Not too long ago you needed a single purpose peripheral to track your running, but now smartphone apps make it easier than ever. You have a lot of choices on both iPhone and Android. Some are feature rich with lots of stat tracking, and others are fun games to distract you while you work out. This week we’re going to look at the five best smartphone running apps. More »
Here are the most read stories this week from Fast Company, Co.Create, Co.Design, Co.Lead and Co.Exist.
Someone somewhere once wrote that celebrities, they’re just like us. Artist Danny Evans took the adage to its most literal extreme in what became the most popular story of the week on the Fast Company network. See Co.Design’s story below to find out what Jennifer Anniston, Jay-Z, and other stars would look like as hefty, middle-aged common folk.
Also this week, a captain of a nuclear sub gave us tips on leadership language; we went deep inside an office built for people who’d rather be outside; and awarded street artist Banksy the gold medal for graffiti. Here’s the full rundown of what you might have missed.
1. What Jennifer Aniston And Beyonce Would Look Like As Ugly Regular People
Co.Design
Check out what Beyonce, Jay-Z, Jennifer Aniston, and others would look like if they weren’t celebrities … with personal trainers.
As Authorities Crack Down, Banksy Enters The Olympic Graffiti Games
Co.Create
Check out some incredible Olympics-inspired graffiti from the infamous Banksy.
Why Short-Form Video Is The Future Of Marketing
Fast Company
Kerrin Sheldon shares his thoughts on why short clips are the way of the foreseeable future.
An Office Created For People Who Would Rather Be Outside
Co.Exist
An office for those who hate offices.
A British Town Tries To Reinvent Itself For Tourists, Via Branding
Co.Design
Find out how a town with medieval roots rebranded itself for the modern era.
A Submarine Captain On The Power Of Leadership Language
Fast Company
Captain David Marquet of the USS Santa Fe brings you leadership lessons from the bottom of the ocean.
How A Foot-Powered Washing Machine Could Change Millions Of Lives
Co.Design
Check out the foot-powered washing machine that works like a salad spinner and will change lives around the world.
Kickstarting: IDEO’s Ultra-Elegant, Retro-Cool Electric Bike
Co.Design
IDEO and Kickstarter have crafted a modern marvel of a bike. Just be careful of sticker shock.
Fast Company
Adam Penenberg dissects Mark Zuckerberg’s world-changing pivot.
Wacom’s Massive, $ 3,700 Tablet For Designers
Co.Design
Check out the 24″ tablet that’s perfect for designers and artists.
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According to the Finnish publication YLE, Nokia’s last mobile phone factory in the country has stopped producing handsets. The last phones from the plant in Salo were completed on Wednesday.
Nokia confirmed its plans to close the plant today. The move was expected, as TNW reported in June. While the factory will not build more phones, it won’t be formally closed until September. According to The Nokia Blog, an unofficial publication that covers the company, some 780 people will lose their jobs.
The Finnish giant is cutting jobs in not just Finland, but also in Mexico and Hungary as it shifts production to Asia. In a press release that it issued in February concerning the cuts, the changes are designed to boost speed:
Shifting device assembly to Asia is targeted at improving our time to market. By working more closely with our suppliers, we believe that we will be able to introduce innovations into the market more quickly and ultimately be more competitive […] We recognize the planned changes are difficult for our employees and we are committed to supporting our personnel and their local communities during the transition.
That same release noted that in total some 4,000 jobs would be affected by the moves. The company is making a large number of changes to its structure, including the cutting of ancillary offices.
Nokia, no longer made in Finland.
Top Image Credit: Seppo Vuolteenaho
