Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Microsoft has bought LinkedIn for $US26.2 billion
Announced on Monday morning to the team at LinkedIn, Microsoft Corporations has bought the professional social network service for $US26.2 billion. The deal is set to be finalised by the end of this year. CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, talked to Business Insider about the deal and discussed some of the reasons why it was placed on…
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Everything you need to know about iOS 10
Apple’s new iPhone software, iOS 10 was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) overnight and the new features definitely live up to its milestone software version number. Apple describes it as big, bold and beautiful. They say that everything we love is now even better with iOS 10, their biggest release yet. Here are some…
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WATCH: How to be a ‘Thought Leader’
Self-described ‘thought leader’, Pat Kelly, will give you all the tips you need to be a convincing, great leader. Following his techniques and tips, you can give a presentation on anything and be as convincing as if you were the world expert on the topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN8L8XnDmj0
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Coles penalising staff
Coles has recently come under attack for not paying its workers properly. Findings from the Fair Work Act show that the supermarket chain is saving tens of millions of dollars in wages. It’s great for them but not so great for the staff. After signing a cosy deal with The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) it seems thousands of…
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Did they have to shoot? What happened in Hornsby.
Sydney is still reeling after an escaped psychiatric patient turned violent this week at a Hornsby shopping centre, resulting in police gunfire. Whilst the three injured bystanders are still recovering and the attacker, Jerry Sourian, is in hospital with a gunshot wound, the public have begun questioning the necessity of guns in the desperate situations. In response,…
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One lady’s hilarious struggle with Telstra
Sydney resident, Laura Carrie, has experienced the struggle many have had to deal with before. Have you ever just wanted fast, reliable Internet from a provider but they’re just failing to cut the mustard? We hear you! Ms Carrie recently switched to Telstra after buying a 4K television. As you’d expect, she was daydreaming of a Game…
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What was one employee doing when Richard Branson paid a visit?
There’s nothing more awkward than getting busted by your boss for doing something you are not supposed to be. What’s even more awkward is when you’re boss happens to be Richard Branson stopping in for a visit. Branson, the founder of the Virgin group, recently visited the Virgin Australia offices where he imposed on one…
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Google Impact Challenge
The Google Impact Challenge is in Australia and awaiting applications. The challenge aims to encourage non-profit organisations to use technology to come up with innovative ways to make an impact. As it can sometimes be difficult for non-profit organisations to have access to such technological freedom, it is a good opportunity. The prize is $4.5 million in…
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Snapchat acquired a 3D photo app
A couple of months ago, Snapchat acquired Seene, a 3D photo app maker also known as Obvious Engineering. It allows you to capture 3D model from your smartphone camera. Snapchat could potentially use Seene’s format for a brand new category of selfie lenses and a new 3D photo format. TechCrunch revealed that Snapchat purchased Seene…
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Seven West Media invests $22M in Airtasker
Sydney-based company, Airtasker, just secured a $22 million Series B investment led by Seven West Media and now wants to become an Australian household name. The 4-year-old startup provides an online and mobile marketplace enabling users to outsource everyday tasks. It allows you to access thousands of skilled people from furniture assembly to data entry tasks. Chief Executive,…
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