Improving Employee Health and Wellness at Google Summary In this article, we discuss Google’s initiatives to improve employee health and wellness. We introduce the People in Innovation Lab, a group of social scientists who conduct research on whether working at Google can add two years to a person’s life. Their research focuses on food, as …
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Using Interaction Data for Healthcare: Leveraging Everyday Activities Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of using interaction data as a source of information for healthcare. The speaker, a computer scientist and interaction designer, emphasizes the need to convert data into useful information and the importance of contextual information and supporting users in creating …
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Lincoln: Steven Spielberg’s Upcoming Historical Epic Summary In this article, we discuss Steven Spielberg’s upcoming movie “Lincoln” and his previous works in historical epics, emotional movies, and science fiction. The speaker expresses their concerns about Spielberg’s approach to science fiction and suggests that he should focus more on the emotional core of the genre. Table …
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The Power of White Roofs: Can Painting Roads Save the Planet? Summary In this article, we explore the idea of raising planetary albedo by coloring roads white to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. While it may seem like a simple solution, there are many factors to consider, including the difficulty in calculating the …
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Game Life: Xbox 360 for $9 and Nintendo’s Downloadable Games Summary In this article, we discuss the latest rumors in the gaming industry. Microsoft is reportedly considering selling Xbox 360 for $99 with a $15 monthly subscription fee, which includes Xbox Live and other video content. Nintendo is set to offer major video games as …
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Code for America: Bringing Innovation to Local Government Processes Summary In this article, we discuss the Code for America program, which places coders and web developers in local governments to help improve their processes. We also highlight one of the program’s success stories, DiscoverBP, a website that simplifies the school selection process for parents. We …
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Investing in the Future: Ford’s Approach to Fuel Efficiency and Sustainability Summary In this article, we explore the challenges faced by consumers and CEOs in choosing the right type of car to invest in, as the automotive industry transitions between traditional and new technologies. We discuss Ford’s approach to investing in multiple technologies, including internal …
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The Build vs Buy Decision for Big Companies: Why it’s Harder than You Think Summary In this article, we delve into the difficulty of the build versus buy decision for big companies. We also explore the use of acquisition as a means of letting the free market determine what works and what doesn’t. Additionally, we …
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The HTC Droid DNA: A High-Resolution Phone with Some Drawbacks Summary In this article, we discuss the HTC Droid DNA, a high-resolution phone with a 5-inch display and 1080p resolution, and its pros and cons. Table of Contents The HTC Droid DNA: A High-Resolution Phone with Some Drawbacks The Jawbone U: A Fitness Tracker That …
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Low-Cost Smartphones: My Touch and My Touch Q by Huawei for T-Mobile Summary In this article, we review the low-cost smartphones, the My Touch and My Touch Q, built by Huawei for T-Mobile. These phones are designed for first-time smartphone users and are priced at $100 on contract, with a $50 mail-in rebate. However, the …
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