Food for Agile Thought #146

My dad taught me how to deal with bullies, because he was one

Lifelong lessons no kid should ever have to learn. Teddy, whats three times five? Its asked in a voice I cant ignore.Read Full Story

Disney should own theme parks’ VR and AR-infused future

With Disneys help, The Void has built a spectacular Star Wars VR experience. But thats just the beginning of what this new technology can do for location-based entertainment. Moments after slipping on a backpack stuffed with the innards of a gaming computer, and a helmet with a virtual reality display set inside, I completely forget about the technology driving what I see and feel.Read Full Story

What do dads want for Father’s Day? How about parental leave?

When men take parental leave, theyre happier, their partners are happier, and their children are happier, too. Everybody wins. Wondering what to get for dad this Fathers Day? Tired of another boring tie? How about something he really wants?Read Full Story

Manafort allegedly used “foldering” to hide emails. Here’s how it works

And also: how it doesnt work. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sent to jail by a federal judge Friday after facing new allegations of witness tampering while he was out on bail and under house arrest.Read Full Story

Watch RadioShack’s TRS-80 Model 100 usher in the laptop era

Heres vintage video of one of the best computers of all time, and the last one to run software written by Bill Gates. Back in March, the 35th anniversary of a groundbreaking computer came and went with, as far as I know, zero fanfare. That machine is RadioShacks TRS-80 Model 100, the first popular laptop computer.Read Full Story

The government is charging Elizabeth Holmes in criminal court

She could go to prison. Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and former chief executive of the disgraced diagnostics company Theranos, is going to court. Federal prosecutors have slapped Holmes and the companys former president and COORamesh Balwani with criminal charges, accusing them of defrauding doctors, patients, and investors, reports The Wall Street Journal.Read Full Story

Queer Eye season 2 just dropped, but watch this amazing parody first

There are hair flips and honeys and tears galore. Rejoice: Netflixs fabulous new reality show Queer Eye is back for round two. Bless the content engine that no longer has to stick to traditional media schedules!Read Full Story