DAILY DIGEST / Insomnia tech, smarter software in cars, WhatsApp domination in U.S. and more on my radar


EHEALTH

Vixion's autofocus eyeglasses: Relax your eye muscles all day

The lenses in our eyes stiffen as we age, making it harder to switch focus between different distances. But autofocus systems are now getting so compact and efficient that they fit in a set of glasses – provided you don't mind looking a bit dorky.


CES 2024: I used this weird AI 'brainband' for a month, and it cured my insomnia


Can't stop stalking your crush online? It may be limerence.

'When you recognize that it's limerence, you can do something about it.'


CARS

Cars Are Getting Bigger. Can Smarter Software Make Them Safer?

Automobiles have gotten much bigger in recent years, alarming road safety experts. The chief engineer at Chrysler’s owner Stellantis says the solution is offering drivers more choice and smarter software.


CAREER

Hey Gen. Z, you’re looking for tech jobs in all the wrong places

Young jobs-seekers in the tech industry are finding their expectations for that first entry-level job don't always line up with how companies hire or what they need.


Top IT exec recruiters weigh in on talent trends today

From how to avoid being an IT ‘have-not’ to ensuring a rich post-CIO experience, IT executive recruiters Shawn Banerji and Martha Heller share what they see driving talent strategies and leadership careers in the year ahead.


WOMEN IN TECH

‘Unfinished business’: Ring CEO Liz Hamren leads Amazon’s home monitoring products into the AI era

Liz Hamren has been CEO of Amazon’s Ring business for almost a year, as the successor in the role to Ring founder Jamie Siminoff, but it’s not the first time she’s been involved in home cameras. Earlier in her career, she led marketing at Dropcam, where she expanded its user base before its acquisition by Google.


LAW

Security News This Week: A Bloody Pig Mask Is Just Part of a Wild New Criminal Charge Against eBay. Plus: Chinese officials tracked people using AirDrop, Stuxnet mole’s identity revealed, AI chatbot hacking, and more.


OPINION

The Internet Isn't Dead. It's Saturday Night Live

WhatsApp is Finally Starting to Dominate in the United States. Here’s Why.

The leading global messaging app is having its breakoutmoment in the U.S. with some help from Tim Cook and a bit of planning.


AI

Quick Essay: A Short History of OpenAI

Understanding the corporate structure that led to Sam Altman's removal


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