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Nothing: Simply Do Nothing
 Nothing—a timer that tracks your intentional choice to do... nothing. No goals to chase, no notifications clamoring for your attention, no pressure to fill the silence with productivity. It simply exists, quietly counting each second you allow to pass. This is a space where inactivity is the point—a digital oasis amidst the chaos of endless tasks and to-dos.
Yet the essence of Nothing isn't about fixating on your screen, though you're welcome to if you wish. It's about setting aside your phone or computer, taking a step back from the relentless grind, and reconnecting with the world around you. Nothing is more a concept than an app—a quiet reflection rather than a tool to be used. It stands as a gentle rebellion against the incessant noise of modern life, which demands constant action.
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WorkWorkTabloids are about more than trashy headlines - The Economist (No paywall)BEFORE any journalist thought to use the word, a drugs company trademarked it in 1884. “Tabloid”, a portmanteau of “tablet” and “alkaloid”, denoted drugs in tablet form but quickly assumed a broader meaning: “anything compressed or concentrated for easy assimilation”. That also describes what has come to be known as tabloid journalism: brief sentences, punchy (and often incendiary) headlines, short articles, famous subjects.
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WorkWorkHow to Lead Your Team when the House Is on FireThe tech industry is going through challenging times: from one side, funding dried up due to the end of the Zero Interest-Rate Period; on the other one, the rapid rise of AI disrupts previously safe domains and business models. These forces are pushing companies to "wartime" mode, a concept I first read about in the works of David B. Black, some of which were published in "Wartime Software: Building Software when Speed Matters"; or the Peacetime CEO / Wartime CEO article from Ben Horowitz, similarly from more than a decade ago.
WorkNew tech can make air-conditioning less harmful to the planet - The Economist (No paywall)In many parts of the world, the cool blast of an air-conditioner on a hot day is nowadays seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. Climate change is tipping the balance. Average global temperatures are now roughly 1.2°C higher than they were before the Industrial Revolution: by mid-century they are projected to be about 2°C higher. Air-conditioning (AC) use, correspondingly, is set to soar. By one estimate, the number of room-cooling ACs could nearly triple between now and 2050. WorkThe Death of the MagazineEach of these companies has encountered many problems since 1960—but they all grew significantly. Even if we adjust revenues for the declining value of the dollar, most have outpaced inflation.
WorkWorkTikTok's US future hangs in the balance in court - WSJ (No paywall) A law signed by President Biden this spring requires TikTok’s parent company, Beijing-based ByteDance, to sell the platform by Jan. 19 with a possible 90-day extension. The law doesn’t make it a crime to use TikTok, but it does prohibit mobile app stores from letting users download or update it.
Work20-somethings learn to love their corporate jobs - WSJ (No paywall) Some days Hubbard, 29 years old, leaves for lunch at 11 a.m. sharp, walking to the office elevator and heading home to microwave a meal. Others, he visits a fast-food drive-through, eating in his car and back in his office swivel chair by 11:50. In videos of his routine posted to TikTok, he flashes a thumbs-up to the camera and gets back to work. Work
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WorkMeet The Japanese Noodle Billionaire Taking On McDonald's And KFC - Forbes (No paywall)When Takaya Awata used his meager savings to open a small restaurant in Kakogawa, a coastal city off Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, the then-23-year-old named it Toridoll Sanban-kan, or Toridoll store No. 3. It was a promise to himself that stores number one and two were only a matter of time and he would soon achieve his modest goal of owning three restaurants. WorkDisney World Is Getting Rid of One of Its Most Historic Attractions--and Replacing It With CarsIn August, at the biennial Disney fan convention D23, the chairman of Disney Experiences, Josh D’Amaro, announced an ambitious slate of updates to the company’s theme parks. The reveal of a new villains-themed land in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom captured most Disney fans’ attention, along with a Monsters, Inc. area at Hollywood Studios and a Coco ride at Disney California Adventure. WorkWorkFX Outduels Bigger Rivals to Collect Huge Emmy Haul“Shogun,” an adaptation from a 1975 best-selling book centered on 17th century feudal Japan on the brink of civil war, had a dominant night at the Emmys. It set a record for most Emmys won by a show in a single year, winning 18 in all. It was also the first time a foreign language show (roughly 70 percent of the show was in Japanese) had taken the best drama award that is normally the domain of shows that take place in the United States, the United Kingdom or Westeros. WorkWorkWorkWhat We Know About the Trump SuspectThomas Gibbons-Neff, The Times’s Ukraine correspondent, interviewed Routh for a 2023 article about American volunteers fighting in Ukraine. The man had wanted to fly Afghan veterans to fight Russia. He was, Thomas writes, “in way over his head.” This is what we know about Routh. WorkBrazilian Politician Upends Debate by Hitting Opponent With ChairMr. Marçal quickly capitalized, posting multiple videos on social media after the attack, including a dramatized clip of him being rushed to the hospital and breathing with the help of an oxygen mask. He also posted from the hospital, clad in a hospital gown with an arm sling. WorkOpenAI's new safety board has more power and no Sam AltmanOpenAI's latest safety initiative also includes plans to enhance security measures, increase transparency about their work, and collaborate with external organizations. The company has already reached agreements with the US and UK AI Safety Institutes to collaborate on researching emerging AI safety risks and standards for trustworthy AI. WorkEurope beats the US for walkable, livable cities, study shows“You still see a lot of cars on the street,” said Harris. “In terms of the pedestrian experience, it’s lovely, I truly cannot think of other cities I’ve been to where it feels easier to walk … but in terms of cycling, and the special relation between cycling and cars, it seems like there’s still friction.