Two mutually exclusive ideas are often voiced: first, that Apple's a shameless thief, and second, that its products are revolutionary. The truth–and the crux of the company's genius for design–lies in-between. Kirby Ferguson, of Everything Is A Remix fame, deconstructs the iPhone's eclectic inspirations and origins. Keep an eye out for Kirby's forthcoming new series, This is Not a Conspiracy Theory.
The iPhone is a remix
100m T-Mobile accounts reportedly hacked, including social security numbers
The personal data of more than 100 million T-Mobile users is for sale online and the company says it is investigating the claim. Joseph Cox at Vice first reported on the forum post touting the cache, which offers names, addresses, social security numbers and phone numbers. "T-Mobile USA. Full customer info," the seller told Motherboard… READ THE REST
25-year retrospective of Nokia's Communicator, the first pocket computer phone that worked
I reel at the knowledge that the Nokia Communicator is 25 years old. The 1996 gadget was the first that combined cellphone, built-in keyboard and a solid set of apps without being bigger than a cellphone—half a decade before the first BlackBerry of any consequence. The phone had 8 MB of memory and a 33MHz… READ THE REST
Man makes silicon chips in his garage fab
Sam Zeloof explains his homemade silicon chip fab process. The chips he makes are more powerful than Intel models from the 1960s, and he's leaving Moore's Law in the dust. READ THE REST
This $50 drone can be your new go-to for end-of-summer fun
Looking for something fun to do as the summer winds down and we wait for however the heck the Delta variant decides to dissipate? While some people have run out of ideas on how to preoccupy themselves these days, you're an innovator of fun always looking for the next great adventure, right? Try out this… READ THE REST
This modernized mbeat turntable is a vinyl lover's dream, and it's $39 off now
Any vinyl fan knows that it can be nearly impossible to pick a great setup among the endless number of them out there. Any person who is thinking about starting a great collection of vinyl is acutely aware of this fact of life. But of course, there's something that's sure to please both the seasoned… READ THE REST
Land your dream job with help from this resume builder, now under $50
Let's be honest, updating or drafting a new resume from scratch can be as daunting as taking out the trash in the rain. The good news is, there's a new software that will spice up your resume in no time. The key to crafting a stellar resume isn't just about listing past work experience, but… READ THE REST
