David Lidsky's Blog, page 3143
October 20, 2014
China Launches Cyber Attack As New iPhones Arrive
Attack gives government access to usernames, passwords, and emails.
To coincide with the newest iPhones hitting China's market today, the Chinese government is staging a large-scale attack on Apple and its Chinese customers that could place iCloud usernames and passwords into government hands.
Vote for America's Next Top Office Dog
Who will be #TOPDOG?
For the past few weeks, Fast Company has been collecting entries for America's Next Top Office Dog (ANTOD)--#TopDog, for short. Over 300 amazing dogs were entered; we love all of them, although some cuts had to be made for space reasons (or duplicate submissions from the same office or obvious PR pitches appended to #topdog pictures).
The New Kindle's Coolest Feature
The $200 Kindle Voyage, out today, uses haptic feedback to mimic the page-turning abilities of old physical keyboards.
Amazon's Kindles get a little better every year, but if you already own an older model, there just hasn't been much incentive to upgrade. Unlike tablets, which upsell you with high resolution screens and other glitzy upgrades, an e-reader from four years ago can still do a bang-up job.
Spotify Reveals Family Plan For Up To Five Premium Accounts
The new tiered structure means up to five people can share for $29.99 a month.
Spotify is shaking up its traditional tiered pricing structure with a new family plan, which lets up to five members listen to music on whatever device they want at the same time. According to a statement from chief content officer Ken Parks, "This is one of the most asked for features from our audience."
This Brand-Creator Partnership Is How Snapchat's CEO Should Have Tried To Make Money
Snapchat has given forward-thinking creators and marketers off-the-charts engagement. By embracing ads, that's about to end.
"Shonduras!" The shouter comes loping down the street. He's tall, roughly 16 years old, wearing a gray-striped tank top, saggy shorts, and a hat over his red hair.
The Apple Pay Challenge: Can I Spend A Week Without A Wallet?
Using an iPhone 6 to pay at retailers sounds cool. Let's see how it works in the real world.
A couple of years ago, for an article in Time magazine, I left my wallet at home for a week and only bought stuff which I could pay for using my Galaxy Nexus phone, using either Google Wallet or Square's since-discontinued Pay With Square app. I managed to survive, but there were many glitches along the way--some technical, some involving merchants who were unprepared for payments by phone. It was a relief when it was all over and I could go back to credit cards, paper money, and coins.
Why This Dog Makes $15,000 A Month
Meet Menswear Dog, a Shiba Inu who is, by many accounts, the most stylish dog in the world.
It's a misty fall afternoon in Central Park, and Bodhi, a handsome, slightly-big-for-his-breed Shiba Inu, is on edge. He's yanking around one of his two humans, Yena Kim--a petite, 27-year-old fashion designer who used to work for Ralph Lauren--bending her to his will, tensing his leash as he darts after squirrels, birds, or whatever fast-moving creature happens to enter his canine view. At one point, at the base of a jagged rock outcropping, he spins in a circle, lifts one of his hind legs, and begins to relieve himself. A serene look creeps up his face, and his eyes enter a perma-squint. Suddenly, Bodhi is chill.
Quote Of The Week: Start By Getting Something Down On Paper
Feeling stuck, or scared to start? Here's a little push.
Your blank page might be a stalled passion project, a heavily procrastinated expense report, a long delayed life change, or an actual page that needs to be filled with creativity and wit.
Your Definitive Argument For A Pet Friendly Office
A pet-friendly policy can reduce stress, boost productivity, and boost morale--you'll want to take this list to your boss ASAP.
At Ibex Outdoor Clothing, four-legged furry friends roam the hallways as frequently as people. Dogs are an integral part of this company's culture, and have been since the company opened their doors in 1997. At least 15 dogs report to work each day at Ibex's 50-person office.
The Fascinating Evolution of Brogramming And The Fight To Get Women Back
In the 1960s women made up about 50% of all computer programmers, so what happened?
Since her 20-year-old daughter told her she was dropping her computer science major in college, Robin Hauser Reynolds has made it her mission to understand why the coding industry can be so unwelcoming to women.
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