Michael Parsons was the best boss a young engineer could have. When asked for help on a complex problem, he would say, “Let’s go back to first principles,” and break the problem down into parts that could be analysed simply. With typical self-deprecation, he later said that he took this approach because he had a …
Why have some brilliant innovations – from rolling luggage to electric cars – taken so long to come to market? Macho culture has a lot to answer for In 1972 an American luggage executive unscrewed four castors from a wardrobe and fixed them to a suitcase. Then he put a strap on his contraption and …
The Teamsters union is rich, strong, and experienced – and it’s ready to help workers and give Amazon a headache The announcement that the Teamsters – one of America’s most powerful unions – is going to mount an ambitious campaign to unionize Amazon warehouses across the US presents the e-retailing colossus with a far bigger …
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Founder of McAfee Associates went on the run in 2012 after his Belize neighbour was shot dead John McAfee: antivirus entrepreneur found dead in Spanish prison John McAfee, the creator of a programme that is among the most-used virus protection programmes worldwide, was a controversial figure, cryptocurrency promoter, tax opponent and fugitive who twice made …
This year’s all-digital video game expo involved a deluge of livestreams showcasing upcoming excitements. Here are our picks The chaotic mini-game series is making a really welcome return, this time featuring two-player co-op. The new vignette challenges range from avoiding bird plops to tweaking someone’s nipple hair. Classic Wario. Continue reading… This year’s all-digital video …
Firm should set example by using its videoconferencing tools to reduce flying, campaigners say Microsoft is being urged to limit its corporate travel to 2020 levels for good, to set an example that others can follow by using its videoconferencing tools to limit its impact on the environment. The Just Use Teams campaign, launched by …
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Guardian Australia picture editor Carly Earl explains the dos and don’ts of shooting June’s super moon With another full supermoon rising – this time the June ‘strawberry moon’ on Thursday night across the world – many people will pull out their mobile phones to try and get an Instagram-worthy photograph, but unfortunately it’s really challenging …
We ask connoisseurs of comedy to provide a tasting plate from the smorgasbord of laughs. Greta Lee Jackson serves up this one Hello! I’m Greta Lee Jackson. You might know me from being in my activewear or having a massive go at celebrities during the pandemic. I’m a comedy content maker, meaning I try to …
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Guardian Australia picture editor Carly Earl explains the dos and don’ts of shooting June’s super moon With another full supermoon rising – this time the June ‘strawberry moon’ on Thursday night across the world – many people will pull out their mobile phones to try and get an Instagram-worthy photograph, but unfortunately it’s really challenging …
Magnus von Horn’s contrived Polish drama about a fitness guru promises more in shock and character than it delivers In theory, it should be possible to create a drama about a social media influencer and motivational fitness celebrity that isn’t all about the hidden loneliness and shame of her shallow existence. It should be possible …
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