An unsecured Amazon server containing customer records belonging to Verizon, including names, phone numbers, and account PINs, has been left exposed online by Israeli tech company Nice Systems. Verizon is investigating the incident. via ZDNET.
A July 2017 report from FiveThirtyEight analyzed job growth across various sectors and found that while jobs were up, wage growth remained slow. via FiveThirtyEight.
Jason Kottke has rounded up some of the best deals for Amazon Prime Day, including sales on Echo/Alexa devices, Kindle Paperwhites, and Instant Pots.
via kottke.orgAlton Brown posted a teaser video hinting at the return of his show "Good Eats."
via The KitchnJason Del Rey interviews Marc Lore about the Jet.com acquisition and how Walmart is competing with Amazon. via Recode
Serial entrepreneur Rafe Furst is making a big bet on cryptocurrencies after facing setbacks. via Entrepreneur.
Some Twitter users were confused by NPR's annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, thinking the organization was calling for a revolution.
via CNN
Michel Gondry directed a short film shot entirely on an iPhone.
via Fast Company
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Blockchain-fueled startups are highlighted in this Wired article exploring blockchain technology's use in innovative ways. via WIRED.
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