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkBlackRock Warns on Bonds, Saying Fed Rate Bets Are OverdoneWhile Li acknowledges recession risks may have increased, she said her base case is still for the US economy to slow down rather than to contract. At the same time, policymakers remain wary of “persistent” inflation in some parts of the economy, she said. WorkParaguay Loves Mickey, Its Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn't.The other is a third-generation family firm with 280 workers that packages hot sauce, soy beans, multicolored sprinkles, a herb called horsetail, six varieties of panettone and seven kinds of salt for sale in Paraguayan supermarkets. WorkThe roadblock to Gen Z's degree-free dreams - Business Insider (No paywall)Wakeham's decision was partly inspired by her father's background. He was born in Mexico, and after moving to the US when he was five, he taught himself "pretty much everything," she said. Despite not having a high school diploma or college degree, he started multiple successful businesses that allowed him to financially support his family. WorkWorkConsumers have a debt problem: Not enough of the right kind - WSJ (No paywall) The Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision could be a fateful one for many consumers and in turn for debates about the health of the American spender. Consumers have increasingly been turning to one of the more expensive forms of borrowing—credit cards—in part because other kinds of credit and sources of cash have been harder to come by. Cutting rates could unlock other avenues for borrowing and give consumers a crucial relief valve. WorkMan Arrested at Trump Golf Course Had a History of Crusading for CausesMr. Routh has been a serial crusader for causes large and small dating back to at least 1996, when he campaigned against graffiti in Greensboro, N.C., where he lived for decades. In July, he urged President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the social media platform X to visit the victims of the assassination attempt against Mr. Trump in Butler, Pa., writing that “Trump will never do anything for them.” WorkAmerica's favorite electric truck is the CybertruckCombined registrations for Rivian’s R1S and R1T pickup, its two consumer models, were down 0.3 percent in July to 2,522. Rivian shut down its Normal, Ill., factory in April to retool for freshened R1 vehicles. Rivian, including its commercial vans, fell to seventh place among EV brands in July from fourth place in June, the registration data showed. WorkBoeing has to cut a big check to an upstart rivalNow, Boeing is still trying to keep up with Airbus (AIR), which has surpassed its American counterpart to become the biggest planemaker in the world. Plus, thanks to another 737 Max mess, Embraer is reportedly plotting to take on both Boeing and Airbus in the commercial airliner market. WorkWorkWork'Disaster has arrived' at StellantisThis isn’t the first time dealers across America have let Tavares know how they really feel, with dealers sending a letter earlier this year outlining issues they needed addressing. That letter was followed by a meeting with company bosses that led to a summer incentive campaign to support sales and more freedom to order certain models. WorkWorkmacOS 15 Sequoia: The Ars Technica review CNMN Collection WIRED Media Group © 2024 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Ars Technica Addendum. Ars may earn compensation on sales from links on this site. Read our affiliate link policy.Your California Privacy Rights | Do Not Sell My Personal Information The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast.Ad Choices WorkA Top E.U. Commissioner Resigns, Citing 'Questionable Governance'She had asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles. After most countries nominated only men, several countries, under pressure from Ms. von der Leyen, in recent weeks switched their nominations to female candidates. Slovenia, embroiled in a domestic political dispute, has not yet named a commissioner. WorkBoeing Will Cut Spending as Strike Takes Financial TollThe employees represented by the union last went on strike in 2008 for nearly two months. The contract the union ultimately reached with the company after that walkout has been extended several times before it expired at midnight on Thursday. Boeing and the union are scheduled to restart talks on Tuesday, with the help of federal mediators. WorkThe Star-Making Machine That Created 'Donald Trump'That program, “The Apprentice,” would at its essence be a game show, with a job in this office as the ultimate prize. But that prize, in a literal sense, stank. Making viewers believe the central conceit — that Ivy League grads would eagerly connive and humiliate themselves for a chance to learn at the side of this icon of success — would test the bounds of reality television magic. WorkFuture of Murdoch Empire Comes Down to a Court in NevadaThe final decision in the case will have wide-ranging effects in media and politics, determining whether Fox News and the Murdochs’ other populist conservative clarions stay on their hard-right course, as Lachlan Murdoch prefers, or move toward the more centrist sensibilities of the three siblings, James, Elisabeth and Prudence, who Mr. Murdoch fears will outvote Lachlan upon his passing. WorkYouTube CEO Says Google Faces Plenty of Ad Tech CompetitionThe lawsuits are part of a greater push by regulators to rein in the power of technology companies, which control much of public discourse, commerce, and entertainment online. The Justice Department has also brought an antitrust suit against Apple, while the Federal Trade Commission has sued both Amazon and Meta, which owns Instagram and WhatsApp, over anticompetitive behavior. WorkHow Does Pregnancy Change the Brain? Clues Are Emerging.The study participant, Elizabeth Chrastil, is a neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine. She became pregnant in 2019, at 38, after in vitro fertilization. That allowed precise tracking of her pregnancy from the start. |
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