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How understanding how your brain works can make you a better leader

Fast Company Tech

What if the key to being a better manager isn’t found in a new productivity hack, a different feedback framework, or a time management app—but in understanding the three-pound organ inside your head that runs the show: your brain? Most leadership advice focuses on what you should do. Neuroscience helps explain why some things work—and why others fail, despite your best intentions.

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Godfather of AI Alarmed as Advanced Systems Quickly Learning to Lie, Deceive, Blackmail and Hack

Futurism

A key artificial intelligence pioneer is concerned by the technology's growing propensity to lie and deceive — and he's founding his own nonprofit to curb such behavior. In a blog post announcing LawZero, the new nonprofit venture, " AI godfather " Yoshua Bengio said that he has grown "deeply concerned" as AI models become ever more powerful and deceptive.

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Dropbox CEO slams return-to-office mandates, compares them to outdated malls and theaters

TechSpot

Speaking on an episode of Fortune's "Leadership Next" podcast, Houston said what most people have long thought: that returning to the office is a waste of time and money when employees can do exactly the same tasks at home.

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Uber Just Reinvented the Bus … Again

Wired

Beyond the jokes about its new shuttle service are serious questions about what it will mean for struggling transit systems, air quality, and congestion.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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No, AI Isn’t Killing Computer Science. It’s Making It Essential

The Information

Another year, another viral tweet argues against “learning to code.” The latest one comes with cherry-picked data implying that art history majors outperform computer scientists in labor markets. Yet the underlying data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York prove the opposite. Art history grads have low unemployment—just 3%—because they are actually underemployed: 47% work in low-wage jobs that require no college degree and earn almost half the median wage of computer scientists.

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Playdate Season 2 review: The Whiteout and Wheelsprung

Engadget

Panic is not messing around with Playdate's second season. After starting off Season Two on the right foot with Dig! Dig! Dino! , Fulcrum Defender and the surprise rollout of Blippo+ , the team has followed through with another strong pair of games for week two. The Whiteout and Wheelsprung are, like the week one games, polar opposites of each other: a somber, narrative-heavy post-apocalyptic adventure and a nutty dirtbike game with realistic(ish) physics.

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Airstream’s new Frank Lloyd Wright trailer is a match made in midcentury heaven

Fast Company Tech

Like a good pair of Basquiat Crocs , there are innumerable bad ways to license an artist’s work. So when Airstream looked to partner up on a project with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation , the aluminum-clad trailer brand could have just printed one of the architect’s famous patterns on a limited run of its vehicles and called it a day. It probably would have even sold well.

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The nine-armed octopus and the oddities of the cephalopod nervous system

Ars Technica

With their quick-change camouflage and high level of intelligence, it’s not surprising that the public and scientific experts alike are fascinated by octopuses. Their abilities to recognize faces , solve puzzles, and learn behaviors from other octopuses make these animals a captivating study. To perform these processes and others, like crawling or exploring, octopuses rely on their complex nervous system, one that has become a focus for neuroscientists.

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This free AI supersite is like Gemini Deep Research on steroids

Fast Company Tech

Everywhere you look these days, there it is—some manner of breathlessly hyped new “AI” service that’s, like, totally gonna change your life forever. (Like, totally. For realsies.) Or so they say. In reality, of course, most of this stuff is far more fallible, limited in utility, and inadvisable to use outside of super-specific scenarios than most tech companies (and self-declared “AI gurus”) would lead you to believe.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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8 Best Weighted Blankets, Robes, and Eye Masks (2025)

Wired

Skip to main content Open Navigation Menu Menu Search Search Security Politics The Big Story Business Science Culture Reviews Newsletters Podcasts Video The Big Interview Magazine Merch Travel Steven Levy's Plaintext Column Events WIRED Insider WIRED Consulting Coupons Review: Whoop MG 'Shroom Coffee Power Up Father's Day Deals Buy It for Life The WIRED 101 Deals Delivered Nena Farrell Gear Feb 7, 2025 6:03 AM The Best Weighted Blankets If you’re looking for the sensation of a hug,

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10 states with the biggest housing market inventory shift

Fast Company Tech

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When assessing home price momentum, ResiClub believes it’s important to monitor active listings and months of supply. If active listings start to rapidly increase as homes remain on the market for longer periods, it may indicate pricing softness or weakness.

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Wu-Tang Clan's new game blends anime with Afro-surrealism

Engadget

Wu-Tang Clan has a new game. At Summer Game Fest 2025 , Brass Lion Entertainment has introduced its debut game, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver. In it, you'll have to fight alongside the group's members to defeat the invading forces of the Deceiver and to save your home of Shaolin. The game is an action RPG with "anime-style fighting and afro-surrealist aesthetic." While you can play the game alone, you can also team up with up to two more friends online, and all of you can customi

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How England’s southwest coast has been a healing refuge for centuries

Fast Company Tech

Moth Winn was diagnosed with a terminal illness at the age of 53 and in the same week he and his wife, Raynor, lost their home. As the bailiffs arrived, the couple made a remarkable decision: to take a 630-mile year-long coastal walk from Somerset to Dorset, through Devon and Cornwall. Their journey was first told in Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir The Salt Path , which has now been made into a film.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Best Backpacking Tents (2025), WIRED-Tested and Reviewed

