The ‘boring phone’: stressed out gen Z ditch smartphones for dumbphones
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Strategies to Retain Gen Z Candidates
As the newest cohort in the workforce, Gen Z brings unique values, preferences, and expectations, requiring a fresh perspective on retention strategies.Inc. - Business -
What will it take to get Gen Z watching sport?
Young people’s interest in watching sporting events is waning, threatening a business model built on broadcasting rightsFinancial Times - Business -
Don’t be fooled by college protests, Gen Z wants dialogue on Israel and Palestine
We can’t let a vocal minority control the narrative that universities and its students aren’t equipped for political discussion, or that they don’t want it.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
How Your Brand Can Win Over Gen Z With Marketing
They aren't the tech-obsessed teeny-boppers many of us remember. Gen Z is like nothing marketers have ever seen before.Inc. - Business -
Gen Z knows it has a debt problem — and it’s getting help for it
“Instead of suffering in silence or going purely self-help,” younger people in debt “are looking into their options and talking to people,” one expert said.MarketWatch - Business -
‘We are very strong’: Georgia’s gen Z drives protests against return to past
Resolutely European young people brave violent repression to loudly reject ‘foreign agents’ law and alignment with Moscow. Mariska Iurevicz’s mother has been crying a lot recently. “She is always asking when I’ll be home”, the 22-year-old says. “I ...The Guardian - World -
Gen Z bosses on the 6 misconceptions people have about them in the workplace: ‘We see these stereotypes getting in the way’
Some bosses say they don't want to hire Gen Z because they're too difficult. Today's youngest professionals are showing why that's wrong.CNBC - Business -
The 5 best smartphones under $500: Ring in the savings
Discover the best smartphones you can purchase outright for $500 or less.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Bottle grief – you don’t want to be a bore’: Barbara Hulanicki
The fashion designer and Biba founder, 87, on the best business advice she’s been given, why she wears black and the reason she never cries. As a child living in Jerusalem, we used to visit churches and convents. I always wanted to redesign the ...The Guardian - World -
Maven Is a New Social Network That Eliminates Followers—and Hopefully Stress
Twitter cofounder Ev Williams is backing a new social network called Maven, which trades likes and follows for algorithms designed to foster serendipity and deep discussion.Wired - Tech -
Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year
Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.The New York Times - World -
Switch Off 'Stress Chemicals' to Lose Weight---and Keep It Off
Without dependence on pharmaceuticals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
6 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Wired - Tech -
Companies are trying to attract more smartphone users across Africa. But there are risks
Internet-enabled phones can play a unique role in sub-Saharan Africa, where infrastructure and public services are among the world’s least developedABC News - Tech -
6 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Wired - Tech -
How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone
There’s a new, AI-powered way to search on Android. All it takes is a swish of your finger.Wired - Tech -
Apple Makes It Easier to Stare at Your Phone in the Car
Plus: Sony Music tries to keep its catalog out of the clutches of AI, there’s a towering new Lord of the Rings Lego set, and Google’s new AI features march onto the web.Wired - Tech - Apple -
How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone
There’s a new, AI-powered way to search on Android. All it takes is a swish of your finger.Wired - Tech -
Woman accusing Christian Brückner of rape says his eyes ‘bored into my skull’
Hazel Behan, who says main suspect in Madeleine McCann case raped her in Portugal in 2004, tells court she will never forget his eyes. A woman who alleges she was raped at knifepoint by the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has ...The Guardian - World -
Is Man City's Premier League dominance making soccer's most popular league boring?
After the celebrations come the questionsABC News - Sports - Premier League -
‘The stress is killing me’: I’m 73 and crumbling under $200,000 in debt — and I have no savings. Can anyone help me?
“I’m current with all my bills but barely make minimum payments.”MarketWatch - Business -
Google tests AI to detect scam phone calls. Privacy advocates are terrified.
Some privacy advocates say that they’re terrified by an announcement this week from Google that the company is testing a way to scan people’s phone calls.NBC News - Top stories - Google -
Ask Shrimsley: how do I get my kids off their phones?
Google it! Just kiddingFinancial Times - Business -
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Smartphones Can Now Last 7 Years. Here’s How to Keep Them Working.
Google and Samsung used to update smartphone software for only three years. That has changed.The New York Times - Tech -
Voxel51 secures $30M to help gen AI understand visual input more accurately
Voxel51 has secured $30M in new funding for its visual AI platform, helping companies refine their models around images and video data.VentureBeat - Tech -
Michael Cohen accused of lying over phone call at Trump hush-money trial
Former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump is under fierce attacks on his credibility by the ex-president’s legal team. Sign up to our free Trump on Trial newsletterDonald Trump’s lawyer on Thursday attacked the core charge against the former ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Juan Soto open to extension talks with Yankees during the season: 'They know the phone number'
Slugger is headed for a payday expected to be in excess of $400 millionCBS Sports - Sports -
Best Google Pixel Phone (2024): Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.Wired - Tech - Google -
A Teacher Did All He Could to Keep Kids Off Phones. He's Quitting in Frustration.
Mitchell Rutherford faced a crisis of confidence as smartphones took over the classroom and students lost the motivation to learn.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Man who sought revenge for a stolen phone pleads guilty to fire that killed a Senegalese family of 5
DENVER — A Colorado man pleaded guilty to murder charges on Friday for starting a 2020 house fire that killed five members of a Senegalese family out of misplaced revenge for a stolen iPhone that he mistakenly tracked to the house.NBC News - Top stories -
Bringing Out the Softer Side of Stone
The British jeweler Charlotte De Syllas carves gems into unconventional forms.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Is the move to electric cars running out of power?
There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?BBC News - Top stories -
Chicago Won't Tax Its Way Out of This Mess
Chicagoans consistently rank taxes neck and neck with public safety as their top concern.The Wall Street Journal - World -
California college students experiencing homelessness speak out
College can be stressful with studying and meeting deadlines, but some students are struggling with a different issue: housing. Federal data shows more than 1.5 million U.S. college students are homeless. CBS News producer Sarah Svoboda shows how ...CBS News - Top stories - California -
Sources: Porzingis likely out for start of East finals
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there is optimism he will be able to return sometime in the series barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Gayle King, Patrick Mahomes and Others Celebrate Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue
Gayle King, Patrick Mahomes and others arrived in Midtown to celebrate the staying power of the publication on its 60th anniversary.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Raducanu sits out French Open to focus on fitness
Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the French Open, 24 hours before the start of qualifying, as part of a plan to improve her fitness.BBC News - Top stories - French Open -
Brunson, nursing broken hand, laments end of run
Jalen Brunson, who wasn't able to finish Game 7 because of a fractured left hand, said he does not view the Knicks' season as a success because it didn't end with a championship.ESPN - Sports -
Collectors lending out VHS tapes for free
Two collectors are loaning out VHS tapes for free, using the template of the little free library, but for videos instead of books. More than 200 of the so-called free Blockbusters have popped up across the country, but the owner of the actual ...CBS News - Top stories