This Tech Investor Hasn’t Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here’s Why.
He traces his computer breakup to his early days at fintech company Square, now Block, working alongside cofounder and CEO Jack Dorsey.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations
A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real life attacks, according to a cybersecurity firm.
Toss Your Scanner: This $26 App Gets the Job Done.
The iScanner App can replace your space-hogging desktop scanner.
Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meeting
Zoom will show a badge on verified participants’ tile
Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive
New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.
Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it’s thriving — here’s why
The company, which deploys AI-guided robot arms for food production, says it is looking to expand its services to provide for a broader array of customers.
His Business Sells a Nostalgic Childhood Hobby That Gets Kids Off Screens. It’s On Track for $12 Million This Year: ‘Absolutely Life-Changing.’
Andy Loveland didn’t want to raise his kids on screens. His business offers a solution.
Being ‘Ready’ Is a Trap — Do This Instead
A chance encounter with a store clerk revealed that what looks like a problem is often the first step.
Here Are the Surprising Habits Nissan’s CEO Uses to Manage Stress — And They’re Not What You’d Expect
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa reveals the unconventional tactics that help him decompress.
Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep
The new returns feature is the company’s latest effort to become an everything app.