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We DM’d a lot of strangers to ask why they use Drake lyrics on Instagram

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by on August 11, 2018 at 1:07 pm
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Have you ever heard of a musical artist named Drake? Of course you have. Because he’s everywhere. These days, it’s hard to miss Aubrey Graham, the rapper and singer from Canada (eh). He recently released Scorpion, and the internet went nuts, as it always does for Aubrey. Out sprung the #InMyFeelings challenge, reminding us all how simultaneously annoying and captivating dance challenges can be, and endless Instagram captions referencing Drake lyrics. Endless. Seriously, on any given day since the album’s release I could probably lyrically recreate his entire discography from the day’s feed. And it’s not just me — give “Drake Instagram”…

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Kosher co-working spaces aim to integrate ultra-orthodox into high-tech sector

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by on August 11, 2018 at 12:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, syndication


At first glance, it looks like any other shared workspace: the hip interior design, the abstract art, the ferns gracing the round cafe-style tables, the board with the latest news. But this particular one has a whole library of Talmud books and a strictly kosher kitchen. These are the workspace areas of companies like KamaTech in Bnei Brak and Bizmax in Jerusalem, which provide ultra-Orthodox Israelis in the high-tech industry with a physical space, mentorship, and collaboration to develop and support startups run by members of their community. The model works like other Israeli workspaces (think WeWork) and accelerators but…

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It’s not too late to save your job from automation

Aug11
by on August 11, 2018 at 10:30 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Contributors


Technology moves fast, and makes our life easier at work by making mundane tasks more efficient. Well, it’s not stopping anytime soon and technological advances like the use of AI and machine learning will have an immense impact on the future of jobs and careers. As many as 70 million jobs in the US could be impacted by automation by 2030, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. Not all predictions are negative; Gartner reported that artificial intelligence will more than likely create 500,000 more jobs than it eliminates by year 2020.   Nonetheless, this automation movement also represents…

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This is why parents shouldn’t give their kids smart toys

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by on August 11, 2018 at 8:00 am
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Not so long ago, kids played with things like building blocks, jump ropes, and Etch-A-Sketches. Those still exist, but now, many toys for kids are as high-tech as the gadgets their parents use. These smart toys often have features designed to keep kids fascinated — like lights, sounds, or interactive games. And parents might understandably use them to keep youngsters quiet, especially in public places, or when relatives visit the house. But what’s the cost of having less-fussy kids with help from tech? Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled toys are vulnerable to hacks Many smart toys feature built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. It’s supposed…

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