This new Kindle looks great! I’m part of the minority of people loving this new slim industrial design. But at $289/289€/£269 , this is way too expansive to upgrade from my 2015 Kindle Paperwhite.
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An insightful article from the Harvard Business Review: it’s always great to hear about these things and realise that “It’s not just Me”…
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One of the most frequent yet hardest questions I’m asked these days is “What do you do?”
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count, and every time, have given a different answer.
See, it’s very hard for me to answer this simple question. Am I a developer? No, but I can code. Am I a designer? Not at all, although I know how to use Graphic Design applications well enough to accommodate myself. Am I a web designer then? Not really, although I’ve been creating websites for clients. A (digital) marketer, maybe, then? Well, not really, and yet I’m all these things at once.
This is always a loaded question, and it’s harder to answer with relatives and people who don’t understand the web, or our industry. Because I’m hungry and I’ve got the attention span of a magpie, and since I’ve started freelancing in June 2015, I’ve worked on different projects.
Sure, as of writing these lines, I’m very much involved with my One Big Client, however, I’m also trying to take on more work on the side, that I manage over my weeknights and weekends, to complete my income and most of all, ensure that I don’t rely on a single client.
It’s been challenging, but it’s also allowed me to optimise the way I work to the point where I’ve found the time to launch two podcasts.
And circling back, it’s enabling me to live in this place I come from, the French Riviera, and work on other paid projects.
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In concrete terms: I’ve been paid to handle a brand’s social media presence, I’ve been paid to write blog posts, I’ve been paid to create a website, I’ve been paid to help acquire new customers for a B2B company, and many other projects.
So what do I do? Well it depends: what do you need me to do, for you?
Apple won’t become boring with age. The company is just as exciting — and occasionally as unexpected — as they were 40 years ago. Of course, I owe Apple an unending debt: This is the company that made my life exciting, rewarding, and brought me to Silicon Valley.
A great note worth your time, from the man who almost became Apple’s CEO back in the 80’s. In his article, Mr Gassée reflects on his time at the company, and extends the reflection to the company itself.
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During this single episode — which really only spans a single night — Marnie grows more as a person and a character than she did in any of Girls' past seasons.
HBO’s Girls has produced another great episode that goes in depth with one of its most quiet characters.
As I’ve pointed out on Twitter:
My point here is that this show puts on characters that are both relatable, and yet incredibly self-destructing. So while it’s definitely worth watching to get an understanding of the millennial generation’s struggles and state of mind, I know for a fact that it does not reflect my personal life.
The characters, while being portrayed accurately, tend to be naive and go over the top as opposed to being realistic and rational. And while I know some of my peers can make the same mistakes, I also know that I myself, as well as many other friends, relatives, and people that I know, do not behave the same way.
Still, this episode was worth seeing, and this article worth reading!
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Young people aren't dreaming. They're thinking. And we should listen to them.
An article worth reading. Maybe, just maybe, being naive and optimistic is a good thing.
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Un épisode bonus avec Axelle Tessandier, tout en Français, et enregistré en Live à Paris, à la Gaieté Lyrique.
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Somehow it is possible if you brave it. So if you possibly can, please start your own thing. Seek support and build your confidence from friends and great organisations like She Says, Ada’s List, the Female Entrepreneurs Association and the British Institute of Women Entrepreneurs.
In other words, Never give up on your projects, on what makes your heart ticks, and launch something that will put a dent in the universe! For women, but also for anyone else feeling frustrated
And if you’d like to hear more about She Says, we also discuss it with my friend Natalie on the latest episode of my podcast.
Hello and Welcome to a new episode of the [Digital Digest](http://digest.digital) podcast!
This is the third episode, and today, I'm chatting with Paul Papadimitriou, who goes by the title of Innovation Scout. We're going to chat about his childhood and international background, discuss around the topic of Identity, and look into his career as an international consultant working with organisations all around the world.
There's plenty to unpack here, so without further adue: enjoy this new episode of the Digital Digest Podcast!
[mixcloud www.mixcloud.com/tibz/digi… width=100% height=400 autoplay=1] It’s been really fun to chat with Paul, and it was an absolute breeze to record this interview. He’s a well-traveled, curious man, and I’m very grateful that he shared so much about his life, his work, and his diverse career and travels. Hearing his tales of working with different businesses and organisations around the world is not just a consultant’s dream, but a personal aspiration of mine, and having someone of his caliber on my tiny little podcast was absolutely humbling.
