Company News / General Interest
Softbank Blog – 5.21.18
Gap finds itself facing the challenges that have claimed former competitors like Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, American Apparel, and The Limited: incredible competition from small and mid-sized brands, antiquated technology that can’t keep up with changing consumer demands, and a customer experience that fails to capture the hearts and minds of shoppers.
Read more: Three Ways Gap Can Win Shoppers Back
Health / Fitness / Wellness
Fitbit Blog – 5.21.18
In a world of 24/7 news cycles and incessant social media feeds, ultramarathoning may appear to serve no purpose. But for some of us—and possibly for you, if you give it a chance— ultramarathoning could be an antidote to the madness of everyday living.
Read more: Why Dean Karnazes Runs Ultramarathons—And Thinks You Should Too
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Abine Blog – 5.21.18
For years, websites like Mugshots.com, Mugshotsonline.us, and Jailbase.com have been profiting off of the humiliation of individuals who have had a run-in with the law. Last week, in one of the more comical stories in online privacy, two alleged owners of Mugshots.com finally got what was coming to them – they’ve been arrested on charges of extortion, money laundering and identity theft – Thomas Keesee and Sahar Sarid of Mugshots.com ended up having their own mugshots posted publicly online.
Read more: Mugshots.com Owners End up with their own Mugshots Online: (or, When Extortion of Privacy Backfires)
Health / Fitness / Wellness, Wearables
Halo Neuroscience Blog – 5.21.18
USA Cycling has selected Halo Sport as the team’s official neurotechnology to maximize athlete performance.
USA Cycling has partnered with Halo Neuroscience to give top athletes an edge on the world cycling circuit. Athletes from each USA Cycling National Team (i.e. BMX, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, Road, and Track) have integrated Halo Sport into their training to increase power output, master technique, and extend endurance.
Read more: USA Cycling Partners with Halo Neuroscience – Halo Neuroscience
Gaming, Product Announcements
Xbox YouTube Channel – 5.21.18
It might be one of the most popular video game franchises in the world, but Call of Duty isn’t scared to take some risks. At a community reveal event in Los Angeles, Activision and developer Treyarch gave gamers their first good look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
Read more: Five Game-Changing Features Coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4