Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Yahoo hackers stole information from 500 million users
Yahoo has just confirmed hackers stole personal information from approximately 500 million users in 2014. The breach has been classified as the largest publicly disclosed cyber-breach in history, but we’re only being told about it now. Although Yahoo announced it was investigating a data breach earlier this summer, at the time they believed only 200 million accounts…
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Six Australian universities ranked among best 100 in world
According to the The Times Higher Education university rankings that were released today, six Australian universities have been ranked among the best 100 in the world. The University of Melbourne was once again the country’s highest ranking university, with it jumping eight places since 2015 to equal 33rd. Next was the Australian National University ranked at 47th, the University of Queensland and…
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Disposable phone chargers a real thing
‘Juice’ is the first disposable and portable phone charger that can charge any smartphone, anytime and anywhere. Hani Jouaji, a visual designer was born in Syria and created his industry in England. The battery can fit in your wallet, purse or even your pocket. It can charge your phone from 0-40%, coming in Android and IOS.…
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Uber introduces new service upgrade
Uber has taken another jab at taxis by introducing a new service upgrade, which allows customers to pre-book or schedule their rides in advance. The new feature of the service will begin in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane with no plans of expansion just yet. Customers are now able to book a ride from up…
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Malcolm Turnbull is willing to negotiate marriage plebiscite
As we reported earlier this week, Bill Shorten recently introduced new legislation with an aim to legalise same-sex marriage. The movement from the opposition came following criticism to the coalition’s original plans to run a plebiscite. The plebiscite is set to implement a national vote over whether marriage equality should be legalised, and it will cost $15 million…
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Leonardo DiCaprio reveals new free technology to curb illegal ocean activity
Known for his heavy passion towards maintaining and repairing the environment, film star Leonardo DiCaprio has recently revealed a technology that is hoping to globally spot illegal activity occurring in oceans. The technology is called Global Fishing Watch and was released to the public on Thursday during a conference that was hosted by the US Secretary…
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Myer’s successful turnaround due to focus on ‘wanted brands’
Myer chief executive Richard Umbers has plenty to be happy about with his turnaround plan being off to a fantastic start. Umbers recently announced that the company has more than doubled its full-year profit to $60.5 million and has grown sales revenue by three percent. Umbers claims that the increase in sales has come from focusing…
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Apple’s new iOS 10 update causing major problems for users
Apple’s recent software update, iOS 10, didn’t quite receive the praise Apple was expecting following its release this week. In fact, it caused major problems for many people. According to a number of social media complaints, users were not happy. They encountered several installation problems, and for some the update process even failed. On screen error…
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Psychopaths are as common in the business elite as they are in prison
The Wolf of Wall Street persona that is often portrayed in Hollywood has begun to seep into reality it seems, with research showing that 1 in 5 corporate workers may indeed be psychopaths. With the employees exhibiting traits such as self-obsession, ruthlessness and a lack of empathy towards their fellow employees. Australian Forensic Psychologist Nathan Brooks…
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Masters getting more backlash on end days
With customers hoping to get a good bargain at the closing down sale for Masters, they are actually getting rude customer service and seeing staff left to fend for themselves in the heavy rain. The retailer is looking to sell more than $700 million worth of stock in time for their doors to close on…
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