. New legislation is on its way which could severely challenge the position the US tech behemoths have in Europe. They could also create opportunities for new ventures who have data protection and privacy at their core. My talk gave insights in how I think Europe could take the lead in the technological revolution. That message however, is not the message of this article....
Its not just because you are a criminal and the coppers might catch you. Or because you really, really hate big corporations who just want to sell you stuff more easily. Or because youre paranoid. Are peoplerightto freak out about these privacy violations? Yes, they are, or so I will argue. The threats come under three heads: corporate, criminal, and government. And lets not forget that in the worst-case scenario, the three heads merge into one....
Gaining insight on whats to come can help your company plan for strategic adoption of the latest technologies. Two fields that are rapidly developing for business are augmented reality and virtual reality. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. AR Retail Apps Theres a lot of great AR apps on the horizon. Nicole Munoz,Nicole Munoz Consulting 2. James Simpson,GoldFire Studios 3. AR-Powered User Search AR will bridge the gap between the digital and real world....
