Customer Letter - Apple
Apple's firm stand on encryption deserves the thanks of everyone who believes in liberty. »
The Secret Lives of Tumblr Teens | New Republic
Huh ok, it then turns into a serious economics of virality story. Really great stuff, social media read of the week: https://… »
Bosses Harness Big Data to Predict Which Workers Might Get Sick - WSJ
Employers can now get alerts when their female employees stop filling their birth control prescriptions »
ACLU Comment on FBI Effort to Force Apple to Unlock iPhone | American Civil Liberties Union
The Constitution doesn’t permit the govt to force companies to hack into their customers' devices. #Apple… »
Beware of the angry white male public intellectual - Quartz
Here's me! On Richard Dawkins, the (very) (sadly) real BernieBros, and the public intellectual as troll »
Why You Should Care About Apple’s Fight With the FBI
Why You Should Care About Apple’s Fight With the FBI »
thecapturedproject.com
People in prison are drawing people who should be in prison. And it's amazing »
The Ruby Community Code of Conduct
Here's some things I don't like about Ruby's adopted "Code of Conduct" »
Sex & Startups — Medium
Startups have as much chance of making it as a single sperm has in fertilizing an egg »
Watch Alex Lee's Vine "The sound of #politics in #2016 #news"
This is the only video that should be in the time capsule to explain the 2016 presidential election for the aliens. https://t.co… »
Customer Letter - Apple
I wish more companies had leaders with balls like @tim_cook - kudos for telling the US Govn't to get lost »
It’s not about this 5c – Marco.org
The FBI isn’t trying *this* hard to get access to this particular iPhone 5c. It’s about getting permanent access. »
EFF to Support Apple in Encryption Battle | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Court orders Apple to backdoor iPhone. EFF pledges to fight precedent that engagers privacy & security of us all. https://t.... »
The Setup / Charlie Loyd
If you’re sitting there thinking “What I need is more of @vruba’s opinions about consumer products”, I’ve got you »
Half&Half | jessie char
If you're all like "why do girls wear so much makeup", here's a little documentation of what each step accomplishes »
Why Women Waste Time on Makeup — Medium
In case you missed it earlier, pls read about why women wear makeup (and why you should be fine with it). »
We’re hiring! — Designing Medium — Medium
Byyy the way, Medium is hiring. I want to help grow a rad team, so especially seeking diverse folks to chat with. »
Twitch
15-ish minutes until our first attempt at doing a Dev stream! »
YES. THAT WAS THE JOKE.
New favorite site. (thanks, @AntonyJohnston) »
Here's What Happens When You Post a Gun on Social Media and You're Not Jeb
It’s good to finally have an Instagram teen running for president »
Michael Doe | Facebook
Neon Cuckoo Bee src: (plenty for you at that link, too, @spidey_j »
Errata Security: Some notes on Apple decryption San Bernadino phone
And @ErrataRob weighs in, arguing that what the government wants Apple to do is not actually possible »
No, A Judge Did Not Just Order Apple To Break Encryption On San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone, But To Create A New Backdoor | Techdirt
"Apple is being pressured to write code that undermines an important security feature..." by @mmasnick »
Engineering at Home | Home
What counts as engineering? Circuits, 3D printing? Cable ties, or peel-&-stick hooks? A project & manifesto: https:... »
trint.com
@enosarris is going around right now »
Breach Report 2016 | State of California - Department of Justice - Kamala D. Harris Attorney General
CA AG suggests reasonable security methods, including encryption of data in transit, in new report on non-HTTPS site https:/… »
To Add Insult to Injury - Flint Residents Paid Highest Water Bills in the Country
100,000 Flint residents poisoned by water learn they paid the highest in the country for it. http… »
Game Developers Conference | Here are the games you'll play when Day of the Devs comes to GDC
Announcing the all-star lineup for our special @Official_GDC Day of the Devs lounge! https://t.co… »
“I skate almost every day.” — Medium
While I was in China last September, I waylaid some skateboarders and asked them some questions. »
LACMA Aquires John Lautner's Lebowski House - artnet News
LACMA just acquired the $40 million 'Big Lebowski' Lautner house »
Issue and Pull Request templates · GitHub
Issue and Pull Request templates »
