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August 17, 2016
Power, Ambition, And Hillary: A Q&A With The Director Of The Thriller "Equity"
Meera Menon talks about her film starring Anna Gunn as an ambitious woman blasted for a lack of "likability." Sound familiar?
Meera Menon talks about her film starring Anna Gunn as an ambitious woman blasted for a lack of "likability." Sound familiar?
"There's an idea that you have to work twice as hard to get half as far," says filmmaker Meera Menon. She's talking about women in the workplace, which is the central idea to Equity, the thriller she directed about a Wall Street investment banker named Naomi (played by Anna Gunn) navigating the hyper-competitive, male-dominated world of high-stakes finance. Though Naomi is confident and successful, she is passed over for a promotion, even as she takes the reins of a buzzy tech IPO. Her boss (a man) tells her that she is off-putting to clients. She runs afoul of a former friend (Alysia Reiner) who's investigating white-collar crime. And a vicious double-cross threatens to end her career and land her in prison.
Need Help Unplugging? Try A Digital Detox Retreat
Mobile devices keep us connected 24/7, but digital detox retreats offer a way to regain control.
Mobile devices keep us connected 24/7, but digital detox retreats offer a way to regain control.
Smartphones are used for much more than just calling or texting. We're using them as alarm clocks, reminders to attend meetings, and as a way to manage a variety of tasks.
Your Company Needs More Managers, Not Fewer
Hiring two people to split up one set of managerial duties might actually make financial and organizational sense.
Hiring two people to split up one set of managerial duties might actually make financial and organizational sense.
Holacracy. Self-management. Distributed leadership. You're probably already aware of the management models that eliminate hierarchy—and with it, managers. The goal is to empower all employees to make decisions and peel away layers of bureaucracy that are thought to hold back innovation. That, in turn, is supposed to help attract more talent, increase productivity, and accelerate growth.
August 16, 2016
Huawei's Honor 8: A Flagship-Class Smartphone Without The Flagship Price
China's biggest phone maker hopes a formula that works back home will play in the U.S.
China's biggest phone maker hopes a formula that works back home will play in the U.S.
In recent quarters, Huawei has been the top-selling manufacturer of smartphones in its home market, China. Part of its recipe for success has been a brand-within-the-brand called Honor, which—like Xiaomi before it—focuses on selling cool Android phones at reasonable prices to young people over the Internet. The brand sold $6 billion worth of phones in 2015, its second year of existence.
Hackers Use Google's Ad Network To Spread "Fake Login" Malware
So-called "overlay malware," which impersonates other apps' login screens, is becoming increasingly prevalent.
So-called "overlay malware," which impersonates other apps' login screens, is becoming increasingly prevalent.
For years, security firms have warned of keystroke logging malware that surreptitiously steals usernames and passwords on desktop and laptop computers.
Apple's Angela Ahrendts, Maintaining Her Low Profile, Surprises At New Store Opening
The retail executive posed for selfies before disappearing from view at Apple's new store in lower Manhattan.
The retail executive posed for selfies before disappearing from view at Apple's new store in lower Manhattan.
Whither Angela Ahrendts?
With Its Project Alloy Headset, Intel Wants To Usher In The Era Of "Merged Reality"
The chip giant's CEO discusses its headset, plans to digitize sports arenas, and other news from IDF.
The chip giant's CEO discusses its headset, plans to digitize sports arenas, and other news from IDF.
There was a time when you attended the keynote at the Intel Developer Forum conference in San Francisco to learn about what was new in the world of PCs.
Samsung Has A New Gear VR: Should You Upgrade?
Samsung has tweaked its Gear VR headset to make it even better.
Samsung has tweaked its Gear VR headset to make it even better.
At its Note 7 unveiling earlier this month, Samsung unveiled not only the new phone, but also a new version of its virtual reality headset, Gear VR, to go along with it. The $99 headset will be available in stores along with the Note 7 this Thursday, August 19th, and offers a small upgrade from last year's model. Is it worth trading in the old for the new? I spent some time using both devices side by side to decide.
Apple Is Doomed And 7 Other Myths About The Company
Yes, Apple under Tim Cook is different from the Apple of Steve Jobs. But one thing's the same: rampant misconceptions about the brand.
Yes, Apple under Tim Cook is different from the Apple of Steve Jobs. But one thing's the same: rampant misconceptions about the brand.
Why do we talk about Apple so much? Why do we love it or hate it, or sometimes both?
The Quickest Way To Stifle American Entrepreneurship? Keep Out Immigrants
Politicians talk about limiting immigration at the nation's peril.
Politicians talk about limiting immigration at the nation's peril.
Immigrants have a long history of starting successful businesses in the U.S.; more than 40% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Yet despite this, we've been hearing a lot of talk about building walls and completely shutting some people out.
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