Sam Kassé defends the selfie, blight of social networks: "I know most people hate selfies. They groan and complain about them, from the duck lips to the filters. Why, just the word "selfie" can induce legendary amounts of eyerolling. What people seem to miss, is that selfies are actually great. No, scratch that, selfies are brilliant! One of my favourite pastimes at work is to (discreetly) scroll through my Instagram feed and see pictures of my friends feeling good about themselves."
In defense of the selfie
Schneier's "Click Here To Kill Everybody pervasive connected devices mean we REALLY can't afford shitty internet policy
Bruce Schneier (previously) has spent literal decades as part of the vanguard of the movement to get policy makers to take internet security seriously: to actually try to make devices and services secure, and to resist the temptation to blow holes in their security in order to spy on "bad guys." In Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World, Schneier makes a desperate, impassioned plea for sensible action, painting a picture of a world balanced on the point of no return. READ THE REST
Want to be a better project manager than Michael Scott? Use this Microsoft app!
TL;DR: You'll never miss a project deadline when you have Microsoft Project 2021, now less than $20 for life through October 27! As much as we love how hilarious Michael Scott is, we… READ THE REST
Learn something new every time you watch TV with this documentary streaming platform!
TL;DR: Learn something every time you stream Curiosity Stream's exclusive, original documentaries and series, now $159.97 (reg. $399) through October 27! Remember when your mom told you that you couldn't learn anything from… READ THE REST
Turn your stargazing into a full nighttime adventure with these $70 night-vision binoculars
TL;DR: These 1080p HD night-vision binoculars are perfect for stargazing and spotting nighttime wildlife, with a 2.8" screen and built-in recording for $69.99 (reg. $129). Stargazing is already magical, but imagine what you… READ THE REST