FBI Director Previously Said "We Have A Collision" On Encryption - BuzzFeed News
When on U.S. soil, you implicitly agree to obey certain laws. When you fail to do so, you lose certain rights. »
A grand unified theory of work. — Medium
A grand unified theory of work. »
What Happened After Swedish Theaters Introduced a Bechdel | Women and Hollywood
The introduction of a Bechdel test rating system into some Swedish cinemas has seen dramatic results. »
Authentic Jobs: Lead Engineer at Howdy
JOIN HOWDY. BUILD BOTS. END RULE OF HUMANS. BEGIN ROBOT EMPIRE. Apply within »
The Beginner’s Mind — Medium
This dialogue by @worsechorus & @ShaneStrassberg is the best thing I've seen on @medium »
Written Response to ‘The Beginner’s Mind’ — Medium
This dialogue by @worsechorus & @ShaneStrassberg is the best thing I've seen on @medium »
Miitomo | Nintendo
basically i need MIITOMO right now »
Enamel Brass Jewelry by MaryLouBangkok on Etsy
HOLY DORBS everything in this shop tho »
Apple can comply with the FBI court order – Trail of Bits Blog
@helvetica This is what the FBI is actually requesting. imo Apple is playing this for more PR points than it's worth »
Episode 10: There's An Old Guy Going Crazy On This Hotdog | Top Scallops
Top Scallops #10: "There's An Old Guy Going Crazy On This Hotdog" Including the Official Story of My Cat. »
A Playlist for Your Wall — The Frontier — Medium
I’ve been looking forward to this feature for a long time. (Just don’t call it a slideshow) »
Watch PBS on Your Apps and Devices | PBS Anywhere
*Many* of you asked how to stream #BlackPanthersPBS. See it @ or use #PBSAnywhere apps »
To Anyone Who Thinks They’re Falling Behind — Medium
You don’t need more motivation or inspiration. You need less shame around the idea that you’re not doing your best. »
How I Learned to Care for the Homeless — Homes for the Homeless — Medium
@edzitron @johnny5sf @w2crystallake or maybe just talk to @StartupGreg »
This Fact About Women Of The Black Panther Party May Surprise You
The Black Panther Party would've been nothing without the roles of women #BlackPanthersPBS https://… »
GOOGLE IDEAS BECOMES JIGSAW — Medium
Google Ideas is now Jigsaw: Plans "to expand access to information for the world’s most vulnerable populations" »
assets.documentcloud.org/documents/2714001/SB-Shooter-Order-Compelling-Apple-Asst-iPhone.pdf
Here's the order compelling Apple to help the FBI decrypt the SB shooter's phone »
Leo’s Red Carpet Rampage
I played this longer than I'd like to admit: Leo's Red Carpet Rampage - »
San Francisco tech worker: 'I don't want to see homeless riff-raff' | Global | The Guardian
I spoke to some homeless people after the latest anti-homeless tech bro rant »
1939 Seventh St, New Orleans, LA 70115 - Home For Sale and Real Estate Listing - realtor.com®
"My college thesis is for sale, if anyone wants to move to New Orleans" - coworker »
Why Is The Media Continuing To Sell Out Victims Of Abuse? - The Establishment
Any of the swirling mass of media outlets trying to reach out to me re: the criminal case should read this first. https:/… »
Instagram
@mantia p. cute »
Benton Writes — Code of Conduct
I wrote up some thoughts about Ruby's new code of conduct »
[FREE] Apple Versus the FBI, Understanding iPhone Encryption, The Risks for Apple and Encryption - Stratechery by Ben Thompson
I have gotten multiple requests from members to make today's Daily Update on Apple v FBI public. So it is! »
Rallies planned at Apple stores to protest the FBI's crusade to hack your iPhone / Boing Boing
Rallies planned at Apple stores to protest FBI's crusade to hack your iPhone @fightfortheftr »
Change history (to herstory) by editing Wikipedia next weekend
Help smash the patriarchy by editing some Wikipedia pages next weekend: via @brokelyn »
The Brain: A neural network built entirely in Quartz Composer - YouTube
A demo of a new thing I made called the Brain, an easy to use neural network built entirely in Quartz Composer. https://t.c… »
Tesla Model S for Kids by Radio Flyer - YouTube
These babies are cooler than I am »
When Strangers Meet (TED Books) - Kindle edition by Kio Stark. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
So excited to dive into my friend @kiostark's new book: When Strangers Meet! »
I Love <span class="kanye"></span>
My current favorite thing on the internet. From @tinysubversions »
Alaska Robotics News - State of the State 2016 - YouTube
#akleg In case you missed the 2016 State of the State address »
How Staying Small Helps New Directions Publish Great Books - The New Yorker
