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September 7, 2016
These Three Workplace Trends Could Impact Your Paycheck Next Year
From new overtime laws to salary transparency, a handful of recent initiatives could wind up impacting your take-home pay in 2017.
From new overtime laws to salary transparency, a handful of recent initiatives could wind up impacting your take-home pay in 2017.
Starting a new job can come with a lot of unknowns, like how long it will take to adjust to a new team, or whether this year you'll finally understand your benefits package.
The Storytelling Secret Entrepreneurs Can (Still) Learn From Super Mario Brothers
Storytelling is a shortcut to building quick yet meaningful relationships with users. Super Mario Brothers nailed that.
Storytelling is a shortcut to building quick yet meaningful relationships with users. Super Mario Brothers nailed that.
Growing up, I wasn't allowed to watch TV or play Nintendo on weekdays. This was a real problem, because of the handful of things that mattered to 8-year-old Brian, saving a fictional princess from an evil turtle named "Bowser" topped the list.
How To Talk (Not Brag) About Yourself Like The Best Public Speakers
There's a fine line between sharing and boasting, but people who talk for a living know how to walk it.
There's a fine line between sharing and boasting, but people who talk for a living know how to walk it.
"I'm not the greatest; I'm the double greatest. Not only do I knock 'em out, I pick the round!"
How To Be Less Creative At Work--And Why You Sometimes Should
Most of the time, the best solution to a problem isn't the most original one.
Most of the time, the best solution to a problem isn't the most original one.
Creativity is undoubtedly an asset in the workplace, not only just for individuals but also for organizations. It's positively correlated with job performance, leadership potential, career satisfaction, and well-being. In fact, creative people, on average, have even been found to get a leg up in the dating pool.
Survey Says: Yes, U.S. Consumers Will Buy Cars From Apple And Google
Google and Apple have more potential auto brand appeal than many realize.
Google and Apple have more potential auto brand appeal than many realize.
Automakers may have a good reason to fear competition from tech companies.
September 6, 2016
Apple Watch 2: All About The Device Apple Will Show Us Tomorrow
The new Watch will probably look a lot like the old one—but it'll likely be faster, easier to navigate, and location-aware.
The new Watch will probably look a lot like the old one—but it'll likely be faster, easier to navigate, and location-aware.
After Apple engineers spent countless hours reworking both the hardware and software for the Apple Watch, we're finally going to see the fruits of their labor. The company tomorrow will unveil the first look at the Apple Watch 2, running on the watchOS 3 operating system.
Here's What's In The iPhone 7 We'll See At The Apple Event (And What Isn't)
Current intelligence suggests that many big new features are being saved for a major refresh in the iPhone 8 next year.
Current intelligence suggests that many big new features are being saved for a major refresh in the iPhone 8 next year.
Apple is set to launch two new iPhones this week—likely called the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus—and, if the leaks we've seen are correct, they'll set the stage for a more serious refresh in the iPhone 8 next year, the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.
Here's What's In The iPhone 7 We'll See This Wednesday (And What Isn't)
Current intelligence suggests that many big new features are being saved for a major refresh in the iPhone 8 next year.
Current intelligence suggests that many big new features are being saved for a major refresh in the iPhone 8 next year.
Apple is set to launch two new iPhones this week—likely called the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus—and, if the leaks we've seen are correct, they'll set the stage for a more serious refresh in the iPhone 8 next year, the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.
Microsoft Wants Autistic Coders. Can It Find Them And Keep Them?
Job interviews can be especially hard if you're autistic. A Microsoft effort aimed at a wider spectrum of the workforce wants to solve that.
Job interviews can be especially hard if you're autistic. A Microsoft effort aimed at a wider spectrum of the workforce wants to solve that.
The day before Blake Adickman was scheduled to start interviewing at Microsoft last spring, he called his parents and kept them on the phone as he walked from his hotel to the building where his meetings were set to take place. His parents, back in Boca Raton, Florida, zoomed in on Redmond, Washington, on Google Maps and followed along. When he arrived at the building, he took a photo of its entrance and texted it to them. Then he turned around and retraced his steps to his hotel.
Coming Soon To AT&T's LTE Network: Drones
Qualcomm technology and AT&T's network could provide better connectivity for drones, opening the door to delivery possibilities.
Qualcomm technology and AT&T's network could provide better connectivity for drones, opening the door to delivery possibilities.
The days of drone-delivered pizza are getting a little closer.
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