Enjoying that security on your new iPhone? “Just the other day we came across an iOS 7 vulnerability that will let creeps see your photos and even share them from behind the lockscreen. But that’s not all! Turns out you … Continue reading
Want to get stuff done? Try these productivity tips from some of the most influential minds in history, as compiled by Mason Curry in Daily Rituals: How Artists Work. 1. Like many of us, Beethoven started his day by making coffee. … Continue reading
Clicking “Like” on a Facebook post or page is now a form of speech protected by the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, according to an opinion issued on Wednesday by a federal appeals court, which overturned a previous ruling to the … Continue reading
From Medium.com: About a year ago, I wrote about the first three-dimensional scanner available at an accessible price: it was still relatively expensive, but the Go!Scan 3D provided a glimpse of a future where it would be relatively simple to … Continue reading
It’s been recently reported that Apple’s new fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 5s isn’t restricted to human users. After commandeering a cat, a reporter tested a colleague’s hypothesis that you could register the identifying skin segments of your favorite furry … Continue reading
Thinking creatively about the future requires sensitivity to the complex, fast-moving world in front of you, the ability to anticipate unexpected disruptions, and a willingness to constantly reevaluate your most basic beliefs and assumptions. The Future Is Scary. Creative Thinking … Continue reading
To evaluate when—and when not—to share, take this interactive assessment. “Authenticity” is the new buzzword among leaders today. Be Yourself, but Carefully … Continue reading
The Vons grocery store two miles from my home in Los Angeles, California sells 12 cans of Coca-Cola for $6.59 — 54 cents each. The tool chain that created this simple product is incomprehensibly complex. What Coke Contains … Continue reading
Acquiring a superpower usually requires a bite from a radioactive insect, an uncomfortable dose of cosmic radiation, or the discovery of extraterrestrial parentage, but scientist Michael McAlpine hopes to make the process as simple as purchasing aspirin at the pharmacy. … Continue reading
Studies of napping have shown improvement in cognitive function, creative thinking, and memory performance. Ready, set . . . snooze. I’m a big fan of afternoon naps. The Science Behind What Naps Do For Your Brain–And Why You Should Have … Continue reading