Barbara Epler is amazing &amp; @NewDirections is a highly original, vital force in book publishing. This piece is great: ... »
Reductress » Help! I Love My Boyfriend But He Retweets Compliments
Help! I Love My Boyfriend but He Retweets Compliments »
A note from the editorial director - SBNation.com
SB Nation on taking down its trash profile of a serial rapist: "It was a complete failure" »
Why the FBI's request to Apple will affect civil rights for a generation | Macworld
"The FBI wants the precedent far more than they need the evidence" (Please take a moment to… »
Gamasutra - The New York Public Library wants devs to make games using its collections
The New York Public Library wants devs to make games using its collections »
Robert Caro Wonders What New York Is Going To Become: Gothamist
this Robert Caro interview about things that endure and things that don't is great »
Gimlet Media | » We’re Hiring: Story Producer, Family History Show
Do you like history? Genealogy? Family secrets? Come work with us! »
After Zenefits, Will VCs Rein in Their Unicorns? - Bloomberg Business
After #Zenefits, it sounds like #SiliconValley investors are now valuing strong #management over #rockstars. »
FBI demands iPhone backdoor access; Tim Cook tells them to get lost / Boing Boing
FBI demands iPhone backdoor access; Tim Cook tells them to get lost »
Gimlet Media | » We’re Hiring: Associate Producer, Family History Show
Very excited for the new @Gimletmedia show we're developing. Come help us make it! »
Sheldon Comic Strip, February 17, 2016 on GoComics.com
NEW on @GoComics: I seem to have gained a small bird »
Tim Cook says Apple won’t break into iPhone for the FBI | Fusion
That was fast. Apple CEO Tim Cook says company won’t build a “backdoor” to unlock San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone. https://t.… »
L1010922.jpg | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
I rented a Leica Q last weekend. It truly is a remarkable camera. »
The World's Most Innovative Companies by Sector | Fast Company
We are insanely humbled to be included on the 2016 @FastCompany Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Design list »
CastAR looks to turn augmented dreams into reality | Polygon
Proud of our team!! Practical AR glasses that anyone can afford. »
In the battle of Internet mobs vs. the law, the Internet mobs have won - The Washington Post
In the battle of Internet mobs vs. the law, the Internet mobs have won »
nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/02/how-hillary-clinton-won-harlem.html
"It was that moment of, Oh shit, did Hillary come to play today?" »
Keeping a smart home guest-friendly — Sensors and sensibility
@seb_ly @slightlylate @internetofshit for srs. »
Hedge Fund Billionaires Fund Super PAC Ad Against Bernie Sanders and Minimum Wage Hike
Two of the billionaire hedge funders now running ads against Sanders are also giving big to Marco Rubio »
The ax falls at Yahoo | POLITICO
Everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you? »
Extremely severe bug leaves dizzying number of software and devices vulnerable | Ars Technica
"Extremely severe bug leaves dizzying number of software and devices vulnerable" »
Dan Grover | More Chinese Mobile UI Trends
More Chinese Mobile UI Trends — »
Watch Full Episodes Online of Independent Lens on PBS | The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
*Many* of you asked how to stream #BlackPanthersPBS. See it @ or use #PBSAnywhere apps »
Japanese firm to open world’s first robot-run farm | Environment | The Guardian
Japanese firm to open world’s first robot-run farm. #tech #food #agriculture #robots »
News from The Associated Press
Well this is certainly interesting. »
Xbox Live Arcade Creator Urges Microsoft to Bring Back XBLA - IGN
Xbox Live Arcade's creator urges Microsoft to resurrect XBLA »
The Geek’s Guide to Disability | The Bias
This is an important read: The Geek’s Guide to Disability by @leeflower »
IBM Embraces Blockchain with New Bluemix Cloud Services and Code | Data Center Knowledge
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Wants Young Women to Get Excited about Personal Finance
Elizabeth Warren had a Fuck-Off Fund, and used it »
Hearthstone and community: Inside Blizzard's radical new approach to working with players | Polygon
Hey I wrote a long behind-the-scenes look at how Blizzard is working with the community for Hearthstone »
nym.ag/24a3EZ2
How Hillary Clinton won Harlem, by @rembert »
