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May 23, 2016
Mindfulness Migrates From The Corporate Office To The Classroom
New research supports the idea that students learn focus and self-control through mindfulness exercises
Five years ago, "grit" was all the rage in elementary education. Students who learn to persevere in the face of failure are more successful in the long term, research suggested. Schools embraced the idea—and then over-embraced it, with some going so far as to institute assessments designed to measure "grittiness."
Can This Weird, Crowdfunded Gadget Make Music-Making Less Intimidating?
After killing it on Kickstarter, the Instrument 1 is ready to ship and, its creators hope, democratize music.
You know how they say it takes 10,000 hours to truly master a creative skill? Mike Butera thinks that's bullshit—at least when it comes to playing music. Butera says one of the biggest barriers to entry for regular people is the physical layout of traditional instruments. But like so many things in life, he thinks technology can free us from the rigid tyranny of black-and-white piano keys or of a six-stringed guitar—and in so doing, it might make music more accessible.
Where The 2016 Candidates Stand On Cybersecurity And Civil Liberties
While Trump wants to strengthen the government's surveillance and cyberattack capabilities, the Democrats have fought for civil liberties.
Until the Paris and San Bernardino terror attacks, the presidential candidates in this election cycle largely avoided discussing cybersecurity, surveillance, and civil liberties, focusing largely on immigration, the economy, and a surplus of personal attacks.
How Designing For Disabled People Is Giving Google An Edge
Google's Eve Andersson tells Co.Design how today's accessibility problems could lead to improvements in robots, Google Maps, and even YouTube.
"Accessibility is a basic human right," Eve Andersson tells me, sitting on a lawn at the Shoreline Amphitheater during this year's Google I/0 developer conference. "It benefits everyone."
These 5 Startups Used Snapchat To Boost Their Brand (And So Can You)
These brands jumped on Snapchat early and have reaped the benefits. They spill their secrets here.
When Snapchat burst onto the scene in 2011, it became a sensation among teenagers who loved the idea of sending messages that disappear. In a social media landscape dominated by platforms like Facebook and Twitter that leave a permanent record of your activity, the impermanence of Snapchat's images and videos was a breath of fresh air.
For Women In Tech, Clinton Campaign Events Double As Networking Opportunities
The Clinton campaign is focusing on wooing the Silicon Valley vote and it's paying off in mobilizing young women.
When veteran tech executive Claire Lee got a call from Hillary Clinton's campaign staff, she didn't hesitate to get involved.
How Fairness At Work Affects Your Health
When employees feel they aren't being treated equally, it can compromise their health. Here's how to improve perceptions of fairness.
Employees' perception of fairness at work can impact their health, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England.
May 22, 2016
IBM Looks To Watson To Fight Online Criminals And Filter The Flood Of Security Data
The company will be teaching the AI tool to read security advisories and advise system administrators on keeping out hackers.
Worldwide spending on cybersecurity likely topped $75 billion last year, researchers at Gartner estimated, with companies more wary than ever of the risks posed by data breaches and other digital attacks.
May 21, 2016
How Living Without Clocks Helped Me Sleep Better At Night
Imagine going two days without ever knowing what time it is, that's what happens at California's Camp Grounded. Here's what it's like.
I've tried nearly every trick imaginable to get more restful sleep. For a long time, nothing worked: not a regular bedtime, herbal supplements, turning computers off before bed, or even a weekend away from work.
May 20, 2016
This Year's Google I/O Is All About Lowering Barriers
As Android matures and smartphone sales slow, Google is shifting focus from greater functionality to greater approachability.
When Android was a baby operating system no more advanced than a mini Eclair or kiddie cup of FroYo, new versions routinely introduced expansive capabilities aimed at power users. But now that Android has passed Marshmallow, it's seeing its relentless march mellow. This week at Google I/O, the news about the upcoming Android N update centered more on refinements than new features.
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