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April 26, 2016
How To Design A Wearable For LeBron James
There's some serious design talent behind this wearable for the gods.
Designing a wearable for elite athletes like LeBron James is no small feat. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward needs the ability to precisely measure his performance on and off the court, share that data with his coaches and trainers, and visualize it to make sense of everything—all at an extreme level of detail that would be overkill for regular users. That requires a wearable he can wear literally 24/7—one that's lighter, more accurate, and fits better than any other wearable on the market.
Get A First-Person Look At Helping The World's Poorest Children
Save The Children gives you a 60-second shift as an aid worker.
WHAT: A PSA shot from a first-person point-of-view to illustrate the conditions and situations faced by some of the world's poorest children.
Here's A Toolkit For Creating A Loyal Instagram Following
These brands were built on Instagram. They share their strategies for creating a loyal following and driving sales on the platform.
Meet Frank, the cheeky Instagram persona of the Australian skincare startup Frank Body.
Breaking Down 2,000 Movies By Whether Men Or Women Speak More
Guess which one wins?
How many movies are about men, and how many about women? How could you even find out? It's pretty obvious when you watch, say, Die Hard, that it's about men, but how can you quantify, classify, and compare all the movies Hollywood makes?
Four Ways Being Doubtful Can Make You More Successful
Doubt can actually be a powerful force if you embrace it. Here's how doubt can help you get ahead in business.
We get lots of messages that tell us to jump in with both feet, take a leap of faith, and "just do it." But is this wise? Having doubts or sheer uncertainty can be paralyzing, and while some people might recommend that you do it anyway, doubt is a voice that deserves attention, says Rachel Jimenez, founder of the business strategy firm Talk Raw.
How I've Built A Successful Career Without The Help Of A Mentor
Doing without a mentor can teach you to trust your gut instincts and build a broad network of allies.
You hear a lot of talk about the benefits of mentorship, particularly when it comes to your career. And for good reason. I think that having a resource you can lean on when you need a little direction or a good, old-fashioned confidence boost can be a great thing.
How To Master The Art Of The Accidental Career
Three "accidental techies" explain how they wound up in roles they hadn't planned for, and what it takes to succeed in them.
Even if there's no shortage of jobs in your field, there's rarely a clear path for getting them. That's especially true in the technology industry, but it applies to varying degrees across the board, too. As job markets fluctuate and roles evolve, many professionals find themselves working at the intersection of technology and some other field—whether that's medicine, social services, retail, or entertainment—and on a career path that doesn't yet have a formal job title.
The Three Rules Of Behavioral Economics That Can Lead To Success
Entrepreneurs know there's little room in the startup process for error, and these three principles can help minimize it.
As just about every entrepreneur, business leader, or even ordinary job seeker knows, the success often comes with very thin margins of error. Look back on that big job you landed or the major growth you've seen your company through, and chances are, you'll spot plenty of ways things could've gone sideways but didn't.
April 25, 2016
Encryption Fight: How Many Times Can The Government Cry Wolf?
In two separate high-profile cases the government pushed hard to compel Apple to hack into iPhones—then gave up at the last minute.
In two high-profile cases now, the government has gone to court to force Apple to help break into a criminal's iPhone—only to abandon its legal effort at the eleventh hour before a crucial hearing or filing deadline.
How Do You Redesign The Simpsons?
The Simpsons has one of the strongest, most complete visual brands on Earth. What happens when you tear it apart?
Why are the Simpsons yellow? According to Matt Groening, that unmistakable hue was chosen because it was unmistakable. "An animator came up with the Simpsons' yellow and as soon as she showed it to me, I said: 'This is the answer!'" the show's creator once told the BBC."Because when you're flicking through channels with your remote control and a flash of yellow goes by, you'll know you're watching The Simpsons."
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