Tim Cook Opposes Order for Apple to Unlock iPhone, Setting Up Showdown - The New York Times
Apple on why it opposes a judge's order to unlock the San Bernardino gunman's iPhone »
How People Learn to Become Resilient - The New Yorker
good msm piece (i.e. non-Gladwellian distillation @mkonnikova;) developmental psych studies, meaning of *resilience* »
How People Learn to Become Resilient - The New Yorker
How People Learn to Become Resilient via mkonnikova The only thing that matters is your internal d… »
Uber's Atomic Meltdown — Eli Schiff
The new Uber logo got me to finally try Lyft »
The New Album: Ding! Rockingham is DONE!!! | PledgeMusic
The New Album update: Ding! Rockingham is DONE!!! @PledgeMusic #nhpledge »
No, I Won't Help You Lose Weight
apparently facebook doesn't like my title for this blog post bc they're literally killing my exposure on it »
Why Justice Scalia was staying for free at a Texas resort - The Washington Post
The man whose ranch Scalia died at had business before the Supreme Court last year. »
Planned Parenthood's Fearless Fundraisers 2015 Campaign: Mr. Glenn Fleishman - Planned Parenthood
My Planned Parenthood fundraiser ends today! Help me reach $4,000? Over 25% of the way there. »
Gender Bias in the News - The Atlantic
I analyzed a year of my reporting for gender bias (again). Here's what @natematias and I found this time around: https://t… »
nydn.us/1onc0vF
Early look at tomorrow's front page DOLT .45 Jeb Bush tweets gun pic, captions it 'America' https:… »
The Federal Circuit Sticks to Its Guns: Patent Owners Can Prevent You From Owning Anything | Electronic Frontier Foundation
The Federal Circuit Sticks to Its Guns: Patent Owners Can Prevent You From Owning Anything »
Authentic Jobs: Lead Designer at Mule Design
Hey designers! Want to work together? »
Facebook will begin letting anyone post Instant Articles | The Verge
Beginning April 12th, anyone can join Facebook’s Instant Articles program —&gt; »
Twitch
I'm running the @PokePalsChi stream and I keep shouting at @dyketacular and @amydracula. »
Twitter rolls out native GIF search powered by Giphy and Riffsy | The Verge
Twitter rolls out native GIF search powered by Giphy and Riffsy »
German Forest Ranger Finds That Trees Have Social Networks, Too - The New York Times
Utterly mind-blowing. Everything you think you know about trees is wrong. »
Tim Cook: Apple will fight US demands to build an iPhone backdoor | The Verge
Tim Cook: Apple will fight US demands to build an iPhone backdoor »
Nintendo opens registration for new Nintendo Account | Polygon
Nintendo opens registration for its new Nintendo Accounts »
Situated Systems
San Francisco folks - team will be having a gentle hang-out on Fri evening (19th); venue TBC, but do come &amp; s... »
The Smut Peddler Double Header! by IronSpike — Kickstarter
Aw, @oglaf and @GailSimone's Monster Boyfriend story is AWESOME. Don't miss this one, folks! »
Dujanah by Jack King-Spooner — Kickstarter
There are 64 hours left for a little nudge on the unique Dujanah, which just cleared its Kickstarter goal. »
What's It Like in Space?: Stories from Astronauts Who've Been There: Ariel Waldman: 9781452144764: Amazon.com: Books
a big shipment of What's It Like In Space? just arrived at the @arielwaldman household. »
Alan Copeland - Mission Impossible Theme/Norwegian Wood (1968) - YouTube
This 1968 (?!) vinyl mashup of Mission Impossible &amp; Norwegian Wood is extraordinary: (via @djfood/@jonnytrunk.) »
Make America Great Again! | Donald J Trump for President
USA: Jeb Bush's America has guns but not Cruz says God loves gluten &amp; the US constitution is inconvenient to... »
tonsky/FiraCode · GitHub
Programming ligatures…. interesting »
10x.engineer
10x engineers »
Welcome to Cast
makes me motivated to smash out some more @thedesigndudes episodes »
A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering: Why can't Apple decrypt your iPhone?
I wrote this blog post on Apple iPhone encryption a while back. To my knowledge, it's still an accurate description. h… »
Relay FM
On Air: The Pen Addict with @dowdyism, &amp; @imyke - »
Codes of Conduct 101 + FAQ | ashe dryden
I literally wrote a thing making it SO EASY to know what a CoC needs, where you can find other great ones »
A Book Apart, HTML5 For Web Designers
Grab a copy of the HTML5 for Web Designers second edition right »
Live - ShopTalk
Live talk about “headless CMSs” in ~10min with @mattdennewitz and @eaton »
Our Incredible Journey
so anyway, it's 2.30am but I made a scraper to grab the text from every post »