Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Blue *Is* The Warmest Color

The Way We Talk About Digital Visual Effects Is Uncanny, Three Years Of Misery Inside Google, and more.
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THE TECH'S NOT QUITE THERE YET
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UNCANNY
The Way We Talk About Digital Visual Effects Is Uncanny
digg.com
Often, instead of being specific in our language, everyone from critics to casual moviegoers talks about VFX in overly simple terms of quality. That takes a toll on our film literacy.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE EVIL
Three Years Of Misery Inside Google
wired.com
Sexual harassment. Hate speech. Employee walkouts. The Silicon Valley giant is trapped in a war against itself. And there's no end in sight.
PHONY PHONE
How The Phone Of The Future Hid A Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Campaign
theverge.com
In 2014, Jeffrey Tschiltsch opened an email from Indiegogo and saw the future of computing: the Dragonfly Futurefön. Five years later, Tschiltsch still wouldn't have a Futurefön. Instead, he'd be sitting in an Illinois courthouse testifying at the behest of the FBI.
A WHOLE BUNCH OF 'WHY?' IN TEAMS
The Horror Of Microsoft Teams
medium.com
Over the 15 months I used it Teams was horrendous — here are some of the reasons why.
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Live Your Life. Even With Student Loans
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PRIVATE MATTERS
PUTTING THE 'P' IN 'COMPLETE FABRICATION'
The Eternal Lie Of The Pools That Turn Blue If You Pee in Them
melmagazine.com
Everyone knows about urine-indicator dye, despite the fact that it has 100% never existed.
SHOW AND TELL
What It's Like To Have A Family Like 'Succession'
thecut.com
So what's it really like to grow up in a family that meets around a boardroom together? I talked to five 30-somethings, all of whose families run multimillion- or multibillion-dollar companies to find out.
PUPPY GNAWS BEST
Wellness Has Come For Your Pets
vox.com
The $636 million pet supplement industry is fueled by the greatest suckers of all: millennial dog owners, like me.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
REALLY MADE A SPLASH
13-Year-Old Wins Gold At The European Diving Championships With This Splash-Free Dive
digg.com
And with this victory, Oleksii Sereda becomes the youngest winner in the history of the European Diving Championships.
IN THE NEWS
On Monday, Oklahoma City Saw A Dramatic High-Speed Police Chase
Harry Reid Calls For Abolishing The Filibuster
Police Keep Arresting Young White Men For Trying To Copycat El Paso
Verizon Sells Tumblr For A Fraction Of What Yahoo Paid For It
The Banana Is One Step Closer To Disappearing
Not Enough Pharmacies Stock The FDA's Go-To Drug To Treat Opioid Addiction
Metal Shards From Boeing 787 Taking Off Over Rome Rain Down 'Like Bullets' On People Below
DIGG PICKS
Sierra Summer Clearance Sale: Save On Boots, Shorts And Outdoor Gear
sierra.com
We're already about half-way through August, and that means deep discounts on summer gear. Whether you're looking for breathable clothes, sturdy shoes or camping equipment, you'll definitely want to stock up while prices are being slashed.
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