Thanks again for listening, and I eagerly await to hear back from you, my dear listener!
### Learn about Paul:
Find Paul on Twitter (@Papadimitriou) and at papadimitriou.co. You can also listen to his different podcasts: Layovers, The Digital Loop, and keep an eye out for a new one coming very soon.
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While we believe the FBI’s intentions are good, it would be wrong for the government to force us to build a backdoor into our products. And ultimately, we fear that this demand would undermine the very freedoms and liberty our government is meant to protect.
The Tech industry at large has sent clear explanations to governments about the risks of creating “backdoor access”.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has turned into one of my favourite shows to watch on a weekly basis. Debunking insane policies of the US government, calling out corporate companies and lobbyists or putting Donald Trump in check.
His latest segment is a mandatory watch on the Encryption debate going on, with Apple and the San Bernardino’s shooter’s iPhone at its core:
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I’m not a fan of fast-fashion, however, one has to salute the latest collaboration between H&M and… Caitlyn Jenner! Not only does the collection look pretty good, it’s also a great way to help mentalities evolve for the better around the acceptance of the LGBT community.
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I think it’s lame that the industry is not a talent based thing, but about how well you sell yourself. It sucks.
Marketing ends up ruining everything! Even Hip-Hop!
Being a Frank Ocean fan in 2016 is not about being frustrated; it’s about being a frustration meme. Have you expressed your annoyance that he hasn’t released anything new yet? If not, are you really a fan? Waiting for Frank Ocean has become the new listening to Frank Ocean.
The true life and real sadness of being a Frank Ocean fan!
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Natalie Lloyd is a digital strategist and a director at MOHARA, an agency based in Brighton, England. She’s also a close friend of mine.
In this episode, we’re chatting about her background in commercial photography, working from New York to the South of France, running a TEDx event, and… diversity.
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For a long dinner: Friends & TEDxBrighton Speakers
“Radical Candor — The Surprising Secret to Being a Good Boss” | First Round Review
So, over the next few months, if you pay attention to the trades, you'll see Hollywood misunderstanding the lesson they should be learning with Deadpool. They'll be green lighting films "like Deadpool" - but, by that, they won't mean "good and original" but "a raunchy superhero film" or "it breaks the fourth wall." They'll treat you like you're stupid, which is the one thing Deadpool didn't do.
James Gunn, director of the phenomenal Guardians of the Galaxy, is spot-on! And this is guaranteed!
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In the first episode of the new Digital Digest podcast, I’m chatting with my friend Geet Khosla about growing in India, being part of the family business at age 12, launching & selling your company, working with family, and much more…
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Outside of games, we spend the vast majority of our time in apps built by Facebook and Google.
The future for indie devs on mobile is uncertain at this point in time!
The Taken King works surprisingly well as a single-player game — especially if you have a few friends playing once or twice a week who don’t mind running quests again and keeping their mouths shut about what happens next. I didn’t rush to figure out how
I absolutely agree: my PSN Friends are either way ahead or don’t even play Destiny so I’m on my own most of the time and it just works. Really freaking well!
It’s not exactly the most serious game, but it’s very enjoyable to give it a bit of time throughout the week to slowly, but surely, improve your character.
That’s also how I felt playing through Diablo at my own pace, binging every couple of weeks/months or so.
Hello and welcome to the Digital Digest podcast version 2.0.
Back in 2015, I wanted to experiment with audio and with podcasts. I started recording podcasts on my own time, focusing on the tech news cycle. Very soon I was spending a few hours per week recording and editing up to 23 episodes on a weekly basis. Then I decided to go on a hiatus. This coincided with a new job I’ve started, and then by moving abroad, leaving England (and Brighton) for good.
However during this time, my community of listeners grew, I stayed losing my focus and becoming aware of different problems and shortcomings. Amongst which were these :
So here goes Digital Digest 2.0. I’d like to make sure the episodes are longer and possibly free flowing. I also want to experiment with a quick word before, after, and possibly during the interviews. And I want to showcase people that you may not have heard of before. And in order to do that I’m thinking about publishing one episode a month, to give me the time to offer a teaser/preview, and thank potential sponsors and prepare the next episodes.
So hang tight for the first episode coming out very soon! In the meantime if you have any question or suggestion, I’d love for you to get in touch!
Stay tuned, and don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes to the podcast!