Wired

Skip to main content Open Navigation Menu Menu Search Search Security Politics The Big Story Business Science Culture Reviews Newsletters Podcasts Video The Big Interview Magazine Merch Travel Steven Levy's Plaintext Column Events WIRED Insider WIRED Consulting Coupons Review: Whoop MG 'Shroom Coffee Power Up Father's Day Deals Buy It for Life The WIRED 101 Deals Delivered Scott Gilbertson Gear Jun 7, 2025 10:32 AM The Best Backpacking Tents The right shelter makes all the differenc

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Why the NHL’s Stanley Cup is the most authentically human trophy in major sports

Fast Company Tech

The NHL’s Stanley Cup is arguably the most iconic championship trophy in sports. Legends like Wayne Gretzky have sipped champagne from it. A Kentucky Derby-winning horse once ate oats out of it. Children have been baptized in it. Just as you can bank on the champions hoisting the Cup each June, you can also bet that some crazy stories will follow. But the Stanley Cup’s lore is no accident.

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Leaders Must Put Character At The Center Of Everything They Do

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“How you show up, what you stand for, and what actions you take to that end—as an individual and as a leader in your organization—are now gating factors to lasting success,” explains Frank Calderoni in his book, UPSTANDING: How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth. Calderoni explains that leaders must put character at the center of everything they do, and he explains that company culture is distinct from company character.

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Mini Motorways is getting a creative mode

Engadget

During a showcase at Summer Games Fest, developer Dinosaur Polo Club announced that it will be adding a creative mode to Mini Motorways. The new mode will be available in a free game update coming to Apple Arcade, Steam, and Nintendo Switch on August 26, so you can get imaginative on whatever platform you've been playing this excellent strategy game.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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How Online Gambling Forces Athletes to Battle Hecklers on Their Own

The Information

As a triple Olympic champion, Sports Illustrated and Vogue model, and Harvard alum, sprinter Gabby Thomas attracts thousands of fans wherever she competes. She also attracts some genuine weirdos. Last weekend, for example, a man attending Thomas’ race in Philadelphia began to loudly berate her—yelling that she was a “choke artist” and that she was “goin’ down.

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Engadget review recap: VW ID.Buzz, Weber Smoque, Fujifilm GFX100RF and more

Engadget

We're really covering all the bases with our latest slate of reviews. We've got everything from an EV family hauler to a smart pellet grill. Wireless earbuds, a unique camera and a GPU that's actually affordable are also on the list. Plus, there are new Playdate games and a VPN review if you're into those things. Whatever your preferred flavor, read on for a recap of our reviews from the last two weeks.

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This £19 app turns your iPhone into a scanner, and you can use it forever

Mashable Tech

TL;DR: Scan anything, anywhere, with this lifetime subscription to iScanner , now £18.78 (reg. £149.56) with code SCAN. Opens in a new window Credit: BP Mobile iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription £18.78 £199 Save £180.22 with code SCAN Get Deal Raise your hand if you've ever had to rush to the library to print something. If most of us don't have the space for clunky printers, chances are we also don't keep a scanner at home.

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 Oracle Database 23ai: The AI Database Revolution

Medium Technology Section

Sitemap Open in app Sign up Sign in Medium Logo Write Sign up Sign in Oracle Database 23ai: The AI Database Revolution James Fahey Follow 3 min read · Just now -- Listen Share 🚀 What Problems Does It Solve? Oracle Database 23ai embeds AI capabilities directly into the database, eliminating the need to move data to separate AI tools. It brings: • Semantic search across data using AI Vector Search, enabling conceptual queries over documents, images, and structured data. • Natural language queryin

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Camper Van: Make it Home takes interior design on the road

Engadget

Camper Van: Make it Home has everything you'd want out of a home-decorating simulator, but it's all on wheels and slightly miniaturized, and something about that combination is extra peaceful. The game is available on Steam right now, following a surprise drop during the Wholesome Games Showcase , which is part of Summer Game Fest 2025. In Camper Van: Make it Home , players solve organization puzzles and use their interior design skills to craft the mobile homes of their dreams.

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Tech That Makes Adulting Easier: 8 Smart Gifts for New Graduates

ITPro Today

From robot vacuums to distraction-free writing devices, these eight innovative tech gifts help recent graduates transition to adult life with practical functionality and cutting-edge features that balance necessity with entertainment.

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✅ 3 Hot Airdrops to Claim This Week – Including Open Loot

Medium Technology Section

Sitemap Open in app Sign up Sign in Medium Logo Write Sign up Sign in ✅ 3 Hot Airdrops to Claim This Week – Including Open Loot Open Loot Follow 4 min read · Just now -- Listen Share Source: Pinterest ✅ 3 Hot Airdrops to Claim This Week – Including Open Loot Open Loot (Open Lo ot) airdrops are one of the easiest ways to earn free cryptocurrency, and platforms like DappRadar have streamlined the process for beginners and experts alike.

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It’s never been harder to dress for work. Just ask Gen Z

Fast Company Tech

When Arturo Polichuk got his first college internship in September 2020, he was introduced to corporate life via virtual onboarding and fully remote work, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I never got to go to the office, other than to pick up my computer and then to drop it,” Polichuk said of his nine-month business planning internship at Nike. While Gen Zers like Polichuk might have gained many of the same experiences as other entry-level employees, return-to-office mandates are proving that G

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!