It should be a cinch to tell an S21 model from the S20 one it’s replacing: Samsung is introducing a new industrial design built around a feature it calls Contour Cut Camera. Instead of the cameras on the back sitting in a rounded, rectangular island—as they do on the Galaxy S20 models as well as the iPhone 12–they’re part of a camera bump that runs all the way up to the left-hand side of the phone’s back and then wraps around the edge. I haven’t seen the new models in person yet. But in photos, the Contour Cut looks like a slick touch that could become a Galaxy S signature if Samsung sticks with it in future models. … [Read more...] about Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 smartphones bring high-end features down to earth
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These 11 wellness and self-care products will help you relax this winter
Vitruvi Stay Diffuser & Essential Oil Kitstwo new diffusers to its family this year: Stay, a long-lasting, large-space diffuser, and Move, the first wireless version. Both designs were inspired by the modern cylindrical candle and provide the same zen-like experience as the original. This holiday season, we love the Stay, a sleek 18-hour diffuser that fragrances up to 700 square feet. It pairs nicely with the company’s new essential oil kits—Uplift, Unwind, and Reset—each made up of four distinct blends. Fast Co. editor Lara Sorokanich says, “Their blends are indulgent and geared toward times of day. I use Dusk to wind down at night and Grove to get a refreshing pine boost in the morning.” … [Read more...] about These 11 wellness and self-care products will help you relax this winter
Three shockingly obvious ways to make flying less miserable
Two years ago, before COVID-19 hit, Swiss International Air Lines hired me to reinvent the concept of economy-class travel. At least, that was the presenting problem. When I met with members of senior management, it was clear they had certain aesthetic fixes in mind—changing the welcome messages on the video screens, softening the glare of the reading lights, improving the snack selection, etc. I told them that before I could even think about welcome messages, lighting, or snacks, I needed to figure out the real reasons why repeat passenger levels had dropped and why the airline ranked #18 for on-time arrivals. … [Read more...] about Three shockingly obvious ways to make flying less miserable
This is how CEOs can support employees during a crisis
Step 1: Acknowledge the situation internally, as soon as possible—it is important to acknowledge situations as they arise; people will be distracted and will look to leadership for support. As a leader, it is my responsibility to prioritize my team’s well-being by encouraging them to take time to process events. Protecting the mental health of your team should always be a leader’s top priority and it’s important to reiterate this during times of crisis. … [Read more...] about This is how CEOs can support employees during a crisis
Why now is the most exciting time in space in 50 years
The essential parts of an economy are intertwined by their very nature. There’s no point in having a food market if there are no farmers to supply food. But there’s no point in growing food until there are markets where you can sell it. And what is the right moment to go into the “food transportation” business, carting the freshly harvested produce from the field to the store? We’ve seen this in our own era: What was the point in creating high-speed internet service if there was no content online that required such speeds? Why bother creating YouTube if no one has the bandwidth to watch and upload videos easily? … [Read more...] about Why now is the most exciting time in space in 50 years